UK Car Breakdowns Surge, WHY?

In 2024, the UK experienced a significant rise in vehicle breakdowns. National Highways reported 282,949 breakdowns on England’s motorway network; a 60% increase compared to 2020.

Key Factors Behind the Rise:

Ageing Vehicle Fleet: The average age of cars on British roads is now 9.4 years, up from 6.6 years in 2003.Pothole Damage: Pothole-related […]

Volunteers Celebrated as part of National Week of Recognition

Today marks the start of National Volunteers Week (2-8 June), and Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams is thanking volunteers across the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office (SCO), the Police and the Fire & Rescue Service for their contribution to keeping us all safe.

In total, 72 independent volunteers support the work of the SCO, including:

23 […]

Vandalism @ Sandyford Park, WHY?

Two benches at Sandyford Park (Behind Ridge Road) have been damaged by vandals who have no respect for others, especially when parents want to sit down and enjoy watching their children playing on a much loved playground.

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association have today reported the incident to the City Council who have agreed […]

Police Seize Pit Bike From Under Age Rider

Yesterday, Saturday 31st May at 7.45 p.m. officers from the Stoke North Police Neighbourhood Team seized a pit bike on Jasper Square, Retail Park. The police have reported that the rider of the bike was under the age of 16.

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Churchill China Sponsors Goldenhill Fun Day

Sandyford based Churchill China are supporting Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association in this years Goldenhill Fun Day, which is on Saturday 2nd August by donating money to replace three gazebos, and payment to hire the much loved Gladiator Duel.

Churchill China have also offered valuable manpower where its staff have agreed to erect and […]

Market Street Gazebo Covered Stalls, Only £7

Market Street Gazebo Covered Stalls for just £7 at this year’s Goldenhill Fun Day on Saturday 2nd August, 12 Noon Onwards.

Please Note! There are 30 stalls available all under cover, which means those who book first are assured of a pitch. Unfortunately last year a number of people were turned away.

Sandyford Burglary

Staffordshire Police have reported on Monday 19th May in the early hour’s that two people tried to break into a house/Shed on Essington Way, Sandyford (James Brindley Estate).

If you have seen anything or have any CCTV please call Staffordshire Police on 101 or private message on Facebook/Twitter quoting serial SP-20250519-0030.

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Goldenhill’s Eyesore Containers To Go!

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association can confirm that the City Council has concluded that the tyre business on Goldenhill High Street does not have planning permission for the containers to be in place.

It is also reported by council planning that all of the containers are to be removed within the next 28 days, […]

Job Vacancy, Warehouse Operative ST6

We are working with a fantastic company based in the ST6 area of Stoke. The company are looking to recruit Warehouse Operatives to join their existing thriving distribution centre workforce.

Successful applicants will be working for our client at their large distribution centre.

Duties are and include processing orders, picking items, repacking items, following […]

Stand Up Against Street Harassment

With 80% of women in the UK reporting harassment in public spaces and 75% of harassment victims saying no one helped, the need for action is urgent. 

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to deliver the Stand Up Against Street Harassment training programme across the UK.

Developed by international NGO Right To Be, this […]