Penkhull is set to become the site of Stoke-on-Trent’s first experimental 20mph zone. Launching this February, the six-month trial aims to slash vehicle speeds, improve air quality, and boost safety for residents and pedestrians.
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.
Trentham's new Big Top Arena expands its debut season with 'Suited ’n’ Swingin’'. International vocalist Harry Jones brings the glitz of Sinatra, Bublé, and Frankie Valli to the striking pop-up venue this March.
The Lunar Art and Wine Society joins forces with the V&A Wedgwood Collection and Barewall Art Gallery for an exclusive heritage event. Discover newly catalogued Arthur Berry masterpieces in the museum stores before enjoying a curated lunch at Lunar.
History thunders back to life this June as Abbots Bromley hosts one of the UK's largest living history events. Featuring 200 reenactors, Napoleonic battles, and immersive camps, the spectacle at High Ash Farm promises an unforgettable journey from 1066 to WWII.
A new supportive space for parents and infants has opened in Trent Vale. Led by experienced volunteers from Little Humans CIC, the "Everyone Matters" group offers a free, relaxed weekly session at Better Together Community HQ.
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.
Environmental ambassador Dan Dick has transformed the streets of Stoke town, removing a staggering 4.5 tonnes of litter and tackling dozens of safety issues in just five months as part of the High Street Accelerator programme.
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.
