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Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour launches linking Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China

Discover the story of Stoke-on-Trent pottery from past to present. The new 'Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour' links the historic Gladstone Pottery Museum with the working Duchess China 1888 factory.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 12 Mar 2026

Beyond the Bottle Oven Tour launches linking Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China

Capital & Centric Turns Multi-Storey Car Park Into Homes in UK First

In a UK first, Capital&Centric begins transforming the Midway car park in Newcastle-under-Lyme into 'Karparc'—a stunning brutalist-meets-greenery apartment complex.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 10 Mar 2026

Business Celebrates a Quarter of a Century With 25 Acts of Community Kindness

BusinessLodge celebrates 25 years of pioneering flexible workspaces with a pledge to complete 25 acts of community kindness, starting with support for Homeless UK.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 7 Mar 2026

Business Celebrates a Quarter of a Century With 25 Acts of Community Kindness

Keele graduate’s rise to President of Namibia celebrated for International Women’s Day

Keele University celebrates alumna Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who made history as Namibia's first female president. Discover her journey from a Diplomatic Studies Master's at Keele to Head of State.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 7 Mar 2026

Keele graduate’s rise to President of Namibia celebrated for International Women’s Day

Steel Man statue to return to original foundry as Stoke-on-Trent celebrates its industrial heritage

The iconic Steel Man statue returns to Goodwin PLC foundry this March, making way for a new monument in Hanley dedicated to the pioneering women of the Potteries.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 6 Mar 2026

Steel Man statue to return to original foundry as Stoke-on-Trent celebrates its industrial heritage

Staffordshire tech firm Parker Software to showcase AI innovation at global Abu Dhabi event

Staffordshire’s own Parker Software is heading to the AI Everything Abu Dhabi Exhibition this May to debut cutting-edge privacy-focused AI advancements on the world stage.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 3 Mar 2026

Young people shine in first ever Leader’s School Debate at Cannock Chase Council

Over 40 students from local primary and secondary schools descended upon the Council Chamber to tackle the big questions in Cannock Chase’s inaugural youth debate event.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 2 Mar 2026

Young people shine in first ever Leader’s School Debate at Cannock Chase Council

Local charity plea to Stoke-on-Trent Tesco shoppers

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is calling on local shoppers to use their blue tokens to fund free Forest School sessions at Hem Heath Woods, bringing den building and campfire cooking to city youngsters.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 26 Feb 2026

Local charity plea to Stoke-on-Trent Tesco shoppers

Keele celebrates shortlisting success at Student Nursing Times Awards 2026

Keele’s School of Nursing and Midwifery earns national recognition for digital innovation, using immersive "escape room" simulations to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 26 Feb 2026

Keele celebrates shortlisting success at Student Nursing Times Awards 2026

From London to the Potteries: ST25 Brings a National Wellbeing Movement Home

Sparked by a chance encounter in London, entrepreneur Evelyn Howe is bringing a world-class corporate wellbeing experience to the Bet365 Stadium this April to tackle workforce stress and leadership fatigue in Staffordshire.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 25 Feb 2026

From London to the Potteries: ST25 Brings a National Wellbeing Movement Home

JCB and The Hubb Foundation Launch £375,000 Partnership to Fund Free Half-Term Activities for Stoke-

A major three-year partnership between Staffordshire giant JCB and The Hubb Foundation will provide 1,000 activity places every half-term for vulnerable children across Stoke-on-Trent.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 17 Feb 2026

JCB and The Hubb Foundation Launch £375,000 Partnership to Fund Free Half-Term Activities for Stoke-

Statement from Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, regarding Wedgwood

Following news of job losses at Wedgwood’s Barlaston factory, Council Leader Jane Ashworth pledges support for affected staff and calls for urgent government intervention to protect the vital ceramics industry.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 8 Feb 2026

Statement from Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, regarding Wedgwood