Kidsgrove17 Jun 2026'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.17 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Questions on 1975 kidnap case 'have never stopped'Former police officer Phil Maskery says the Lesley Whittle case is one he will "never, ever forget".4 Jun 202614 May 2026Ex-Tory MP named council's new Reform group leaderFormer Tory MP Jonathan Gullis is chosen as leader of the Reform UK group in Newcastle-under-Lyme.14 May 202630 Apr 2026View from the number 38 bus as polling day nearsVoters will decide Newcastle-under-Lyme's council on 7 May. What is on the mind of bus passengers?30 Apr 202617 Feb 2026Mum 'super proud' of Olympian daughter Mia BrookesThe mother of the 19-year-old Sandbach snowboarder says her daughter has done "phenomenally well".17 Feb 20269 Jan 2026Supermarket sealed off after cash machine stolenThe front of the store in Kidsgrove has been smashed in with debris strewn across the car park.9 Jan 20269 Dec 2025Kidnap and murder of girl explored 50 years onA new BBC podcast explores the events surrounding a harrowing murder case.9 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Kidnap and murder of girl explored 50 years onA new BBC Sounds podcast looks at what happened to Lesley Whittle - and how her killer was caught.2 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Investigation as man dies after canal rescueThe sudden death of the man, who was discovered on Friday morning, is being treated as unexplained.28 Nov 2025...