News published November 2020
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More rapid result coronavirus testing offered to Stoke-on-Trent residents
More rapid result coronavirus testing is being offered to residents in Stoke-on-Trent. The faster testing, using the new lateral flow technology, will take place in Abbey Hulton this Friday.
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Coronavirus has ‘firm grip’ on city, while testing rates increase and businesses seek advice on opening
Coronavirus now has a firm grip on Stoke-on-Trent, but we all have the ability to get through this dark hour, that’s the stark message from civic leaders in the city.
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Let us Entertain You This Christmas! Potto Lotto launches amazing entertainment prize bundle
Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for Christmas.
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Community urged to get tested to fight coronavirus spread in Stoke-on-Trent
With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to rise across Stoke-on-Trent, more people are being urged to get tested in the city.
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Residents to benefit from lateral flow coronavirus testing in one day pilot
Residents in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire will be able to benefit from the new lateral flow coronavirus tests as part of a one-day community trial taking place tomorrow (Friday) in the city.
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Spot the Cheater- Do you know a cheat on your street?
More than £3 million of public money has been prevented from falling into the hands of fraudsters in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme since the launch of a fraud partnership.
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Almost 1,000 public sector workers trial new lateral flow coronavirus tests, as 250 businesses apply for grants
Almost 1,000 nurses, frontline council workers and other public sector staff have trailed new lateral flow coronavirus tests in the city, ahead of a national roll-out.
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£4.2m to support businesses instructed to close through lockdown
Businesses instructed to close through the coronavirus lockdown will be able to apply for £4.2m of funding from today (Tuesday).
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council awarded Foster Friendly status
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded Foster Friendly status, the Fostering Network's programme to encourage employers to support fostering, and in particular, foster carers.
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#StokeonTrentTogether support service extended to seven days a week
The council run initiative with voluntary sector partner VAST to support vulnerable people, #StokeonTrentTogether is to be extended to provide support seven days a week between 9am to 5pm.