Tips for Giving Red Roses on Valentines Day

Quality Over Quantity – Focus on the quality of the flowers rather than the number. Fresh, well-selected roses can make a more significant impact than a larger quantity of less impressive ones.

Personal Touch – Accompany the roses with a handwritten note or a small, thoughtful gift to add a personal touch.

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Your Council Tax 2025-26

A council tax increase of £19 per annum across Police and Fire & Rescue has been confirmed by the Police, Fire & Crime Panel. 

At meetings taking place on 3rd and 10th February, the Panel approved the following increases: 5.12% increase for Police & Crime (an extra £14 per year for a band D […]

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is the biggest week in the apprenticeships and skills calendar! It takes place from 10 to 16 February 2025. The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships and skills to celebrate the value, benefit, and opportunity that they bring.

For more information follow the link National Apprenticeship Week

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Stoke on Trent History, 100 Years as a City

On June 5, 1925, their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary visited Stoke-on-Trent. On this occasion they personally conferred the Royal Charter elevating the Borough to the status of a city. The motto chosen was “Vis unita fortior,” which is translated, “Strength united is stronger.”

Follow the link to see King George V […]

Several Males Causing Criminal Damage in Goldenhill

Staffordshire Police have reported that yesterday Monday 3rd February at 1.30 a.m. that several windows were put through at an address on Kidsgrove Road (Goldenhill). Several males were seen running away from the address. Anyone with any information regarding this incident please call Staffordshire Police on 101 or private message on Facebook / X […]

Romance Fraud & Scam Awareness

Romance fraud is when scammers use an apparent (but fake) romanticconnection or relationship to lure their victims into a false sense of security,before tricking them into giving them money, or information which helps themsteal money from them.

If the scammer successfully persuades their victim to lend or give them money,they will usually come back […]

Electric Vehicles to Lose Tax-Free Perk

From 1st April 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from “Vehicle Excise Duty VED”. New EVs will pay £10 in the first year and £195 annually after that. Do you have an EV that’s worth over £40,000? You’ll also face the expensive car supplement of £410 for five years.

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Cheese Factory Roof Blown Off Near Nantwich

The roof of a major factory near Nantwich has been blown off onto the busy A51 road today as South Cheshire was battered by Storm Eowyn.

This dramatic picture shows a large metal sheet was torn off JS Bailey Cheese on Nantwich Road in Calveley, Cheshire, at about 11:00 a.m. today 24.01.25. […]

Electric Vehicle Zero Emission Mandate

From 1 January 2025, car manufacturers must ensure that at least 22% of new car sales and 10% of new van sales are fully electric. This push supports the transition to greener roads and lower emissions.

What do you think? Is this a good or bad idea.

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Thursday’s Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting Review

M.P. and several members of Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association met up for a photo shot at the end of a successful public meeting yesterday evening. Left to right Jeanette Celic (Committee Member), Lester Fern (Committee Treasurer), Lynn Dunning (Committee Chairman), Tom Simpson (Committee Secretary), David Williams M.P. & Ryan Smart (Committee […]