News in Biddulph

A new Staffordshire volunteer platform has launched this week, to make it easier for local volunteers and groups to connect.

The platform was launched by Staffordshire County Council and Support Staffordshire using the do-it.org volunteer website, creating a Staffordshire section of the website called "Do It - Staffordshire".

Local people are being reminded that there is still time to submit a review of their favourite books with a chance to win prizes and have their reviews published.

The Summer Reads Challenge, being organised by Staffordshire County Council's Library service, is asking people to read any four books and submit short reviews.

As sporting activity begins again across the Moorlands following lockdown, grants are being offered to help local clubs, groups and athletes meet the additional costs of being Covid-secure.

Clubs and groups can apply to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for funding for measures necessary to ensure they are adhering to Government and sporting governing bodies guidelines.

Over 1,000 extra bus seats are being laid on next month as Staffordshire children return to schools, and some commuters begin to return to workplaces.

Extra seats have been included for Biddulph, as the town was named as having some of the busiest bus routes in the county.

In a new article for Biddulph Nub News, Slimming World's Cathy Cooper discusses how Biddulph's slimming groups have reunited after months of virtual meetings.

Families looking for something to do over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to opt for a 'staycation' and help support the local tourism sector.

Staffordshire is home to a wide array of attractions and locations, with plenty of things for families to do over the Bank Holiday weekend.

In this week's column for Biddulph Nub News, Moorlands MP Karen Bradley discusses this year's "stressful" exam results process.

Plans to turn an old stable building on Woodhouse Lane into a vape shop have been recommended for approval by Biddulph Town Councillors, subject to a range of conditions.

The recommendation was made last night (Tuesday) at a meeting of the council's Planning Committee, and after nine local residents submitted letters objecting to the plans.

Police have issued an updated appeal after a caravan was stolen from Overton Road on the outskirts of Biddulph.

It follows an original police appeal on Monday, which described a "suspicious incident" taking place on the road.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact them after a garage was broken into in Brown Edge, with items being stolen from a vehicle inside it.

Police believe the incident took place yesterday (Tuesday) morning or on Monday evening, on Willfield Lane in the village.