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Potters Patch Hanley Thrives with School and Community Support
Potters Patch on Bucknall New Road in Hanley is delivering environmental and educational benefits, with St Luke's Primary pupils growing tomatoes,…
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City Farm in Bucknall celebrates £35,000 facilities donated by council contractor
A new toilet block is the latest improvement at the volunteer-led farm, which offers free weekend visits.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Council £1.85m Plan to Clean Streets
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council proposes £1.85m Operation TLC scheme to tackle graffiti, broken signs and fly-tipping over six years.
BBC Radio Commentator Nigel Johnson Inducted into Stoke-on-Trent Sporting Hall of Fame
Nigel Johnson, BBC Radio Stoke commentator for 54 years, becomes first non-athlete inducted into Stoke-on-Trent's Sporting Hall of Fame alongside Phil…
Milton Parish Centre transformed by council contractor refurbishment
New accessible toilets, flooring and decoration have been completed at the well-used Milton community building.
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Arts Council England praises progress on Potteries Museum transformation
Arts Council England representatives have toured The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery redevelopment and praised progress on the £5 million-backed cultural project.
Photographers invited to capture Stoke and Staffordshire for new Coroner's Court
A new photography competition is seeking images of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire for display at the Coroner's Court at Swann House.
776 Stoke-on-Trent babies receive free library cards in scheme's first year
The My First Library Card scheme has registered 776 babies with Stoke-on-Trent libraries since launching in September 2025.
Rare glimpse inside theatre closed since 1998
The Queen's Theatre in Burslem has been opened for rare tours after 28 years of closure. Campaigners plan to transform it into Kilmister Halls, honouring…
Homeless charity benefits from £22k veteran funds
The Macari Foundation in Stoke-on-Trent has received £22,000 from the Veterans' Foundation to support homeless veterans. The charity dedicates six rooms…
Cobridge clean-up sees 41 properties clear garden waste after warnings
Council teams said 41 Cobridge properties cleared waste from their gardens after warnings, while 55 received further notices during a multi-agency clean-up.
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.
Saltbox charity backs PM's rough sleeping pledge
PM Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping with £340m funding. Saltbox CEO in Hanley says real change needs major financial commitment to tackle…
Stoke Fighter Raises Funds After Mother's Stroke
Tommy Shaw, a Stoke martial arts fighter, competed in a charity fundraising match inspired by his mother's stroke battle. Local hero turns personal…
200 Workers Compete in Stoke Charity Sports Day
Around 200 workers from Stoke businesses competed in a charity sports day. Local firms rallied teams to raise money for good causes in the community.
Stoke Charity Football Match Honours Liam Byatt
Stoke community organises charity football match to honour 26-year-old Liam Byatt, who died from a sudden stroke in September. Friends rally together.
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