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Stoke have a plan after late talent splurge
Stoke City secured victory at Cardiff with an unlikely Ben Johnson goal, despite managing just 29% possession and showing signs of adjusting to new…
Today in Stoke-on-Trent — 9 September
Today in Stoke-on-Trent: Salford City 1-0 Port Vale – Smith’s howler is costly as winless run continues, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Opinion: head of recruitment still in post and still silent after three transfer window failings
Port Vale's head of recruitment Lee Darnborough has remained silent despite three difficult transfer windows as the club sits bottom of League Two.
Staffordshire County Council reaction to the Government's pause and review of local government reorganisation
Staffordshire County Council leader Martin Murray has condemned the Government's last-minute pause on local government reorganisation, saying it wastes…

Devenny's dream debut 'couldn't have gone better'
Justin Devenny scored twice on his Stoke City debut against Charlton Athletic, including a penalty. The 22-year-old joined from Crystal Palace on…

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…

Stoke attack 'now carries real threat'
Stoke City's new signings made an immediate impact in a 4-0 win over Charlton, with Justin Devenny scoring twice on debut and George Hirst getting off…
Jon Brady: “it’s just one moment that let ourselves down”
Port Vale manager Jon Brady blamed a goalkeeper error for the 1-0 defeat to Salford City, saying his side were the better team in the first half.

Voluntary joint committees established to help Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent prepare for new councils
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent councils have created two voluntary joint committees to plan the transition to two new unitary authorities, with…

Watermill Brindley to welcome pupils after £11.5m expansion
The new Packmoor school site will provide up to 70 additional SEND places, with pupils expected to start arriving next week.

Today in Stoke-on-Trent — 4 September
Today in Stoke-on-Trent: 🎧'Transfer deadline day madness for Stoke', plus 4 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Jon Brady says it’s “not the start we envisaged but we can put it right”
Port Vale boss Jon Brady says the Valiants can turn around their season after a 3-1 loss to Swindon, with a match against Salford City ahead.
Day of Action a success as partners and community come together for Cobridge
Stoke-on-Trent Council, Staffordshire Police and volunteers cleaned streets and alleys in Cobridge in mid-August. 41 of 96 properties with garden waste…

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.

Two Stoke shops closed after £24,000 illegal tobacco and vape seizures
UK Mini Market in Hanley and Moorland Vapes in Burslem have been ordered to close for three months following Trading Standards investigations.

Heritage-style gates to be installed at Stoke Town Hall
New security gates will be fitted at Stoke Town Hall on Sunday 6 September, restoring a feature of the Grade II* listed building.

Stoke council reviews rough sleeping support after Burslem shelter pilot
The council is considering new accommodation and support models after a six-month night shelter pilot helped 96 people.

Stoke sign midfielder Devenny from Crystal Palace
Stoke City have signed midfielder Justin Devenny from Crystal Palace on a four-year deal, becoming the club's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
Today in Stoke-on-Trent — 2 September
Today in Stoke-on-Trent: Port Vale Transfer Rumour: Valiants linked with Liverpool striker loan deal, plus 5 more local stories with links to the full coverage.

Stoke sign San Diego left-back Luca Bambino
Stoke City have signed 20-year-old American left-back Luca Bambino from MLS side San Diego on deadline day. The Championship club sit bottom after three…