Biddulph11 hrs agoFestival hopes to inspire children to readSarah Bird, part of the Festival of Brilliant team, says stories have the power to transform lives.11 hrs agoStoke & Staffordshire7 days agoSequins, ska and street food: Free festivals this weekendFrom Pride to poetry, free festivals are taking place across the West Midlands this weekend.7 days agoEngland1 Jul 2025Child dies following medical emergencyEmergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to Woodland Street in Biddulph.1 Jul 2025Stoke & Staffordshire27 Jun 2025Veteran thanks hospital for Invictus Games successRob Shenton presents his Invictus Games kit to Royal Stoke University Hospital staff who helped him recover from a serious injury.27 Jun 2025Stoke & Staffordshire26 Jun 2025Rugby world's support for boy with cancerEngland and Scotland rugby stars are among those who have sent messages of support to Sam, nine.26 Jun 2025Stoke & Staffordshire3 Jun 2025Bid to create 'first' mental health friendly townCouncillor Adam Parkes says he has so far trained 60 people to be mental health first-aiders.3 Jun 2025Stoke & Staffordshire10 Apr 2025Force referred to watchdog after death of manJoshua Cooper was found unresponsive in a garden in Biddulph on 26 March.10 Apr 2025Stoke & Staffordshire17 Mar 2025Man facing attempted murder charge after stabbingJordan Williamson, 31, from Congleton, appears in court following injuries to a man at the weekend.17 Mar 2025Stoke & Staffordshire15 Mar 2025Man arrested after stabbing during burglaryThe victim suffered serious head, chest and back injuries during a break-in in Biddulph, police say.15 Mar 2025Stoke & Staffordshire...