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Twyfords demolition approved – but are we about to lose another piece of Stoke’s story?

One of Stoke-on-Trent's most recognisable industrial landmarks is set to disappear. But as the city searches for new homes and new investment, could this have been an opportunity to create something far greater?

By Will Barnish

/ 22 Jul 2026

Tunstall Clock Tower restored as council steps up action to protect historic landmarks

The Tunstall Clock Tower has been restored as Stoke-on-Trent City Council continues its drive to protect the city’s historic landmarks.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 21 Jul 2026

Council pressure leads to new plans for historic Leopard Hotel

Sustained pressure from Stoke-on-Trent City Council has resulted in a new planning application being submitted for one of the city’s most important historic buildings

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 13 Jul 2026

The Grade II-listed Leopard Hotel in Burslem

Decision Day Looms For Tunstall's Empty Library

As councillors prepare to decide the future of one of Tunstall's most iconic sites, officers recommend that restoration works are refused.

By Will Barnish

/ 10 Jul 2026

Decision Day Looms For Tunstall's Empty Library

A day to go down in history! Tamworth care home residents visit RAF Museum

Residents at a care home in Tamworth enjoyed a nostalgic journey back in time during a visit to a RAF Museum.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 2 Jul 2026

Residents at Arkall Manor enjoyed a visit to the RAF Museum in Cosford

Life-size art prints bring museum collection to city centre gardens

A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Bethesda Gardens, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience life-sized artworks in the heart of the city centre.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 2 Jul 2026

Bethesda Gardens, life-sized artworks, Hanley Stoke On Trent

The Ancient High House

Historic Stafford welcomes you to The Ancient High House and invites you to take part in an exciting calendar of events. With activities for all ages running throughout the year, take a step back in time to reveal its history while engaging in the present.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 30 Jun 2026

Gladstone Pottery Museum named one of the UK’s best museums

Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton has been named one of the best museums to visit in the UK, placing Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics story proudly on the national stage.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 28 Jun 2026

Burton students celebrate Sinai Coach House restoration at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Burton and South Derbyshire College students have celebrated the completion of the Sinai Coach House restoration project at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 26 Jun 2026

Burton students celebrate Sinai Coach House restoration at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Action taken on almost 100 buildings as council tackles heritage emergency

Stoke on Trent City Council has taken enforcement action on almost 100 heritage buildings as it steps up work to tackle neglected historic properties in private ownership.

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 24 Jun 2026

Rare 1898 Port Vale Photograph Donated to Club Archive by Barewall Art Gallery

A remarkable piece of early football history has been officially donated to Port Vale F.C. by Barewall Art Gallery following its discovery by local resident Brian Nuttall

By The Staffordshire Signal Newsroom

/ 22 Jun 2026

Battle of Britain flypast to headline The Big Battle of Abbots Bromley tomorrow

A major living history festival returns to Staffordshire tomorrow, bringing battle recreations, historic encampments, family activities and a confirmed Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast to Abbots Bromley.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 Jun 2026

Big Battle Of Abbots Bromley - Photo credit Lee Chapman – Chappers Photography

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