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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.
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Concerns raised around parking issues within the community.
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Local officers are tasked with patrol strategies which consider inappropriate parking. It is recognised that inconsiderate parking can be both annoying, inconvenient and at times dangerous to other road users and pedestrians.
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Concerns around car cruising and 'Boy Racers'. The issues range from noise generated to traffic offences and anti-social vehicle use as seen at various locations along the A34 and the A500.
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Regular operations by the Road Crime Team targeting vehicles for speeding, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and any breaches of Public Space Protection Orders. This is supplemented by dedicated officers at peak times to proactively police and deter vehicles from car cruising. Vehicles to be seized and fines issues where offences identified. CCTV used to retrospectively identify and prosecute any offences identified. Joint working with neighbouring forces to co-ordinate response to car cruising and associated ASB.
Patrols continue by local officers, supported by our Road Crime Team to monitor and identify enforcement opportunities.
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Anti-social behaviour (ASB) associated to licensed premises
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We have seen an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour associated with licensed premises within the area. A consultation with police and Newcastle Borough Council Licensing officers is underway. Enforcement opportunities via local policing patrols and Road Crime Team to address potential 'drink-drive' offences.