The deterioration of public conveniences in North Staffordshire
16 September 2026
Royal Stoke University Hospital has declared a critical incident as NHS bosses warn of “exceptional pressure” across services, with dozens of patients facing lengthy waits for treatment.
15 September 2026
Emergency services are responding to a major incident on Birches Head Road in Stoke-on-Trent following reports of a suspected shooting.
12 September 2026
A total of 73 empty laughing gas canisters have been cleared from the entrance to a Stoke-on-Trent park, prompting a stark warning from community group Impact Stoke about local youths using the dangerous gas and leaving the canisters where children play.
31 August 2026
The Big Feast festival in Stoke-on-Trent city centre has been cancelled today because of the weather, with one event at The Potteries Centre still going ahead.
29 August 2026
Firefighters remained overnight at an unsafe building on Keelings Road, Northwood, following a fire, with inspection work expected today.
28 August 2026
