News published April 2025
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Appeal to find relatives of local Second World War hero John Baskeyfield
An appeal has been launched to find relatives of Burslem’s Second World War hero, Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield.
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City council set to bring in new services to reduce smoking backed by nearly £4 million funding
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking to invest almost £4 million of Government and public health grant funding in smoking cessation services to help people quit and live healthier and longer lives.
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New Health and Wellbeing Strategy set for approval
Stoke-on-Trent will have "an unrelenting focus on increasing preventative activity" if a new health and wellbeing strategy is approved.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum all fired up to celebrate golden anniversary
Gladstone Pottery Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its official opening.
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Stoke-on-Trent market named best in Staffordshire
A Stoke-on-Trent market which dates back over 150 years has been named the best in Staffordshire.
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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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No fires – strict warnings for all city parks
It follows a spate of deliberate fires sparked in Hanley Park, which has led to damage and endangered wildlife habitats.
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Council set to ensure essential work done as part of schools PFI hand back
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is prepared to step in to ensure essential improvements to the city’s school buildings reach completion as part of the hand back process for its Private Finance Initiative.
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Extra £4.4 million UKSPF funding for community organisations, good causes and to support skills and development
Local organisations, good causes and the city's ongoing Centenary celebrations are all set to benefit from a multi-million-pound funding boost.
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Care leavers to be considered in council policy as it becomes a ‘locally protected characteristic’
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will give new lifelong rights and protections to young people who spend time in care.
