News published December 2025
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New exhibition to take over National Gallery outdoor display
A new outdoor exhibition by local artist Charles William Brown will take over Bethesda Gardens as The National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep exhibition comes to an end.
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New heritage trail markers guide the way through Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics legacy
Stoke-on-Trent is marking its centenary with new heritage trail markers celebrating the city’s world-famous ceramics history.
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Organisations join forces support safer, cleaner neighbourhoods
Organisations across Stoke-on-Trent have joined forces to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city – supporting safer, cleaner neighbourhoods.
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Kelvin on the cobbles for Centenary baton handover to Salford
Stoke-on-Trent is preparing to hand over the Centenary baton to a second city celebrating 100 years of city status in 2026, as Kelvin the Kiln heads to Salford.
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Kelvin on tour as Stoke-on-Trent prepares to hand Centenary baton to Portsmouth for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Stoke-on-Trent is preparing to hand over the baton to cities celebrating their Centenaries in 2026 – first stop, Portsmouth.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s head of adult social care to leave council after ‘transformational and successful’ seven years
The Corporate Director for Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning at the council is to take up a new role with one of the biggest authorities in the country.
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Kilmister Halls moves a step closer as new agreement signed
Plans to transform the Queen’s Theatre in Burslem into a music and arts venue celebrating Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister have taken a major step forward.
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Revised opening hours for council services over Christmas and New Year
Essential council services will continue over Christmas and New Year – with revised opening hours for services including waste, libraries and markets.
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Council launches review of Houses In Multiple Occupancy in drive to build stronger neighbourhoods
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a review of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the city – to ensure all properties are safe, well-managed, and have a positive effect on local communities
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Successful eviction following persistent anti-social behaviour
A tenant in Stoke has been evicted as part of a city council crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB).
