News in Biddulph

Boris Johnson has today made an announcement that signals more easing of the lockdown measures.

Of course, people in Biddulph and indeed the whole UK have had to make radical changes to their lives since the pandemic began in March.

A new website has launched to serve the town of Biddulph with hyper-local news and what's on - but without any intrusive advertising.

Biddulph Nub News is an online local newspaper solely for Biddulph and the surrounding area.

Round two of a grant funding scheme for Moorlands businesses - described by recent recipients as "a life saver" that has made "a world of difference" - is reopening for new applications today (Friday).

Small businesses with ongoing fixed property costs who have experienced a significant drop in income as a result of Covid-19 can apply to Staffordshire Moorlands Council for a Discretionary Business Grant.

A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Brown Edge post office into a residential home.

The application, submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council on Thursday, 9th July by Maurice Shevlin, seeks a change of use to "incorporate formal post office floorspace into existing residential house".

Staffordshire Police's Serious Violence Board marked a milestone this week, as statutory, voluntary and community organisations have signed up to a strategy to pledge their support and work together.

The board was set up by Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, Matthew Ellis, with the goal of ending the scourge of serious violence and the dramatic effects it can have on lives for generations.

Dog owners are being urged to bin their bags after they've picked up after their pets.

The call has come from members of the Cabinet at Staffordshire Moorlands District Council following an increase in the number of bags being left on streets and paths across the area.

Children in the local area are being encouraged to think about walking or cycling to school when classrooms reopen in September.

Staffordshire County Council is encouraging parents to think about alternative ways that their children can get to school, fewer places available on public transport for the foreseeable future.

In our latest Trusted Contributor article, Cathy Cooper praises Biddulph's latest diamond slimmer, Caroline Barber.

Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre will be given a state-of-the-art antimicrobial treatment in the battle against Coronavirus before it reopens its doors to customers.

As part of the easing of lockdown, gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can reopen from Saturday, 25th July, subject to strict hygiene guidelines.

People from across Staffordshire are being urged to be on their guard against unscrupulous loan sharks who may try to exploit the coronavirus outbreak and prey on people's financial worries.

Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards service is now working with the England Illegal Money Lending Team to raise awareness of the risks of taking a loan from illegal money lenders.