Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID and The Potteries Centre have shared that Santa’s arrival parade is set to return to the city centre on Saturday 22nd November. The event will boast a festive parade, live music, entertainment and a variety of festive characters including Santa Claus himself. Visitors can look forward to a face painting, stilt walkers, storytelling sessions and […]
Stoke-on-Trent Markets are marking the city’s Centenary year with a nostalgic celebration like no other. This Saturday, 4 October, Markets Time Twist will see each of the city’s markets transport visitors to a different decade, with free themed events bringing music, fashion, games and iconic characters to life. Hanley Indoor Market – Nostalgic 90s: Relive
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Children and families across Stoke-on-Trent are set to benefit from access to a greater range of support designed to help young people grow up safe, happy and thriving. The city council’s new Community Support Offer outlines how the council will work with local organisations to support families, build resilience and improve long-term outcomes for children
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Families in Stoke-on-Trent will soon be able to access extra support in the heart of the city, with new Family Hub services launching at Hanley Indoor Market. For the first time, family activities, events and drop-in support will be offered from a dedicated space at the market – expanding the network of welcoming Family
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Hundreds of local people backed major plans to improve transport and public spaces in Longton during this summer’s consultation. Residents had their say, through online surveys and in-person events, on the initiatives to improve pedestrian links between the town’s bus and train stations, the town centre and the Tesco retail park. The scheme will also
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Evesham-based former British Army soldier and certified life coach Sam Coton has launched Better Me, Better You C.I.C., a new adolescent mindset coaching community interest company, this September. The venture kicked off with a motivational talk for Year 11 pupils at Chipping Campden School, where Sam shared his approach to overcoming life’s adversities and how
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Motor vehicle learners from Stoke on Trent College are set to benefit from the donation of a seized nuisance bike from Staffordshire Police. The bike will be used as an educational tool that learners will be able to examine and use within practical teaching sessions from Level 1 up to Level 3 qualifications. The donation
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is signing up to a pledge to “buy local” when it comes to ceramics. The Potters’ Pledge is a campaign led by the GMB union aimed at protecting a vital – and historic – part of the city’s economy. It calls on organisations to source part of their ceramic needs from companies
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A new strategy is being developed to ensure the city can support residents, visitors and businesses who are making the switch to electric vehicles over the next five years. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy outlines what needs to be done to provide more public electric vehicle (EV) charging points as the number of
Stoke-on-Trent is marking its Centenary year with a series of major events celebrating its world-famous ceramics heritage. From rare oriental ceramics to the historic role of Middleport, they will showcase the designs, traditions and global influence that shaped the city. Building on the recent awarding of World Craft City status, and ambitions to become a
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