News in Biddulph

Visitors to Biddulph library can finally browse its shelves to pick out their own books for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Biddulph Nub News reported previously how the library reopened following lockdown on 27th July.

In this week's column for Biddulph Nub News, Moorlands MP Karen Bradley discusses this week's return to schools and Parliament.

Local people have been invited to explore their heritage as part of a two-month celebration of Staffordshire's history.

Historic buildings and landscapes, famous people, and unique discoveries like the Staffordshire Hoard and the Battle of Britain are amongst the themes being explored during the Staffordshire History Festival.

The Moorlands has enjoyed a second week in a row with no new Coronavirus deaths being recorded in the district - in fact, only one death has been recorded in all of Staffordshire this week (excluding Stoke-on-Trent).

However, there is still some cause for concern after this week also saw the number of recorded Coronavirus cases in the county climb above 4,000 for the first time.

The Moorlands has enjoyed three consecutive weeks with no new Coronavirus deaths being recorded in the district for the first time since the pandemic began in March.

This is according to the Office for National Statistics, who release localised Coronavirus statistics in updated data each week.

Staffordshire Police are launching a new operation today (Tuesday) with the aim of preventing increases in road casualties as more people return to work and the darker nights draw in.

Operation Lightning hopes to tackle criminals' use of the roads, and will include a focus on the 'fatal four' motoring offences that are major causes of death and serious injury on the roads - speeding, mobile phone use, drink and drug use and not wearing a seatbelt.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has condemned cyclists and motor bikers for riding on a local Site of Biological Importance.

Mountain and motor bikers using a biologically important Moorlands nature reserve for recreation are risking damaging the site, the district council has warned.

Up Close is an interview series for Biddulph Nub News, talking to local people about their businesses, hobbies, or anything else they want to chat about!

In the latest instalment of Up Close we spoke to Biddulph's Ian Mellor about his Potters Podcast and Facebook group, which covers all the latest around Stoke City FC.

Police have asked anyone with information or CCTV footage to contact them after suspicious men "took some interest in a new caravan" on Grange Road in Biddulph.

The incident took place on Friday, and came just a few days after a caravan was stolen from Overton Road on the outskirts of the town.

Police have warned Biddulph residents to stay alert after a man in a suspicious vehicle was seen apparently trying to sell milk to people in the town.

Police say he was seen in a transit van on Thursday, and had an accent from out of the area.