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Stoke Council Seizes £250k Illegal Tobacco Haul
Stoke-on-Trent trading standards seized over £250,000 of illegal tobacco in a major crackdown across the city on June 11.

Stoke police seek dog walker witness in rape probe
Stoke police are appealing for a woman walking her dog to come forward as a crucial witness in a rape investigation. Anyone with information urged to conta

Mark Robins Staying at Stoke City - Walters Confirms
Jonathan Walters shuts down exit rumours as Stoke City's sporting director backs manager Mark Robins to stay at the Bet365 Stadium.

Stoke D-Day Veteran, 102, Launches Life Story Book
A Stoke-on-Staffordshire D-Day veteran aged 102 has published a memoir. Bernard Morgan was the youngest RAF sergeant at the Normandy landings and served as

Stoke Solar Farm 170-Acre Plan Set for Approval
A 170-acre solar farm in Stoke is set to get council approval this week despite local concerns. Find out what's happening.

Walters Backs Robins at Stoke City - Manager Stays
Stoke City sporting director Jonathan Walters shuts down exit rumours about boss Mark Robins. The manager is staying put at the club.

Man seriously injured in Stoke bus stop assault
Man fighting for recovery in hospital after serious head injury in violent assault at bus stop in Stoke-on-Trent. Police appeal for witnesses.

Footbridge Project Axed After 13-Year Wait
A 13-year footbridge project in Cheshire East has been cancelled, leaving Stoke-area officials and residents furious over wasted taxpayer money.

Stoke City targeting multiple signings this summer
Stoke City sporting director Jonathan Walters plans major transfer spree before July. Potters set for busy summer rebuild at bet365 Stadium.

Stoke woman marks 10 years after kidney donation
Janet Matthew celebrates a decade since her daughter donated a kidney. The Stoke resident is now raising awareness about organ donation across Staffordshir

Stoke Grandson Hunts Granddad's Mugger 60 Years On
Graham Jackson refuses to let his grandfather's 1966 mugging case go cold. Six decades later, the Stoke family still demands justice for the brutal attack.

Stoke Post Boxes Get World Cup Yarn Bomb Makeover
Crocheters and yarn bombers transform Stoke-on-Trent's Royal Mail post boxes into colourful World Cup creations. Local crafters spread festive spirit ahead
Two new police officers deployed across Stoke town centres
Stoke-on-Trent brings in two dedicated neighbourhood police officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in town centres. Building on proven results.
Stoke Designer Sophie Reaches BBC Final
Cannock-based interior designer Sophie Newlands reached the final of BBC's Interior Design Masters with help from Stoke council's free business support pro

Burslem Market Hall Memories Appeal Stoke
Burslem theatre launches appeal to rescue memories of the town's beloved market hall, closed 23 years ago. Help preserve local Stoke history.

Two arrested after stolen Mercedes crashes in Stoke
Police in Stoke launch investigation after black Mercedes stolen from car park and crashes nearby. Two arrests made in connection with incident.
£1.5m Pride in Place Fund Transforms Stoke Parks
Stoke-on-Trent secures £1.5 million to improve parks and public spaces. Dozens of community projects approved with funding until March 2027.
Stoke Bus Network Gets Major Upgrade for Better Transport We
Stoke-on-Trent Council launches Better Transport Week (June 15-21) to showcase bus improvements, Smart tickets, and real-time information displays across t

Domestic abuse support in Stoke during World Cup
Stoke domestic abuse cases spike during World Cup. Support available 24/7. Call 999 if in danger or contact New Era on 0330 303 3778.
Stoke Trading Standards Seizes £3.3m Illegal Goods
Stoke-on-Trent trading standards seized £3.3 million of unsafe and illegal goods including banned tobacco, vapes and dangerous electrical items in the past