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Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026 UK

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026 (2–9 February) focuses on the music industry and hearing health. With one in seven UK adults affected by ringing or buzzing in the ears, this year’s campaign highlights how modern hearing aids and safe listening practices can provide much-needed relief.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 20 Jan 2026

New Community Cohesion Strategy set for approval in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is poised to launch a new four-year strategy to bolster unity and civic pride. Following public feedback, the plan features a Citizen’s Assembly and a streamlined focus on tackling disinformation while building trust between residents and local institutions.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 14 Jan 2026

New Community Cohesion Strategy set for approval in Stoke-on-Trent

National Holocaust Memorial Day service to take place in Leek

Residents are invited to a moving afternoon of remembrance at All Saints Church as Leek hosts the Staffordshire Moorlands’ National Holocaust Memorial Day service. Featuring personal testimonies and original music, the event focuses on the 2026 theme: Bridging Generations.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 14 Jan 2026

National Holocaust Memorial Day service to take place in Leek

Holiday Activities and Food programme to continue in Stoke-on-Trent until 2029

Stoke-on-Trent's vital HAF programme has secured £4.5 million in government funding, ensuring free healthy meals and activities for disadvantaged schoolchildren will continue through 2029.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 14 Jan 2026

Holiday Activities and Food programme to continue in Stoke-on-Trent until 2029

Don’t forget to register your Christmas tree for recycling and support Dougie Mac this New Year

Dougie Mac is calling on Staffordshire households to register their real Christmas trees for recycling to raise vital funds for hospice care this January.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 24 Dec 2025

Don’t forget to register your Christmas tree for recycling and support Dougie Mac this New Year

Residents invited to share their heartbeats in Stoke-on-Trent light installation

Stoke-on-Trent residents are invited to contribute their live heartbeats to a unique glowing light installation at Middleport Park this January.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 24 Dec 2025

Residents invited to share their heartbeats in Stoke-on-Trent light installation

Magical Winter Gathering to Light Up Longton’s Queen’s Park This December

Longton’s Queen’s Park transforms into a world of myth and light this Saturday for the Urban Wilderness Winter Gathering, featuring a lantern parade and fire show.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Dec 2025

Magical Winter Gathering to Light Up Longton’s Queen’s Park This December

SATS Sleeping Beauty at The Kings Hall Stoke: Opening Night Review

SATS brings festive magic to Stoke with their production of Sleeping Beauty. A warm, affordable, and fun-filled family pantomime at The Kings Hall.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Dec 2025

SATS Sleeping Beauty at The Kings Hall Stoke: Opening Night Review

Appeal launched to find two missing Arthur Berry paintings as Antiques Roadshow returns to Trentham

Barewall Art Gallery launches a search for two missing Northern Art masterpieces by Arthur Berry to coincide with the Antiques Roadshow special at Trentham Gardens.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Dec 2025

Appeal launched to find two missing Arthur Berry paintings as Antiques Roadshow returns to Trentham

Organisations join forces to support safer, cleaner neighbourhoods

Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police lead a multi-agency day of action in Hanley Park and Shelton to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 23 Dec 2025

Organisations join forces to support safer, cleaner neighbourhoods