Sandyford and Goldenhill

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.

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 dismantle gazebos where 30 stalls operate next to the village green, as well as engaging with activities across the event.

As a residents association, it is great that a local company such as Churchill China wants to support its community on this special day of the year where everyone comes together, and not forgetting donations to the event from Councillor Chandra Kanneganti’s ward budget and Sandyford McDonald’s.

This year we have asked David Williams M.P. to officially open the event for us, and we trust that residents and many visitors across the area will come and enjoy the day as they have done so since the very first one back in 2007.

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.

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, and if not then the appropriate enforcement action will take place.

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association would like to thank Council Planning for responding quickly to the ongoing issue, as well as Council Leader Jane Ashworth and Ward Councillor Chandra Kanneganti for supporting S.A.G.E. in having the eyesore containers (pictured above) removed.

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 health and safety procedures and general warehouse operative duties. We offer various shifts including weekend shifts. Long-term permanent positions are available with progression opportunities for the right people.

Shifts:
06:00 – 13:30 and 14:00 – 21:30 Rotating, any 5 out of 7

Fantastic working environment
Free Parking
Great access to public transport
Pension, life assurance, and additional benefits
Great career progression

To apply follow the link Warehouse Operative in Westcliffe, Stoke-On-Trent (ST6) | Path2 Solutions Ltd

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 globally approved free bystander intervention training empowers individuals to safely step in and support victims of public harassment.

Join over 18,000 people in the UK who’ve already completed the training by booking one of our May dates:
👉 22nd of May 12:00-12.30

👉29th of May 12:00-12:30

Sign up now at www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Events/Category/events

Most people want to help but don’t know how – this training changes that. Together, we can make public spaces safer for everyone.

Thousands of Extortion Scam Emails Reported

The reported phishing emails received by the National Cyber Security Centre’s SERS relate to a type of extortion referred to as ‘Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion’ (FMSE).

Reports suggests the phrasing of the email and subject lines can vary, but the theme remains consistent: the phishing email claims to have installed malware on the recipient’s computer and recorded them visiting adult websites. The sender will then coerce the email recipient to pay a ransom demand by threatening to release the videos. The ransom is usually demanded in a form of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.

In order to make these phishing attacks convincing, emails will often include genuine pieces of personal information relating to the victim, such as a password or home address. It is likely these would have been obtained from historic breaches of personal data.

Analysis shows that many people who received these emails also later reported becoming victims of online account hacking.

In 2024, a male victim in his thirties received numerous extortion emails that contained a password he used for one of his online accounts. The emails demanded a ransom of $500. Having correctly identified the emails as a scam, he deleted them. However, shortly afterwards he noticed that he was unable to login to one of his social media accounts. After some checking, he realised that one of his bank accounts and multiple social media accounts had been hacked and he was locked out of them.

What to do if you receive an email like this: As with other phishing emails, do not to engage with the phisher, forward the email to report@phishing.gov.uk, which is the NCSC’s Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), and then delete it. If you are considering paying the Bitcoin ransom, you should be aware that doing so, you will likely become the target of more scams, as the phisher will know they have a ‘willing’ customer. The inclusion of genuine passwords or other personal information in phishing emails is a strong indication that you may have been affected by a historic data breach. You can use this service to check which of your online accounts were affected: https://haveibeenpwned.comIf the phishing email includes a password you still use, then change it immediately. Advice on how to create suitable passwords and enable other factors of authentication is available here: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourself-from-fraud/protecting-against-online-fraud/improve-your-password-security/

If you have been a victim of extortion, or concerned that someone may be in possession of intimate images of you, you should report it to your local police force by calling 101.

Find out how to protect yourself from fraud: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

If you’ve lost money or provided financial information as a result of any phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-phishing or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.

Campaign co-produced by young people launched to help prevent violence

Staffordshire’s Police, Fire & Crime Commissioners Office are reporting “The Violence Reduction Alliance” has today (12 May) launched a new anti-violence campaign which has been co-produced with young people living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Emotions and feelings can be difficult to understand – even for adults!

To help children and young people better understand and manage their emotions and feelings the ‘Where Will It End’ campaign: Raises awareness of how young people’s emotions can influence behaviour Raises awareness of how low-level violence can progress to serious violence Provides access to coping mechanisms for young people to manage their emotions Signposts young people to support services where necessary

To find out more and to download a guide for your child on understanding emotions and feelings visit: www.wherewillitend.co.uk

Town Centre Residents Pickpocketed When Drawing Money from Banks/Cash Points

Staffordshire Police are reporting that shoppers in Hanley and other town centres of Stoke on Trent to be vigilant when withdrawing large amounts of money from the bank or cash points.

The police have had reports of people withdrawing large amounts of money where they have been unknowingly followed around the town by groups for them to be pickpocketed and their cash taken.

These groups are very well organised and can remove your money without your knowledge and appear as every day shoppers.

Please try not to withdraw large amounts of money unless absolutely necessary.

Please be vigilant and aware of your surroundings and anybody who may be following you, keep your money secure inside a bag or coat in a zipped pocket that would be difficult to open by others without your knowledge.

These incidents can be a very distressing to the victim and their families.