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More than 70 drink and drug driving arrests as we tackle illegal activity on the roads this festive season
Whether you are travelling to see friends and family, or just heading to work or to the shops, we want to make sure you can complete your journey safely this festive season.
Those who choose to drink or take drugs and then get behind the wheel put everyone’s safety at risk, so to tackle this and protect all road users we’ve been drug and drink drive testing at locations across the county, and through our day-to-day policing activities.
Since the end of November, we’ve completed over 700 tests and made 76 arrests where motorists were found to be driving under the influence. 46 arrests were for drink driving and 30 arrests were for drug driving.
We test for drug and drink driving all year round, but we are specifically highlighting these results to tie in with our festive road safety campaign. So far this year, we have completed just over 2,300 roadside tests where we suspect someone may be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
‘Just one drink’ can still be dangerous
Some people consider they’ll be safe to drive after ‘just one drink’, but even one drink can affect your concentration and reaction times, so we would always advise you to drive drug and alcohol free.
If you see a friend or family member having a drink and then reaching for their keys, please encourage them to consider a different way to travel to keep them as safe as possible.
What to consider if you’re planning to have a drink
If you know you’ll be having a drink, remember to explore alternative methods of transport in advance, such as booking a taxi, selecting a designated driver or using public transport.
If you’re planning a big night out (or in!), it’s worth thinking about your travel arrangements for the next day too as you can still be over the limit the morning after so it’s always safest to find an alternative way to travel.
The consequences of drink and drug driving
The consequences of drug or drink driving can be fatal as drug or drink drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured on the roads.
Those caught drug or drink driving could face:
Up to 6 months in prison
A minimum 12 month driving ban
A criminal record
An unlimited fine
A licence endorsement for 11 years
Increased car insurance costs.
For more information
For more information about drug and drink driving, take a look at our website: Alcohol and drug driving | Staffordshire Police
Police are searching for the driver of a car that killed a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Staffordshire.
It happened in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, at the junction of South Drive of Carmountside Crematorium and Leek Road, just before 08:00 GMT on Friday.
A woman in her 70s, who was a pedestrian, died after being hit by what is described as a small blue/grey car similar in size to a Renault Clio or Ford Fiesta.
The driver of the car did not stop and left the scene, heading towards Abbey Hulton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said staff immediately began administering advanced life support, which continued on route to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
An air ambulance crew travelled in the back of the ambulance to help continue treatment.
She was taken to the hospital but died shortly afterwards from her injuries.
Staffordshire Police said her next of kin were being supported by a specially trained officer.
Any witnesses, or those with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, are asked to get in touch with Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting 1290f 12 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Hanley Economic Building Society has its Annual General Meeting tonight at its Festival Park Head Office/Branch, Forge Lane, ST1 5TB 6.00 p.m. Wednesday 10th December.
This is what the building society say –
We wanted to let you know that our Hanley Branch, located on Lamb Street, Hanley, will permanently close at 12pm on Saturday, 7th March 2026.
This decision was not taken lightly and follows a comprehensive review of how members use the branch. Over recent years, we’ve seen a significant decrease in visits, with most members choosing to use our other nearby locations or our online and postal services.
Because several branches are located close by, we’re confident we can continue to serve you effectively from those sites.
The nearest alternative branches to the impacted site are:
- Festival Park (1.3 miles) – 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, 9am–12pm Saturday. On-site parking available
- Newcastle (2.8 miles) – 9am–2pm Tuesday to Friday
Members of the society are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting tonight to share their views on how it operates, as well as the closure of its Hanley Branch and the way forward for the building society.
With Christmas just around the corner, the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) has some important advice for anyone thinking about buying an e-scooter as a present.
While it’s legal to buy and own an e-scooter, you can only legally ride a privately owned one on private land, with the landowner’s permission.
This means it is against the law to ride, or to allow your child to ride, an e-scooter anywhere on the roads, pavements, cycle tracks and parks, or to school. If a child is stopped by the Police, and they suspect a parent or carer has purchased the e-scooter for them and allowed its use on the highway, the parent may be investigated for causing or permitting a traffic offence.
Riding an e-scooter illegally can result in a £300 fine, penalty points, and in some cases prosecution. It is also likely that the e-scooter will be seized.
As well as the legal implications of using e-scooters, they also pose a significant fire safety risk due to the lithium-ion batteries that are used to power them. These can spread a fire rapidly if they ignite and explode.
For more information on e-scooters and the law, and the fire safety risks, visit: E-scooters and the law – Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership
From fresh Christmas trees to handcrafted holly wreaths, elegant grave arrangements, and unique novelty gifts, Goldenhill Garden Centre has everything you need to make your Christmas magical.
Christmas Trees, Holly Wreaths, Grave Arrangements and much more Beautiful, respectful tributes to honour loved ones.
We are a local, family-run business in the heart of Goldenhill, open 7 days a week until Christmas Eve.
You can also shop online for local delivery or click and collect via https://goldenhillgardencentre.shop/
 
Pictured – Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, Kay Group Management & Members of Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association
Tonight, Friday 5th December, Councillor Chandra Kanneganti officially turned on the Christmas Tree Lights at BP’s Sandyford Service Station, where a number of residents along with their families braved the rain and stormy weather to witness the event.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association contacted the family run Kay Group who operate service stations across the Midlands and North of England to erect a Christmas Tree over the festive season, which they kindly agreed to do for the residents who live in the Sandyford & Goldenhill area.
Councillor Chandra Kanneganti has arranged for FREE chocolates and sweets to be made available out of his Ward Budget for children who attend the event this afternoon, and not forgetting the occasional chocolate or sweet for visiting parents and grandparents.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, David Williams M.P. Staffordshire Police and Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association came together to meet Senior Management from Tesco (pictured) to discuss an increase in shoplifting issues in Sandyford.
The meeting proved productive in how to tackle the ongoing shoplifting problem in Sandyford & Goldenhill, which is something the police, Tesco, politicians and residents association are keen to deter the activity.
A number of suggestions have been put forward, and it’s hoped some of the ideas, which will be put into place should make shoplifters think twice before committing the crime.
Staffordshire Police say don’t leave vehicles unattended with the engine running. In the last 3 days, just in Stoke North, we have had in the region of 6 vehicles stolen whereby, the owner has left the engine running whilst just nipping back into the house for something.
One of the vehicles was a delivery van whereby the owner turned off the engine, but left the keys inside while he made a delivery. As a keyless start vehicle it was gone in seconds.
Also, be aware that your insurance may refuse to pay out if you have left the keys in/engine running as you have not taken all reasonable steps to keep your vehicle secure.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association gets a “Thumbs Up” for keeping residents and motorists updated when roadworks have taken place during the last couple of weeks between Tunstall’s Haymarket and Goldenhill’s High Street/Kidsgrove Road.
Residents have personally thanked the residents association for keeping them informed, including a thank you to Councillor Kanneganti for sharing the information on his Facebook Page. The contractor has also said they have valued the residents association’s input by keeping everyone updated as much as possible, which has been a difficult operation for them when having to close large stretches of the busy A50 road.
As a residents association which started back in 1999, it has always been a pleasure to inform, help and support as many of it’s residents where possible and trusts it can carry on doing this for many years to come.
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