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Residents invited to shape Longton’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture

Longton is gunning for the title of the UK’s first Town of Culture. Local residents and businesses are now invited to share their stories and help secure a £3 million cultural windfall for 2028.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 3 Apr 2026

Residents invited to shape Longton’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture

Fletcher Moorland Marks 80 Years with Dougie Mac Challenge

Stoke engineering firm Fletcher Moorland celebrates its 80th anniversary with an "Around the World in 80 Days" challenge to raise £80,000 for Dougie Mac.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 25 Mar 2026

Fletcher Moorland Marks 80 Years with Dougie Mac Challenge

Stoke Lanterns 2026 returns to Stoke with lantern parade and shadow play

Stoke Lanterns returns for 2026! Join the magical lantern parade on March 20th featuring giant puppets, projection bikes, and a grand shadow play finale at Brilliant Bamboo.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 18 Mar 2026

Stoke Lanterns 2026 returns to Stoke with lantern parade and shadow play

Lucky Leek residents wins Community Lottery jackpot

A Leek resident, Kevin, has scooped the £25,000 jackpot in the Staffordshire Moorlands Community Lottery. Discover how playing locally supports community causes and changes lives.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 10 Mar 2026

Lucky Leek residents wins Community Lottery jackpot

Thousands of votes shape Stoke 100 Reads as city’s favourite children’s books revealed

Following over 3,300 local nominations, Stoke-on-Trent officially launches the "Stoke 100 Reads" book lists to inspire a new generation of readers during the National Year of Reading.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 3 Mar 2026

Thousands of votes shape Stoke 100 Reads as city’s favourite children’s books revealed

Major climate and sustainability festival coming to the Kings Hall this March

The Kings Hall hosts the third annual Celebration of the Possible (COP) Festival this March, offering a free day of interactive solutions and local action to tackle the climate crisis across Staffordshire.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 2 Mar 2026

Major climate and sustainability festival coming to the Kings Hall this March

We Will Rock You rocks into Trentham’s Big Top Arena this March

Experience the power of rock this March as Stage Productions brings the global phenomenon 'We Will Rock You' to the brand new, 800-seat Big Top Arena at Trentham Gardens.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 2 Mar 2026

We Will Rock You rocks into Trentham’s Big Top Arena this March

Outstanding in Every Way: Dougie Mac Achieves Top CQC Rating Across All Five Areas

Dougie Mac makes history as the only adult hospice in England currently rated 'Outstanding' across all five CQC categories, marking a monumental achievement for Stoke-on-Trent’s healthcare.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 2 Mar 2026

Outstanding in Every Way: Dougie Mac Achieves Top CQC Rating Across All Five Areas

Free light and sound spectacular to transform Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre

Newcastle-under-Lyme is set to glow this Wednesday as Appetite presents 'Newcastle Under Light,' a free evening of interactive projections, inflatable creatures, and community stories.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 2 Mar 2026

Free light and sound spectacular to transform Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre

Celebrating Women in the Staffordshire Moorlands with OUTSIDE’s New Photography Project

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.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 28 Feb 2026

Celebrating Women in the Staffordshire Moorlands with OUTSIDE’s New Photography Project

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

Castle Classics Rolls Back Into Newcastle-under-Lyme This March

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town centre is set to be transformed into a vibrant showcase of motoring history this March, as over 100 classic and retro vehicles line the Ironmarket and High Street.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 25 Feb 2026

Castle Classics Rolls Back Into Newcastle-under-Lyme This March