Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China team up for new pilot ceramics visitor experience
Two iconic names in Stoke‑on‑Trent ceramics are coming together to celebrate the industry’s past, present and future as a new pilot project launches at Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China 1888.
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City’s sports facilities continue to grow with more padel courts
More padel facilities will soon be offered in Stoke-on-Trent at Fenton Manor Sports Complex as the game continues to grow in the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent steps up support for armed forces heroes as leisure services offer reduced membership for veterans
Veterans and those serving in the armed forces can sign up to the ‘Active Heroes’ membership – meaning they can access the city’s leisure facilities at a reduced rate.
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Trading Standards close five shops and seize over £50,000 of illegal goods after underage sales
Five premises in Stoke-on-Trent have been issued with closure orders by the city council’s trading standards team after persistent illegal sales.
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Potteries Museum to reopen key spaces as new display launches in café
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to welcome visitors back this spring as a new display is set to showcase objects chosen by museum staff.
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Thousands of votes shape Stoke 100 Reads as city’s favourite children’s books revealed
Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite children’s books have been revealed after more than 3,300 submissions from people across the city.
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Residents invited to help shape Longton’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture
Residents, businesses and community groups in Longton are being invited to help shape a bid to make the town the UK’s first Town of Culture.
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Free books and live storytelling as World Book Day comes to Stoke-on-Trent’s libraries
Stoke-on-Trent City Libraries have worked with the National Literacy Trust to welcome families into the city’s libraries to celebrate World Book Day 2026.
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Major climate and sustainability festival coming to the Kings Hall this March
The Kings Hall is set to host a free day of sustainability-focused activities as a major climate festival comes to the city this spring.
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Masterplan sets out proposals for delivering realistic vision to develop and regenerate the city centre
People are being invited to have their say on a “realistic and practical” vision to transform the city centre over the next quarter of a century.
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Strong public response as heritage restoration fund attracts over 600 votes
A heritage restoration fund building on the successes of the city's Centenary has received more than 600 votes.
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Cultural clash of the century back on as Port Vale host Bradford City on 10 March
Cultural clash of the century back on as Port Vale host Bradford City on 10 March
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Leisure facilities to be revamped under new strategy
The city council has set out long term plans to modernise leisure and sports facilities across Stoke-on-Trent.
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Winter of Action cuts crime and boosts enforcement across Stoke-on-Trent town centres
Crime and anti-social behaviour across Stoke-on-Trent’s town centres has fallen following a coordinated Winter of Action led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police.
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Family Matters’ support for 1,339 children in the city leads to awards recognition
A pioneering programme to help support families in Stoke-on-Trent is now supporting 1,339 children and transforming the lives of many more.
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Modernising waste treatment for a cleaner, greener Stoke-on-Trent
Plans to replace Stoke-on-Trent’s ageing Hanford Energy from Waste plant with a modern, cleaner and more efficient Energy Recovery Facility will be considered by the city council next week (24/02/26).
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Council budget prioritises vulnerable residents and invests in key services
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out a draft budget for 2026–27 that prioritises support for vulnerable residents while continuing investment in frontline services and local infrastructure.
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£5 million contract signed to transform Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Major construction work is now underway after a £5 million contract has been signed to transform The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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Council strikes land deal that will safeguard public open space and boost key developments and improvements across city
The city council has acquired six pieces of land from a major developer in Stoke-on-Trent for a minimal fee.
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Key improvements to be introduced based on real-life experiences of people with dementia and their carers
Improvements to dementia care support services across the city are to be introduced to help people diagnosed with the condition, and their families, to live as independent lives as possible.
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Tenant evicted in latest ASB crackdown making city streets safer for families
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has evicted a tenant after serious criminal activity was linked to an address in Etruria.
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Options considered to improve access and traffic flow on Sherborne Close
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is reviewing access arrangements on Sherborne Close, Newstead, to improve traffic flow and reduce disruption when nearby roads are closed.
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Further investment in city’s historic buildings as Tunstall’s clock tower chimes again
The city council has completed specialist repairs to Tunstall’s historic clock tower – allowing its chimes to ring once more.
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Stoke-on-Trent organisations reaffirm commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour through ASB Help Pledge
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire Police and partner agencies have renewed their commitment to supporting victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by signing the ASB Help Pledge.
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Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-Trent
The multi-million-pound Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme in Stoke-on-Trent has been successful completed by the Environment Agency.
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Lunar New Year celebrations return to Hanley for Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year will be celebrated in Hanley’s Cultural Quarter this February as the city celebrates the Chinese Year of the Horse with a full day of free events and activities.
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized as Trading Standards issue closure order to Stoke store
Stoke-on-Trent City Council have issued a closure order to a repeat offender who moved their business to the premises next door to try and evade legal action.
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City council to launch Penkhull 20mph trial as part of road safety drive
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is improving road safety in Penkhull by trialling its first 20 miles per hour experimental zone.
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Taxi driver fined £1280
A taxi driver has been sentenced following a council investigation into his refusal to carry guide dogs accompanying disabled passengers.
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People in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire can now Connect to Work through new support programme
People who may struggle to work due to health conditions or other barriers can now access the support they need through a new government-funded programme.
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