A date stone reading 1888 still sits above the gate on Uttoxeter Road, and behind it people are still making fine bone china by hand. With fresh investment and a global order from JCB, Jenna Goodwin argues that Duchess China proves Stoke's ceramics story is far from finished.
Stoke-on-Trent's first ever book festival opens this Saturday, the New Vic is looking for Potteries people to bring Rachel Shenton's Gladstone Girls to the stage, and Gnosall is crowned Staffordshire's best kept village. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Bradwell's green space sale row rumbles on, the fire hit Leopard Hotel gets a fresh set of plans, and Castle Classics revs back into Newcastle. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Stoke-on-Trent's £100 million Student Village has thrown open its doors, the city banks £9.14 million for social care reform, and Leek's Nicholson Institute gets ready for its grand reopening. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Heritage Open Days brings ten days of free history to Staffordshire, the public vote opens for the LoveNUL Business Awards, and Gareth Snell wins a government pledge to put British ceramics back on the procurement menu. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Historic England has raised formal concerns over Spode Works' demolition plans, Stoke-on-Trent's city status is safe from local government reorganisation, and our first Signal TV documentary is nearly ready to share. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Objectors are fighting Spode Works' regeneration plans, a Tunstall landlord faces an £8,000 bill for a crumbling heritage building, and Longton says thank you to its firefighters with care packages for every watch, this week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
A council leader faces chamber outburst allegations, Best of British Beer turns 15, and the Horn Dance returns to Abbots Bromley. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
The Environment Agency has declared drought in the West Midlands, with reservoirs low and greenspaces increasingly at risk of fire. This is the weekly round up from The Staffordshire Signal, delivered every Wednesday.
Daily updates, council news, and breaking stories from across Stoke-on-Trent and the towns of Staffordshire.
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Plans to relocate Werrington’s Co-op around 200 metres to a larger store on Ash Bank Road look set to get the green light this week.
Celebrating the heart of the Potteries. From traditional kiln heritage in Stoke-on-Trent to modern ceramic artists and advanced ceramics across Staffordshire.
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Fortnum & Mason proudly champions Stoke-on-Trent pottery. Jenna Goodwin asks why Stokies do not always value their ceramic heritage in the same way.
The social heartbeat of our county. Dedicated to local arts, community projects, and the people making a difference in Staffordshire.
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Stay Tidy opens in Tamworth’s College Lane Tomorrow, Saturday 3 October, offering affordable vintage and preloved clothing, student discounts and launch day offers.
Exploring the rich past of Staffordshire. From industrial landmarks and historic estates to the untold stories of our towns and villages.
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A date stone reading 1888 still sits above the gate on Uttoxeter Road, and behind it people are still making fine bone china by hand. With fresh investment and a global order from JCB, Jenna Goodwin argues that Duchess China proves Stoke's ceramics story is far from finished.
A guide to Staffordshire’s local produce, independent restaurants, and home styling. Celebrating the best in local food, drink, and interior inspiration.
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First Choice Foodservice, a well-established family-founded foodservice business based in Staffordshire, has been acquired by the Kitwave Wholesale Group (Kitwave).
Staffordshire’s natural beauty and its inhabitants. Featuring rural walks, wildlife conservation, and our popular local pet spotlights
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Every October, fallow deer gather on Cannock Chase for the rut, bringing weeks of bellowing and clashing antlers. Jenna Goodwin and Natalee Trowbridge head out with their cameras to capture one of Staffordshire’s great autumn wildlife spectacles.
Getting moving in the county. From Peak District hiking and outdoor adventures to local sports clubs and health and wellness tips.
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Runners, walkers and relay teams filled the streets of Stoke-on-Trent for the 2026 Potters 'Arf, with more than 2,000 people taking on one of the city's best known sporting challenges.
Supporting the local economy. Updates on Staffordshire business launches, innovation, and educational opportunities across the region.
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Lesters is investing more than £2 million in a new 101,000 sq ft headquarters in Cannock, creating ten jobs and supporting ambitious plans to reach £30 million in annual revenues by 2030.
Navigating the modern world. Exploring the balance between traditional hobbies, photography, and the latest digital trends in Staffordshire.
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Local artist Claire Valentine-Gibson is turning a collection of wildlife paintings into a fundraiser for a Staffordshire wildlife rescue centre on 31 st October with her online art sale.
Staffordshire County Council leader Martin Murray responds to the Government’s decision to pause local government reorganisation proposals.
The Staffordshire Signal's May 2026 issue: the fight to save Stoke-on-Trent's proudest trade, the Moorlands Growth Fund breathing new life into rural villages, R.J. Mitchell's Spitfire preparing to fly again, and why British flowers matter. Free to read.
MP's Voice is a monthly column giving Staffordshire's elected representatives a platform to speak directly to constituents. The words and views expressed are the author's own and do not represent the editorial position of The Staffordshire Signal.
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In this month's MP's Voice column for The Staffordshire Signal, Stafford MP Leigh Ingham writes on the Youth Guarantee, Stafford College's new Advanced Manufacturing status, and why the high street needs a reason to believe again.
Stoke-on-Trent's first ever book festival opens this Saturday, the New Vic is looking for Potteries people to bring Rachel Shenton's Gladstone Girls to the stage, and Gnosall is crowned Staffordshire's best kept village. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
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