Stoke-on-Trent news

• Lambs continue signing spree with Parkes & Lyttle

  26-06-2026 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tamworth take their tally of signings for the week to eight by bringing in defenders Tom Parkes and Tyler Lyttle.
  
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• 'We're moving our family to volunteer on a hospital ship'

  27-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of five will be joining the ship as it docks off the coast of Ghana for 11 months.
  
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• How are farmers adapting to climate change?

  27-06-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three West Midlands farmers speak about the challenges they face due to climate change.
  
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• How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job

  27-06-2026 02:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.
  
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• Body of newborn baby found in warehouse

  26-06-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are urgently trying to find the baby's mother amid concerns for her welfare.
  
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• Man dies after falling through skylight

  26-06-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the incident at a vehicle repair business is under way.
  
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• Brady quietly happy with Vale's transfer business

  26-06-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jon Brady says he is pleased with Port Vale's transfer business so far after three new players arrived for next season.
  
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• Women and child injured in gas canister explosion

  26-06-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service believes the cause may be heat-related, as the canister was in direct sunlight.
  
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• Drivers swerve to avoid spilled offal amid heatwave

  26-06-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People report a "terrible" smell and animal carcasses lying on the road after the spillage.
  
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• Stoke name Higgins as new academy director

  26-06-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City appoint 34-year-old Jack Higgins as the club's new academy director.
  
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• Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning sales

  26-06-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
  
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• In pictures: Lightning strikes light up sky after hottest day

  26-06-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Images are captured of a storm across the region after the UK experiences its warmest day.
  
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• Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers

  26-06-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.
  
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• Dairy wins supreme title at international awards

  26-06-2026 07:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Wright Family Dairy is recognised among thousands of entries at the Stafford Showground event.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Which piece of Ozzy Osbourne's legendary last show is going on public display?

  26-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include England football anthems and historic gold rings - can you score 100%?
  
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• Stoke sign midfielder Soumare and keeper Griffiths

  25-06-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City agree deals for SC Braga midfielder Djibril Soumare and West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Josh Griffiths in their first transfer business of the summer.
  
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• Snapchat teacher banned for having sex with pupil

  25-06-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alexander Webb is serving a prison sentence for six counts of sexual activity with a child and other charges.
  
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• Hospital appointments postponed due to heatwave

  25-06-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Operating theatres, MRI scanners and testing labs are all affected, the hospital trust says.
  
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• Vale sign Tottenham midfielder Craig until 2029

  25-06-2026 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham midfielder Matthew Craig becomes Port Vale's third signing of the summer after agreeing a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season.
  
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• Stoke to start season at home to Swansea

  25-06-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the key fixture dates for Stoke City in the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Burton start League One season with visit of Stevenage

  25-06-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.
  
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• Murder trial discontinued following death of accused

  25-06-2026 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barry Scott Johnson was due to go on trial accused of murdering Stephen Lovatt in Hanley.
  
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• New Stoke crest installed at bet365 Stadium

  25-06-2026 09:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City reveal the Championship club's new crest has been installed at thebet365 Stadium.
  
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• 'My brush with skin cancer taught me the dangers of the sun'

  25-06-2026 07:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Laura May McMullan says her diagnosis opened her eyes to the importance of sun protection.
  
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• Pensioner basketballers ready for European test

  25-06-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Retired dentist Gordon Shovlin, from Dudley, says his team "plays to win".
  
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• Bishop of Northampton charged with child rape in Staffordshire

  24-06-2026 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bishop was arrested last September and the charges relate to "non-recent allegations".
  
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• Man murdered wife by stabbing her 78 times

  24-06-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors say Robert Alexander showed controlling and violent behaviour before killing Christina Alexander.
  
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• Heatwave health alert extended into Friday

  24-06-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Temperatures in some parts of the West Midlands are expected to reach 34C or 35C on Thursday.
  
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• Girl suffers serious injuries as children hit by car

  24-06-2026 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The girl and a boy were struck as they were crossing a Stoke-on-Trent road on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Relegation will make Vale mentally stronger - John

  24-06-2026 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Port Vale's Kyle John says last season's relegation back to League Two will make the team mentally stronger for a promotion attempt this season.
  
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