News published March 2026
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Trading Standards close five shops and seize over £50,000 of illegal goods after underage sales
Five premises in Stoke-on-Trent have been issued with closure orders by the city council’s trading standards team after persistent illegal sales.
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Potteries Museum to reopen key spaces as new display launches in café
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to welcome visitors back this spring as a new display is set to showcase objects chosen by museum staff.
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Thousands of votes shape Stoke 100 Reads as city’s favourite children’s books revealed
Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite children’s books have been revealed after more than 3,300 submissions from people across the city.
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Residents invited to help shape Longton’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture
Residents, businesses and community groups in Longton are being invited to help shape a bid to make the town the UK’s first Town of Culture.
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Free books and live storytelling as World Book Day comes to Stoke-on-Trent’s libraries
Stoke-on-Trent City Libraries have worked with the National Literacy Trust to welcome families into the city’s libraries to celebrate World Book Day 2026.
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Major climate and sustainability festival coming to the Kings Hall this March
The Kings Hall is set to host a free day of sustainability-focused activities as a major climate festival comes to the city this spring.
