A shopper has raised concerns after finding no staffed checkouts open at Tunstall Big Asda at around 7.45am, amid unconfirmed claims of possible changes to tills and opening times.

Martin Pitchford · 16 September 2026

Boyes has officially opened its new department store in Longton today, bringing a new retail option to the former Wilko site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Martin Pitchford · 11 September 2026

Primark has announced plans to launch home delivery across Britain – a major change for the retail giant which could have serious consequences for high streets such as Hanley.

Martin Pitchford · 10 September 2026

Christmas has arrived early in Newcastle-under-Lyme, with Home Bargains beginning to fill its shelves with festive stock as shoppers get their first glimpse of the 2026 Christmas range.

Jack Hardwick · 2 September 2026

Once the beating heart of Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley has faced decades of industrial decline, changing shopping habits and empty shops. But behind the decline lies a city centre still searching for a new identity.

Martin Pitchford · 18 August 2026