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From Hanley to Longton, Burslem to Tunstall: everything happening across Stoke-on-Trent.
A Stoke-on-Trent woman has helped give an exhausted bee a much-needed boost after finding it struggling and unable to fly.
27 August 2026
Stoke City and Hull City have reportedly discussed the possibility of a swap deal as negotiations continue over Sorba Thomas.
26 August 2026
The former Iceland store in Hanley has begun to disappear just months after closing, as demolition gets underway to make way for the next phase of the Etruscan Square regeneration project.
26 August 2026
Burslem Cricket Club’s Family Fun Day has been postponed due to weather warnings and will now take place on Sunday 6 September, with inflatables, music, stalls, face painting and plenty of family entertainment.
26 August 2026
Stoke City were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Hull City after suffering a penalty shootout defeat at the bet365 Stadium
25 August 2026
Staffordshire Police are hunting for a man after attempted break-ins at two businesses on Leek Road, Milton, overnight from Sunday into Monday. Officers are appealing for CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage.
25 August 2026
People going about their day in Hanley have once again been left witnessing scenes of violence in the town centre, with fighting breaking out in broad daylight.
25 August 2026
Stoke City welcome Hull City to the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night for an intriguing second-round EFL Cup tie
24 August 2026
A specialist aircraft operated by Bioflight was spotted flying over Stoke-on-Trent this evening, prompting questions about what exactly it was doing above the city.
24 August 2026
The A53 in Endon has reopened after emergency repair works caused a temporary road closure earlier today. Traffic is now moving again, although some congestion may remain as conditions return to normal.
23 August 2026
Passengers travelling by train from Stoke-on-Trent are being warned of major disruption today (Sunday, August 23) after CrossCountry cancelled services across almost its entire network.
23 August 2026
Children aged 15 and under are now facing restrictions on travelling alone on some First Bus services in Stoke-on-Trent after 6pm, following reports of anti-social behaviour at Hanley Bus Station and on buses.
23 August 2026
Street signs across Kidsgrove are getting some much-needed TLC, with Councillor Olivia Westcott taking matters into her own hands and cleaning up signs that have started to show their age. More signs are now on her list for attention, but residents are being asked: is there one near you that needs a freshen-up?
22 August 2026
Port Vale were held to a 1-1 draw by Tranmere Rovers at Vale Park, despite taking the lead in the first half
22 August 2026
The devastating wildfire in Sandyford and Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, has raised fresh concerns over wildfire preparedness after flames spread rapidly from open land to nearby homes.
22 August 2026
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