‘Radiator rattling’ earthquake hits Lancashire village for second time in two weeks People of Silverdale report rattling and shaking as 2.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in probable aftershock The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District Residents report homes shaking from quake with epicentre near the village of Silverdale in Lancashire The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
‘What the hell was that?’ Residents terrified by 3.3-magnitude earthquake Locals in the North West of England reported houses shuddering from side to side late on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
Staffordshire residents plagued by ‘the stink’ celebrate shutdown of landfill site Campaigners say news that Walleys Quarry in Silverdale has been told to close has given them ‘huge relief, just elation’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
The best Lancashire beaches to escape from Manchester's mad weekend We've compiled the best seaside spots not too far from Greater Manchester Manchester Evening News · Jun 10, 2023
From kiss me quick to seaside serenity: eight UK resorts close to peaceful beaches A stay in a calm coastal spot that’s close to a high-octane seaside town makes the perfect holiday combo. Our writers suggest breaks that offer the best of both worlds The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Election results from Lancaster local council election 2023 count Lancaster City Council seats were available in wards, including Bare, Bolton & Slyne, Bulk, Carnforth & Millhead, Castle, Ellel, Halton-with-Aughton, Harbour, Heysham Central, Heysham North, Heysham South, John O'Gaunt, Kellet, Lower Lune Valley, Marsh, Overton, Poulton, Scotforth East, Scotforth West, Silverdale, Skerton East, Skerton West, Torrisholme, University & Scotforth Rural,… Manchester Evening News · May 5, 2023
Keys moved amid multiple instances of car break-ins in Nottingham suburb Police have issued a warning to residents after recieving multiple reports of cars being entered and items being stolen Nottingham Post · Apr 13, 2023
Police warning over cars being entered whilst unlocked in suburb near Clifton The incidents are taking place in the early hours of the morning Nottingham Post · Apr 9, 2023
Area of Nottingham named as one of its wealthiest has 'a lot going for it' Data from the ONS recently revealed that Wilford and Silverdale is one of the wealthiest areas of Nottingham. Nottingham Post · Mar 19, 2023
Nottingham City Transport announces new bus service between Clifton and the city centre The service will run from next month Nottingham Post · Aug 26, 2022
'Stinky reality' forcing residents to stay indoors on hottest day of the year Residents in Silverdale, North Staffordshire, claim they cannot open their windows because of the foul smell and the risk of flies coming from the Walleys Quarry landfill site Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022
Mum living in mouldy house of horrors slips on damp floor and electrocuted Laurie Mcfarlane, from Silverdale, said her carpets are soaked with water which has caused her to slip over and even get electrocuted at her damp infested home Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022
A52 roadworks: The key dates as major Nottinghamshire junction upgrades continue It's part of a project being undertaken by National Highways Nottingham Post · May 2, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022 Man superglues his own hands together AND padlocks himself to gate in extreme protest The protester who would give his name only as Simmo, today padlocked himself to the metal gates with a chain as part of the ongoing “Stop The Stink” campaign
Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022 Life in 'UK’s smelliest village' where stench left boy struggling to breathe Lawyers for Rebecca Currie, who lives near Walleys Quarry in Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has argued that hydrogen sulphide emissions are affecting "hundreds and probably thousands of local people"
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022 Mother to take fight over landfill site to European Court of Human Rights Rebecca Currie lives near a quarry in Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, and claims gases from the site risk shortening her son’s life.