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Stoke-on-Trent under the spotlight at Centenary Heritage Festival
A ceramic symposium, a Northern Soul exhibition and new heritage events will feature in a jam-packed festival which will shine a spotlight on Stoke-on-Trent’s past, present and future.
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Bells across Stoke-on-Trent to ring out in Centenary celebration
Each of the six towns’ bells will chime in unison at 6.30pm as a symbolic reminder of the unity and shared identity that brings Stoke-on-Trent’s towns together.
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Civic Prayer Breakfast to start Stoke-on-Trent Day with unity, reflection and community spirit
Stoke-on-Trent Day will begin with a powerful moment of reflection as faith leaders, civic figures and community members gather for the Centenary Civic Prayer Breakfast.
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Stoke-on-Trent prepares to mark Armed Forces Celebration Day
Stoke-on-Trent is set to honour its military personnel at the annual Armed Forces Celebration Day on Sunday, 29 June 2025.
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Stoke-on-Trent man recreates city’s Centenary logo using over 4,000 LEGO bricks
Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations have inspired a unique tribute – a large-scale LEGO version of the city’s official Centenary logo, created with more than 4000 bricks donated by local residents
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‘Life and legacy’ of Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell to be celebrated on 130th anniversary of his birth
The “life and legacy” of Reginald Mitchell will be celebrated in a day of events on the 130th anniversary of his birth.
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Swing into the 1940s with a spectacular VE Day celebration
Step back in time and experience the magic of a 20-piece wartime era Big Band as the golden age of swing is brought back to life.
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Lemmy statue unveiling to take place in Burslem
Stoke-on-Trent is set to honour one of its most iconic sons as the Lemmy Forever Stoke-on-Trent Ceremony takes place in Burslem on Friday, 9 May.
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VE Day: Stoke-on-Trent marks 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe
A VE Day Civic Service is being held in Stoke Minster to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
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Former Spode pottery site earmarked for improvement works
An historic courtyard area of a former pottery site is being renovated to make it more appealing to workers and visitors.
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Stoke-on-Trent aiming to break world record as it hosts Big Centenary Tea Party
Stoke-on-Trent is set to brew up something special this summer as part of its Centenary celebrations – with communities across the city invited to take part in a history-making Big Centenary Tea Party
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Fenton to receive first ever ceremonial mace to celebrate city’s Centenary
Fenton is set to make history with the unveiling of its first-ever ceremonial mace as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s 100th-anniversary celebrations.
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Search begins for Stoke-on-Trent's new Poet Laureates
Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations have gained fresh momentum with the launch of a citywide search for two new Poet Laureates.
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Ceramic Makers’ Market returns to Gladstone Pottery Museum
The hugely popular Ceramic Makers’ Market is returning to Gladstone Pottery Museum this weekend.
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Grants available to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary year
Community groups and charities in Stoke-on-Trent can apply for a grant to hold their own events to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year.
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Communities to get chance to shine in once-in-a-lifetime People’s Parade
This landmark event will take place on Saturday, 7 June, in the city centre, as part of the celebrations for the first ever Stoke-on-Trent day.
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Throw Down pieces celebrating Stoke-on-Trent to go on display at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Eye-catching ceramics crafted by the potters in episode seven of The Great Pottery Throw Down (Sunday, 16 February) are to go on display at the historic Gladstone Pottery Museum.
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Stoke-on-Trent businesses shine with nominations at Tourism Awards
Some of the city’s best hospitality and leisure businesses have been shortlisted for awards at the prestigious Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards 2025.
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People's Parade to form centrepiece of Centenary celebrations thanks to £125,000 funding boost
Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations have started with a bang thanks to a £125,000 funding boost from Arts Council England.
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Stoke-on-Trent kick-starts Centenary event calendar with four music concerts
The first four events have been announced as part of a year-long feast of arts, culture and fun to mark Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary in 2025.
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Ceramic Makers’ Market returns to Gladstone Pottery Museum
The hugely successful Ceramic Makers’ Market is making its long-awaited return to Gladstone Pottery Museum this month.
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People encouraged to attend trio of drop-in events setting out latest plans for Stoke town centre
A series of community drop-in events have been organised to give residents and local businesspeople the chance to find out more about the latest plans to transform Stoke town centre.
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Celebrate Diwali at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Families are being invited to a special event to celebrate Diwali this weekend.
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Comedian Adam Rowe set to perform stand-up show at city museum
Award-winning comedian Adam Rowe is putting on an intimate stand-up show in Stoke-on-Trent.
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You are cordially invited to…save the date for the Stoke-on-Trent Celebration Weekend
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is inviting residents, businesses and organisations across the city and beyond to ‘save the date’ for the Stoke-on-Trent celebration weekend.
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Stoke-on-Trent: Celebrating 100 years of strength, kindness and creativity as a city
Today Stoke-on-Trent City Council and partners unveil plans to celebrate the city’s Centenary at a major partner event at Gladstone Pottery Museum, Longton.
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Armed Forces Day Parade in the Park returns to Longton
The popular free Armed Forces Day Parade in the Park returns to Longton’s Queen’s Park this weekend (Sunday 30 June 2024) between 1pm and 4pm.
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Stoke-on-Trent – named one of the best places for overseas investment - now opens its doors to UK developers at country’s biggest investment show
A buzz is anticipated as investment opportunities for major key development sites across Stoke-on-Trent are unveiled for the very first time at a national property show this week.
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International cuisine to return to Hanley City Centre
Bratwursts, Thai cuisine, and decorated churros are just a few of the delicacies that will be on sale in Hanley this week – as the Continental Market returns to the city centre.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s first ever comedy festival is coming to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
The city’s first ever Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is set to be hosted at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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Ex-England footballers join Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame
The achievements of two former footballers who represented their country in the sport have been honoured with a place in the Sporting Hall of Fame.
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Mobile Museum brings world famous artwork to Stoke-on-Trent
Masterpieces from world famous artists will be on display in the city this month.
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Local community group raise funds to support musical education for thousands of local children
The Stoke-on-Trent City Youth Choir have been presented with a cheque for £183 from the Birches Head and Northwood Volunteers Community Group.
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Entries for Potters ‘Arf Marathon open
Runners and walkers can now sign up for this year’s Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon.
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Planning begins to celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent
Plans are being drawn up to celebrate the centenary year of Stoke-on-Trent in 2025.
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Review into the provision of music and entertainment venues across the city
A review into the provision of music and entertainment venues in Stoke-on-Trent is set to take place in the new year.
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Communities can share their Stoke-on-Trent stories at special event
Residents are being invited to share their stories of Stoke-on-Trent at an exciting event next month.
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A host of council services to offer free fun for half term
Halloween activities, monster trails and live storytelling sessions are among a host of free activities available for Stoke-on-Trent families over the half term break.
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Stoke heritage under the spotlight with series of cultural events
Visitors to Stoke town centre will get the chance to see heritage ‘in action’ this weekend with a series of cultural activities.
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Stoke-on-Trent museums to open their doors for free heritage events this September
Iconic museums across the city are hosting a series of free events this month as part of a special 10-day celebration of heritage.
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Popular recorder festival marks its 25th anniversary
The Music Partnership Recorder Festival will this month mark 25 years since it began.
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Makers Market will return to Gladstone Pottery Museum this November
Following an extremely popular event in February, Gladstone Pottery Museum will be hosting a second ceramics Makers Market later this year.
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Pop-up mini cinema to take over Goods Yard signal box in Stoke-on-Trent for worthy cause
A FORMER railway signal box in Stoke-on-Trent will open to the public for the first time in over 30 years, with a charity pop-up mini cini set to take over.
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Potto Lotto launches bumper new bolt-on national prize in time for Spring
A local lottery that supports good causes and community groups in Stoke-on-Trent is offering bumper prizes for subscribers.
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Civic charities score a fundraising boost at Lord Mayor’s football tournament
Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Faisal Hussain has hosted a one-off charity football tournament in aid of his chosen charities, Brighter Futures and The Hubb Foundation.
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Celebrate February half term in Stoke-on-Trent
This February half-term we once again have a stacked lineup of activities for all of the family to enjoy, here's a quick breakdown of everything we've got going on
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Join the first-ever Ceramics Makers Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Ceramics enthusiasts are being invited to attend the first-ever Makers Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum.
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Over 500 people experience Stoke-on-Trent’s newest road at Etruria Valley Fun Run
More than 500 people turned out to help celebrate the completion of Stoke-on Trent’s newest road this weekend.
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Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor launches charity football tournament
Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor, Councillor Faisal Hussain has announced a one-off charity football tournament in aid of his chosen charities, Brighter Futures and The Hubb Foundation.
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Students launch Christmas at Smithfield
Students from Newfriars College, Bucknall will be launching Christmas at Smithfield this Friday, December 2.
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Violence Reduction Alliance hosts Community Safety Schools Conference
Members of the Violence Reduction Alliance have hosted a Community Safety event at the New Vic Theatre with pupils from local schools from across Stoke-on-Trent.
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International flavours are coming back to Stoke-on-Trent this week
Bratwursts, Thai cuisine and decorated churros are just a few of the delicacies that will be on sale in Hanley this week.
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Longton Town centre to be revamped with launch of heritage toolkit project
Join Stoke-on-Trent City Council, in partnership with Historic England, on Friday 28 October at 11 am, as they launch a Stoke-on-Trent Ceramic Heritage Action Zone community project.
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New website launched to showcase Stoke-on-Trent’s Event Spaces and Places
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a new website offering a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a venue or event space.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council celebrates Black History Month
During October, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is celebrating Black History Month by remembering the achievement and contributions of those of black heritage to the city’s culture and history.
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Senior judge becomes city’s new Honorary Recorder
A civic ceremony has taken place to mark the rare occurrence of the swearing in of a new Honorary Recorder for Stoke-on-Trent.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s first Aspiration Summit hailed a huge success
Major organisations from across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire have hailed the success of the city’s first Aspiration Summit.
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City council carers nominated for Your Heroes award
Six Stoke-on-Trent foster care families are amongst the nominees for this years’ Your Heroes Awards which recognise the unsung heroes of communities across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
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Majolica Mania Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915 set for exclusive UK exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
Britain’s spiritual home of ceramics is set to host an important exhibition of some of the finest pieces of Victorian majolica pottery ever made in the UK and the US.
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Top employers to showcase hundreds of jobs at Stoke-on-Trent’s first Aspiration Summit
Major employers from across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire will be showcasing hundreds of job opportunities at a free careers event next week.
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A scheme to support adults launches in Stoke-on-Trent
Leading figures from across the city have today (Tuesday) spoke at an event to launch the Changing Futures programme in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Service to be held to commemorate the life of Our Late Sovereign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Residents are invited to join civic leaders at a public service to commemorate the life Our Late Sovereign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Robbie Williams gig road closures
Motorists and visitors to Burslem are reminded that a number of streets will be closed and have restricted access around the Port Vale ground on Saturday (4 June) for the Robbie Williams gig.
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Fifty-one roads to close in Stoke-on-Trent for street parties
Fifty-one roads will be closed this week so residents can hold street parties for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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The city of Stoke-on-Trent’s 96th Lord Mayor has been appointed
The youngest Lord Mayor in Stoke-on-Trent’s history as a city has today (Thursday) been appointed.
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A new health and social care service is working with local groups to better support residents in Stoke-on-Trent by meeting them in their communities and at social activities.
The city council’s Community Locality Connectors started Community Lounges alongside already established groups
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The British Police Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Knife Angel to Stoke-on-Trent with the world premiere of “The Angel’s Message”
The Civic Launch of the Knife Angel’s visit to Stoke-on-Trent saw the World Premiere of ‘The Angel’s Message’ an originally composed piece of music from the British Police Symphony Orchestra.
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This year’s Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners
This year’s Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners were crowned on Friday 18 March during a captivating live final.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 with this year’s theme “One Day”
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is joining commemorations for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2022.
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Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition heading to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Titanic: Honour & Glory, a brand-new exhibition exploring the legacy of the world’s most famous ship is heading to The Potteries Museum & Arts Gallery.
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Community Investment Fund is back open for applications – with £2.7m to support local groups
If you’ve got a great idea to improve your local area, the city council may be able to help with the investment you need to get it moving.
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Residents across the city enjoy a summer of #Stokecation adventures
Your 2020 holiday plans may have gone out of the window, but you haven’t needed to travel far from your front door to enjoy a whole summer of fun.
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