Transport and Logistics Network
One of the drivers involved in a two-car crash has died. The man – in his 40s – passed away at the Royal Stoke University Hospital[1] today.
It followed the collision on Leek Road, in Hanley[2], near the junction with Ivy House Road. The alarm was rais…
Storm Elin is bringing strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK and Ireland.
Warnings were issued for much of the UK on Saturday – with potential flooding and disruption on roads and public transport.
Areas facing the Irish Sea could get 70…
Dozens of suspected modern slavery victims were found in “very poor” conditions at industrial units in Small Heath[1] yesterday, December 7. West Midlands Police[2] said 23 men were safeguarded after a police raid, which was carried out at three premis…
A flood-hit road where firefighters had to rescue stranded motorists remains shut – and under water. Such is the depth of the standing water on Blackbank Road, in Knutton[1], that just the top of a traffic cone can be seen peeping out.
The route is clo…
Benjamin Pownall and Jack Humphries left the open prison at around 5.15pmBy Emily Jane Davies[1] Published: 21:08, 8 December 2023 | Updated: 02:14, 9 December 2023
Police have warned the public to not approach two men …
Two prisoners from Stoke-on-Trent have walked out of prison. Benjamin Pownall and Jack Humphries left the open prison, HMP Sudbury, at around 5.15pm yesterday (December 6).
The pair then got into a vehicle which is believed to have travelled into Staff…
Live Traffic -M6 tweeted at lunchtime on Thursday that the carriageway was closed.
A young woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the ‘multi-vehicle’ crash at around 10.45am which led to traffic being held.
Image: National Highways
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Remains of David Willis, 29, never found after he fell inside the machineBrian Timmins, 54, was operating the diesel-powered machine at the time Will be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on a date to be fixed By Frankie Elliott[1] Published: 15:…
This is the tattooed faced of a man who tried to kill his friend in a knife attack in Hanley. Police today welcomed the 15-year sentence handed to Lloyd Bradford[1] who pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
The 42-year-old monkey dust user stabbed the vi…
A grief-stricken family have spoken of their heartbreak after a 31-year-old football-loving man died in a crash. The body of Kial Thurman – nicknamed Smiler – was pulled from the river following a collision between his van and a lorry over the weekend….