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Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire, West Midlands · population 249,008 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, often known as Stoke, is a city and unitary authority area in Staffordshire, England. It had an estimated population of 259,965 in 2022, making it the largest settlement in Staffordshire and one of the largest cities of the Midlands. Stoke is surrounded by the towns of Alsager, Biddulph, Cheadle, Kidsgrove, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stone, which form a conurbation around the city.
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CouncilLiverpool placed 152nd in Global Cities Index, 79th for environment
The Oxford Economics 2026 Global Cities Index ranks Liverpool 152nd worldwide and 79th for environmental performance, highlighting its inclusion among a select group of Sustainable Cities.
Liverpool15 minutes ago
LocalSkate St George’s ice rink and market to open on Liverpool’s St George’s Plateau
Liverpool will host a new open-air ice rink, Christmas market and entertainment programme on St George’s Plateau from 21 November to 3 January, with free entry and paid tickets for skating.
Liverpool24 minutes ago
CouncilOfsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating
Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.
Coventry34 minutes ago
CouncilSandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich
Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.
West Bromwich38 minutes ago
CultureBolton Museum launches Laura Knight exhibition on 19 September
From 19 September, Bolton Museum will display four of Dame Laura Knight’s paintings and a drawing together for the first time, alongside works by her contemporaries. The show runs until 10 January 2027 and includes a family day on 26 September.
Bolton39 minutes ago
CouncilBishop of Wakefield blesses replica of 800-year-old chalice at Monk Bretton Priory
During Heritage Month the Bishop of Wakefield will bless a pewter replica of a 13th-century chalice at Monk Bretton Priory, marking the relic’s return after a century-long journey through museums.
Barnsley53 minutes ago
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What's on in and around Stoke-on-Trent
Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026
Today, 18:30Regent Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Francis Rossi
Fri 9 Oct, 19:00Regent Theatre, Hanley
COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special - Newcastle Under Lyme
Wed 14 Oct, 19:30New Vic Theatre, Baldwin's Gate
Phil Wang: UH OH
Thu 15 Oct, 19:30Victoria Hall, Hanley
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Stoke
Sat 17 Oct, 20:00Regent Theatre, Hanley
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
Sun 18 Oct, 19:30Victoria Hall, Hanley
Days out around Stoke-on-Trent
View allDeep Hayes Country Park
Wall Grange · 6.8 miles
Large, attractive country park with a mixture of woodland, pasture and pools. Many paths of varying difficulty. Ample free parking and toilets on site.
Beech Vista
Wall Grange · 7.5 miles
These trees were probably planted shortly after the reservoir was built around 1849. From here there are good views across the park and the surrounding countryside.
Butter Cross
Basford Green · 8.1 miles
Early medieval stone cross, traditionally used as a place for buying and selling, standing at the intersection of two footpaths in Cheddleton.
Egg Well
Morridge Side · 9.9 miles
Holy well or sacred spring, believed to have been used by the Romans. Stone surround built circa 1744, and a 19th century building encloses it.
Eccleshall Castle
Eccleshall · 9.9 miles
Site of former castle
The Hopestone
Foxt · 11 miles
Natural gritstone outcrop thought to be the source of the name of Ipstones (upper stone, yppe stone or hope stone). Strange circular depressions of an unknown origin are present in the top surface.
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The Wheatsheaf
Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent
WED2B STOKE-ON-TRENT
95 Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent
Card Factory
83 Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent
Wrights Pies
8 Campbell Place, Stoke-on-Trent
The Liquor Vaults
Stoke-on-Trent
Hill Street Chippy
8 Hill Street, Stoke-on-Trent
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