Iconic fountain is switched back on at park
An iconic fountain which was first installed in 1896 has been switched back on for the first time in living memory for many people.
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Owner of eyesore former pottery ordered to pay £30,000 fine and clean-up site
The owner of a derelict and arson-hit former pottery has been ordered to pay a £30,000 fine, demolish buildings and tidy-up the site, after being prosecuted by city council planners.
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Work starts on public realm scheme in Burslem
Work has started on a regeneration project in Burslem town centre that will see a new public space created for community events.
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Help to keep youngsters active during the school holidays
Young people are being encouraged to stay active during the summer as part of a city-wide campaign to promote healthy living.
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UK Corporate Games to return to city
Businesses in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are set to benefit as Europe's largest multisport festival for business returns to the region for a second year.
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Two prosecuted following counterfeit tobacco operation
Two men have been sentenced in court for the possession of illegal tobacco and cigarettes which had a combined retail value of more than £30,000.
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Plans revealed for new city centre living at Smithfield
Plans have been unveiled to build two 11-storey ‘build to rent’ apartment blocks in the city centre – the first development of its kind in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Fair rides and climbing wall get the fun day party started in Goldenhill
A fairground, 27-foot tall climbing wall, duelling gladiators and bouncy castle are set to get a fun day party started in Goldenhill next week.
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Fitness fans welcome gym centre refurb
Fitness fans have given their new-look gym the thumbs up – after the facility underwent a £109,000 makeover.
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Building work starts at Alexander Gate Housing Zone site
Developers Barratt Homes are now starting to transform the cleared former Churchill Pottery factory site into 193 homes.
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Hilton Garden Inn city centre plans approved
Work to build a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Stoke-on-Trent city centre is set to start before the end of the year – after plans for the major development were given the green light.
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Families set for a day of fun in Hanford Park
A Stoke-on-Trent park is set to be taken over by inflatable gladiators, zorb football, street games and face painting, as part of a family fun day.
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Families set for a day of fun in Hanford Park
A Stoke-on-Trent park is set to be taken over by inflatable gladiators, zorb football, street games and face painting, as part of a family fun day.
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Stoke-on-Trent named as UK City of Culture 2021 finalist
Businesses, community groups and civic leaders are celebrating Stoke-on-Trent being named as a finalist for the UK City of Culture 2021 title.
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Week of activities gives support to people struggling to manage their money
A week of activities is underway to support city residents who are facing financial difficulties.
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Young people in city are better supported than anywhere else in the West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent has the lowest rate of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the West Midlands, new figures have revealed.
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Full council tribute as Lord Mayor presents symbolic ‘key to Lidice’ to Stoke-on-Trent
Full council tribute as Lord Mayor presents symbolic ‘key to Lidice’ to Stoke-on-Trent
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Popular beer festival returns to iconic museum
Visitors to this year’s Longton Beer Festival will be able to choose between more than 50 beers, ciders and wines.
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It’s coming home – rare Wedgwood vase to return to the city!
Campaigners are celebrating after securing enough money to save a rare piece of pottery made by master potter Josiah Wedgwood – days before a deadline to raise the cash was due to expire.
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Smoking ban helps keep quitters on track
Former smoker Richard Redmond says the public places smoking ban has helped him to stay quit – as this Saturday (July 1) marks the 10-year anniversary of the legislation being introduced in England.
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Art groups’ funding successes are major cultural coup
Local art groups have today (Tuesday) secured significant funding from a national government agency
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£3 million funding pot launched to support community projects
Community groups are being invited to an event to find out how they can bid for a share of a £3 million cash pot to buy new equipment and improve facilities.
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Are you eligible for support to keep your home warm and safe?
Residents looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for financial support.
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Planned tower block improvements to continue to enhance safety
A planned programme of improvements to council high-rise tower blocks and sheltered housing complexes has today (Thursday) been announced.
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Learning Disability Week to focus on employment
Businesses are being encouraged to come forward to offer employment opportunities to people with a learning disability.
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Statement on Grenfell Tower fire
A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with those who have been affected by the terrible incident in London.
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City Songbirds to fly high at Victoria Hall
Tickets are on sale for a series of concerts which will showcase some of the best young musicians in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Step back in time and help to save iconic Wedgwood vase
Local historian and broadcaster Ray Johnson will be making an entertaining presentation in character as Josiah Wedgwood to raise money for the First Day’s Vase appeal.
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you care for someone
Full-time carer David Tunstall says people should not be afraid to ask for help when looking after their friends and family.
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£25,000 grant takes First Day’s Vase Appeal to almost halfway mark
A campaign to keep one of the rarest pieces of Wedgwood pottery in Stoke-on-Trent is almost halfway towards its goal after receiving a £25,000 boost from a national arts charity.
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