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Disqualified driver who doubled speed limit with drugs in car jailed
11:50 18/09/2026A disqualified driver who doubled the speed limit with drugs in his car in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been jailed.
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Man arrested over suspected non-stop collision
14:30 16/09/2026A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences after a man was hurt in a suspected non-stop collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Two men remanded following murder charges
12:55 09/09/2026Two men have been remanded into custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of Jamie Evans in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Family pay tribute to ‘cherished’ man who died in M6 collision
15:50 20/08/2026The family of a ‘cherished’ man who sadly died following a collision on the M6 have paid tribute to him.
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Two arrested over monkey dust offences
14:30 13/08/2026Two men have been arrested on suspicion of monkey dust-related offences following a stop-and-search in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Crimes and priorities
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Repeat anti-social behaviour (ASB) around Greyhound Court and Madeley shops. This is from groups of youths in and around the shops and other residents coming into conflict.
Action taken:
Targeted high visibility patrols, specifically around identified peak periods. Monitoring of reported incidents to identify repeat offenders/locations and subsequent intervention and enforcement activity such as Community Resolutions and community protection warnings/notices
There has since been a significant reduction in reports and ASB at this location has seen reduction in calls / complaints to police. Neighbourhood teams remain alert to the issues and continue monitoring.
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Anti-social behaviour (ASB) noted on Keele golf course, specifically nuisance off-road motorcycles
Action taken:
Neighbourhood Policing Teams monitoring and offering patrols to identify repeat offenders. Support from National Police Air Service to monitor the area and additional patrols by Road Policing Team to support enforcement against repeat offenders. Additional patrols to be made by Local Policing and Neighbourhood Policing Teams to monitor.
A reduction in complaints on this theme has been noted, however monitoring and patrols will continue. -
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Concerns of drug dealing / use in public spaces.
Action taken:
Both high visibility and plain clothes patrols have been made in the area to identify and develop intelligence. Residents and businesses are encouraged to report concerns to us via 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers online.