BIDDULPH News

Call for bus station to ease town centre clog
Bus operators in Biddulph have confirmed they are in talks with Staffordshire County Council on how to minimise traffic congestion in the town centre.

Campaigner Terry gets oat-so many followers
A Biddulph man is dishing up a piping hot regional day of fun next month in honour of the Staffordshire staple - the oatcake.

'Fuel security v the landscape' poser raised in gas drilling talk
The application to drill for gas on greenbelt land close to Biddulph Moor has met an official objection from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, which claimed that the landscape would be spoiled.

Biddulph could be on world heritage site, with your help
n international heritage lawyer needs the local knowledge of Biddulph people on such landmarks as St Lawrence's Church, Biddulph Grange and Biddulph Old Hall.

Residents wait for the council to swing into action over play area
Brown Lees residents have said they are fed up with waiting for work on the play area in Newpool Terrace to start.

Pub-goers can live it up for longer, but they must keep noise down
A village pub near Leek has been granted permission to play music and sell alcohol until 1am.

Villagers tell a drilling firm to step off the gas
A planning application to drill for gas on green belt land close to Biddulph Moor has been branded an industrial invasion.

Bus diversions won't be the ticket for some
Weeks of traffic congestion and fumes could be ahead for residents if buses are rerouted down their Biddulph street.

Business leader begs drivers not to park in front of town's alleys
Traders and residents are fed up with cars blocking the entrances to alleys on King Street and Well Street in Biddulph town centre.