More arrests made after violence at Port Vale and Stoke City Under 21s clash
Police have made more arrests in connection with the violence which marred the Checkatrade Trophy game between Port Vale and Stoke City under 21s.
A 30-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage on Carsdale Cresent in Blurton.
Stoke-on-Trent students bring community together at Christmas time
Big-hearted students at The Cooperative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent hosted a Christmas lunch for more than 100 guests in a bid to tackle loneliness among the elderly at Christmas time.
According to Age UK, more than two million people in England over the age of 75 live alone, many experiencing extreme isolation and chronic loneliness.
40 new car parking contactless machines launched in Stoke-on-Trent
Forty new pay-and-display machines have been installed at parking locations across Stoke-on-Trent where drivers can pay by card and contactless.
The system has been introduced as part of a £400,000 investment by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Five ways you can help out local animal charities this winter
Many of us would love to help dogs and cats living at local shelters this winter, but let’s face it – everyone is very busy at this time of year. There often aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish our own tasks, let alone volunteer, and money can also tight around Christmas time.
Spending local can bring an extra £1 million to small businesses this Saturday
Independent retailers can earn an extra £1 million between them if people in Longton and Fenton spend £14 or more this Saturday, the MP for Stoke-on-Trent South announced. Jack Brereton MP, whose constituency includes Longton and Fenton, said: “Our town centres are home to an array of independent and small businesses. ‘Small Business Saturday’ is a very good opportunity to get out there and support them.
Alton Towers reveals new ride ‘Galactica’
Alton Towers has officially launched the world’s first virtual reality roller coaster.
The latest attraction, revealed by the Staffordshire theme park today (January 11),, is called Galactica and will see riders launched into outer space with a 3.5G-force launch.
Longton Rugby ‘lift weight off their shoulders’ with first victory since March
The Staffordshire club who produced England rugby star Dan Robson have finally got their season up and running, after Longton Rugby Club hammered Moseley Oak 39-14 last Saturday. It has not been the greatest of starts for George Glenn’s men following relegation to the Midlands One West Division, with his side enduring a poor run of ten consecutive defeats in the buildup to the clash with the Oak.
Goldenhill Wanderers come back from the dead
A local football club with history longer than the Football League itself is building a bright future, after coming back…
Stoke-on-Trent artists back 2021 cultural bid with ‘Dust’ exhibition
Stoke-on-Trent artists have been pooling their talents for an exhibition with a difference – in an empty swimming pool!
The new ‘Dust’ exhibition aims to support Stoke-on-Trent’s bid for City of Culture in 2021.
Irish brothers Hudson Taylor perform at Newcastle-under-Lyme
Irish folk brothers Alfie and Harry Hudson Taylor performed an acoustic one off gig at Keele University.
The Dublin duo were called back to the university as part of the Coffee House Tour competition, which involved students voting for the pop/folk pair they most want back to perform.
Parades and events happening in Staffordshire on Remembrance Day
Staffordshire plays an important role in this special day, StaffsLive takes a look at what you can do in Staffordshire this Remembrance Day.
