PMT Buses in the 1950’s

In this article David Wood talks about the good old PMT buses, does anyone know what the PMT stood for, of course you do “Potteries Motor Traction”.

PMT Bus in Tunstall's Tower Square

David’s story goes,

Who among you can remember the clock opposite the Travellers Rest which was used by the PMT […]

Two Men Charged With Assault

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Bank Street, Tunstall.

An 18-year-old man suffered arm injuries in the incident at around 9pm on Thursday, 3 May. He was treated at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire and has since been released.

John Paul Maughan (20) and Patrick Maughan (32), both […]

Goldenhill Celebrates Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 2nd, a themed dance is to be held at Goldenhill Community Hall/Centre, High Street, Goldenhill. on Sunday 3rd June 2012, 7.00 p.m.

Entertainment is to be provided by Elvis, also free bingo and raffle.

Fifties dress is preferred on the night and there will be a prize […]

New Venture for S.A.G.E. Vice Chair

Steve Shaw, Sandyford & Goldenhil Residents Association Vice Chair has taken a new look at life since leaving his taxi driver role earlier in the year.

Steve who has been with S.A.G.E. volunteering on the residents committee since 2010 has decided to look at a more decorative life in the gardens of Stoke on Trent […]

Rubbish at Recycling

In a north/south divide of Stoke on Trent, it is surprising to find out that equal amounts of residents in the two areas of the Potteries have different success rates when recycling waste.

Unfortunately, residents who live in the north divide of the city can only recycle 37.62% of its waste whereas residents in the […]

Goldenhill’s Overseeing Jodrell Bank

David Wood’s story this time discusses the landscape of Goldenhill and how it stands high overlooking the Cheshire Plain.

David goes on to say,

During 1961 the slag heap at the top of Kidsgrove Bank, Starvation Banks, was landscaped with the promise that it would be turned into a park with all sorts of facilities, […]

Theft of Power Tools from Vans

Please be aware that over 40 crimes have been committed in the Stoke and North Staffs areas in recent months relating to the theft of power tools and hand tools from workers vans.

In the main Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingo’s have been targeted and there have been various means of entry including the use […]

Witness Appeal Following a Robbery in Tunstall

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.

The incident occurred at approximately 9.20pm on Tuesday 24 April as a 20-year-old woman was walking home.

At the junction of Sunnyside Avenue and Little Chell Lane a group of five/six young people, all wearing hooded tops with their faces covered, […]

Updates From Joan Walley M.P.

Planning- The Government’s new planning guidelines have now been published following much lobbying by myself and outside bodies such as the National Trust, and Friends of the Earth. The new guidelines are an improvement on the original proposals but it is now crucial that Stoke-on-Trent City Council works with local residents in devising a robust […]

Goldenhill Care Home to Reopen

It was reported to residents on Thursday at the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (S.A.G.E.) Public AGM Meeting, which attracted 110 residents and guests that Dr Chandra Kanneganti and Dr Kishor Gohil, of Goldenhill Medical Centre have purchased the previously owned council’s Heathside House care home in Goldenhill.

Former Heathside House Care Home, […]