News in Biddulph

Detectives are investigating following a fire at a property in Biddulph in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called at 1am (Friday 3 July) to reports that a house and a car were on fire on Carriage Drive.

With lockdown beginning to ease and pubs finally being able to reopen for the first time in months on Saturday, which pubs in Biddulph will customers be able to return to?

It seems that any Biddulph residents looking to enjoy a drink on Saturday night will have a good selection of venues to choose from, with at least six pubs opening in the town on July 4th, and even more in the surrounding area.

Local education leaders have welcomed the news that all pupils are to return to schools and colleges in September.

Under guidance announced by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson today, it will be mandatory for pupils of all ages to return to school and colleges after the summer holidays.

There are over 100 more cases of Coronavirus in the Staffordshire Moorlands than was previously reported, new Government data has confirmed.

Previously, the Government's figures contained only cases of Covid-19 found through lab-confirmed tests, which are known as "Pillar One" tests.

A number of cannabis plants have been seized by police following a raid at a Biddulph address.

The plants were found growing in a loft space at a property in Biddulph at around 1pm yesterday (Wednesday), after police executed a warrant for the address.

Biddulph vets have received messages of thanks after raising hundreds of pounds for two wildlife organisations.

Seven members of the Charter Vets Biddulph team completed their own lockdown version of the famous Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Lower Moss Wood Wildlife Hospital and the Peak Wildlife Centre.

Children have been invited to join the Silly Squad as part of this year's Summer Reading Challenge.

The annual campaign, supported by Staffordshire County Council's Libraries Service, aims to encourage children aged 4 to 11 to continue reading over the summer holidays.

The coronavirus pandemic has left a devastating impact on health, wealth, work and happiness after landing on UK shores - how have things changed in the Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond in the 100 days since lockdown was introduced?

Pubs and non-essential shops were closed as daily outings and travel were limited as the Moorlands, which is home to just under 100,000 people, weathered the virus.

Biddulph schools are to begin renovation works after the Moorlands was allocated a share of a £434 million Government investment.

The money has been allocated to expand classrooms, upgrade facilities and improve education for children locally and across the country.

A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital following a crash on Tunstall Road in Knypersley last night (Tuesday).

The crash occurred just after 7:45pm, with police, firefighters and paramedics being called to the scene.