Roads are closed, trees are uprooted and buildings are damaged amid reports of a tornado on Thursday. The tree hit the derelict church on The Avenue, Kidsgrove, due to winds of more than 40mph.

A park is back open - 54 days after a mini-tornado ripped through the beauty spot. Newcastle Borough Council shut Clough Hall ...

The project will include a new footpath, revamped sports court, vegetation removed, and a new play area boasting facilities ...

The works come after the popular Kidsgrove beauty spot had been shut for just shy of two months after a mini-tornado had ripped through the town. Now families are being promised an 'improved ...