Three shops fail knife test purchase operation
Three shops in Stoke-on-Trent are under investigation after selling knives to 15-year-old boys.
Housing and neighbourhoods news-
Council works to minimise M6 closure disruption
Motorists and residents in Stoke-on-Trent are being encouraged to plan ahead when the M6 temporarily closes this weekend.
Roads, parking and travel news -
New drug and alcohol service to provide continued support
People needing support for drug or alcohol misuse are set to benefit from a new service in Stoke-on-Trent.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
Supermarket owner fined for selling out of date food
The owner of a supermarket has been fined more than £500 for selling food that was up to 19 days past its use by date.
Business news -
Community centre throws open its doors for free sessions for residents and pets
Residents can take advantage of free health checks for their dogs and pick up a range of community advice and information at an open day.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
53 community groups given £1.2m boost from council
Community groups in Stoke-on-Trent are celebrating after receiving a share of £1.2m from the city council – to help bring their dreams to life.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Enterprise Zone success sees up to 2,000 jobs secured or in pipeline
Business leaders have revealed that up to 2,000 jobs are secured or in the pipeline as a result of the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone.
Business news -
More than 65,000 visit Poppies: Weeping Window
More than 65,000 people have visited Middleport Pottery to view the iconic sculpture since it opened to the public on August 2.
Stoke-on-Trent Remembers news -
Parents asked for their patience as £660,000 improvements need extra time to complete
Parents are being asked for their support and patience as a major investment in facilities at a city school needs extra time to be completed.
Schools and education news -
Local lottery scheme raises over £8,000 for Stoke’s good causes within its first three months
After just three months, local authority lottery Potto Lotto has proved to be a success.
Your council, your city news -
Residents urged to register to vote, as elections canvass begins
Residents who have not yet responded to the annual election canvass are being advised that they will be visited by elections office officials now.
Your council, your city news -
World-renowned DJ to appear at Spode’s China Halls
A world renowned DJ will headline a music event at Spode’s China Halls this weekend – as bookings continue to come in for the iconic venue.
Events news -
Young sport stars benefit from council funding boost
Young and talented athletes from Stoke-on-Trent have been given a financial boost to help them achieve their sporting goals.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Stoke-on-Trent named in top 20 of Britain’s most popular cities
Stoke-on-Trent is more popular than places including London, Manchester and Leeds, a new nationwide poll has revealed.
Your council, your city news -
Focus on maths teaching sees GCSE grades improve
A clear focus by education leaders on improving maths attainment in Stoke-on-Trent has helped more students achieve strong GCSE passes.
Schools and education news -
City companies win £66m of council contracts
Stoke-on-Trent companies have won £66m worth of city council contracts, after a pledge by the authority to keep the Stoke pound in the city.
Procurement news -
Council statement regarding breastfeeding at Dimensions
Councillor Anthony Munday, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cabinet member for greener city, development and leisure, said:
Children and families news -
‘Outstanding ’ judgement from Ofsted for city council home
A home that provides 24 hour- support for children in care has been judged to be outstanding by inspectors from Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Stoke-on-Trent Remembers: Exciting event celebrating the scientific legacy of WW1 comes to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
An exciting new event celebrating the scientific legacy of WW1 is taking place at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday, 15 September.
Stoke-on-Trent Remembers news -
Shopkeeper sentenced after hiding illegal tobacco in store
A shopkeeper who hid illegal tobacco in a wall cavity in his store has been ordered to pay more than £1,300.
Business news -
Stoke-on-Trent launches first major joint campaign to celebrate and promote a busy summer of events
The Arts Council England funded Stoke-on-Trent Cultural Destinations consortium, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, has launched a major collaborative campaign promoting Summer in Stoke
Events news -
‘Good’ judgement from Care Quality Commission for city council service
Staff who support people in Stoke-on-Trent to regain independence following ill health have been praised for their “kindness, respect and compassion” following a care inspection.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
Planning permission for warehouses could create 500 jobs
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has granted planning permission for two storage and distribution warehouses in the south of the city – creating up to 500 new jobs.
Your council, your city news -
Green light for student accommodation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has given the green light to plans for more than 100 student apartments.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Analysis of selective licensing plans can be viewed online
People can now review the results of a consultation about plans to tackle poor property conditions and management practices in areas with high levels of private rented accommodation.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Stoke-on-Trent named among Britain’s best places for city living
Stoke-on-Trent has been named one of the top 12 places for city living in Britain, as part of a nationwide listing.
Your council, your city news -
Iconic poppy sculpture Weeping Window opens in Stoke-on-Trent
The iconic poppy sculpture Weeping Window by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper will open tomorrow, Thursday 2 August, at Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.
Events news -
Gladstone Pottery Museum lands top TripAdvisor accolade
A Stoke-on-Trent museum has been recognised as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Shop worker prosecuted over illegal tobacco
A shop worker has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 and carry out 120 hours of unpaid work after fake tobacco was found at the premises where he was working.
Business news -
Building owner fined over town centre property
The owner of a building in a town centre conservation area has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 for failing to make improvements to the appearance of the property.
Planning and building news
- More articles in the news archive
- Stoke-on-Trent news RSS feed