Community arts programme OUTSIDE is partnering with artist Ruby Nixon to spotlight the incredible women of the Moorlands. Nominate a local hero today for a special International Women's Day exhibition.
Residents are invited to shape a "realistic and practical" masterplan for 2050, focusing on brownfield housing, a revitalised night-time economy, and stronger heritage links in the city centre.
Football history arrives at Cuttlestones Auctioneers this March as a rare 1966 World Cup Final programme, signed by the legendary England squad and Sir Alf Ramsey, leads a prestigious collectors' sale.
Postponed by rain but powered by heritage, the "Cultural Clash of the Century" returns this March as Port Vale and Bradford City face off to celebrate a legacy of industrial pride and city culture.
Following successful lobbying for government funding, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has approved a balanced budget focused on social care investment, road repairs, and playground upgrades.
Residents in the Staffordshire Moorlands can pick up a free tree this February as part of a major county-wide planting initiative designed to boost local biodiversity and combat climate change.
Starting April 2026, Stafford Borough residents will move to a mandatory weekly food waste collection service. Every household will receive two new caddies to help divert waste from incinerators toward renewable energy production.
Leek's historic Butter and Trestle markets have seen a massive resurgence since their £3.4m renovation, attracting nearly 400,000 visitors in a single year and becoming a vibrant hub for community events and independent business.
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.
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.
