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Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Stoke-on-Trent
Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 20s was found dead at Oakwell Court on Oakwell Grove in Stoke-on-Trent early
Burslem WW1 soldier Alfred Holdcroft gets headstone
Pte Alfred Holdcroft from Burslem will finally receive an official Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone, 108 years after his 1918 death from Somme
Covid Memorial Planned for Bethesda Gardens
A permanent Covid memorial is planned for Bethesda Gardens in Stoke-on-Trent. Lynn Jones, who lost her husband Gareth in 2021, is leading the project to he
Dog walking heatwave warning from Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police and Stoke-on-Trent vets warn dog owners not to walk pets during peak heat. Temperatures above 25C are unsafe and can cause fatal heats
Hanley building fire: demolition begins after blaze
Demolition has begun on a derelict three-storey building in Hanley after firefighters tackled a major blaze on Stafford Street. Roads remain closed.
Veterans Launch Knife Amnesty Van Across Staffordshire
Former armed services personnel from Black Onyx Academy in Stoke-on-Trent have unveiled a knife amnesty van to tour Staffordshire, offering safe disposal a
DJs Reach £11,000 Target for Stoke Clubbing Mural
DJs Phil Johnson and Bob Leigh have secured £11,000 to create a mural celebrating clubbing culture in Stoke-on-Trent. Only minor hurdles remain before comp
Stoke City Signs Galbraith from Swansea for £10m
Stoke City has completed the signing of midfielder Ethan Galbraith from Swansea City for £10 million as the club strengthens its Championship squad.
Ingelsson Joins Stoke City for Promotion Push
Svante Ingelsson has joined Stoke City and expressed confidence in handling the pressure of a promotion bid after a difficult season at Sheffield Wednesday
Stoke City Transfer Spending Options Explained
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire outlines how Stoke City can manage Championship Squad Cost Rules while investing in players this summer.
Ex-Stoke City Defender Competes in Taekwondo World Champions
Mike Pejic, former Stoke City defender, is competing in the taekwondo world championships at age 76, representing the club's alumni.
Stoke-on-Trent cafe appeals for return of 19 missing mugs
A Stoke-on-Trent cafe is appealing for the return of 19 mugs that disappeared in just one week. Staff are puzzled by the losses.
Stoke-on-Trent Hairdresser Switches to Dog Grooming
A Stoke-on-Trent hairdresser has changed careers to focus on dog grooming, using professional styling skills with canine clients instead.
MP Backs Senior Midwife for Maternity Commissioner
Theo Clarke has called for a senior midwife to be appointed as maternity commissioner following concerns about neglect in women's health and frontline care
Stoke Murder Appeal Rejected - TikToker's Mum Stays Jailed
Ansreen Bukhari's murder conviction appeal has been rejected. The Stoke case involving the deaths of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin remains upheld.
Stoke City Sign Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday
Stoke City have signed Swedish midfielder Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old joins the Potters' midfield ranks
Shrewsbury to Hanley bus route fight saves Stoke link
Officials battle to save the vital Shrewsbury to Hanley bus route serving Stoke and surrounding areas. Negotiations continue over disputed sections of the
Five Charged After Longton Stabbings in Stoke
Five men face court following a violent clash in Longton town centre that left two people stabbed. Latest update on the Stoke incident.
Lewis Baker leaves Stoke for Turkish football move
Ex-England U21 midfielder Lewis Baker has left Stoke City and joined Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor for a fresh start at 28.
Royal Stoke and County Hospital Critical Incident
Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stoke declare critical incidents as patient numbers surge. NHS under severe strain.