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New shops, restaurants and openings in Stoke-on-Trent
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Latest openings and business changes in Stoke-on-Trent
Could Stoke emerge as a Championship force?
Stoke City scored four unanswered goals against Charlton on Saturday, with debutant Justin Devenny opening the scoring from a penalty. Manager Mark…
City centre festival cut short by weather
The Big Feast in Hanley has cancelled Saturday's programme due to bad weather, though Friday's events went ahead. Tender Exchange continues at the…
Stoke adult learning service to move to Swann House
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Adult and Community Learning service is moving to Swann House, bringing education, careers advice and employment support together.
Today in Stoke-on-Trent — 22 August
Today in Stoke-on-Trent: No Stoke doom and gloom after opening loss - Robins, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Demolition of former Iceland store set to start to pave way for multi-million-pound Etruscan Square regeneration
Demolition of the former Iceland store on Charles Street in Hanley begins 24 August, clearing the way for the first phase of the £20 million Etruscan…
Air ambulance charity under inquiry announces closure
Stoke Air Ambulance has announced closure after the Fundraising Regulator found it operated without an aircraft, base or clinicians while fundraising.
Tunstall £10 Million Town Centre Investment — Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent Council has committed £10 million to Tunstall this financial year, including £1.5 million extra for town centre improvements and public…
New café and family kiosk open at Hanley Park
A café run by Tutorage CIC and a family kiosk have opened at Hanley Park, alongside the existing ice cream van. See what visitors can find at the park.
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