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2006-12-22 Tackling homelessness at Christmas2006-12-06 New eco-school opens in new year2006-12-22 Council targets extra funds for poorer older people2006-12-19 Work begins to restore historic abbey site2006-12-19 Last chance to make natural Christmas presents2006-12-19 Bridging the Brindley Ford gap2006-12-15 Change in hours for canalside museum2006-12-15 £1.2 million museum development starts2006-12-14 Equipment service on the move2006-12-14 Young winners of Christmas card design competition2006-12-14 Counterfeit vodka seized in city2006-12-12 Major changes in Mayoral system2006-12-11 Recycling reaps rewards2006-12-08 Book signing at Tunstall Library2006-12-08 Lottery scam targets city residents2006-12-08 Christmas bus service information2006-12-07 City Council crackdown on unidentified private hire drivers2006-12-06 Hi-tech system a hit with electors2006-12-05 Step back in time this Christmas at Ford Green Hall2006 -12-04 Christmas wind instruments concert2006-11-30 Meir Christmas lights switch on2006-11-29 City resident is miles better off following council safety drive2006-11-29 School children win visit from author2006-11-29 French wind tour needs funds2006-11-27 Record visitor numbers for Potteries Museum2006-11-24 Sale at Longton Library2006-11-23 City buildings scoop quality awards2006-11-23 Mayor in talks on proposed new laws2006-11-22 City pupils get their names in lights2006-11-22 Calling all landlords2006-11-22 City centre snowflake lands in Trentham2006-11-22 Santa Claus at Etruria Industrial Museum2006-11-22 Thousands to benefit from energy project2006-11-21 Loan sharks circling for a festive feeding frenzy2006-11-21 Lord Mayor launches Christmas appeal2006-11-20 Fireworks seized by city council2006-11-20 Hey big spender - watch out for dodgy deals2006-11-20 Gymnastic tournament for Britain’s best2006-11-15 Boost for business from disabled access2006-11-14 Beware of fakes this Christmas2006-11-06 Exciting new plans for city park2006-11-09 Go-ahead for alley gates2006-11-09 Multi-cultural entertainment2006-11-09 North Staffordshire is first to go for Olympic business2006-11-07 Gladstone Christmas2006-11-07 Special resting place for city children2006-11-07 Learn to paint like Clarice2006-11-07 Were you married at Ford Green Hall?2006-11-07 Supporting people awareness day2006-11-02 Events at Fenton Manor2006-11-02 Christmas lights switch on2006-11-02 Warning over right to buy scam2006-11-01 Mayor Meredith welcomes government support to improve children’s services2006-10-30 Get taxed or get crushed2006-10-30 Get in tune for exciting city centre Christmas2006-10-30 School gates in focus at unique art exhibition2006-10-27 Get switched on to Christmas fun in city centre2006-10-27 Burslem Library Book Sale2006-10-24 A taste of France in Stoke-on-Trent city centre2006-10-24 Spooks and spells at Potteries Museum2006-10-23 Innovative project empowers Meir residents2206-10-23 Respect conference for city2006-10-20 Carnival parade2006-10-19 City centre international design competition launched2006-10-19 Halloween at Park Hall2006-10-19 Open art 062006-10-17 EU entrepeneur training driven by city2006-10-13 Get sporty at half term2006-10-12 Get real with a school meal2006-10-12 Taxi safety awareness day2006-10-12 Free lecture on Rosetti2006-10-10 Forest Park improvements planned2006-10-10 Bin your gum or face a £50 penalty2006-10-10 Beware of the dog squad2006-10-10 New Cedar tree for Trentham2006-10-06 Night time revellers targetted in Tidy Stoke campaign2006-10-06 Mug up on ceramic culture2006-10-03 Free chips to protect your dog2006-09-29 Become a Community Champion2006-09-28 Sign up to get knotted2006-09-28 Up, up and away at Ford Green Hall2006-09-28 Fire safety information events for landlords2006-09-27 Hi-tech help for passengers2006-09-25 Library becomes stage for unique play2006-09-25 Museum alive with machines2006-09-25 Maintenance work closes library2006-09-22 Chief Executive and Council Manager chosen2006-09-22 Hide behind your sofa - the Daleks are coming2006-09-21 Hi-tech system a hit with electors2006-09-20 New rules for taxi operators2006-09-20 New guide for passengers2006-09-20 A34 roadworks warning2006-09-19 Bogus workmen alert2006-09-19 Bookstart Day celebrated in city2006-09-19 Seriously silly times at Haywood Library2006-09-15 A helping hand for new students2006-09-14 Caverswall road bridge repairs2006-09-13 Unique Indian dance performance2006-09-12 Potteries Museum & Art Gallery events2006-09-12 Come and touch museum treasures2006-09-12 Parents can register online2006-09-12 Plan to restore unsafe memorials2006-09-07 Chance to meet authors2006-09-07 Important changes to public transport network2006-09-06 Bed-ins and Sergeant Pepper at Potteries Museum2006-09-06 Promoting pride in our city2006-09-06 Collect your clay models2006-09-06 Hi-tech system makes registering easy2006-09-05 Warning over bogus charity collectors2006-09-05 Top award for city council service2006-08-31 Get steamed up at industrial museum2006-08-31 Animal magic at city museum2006-08-30 Working to solve a sticky problem2006-08-30 Free electric blanket testing2006-08-25 City Council targets litter louts2006-08-24 Exploring the past at Ford Green Hall2006-08-23 Showcase for city children's centres2006-08-22 Essential road works2006-08-22 Disabled people can have their say2006-08-18 A chance to see our hidden heritage2006-08-17 One third of vehicles overloaded2006-08-17 Children can get crafty at the museum2006-08-17 Fines warning for litter louts2006-08-15 Fun for all at Fusion fest2008-08-15 Children’s Inspiring Art2006-08-15 Keep the children entertained2006-08-14 Hardy at Ford Green Hall2006-08-17 Speaking the language of flowers2006-08-14 Museums guide now out2006-08-11 Book celebrates local heroes2006-08-09 Have you worked on a pot bank?2006-08-09 Open day to discuss properties2006-08-08 Exciting exhibition by young artists2006-08-07 Prestigious award for city council2006-08-03 CDs and scores for just £12006-08-02 Nominations wanted for citizen of the year2006-08-02 Gardeners get ready for city show2006-07-31 £250,000 new play area opens2006-07-28 National play day has environmental focus2006-07-28 Six face £100 bill in litter crackdown2006-07-25 New funding improves the care of city children2006-07-21 City museums win top education award2006-07-20 Young people urged to apply for share of £300,0002006-07-18 Sports zone to open in Hanley Park2006-07-06 Roof collapse disrupts funeral services2006-07-03 International architects invited to design city centre's future2006-07-03 New recycling scheme launched2006-06-30 Digging the past at Berryhill2006-06-29 Bi-centenary celebrations for famous engineer2006-06-29 survey looks at city attitudes to setting up your own business2006-06-28 Young people awarded for course achievements2006-06-27 Older people having their say2006-06-26 Get groovy in the city centre2006-06-26 Special school pupils compete in county games2006-06-26 Mayor praises YMCA facilities2006-06-23 Join the Tudor party2006-06-23 Free courses on offer at city's learning centre2006-06-23 Songbirds perform at teddy bears picnic2006-06-22 New online reference library service2006-06-22 New seating for city centre2006-06-22 Developers take a tour of city's regeneration2006-06-21 Unique lighting scheme scoops national award2006-06-21 Help shape the future of North Staffordshire2006-06-20 Get fired up with pottery2006-06-20 Official opening of Packmoor school2006-06-19 New soccer teams sought2006-06-19 Better swimming - at a stroke2006-06-15 Equal People Week in June2006-06-15 £25,000 grant for city park walking trails2006-06-12 Food safety advice for BBQ fans2006-06-12 City designs in running for national awards2006-05-31 Recycling campaign kicks off in the city2006-05-26 Canals Festival activities announced2006-05-26 City council apprenticeships up for grabs2006-05-26 Museum marketing recognized at national award ceremony2006-05-26 Pupils make a splash at Fenton Manor2006-05-25 Half term fun at city museums2006-05-25 Smith's Pool declared a Local Nature Reserve2006-05-25 Official opening of £1.4 million football development centre2006-05-25 New community shop opens2006-05-24 Green film festival for city2006-05-24 Sheep shearing at City Farm2006-05-24 Burslem bargain book sale2006-05-24 A green day out2006-05-24 Half term fitness and fun2006-05-24 Collectors fair at Fenton Manor2006-05-24 Can recycling facility opens in city2006-05-22 Rapping robot spreads recycling message2006-05-19 Youngsters walking their way to healthy rewards2006-05-19 Meir clean-up collection a success2006-05-19 New look for unused sites2006-05-19 Shouting out about noise pollution2006-05-18 Community event has something for everyone2006-05-18 £2.4 million for Wedgwood Institute restoration2006-05-18 Ofsted success for city schools2006-05-18 Sale at Longton library2006-05-18 £400,000 safari play area for youngsters2006-05-18 Action to tackle noisy neighbours2006-05-17 Spitfire takes to skies for city festival2006-05-17 Get creative with rap workshop2006-05-17 Amazing glazing2006-05-16 Walk this way to a healthier lifestyle2006-05-11 Multi million boost for elderly care in city2006-05-10 Charter mark for council service2006-05-10 City council targets litter louts2006-05-09 New household waste site rules2006-05-08 Blooming good display for city at national competition2006-05-02 £210 million investment in future of schools2006-04-06 Con men ring up huge bills for residents2006-04-13 Tunstall Northern Bypass work expected to start Nov 20062006-04-13 Change to Blue Badge criteria2006-04-07 Crackdown on private hire taxis2006-04-07 May the force be with you2006-03-30 Major programme of events at Fenton Manor2006-03-30 Help for citizens as new agreement is launched2006-03-24 Council services continue despite union action2006-03-24 Ceramics gallery reopens2006-03-24 Highest ever entries for city's drama festival2006-03-24 boost for city's young artists2006-03-23 New arrivals at City Farm2006-03-23 Statement on planned industrial action for 28 March 20062006-03-23 Day service users exhibit their art2006-03-20 Display celebrates lives of famous city residents2006-03-15 Get fired up about pottery2006-03-15 Council crackdown on designer fakes2006-03-15 Oatcakes go global2006-03-14 City services hit the mark2006-03-08 Free bus travel from April2006-03-01 Help for disabled people to live at home2006-02-24 Most Haunted TV show filmed in city museum2006-02-23 Scam busting e-mail service launched2006-02-23 Public art chosen for city gateways2006-02-22 Prizes for residents who recycle2006-02-22 Road maintenance works at Waterloo Road2006-02-22 Views sought on Burslem town centre improvements2006-02-20 Underage alcohol sales warning to off licenses2006-02-14 Surprise in store at the library2006-01-30 Lifesaving pilot scheme for older people2006-01-19 Tunstall Northern By-pass go-ahead welcomed2006-01-19 Council consumer protection service among the best2006-01-16 Mystery shoppers help to improve city's housing2006-01-09 Cash injection for green city projects2006-01-05 £400,000 revamp for city park's play area

2006 press releases