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Sandyford fire recovery work progresses as support for residents continues

Recovery work continues in Sandyford as families affected by the major fire receive housing, financial, wellbeing and practical support.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 26 Aug 2026

Trentham Live 2026 ends on a high after four huge nights of live music

Trentham Live 2026 has come to a close after four nights of music featuring The Fratellis, Madness, Five and The Human League, alongside local Staffordshire talent.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 24 Aug 2026

Photo Credit Ian Knight / Z70 Photography

Everything You Need to Know About Penkridge Open Air Festival 2026

Penkridge Open Air Festival returns to Staffordshire this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing three days of live music, entertainment, food, fairground rides and festival fun to Penkridge Sports & Recreation Centre.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 24 Aug 2026

Partnership working sees city’s domestic abuse rates fall

Domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent have fallen by 12.6%, with nearly 1,000 fewer people affected compared with 2023, according to local data.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 24 Aug 2026

Partnership working sees city’s domestic abuse rates fall

Hannah's Story

Follow Hannah's journey as she finally receives a life changing diagnosis 38 years after her premature birth.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 24 Aug 2026

Longton Community Thanks Firefighters With Care Package After Weeks of Donations

Longton residents and businesses have come together to thank local firefighters, filling care packages for all five watches at Longton Fire Station after weeks of community donations

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Aug 2026

Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir to perform charity concert for firefighters

Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir will perform a free charity concert in Newcastle-under-Lyme this September, raising support for firefighters and their families.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 20 Aug 2026

Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir to perform charity concert for firefighters

Longton Rallies to Thank Firefighters After an Incredibly Busy Summer

People and businesses across Longton are being encouraged to come together and show their appreciation for local firefighters after an exceptionally busy summer for crews across Staffordshire.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 15 Aug 2026

First Ever Hockerhill Fest Brings Circus Skills, Bubble Displays and Taylor Swift Tribute to Brewood

Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn in Brewood is launching its first ever Hockerhill Fest, with circus workshops, bubble displays, face painting and a live Taylor Swift tribute.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 13 Aug 2026

First Ever Hockerhill Fest Brings Circus Skills, Bubble Displays and Taylor Swift Tribute to Brewood

Totally Stoked Awards 2027 open nominations to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire community heroes

People across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire are being invited to shine a light on the charities, community groups, volunteers and organisations making a difference locally as nominations open for the Totally Stoked Awards 2027.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 13 Aug 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme Jazz & Blues Festival Reveals Full 2026 Line Up

More than 70 live performances across 23 venues will takeover Newcastle-under-Lyme this August Bank Holiday as the town’s Jazz & Blues Festival returns for its 19th year.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 12 Aug 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme Jazz & Blues Festival

Work Begins on 24 Stoke-on-Trent Landmarks Through £240,000 Restoration Fund

Work is starting on the first eight of 24 Stoke-on-Trent monuments and landmarks set to benefit from a £240,000 Centenary Restoration Fund.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 12 Aug 2026