Longton is set to transform its town centre with community-inspired art. Residents are being urged to share their memories and photos to help turn a 70-metre stretch near the railway station into a vibrant celebration of the town's pride and heritage.
The legendary Mow Cop Killer Mile returns this May with a brutal 570-foot ascent and sections reaching a 25% gradient. With registrations already surpassing 60% in some categories, the 38th edition is on track to be the largest in the race's history.
Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the Stone Food & Drink Festival reveals a star-studded line-up for May 2026. GBBO's Nelly Ghaffar, chocolatier Paul A Young, and cake expert Juliet Sear are set to headline the demonstration kitchen at Westbridge Park.
Citizens Advice North Staffordshire is appealing for £40,000 to save its frontline food bank advice sessions. Since 2022, the project has secured nearly £4 million in financial gains for locals, helping hundreds move away from emergency food reliance.
Stoke-on-Trent has unveiled the first twelve "priority projects" of its Future 100 economic prospectus. From a massive A50/A500 corridor investment to a new Chatterley Whitfield eco-park, the plan targets jobs, heritage, and healthier communities.
Stoke-on-Trent is launching a £3 million electric vehicle revolution. With plans to increase public charging points from 115 to over 800, the city is prioritizing residential areas and innovative cable gully solutions to support a sustainable transport future.
Electric mobility is gaining momentum in the Potteries as BYD Stoke hits a major sales milestone. Since opening in May 2025, the dealership has helped 250 drivers transition to EVs, with the family-friendly Seal U leading the charge.
