Stoke-on-Trent news

• Reform's third council leader in a year steps down

  27-10-2026 13:35 via BBC News
  
  Councillor Martin Murray says his decision to resign is in the "best interests" of the county.
  
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• Stoke City legend Dobing dies aged 87

  27-10-2026 20:17 via BBC News
  
  Peter Dobing, Stoke City's captain when they won the League Cup in 1972, dies at the age of 87.
  
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• 'We got a day off work thanks to Erling Haaland'

  27-10-2026 15:27 via BBC News
  
  A prank challenge sparked millions of views online and a surprise response from the footballer.
  
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• RAF museum seeks volunteers to pack up collection

  27-10-2026 13:25 via BBC News
  
  The RAF Museum at Cosford is preparing to transfer over 50,000 items from a base in Stafford.
  
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• 'We need £1m to save our church from falling down'

  27-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Reverend Heather Carter is 18 months into her role in charge of St Mary's Church in Astbury.
  
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• 'Eddie Hall inspired me to become a medal-winning strongman'

  27-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Hasan Amjad, from Wolverhampton, represented England at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.
  
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• Burton appoint Benson as new CEO

  26-10-2026 19:48 via BBC News
  
  Burton Albion appoint Adam Benson as their new chief executive officer.
  
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• Man and woman in their 70s killed in crash

  26-10-2026 19:12 via BBC News
  
  Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to get in touch.
  
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• How chasing a cat earned rescue dog top award

  26-10-2026 18:32 via BBC News
  
  Former stray Scout has been recognised for her scent trailing skills.
  
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• Firm fined after worker hit by tonne of metal

  26-10-2026 14:30 via BBC News
  
  Gary Taylor fractured his skull, neck and spine when hurt at E H Hassell & Sons in Stoke-on-Trent.
  
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• Company fined £300k after worker hit by tonne of metal

  26-10-2026 14:30 via BBC News
  
  Gary Taylor fractured his skull, neck and spine in the incident at E H Hassell & Sons in Stoke-on-Trent.
  
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• 'Antisocial behaviour is making my town feel unsafe'

  26-10-2026 11:08 via BBC News
  
  New powers for police and councils to tackle persistent troublemakers come into force on Monday.
  
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• Pennant has more than 50 stitches after dog attack

  26-10-2026 08:36 via BBC News
  
  Former Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant says he needed more than 50 stitches after being mauled by a dog.
  
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• 'It's you against a bus full of people' veteran driver doubts new fines plan

  26-10-2026 07:20 via BBC News
  
  Pete Gibson says he has dealt with fights, abuse and a knife threat in his 41 years as a bus driver.
  
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• Storm Boelo sees passenger plane leave runway

  25-10-2026 17:51 via BBC News
  
  Storm Boelo is the second named storm of the season, and follows Storm Austen.
  
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• Football 0-1 Storm Boelo

  25-10-2026 12:43 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott on the weather-affected draw between the Potters and Bristol City.
  
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• Clean-up at dog charity after 'terrifying' flood

  25-10-2026 10:37 via BBC News
  
  Greyhound Gap is appealing for donations to help with its bills and repairs.
  
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• What small firms want from Healey's first Budget

  25-10-2026 08:19 via BBC News
  
  The owners say they are looking for help on costs ahead of John Healey's first Budget
  
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• Your photos: Rainy days and reflected rainbows

  25-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  Take a look at these gorgeous weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Family's anger after grandfather's botched burial

  24-10-2026 12:52 via BBC News
  
  Kassandra Constable says her dad's coffin was partially exposed as he was buried in a shallow grave.
  
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• Eastenders star launches books about mascots to get kids reading

  24-10-2026 08:18 via BBC News
  
  Children's author and actor, Tom Watt, writes books featuring mascots from local football teams.
  
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• How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets

  24-10-2026 08:07 via BBC News
  
  Beauty salons and shops now make up almost a third of all leisure sites across UK retail centres.
  
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• Staffordshire roads flooded as Storm Austen hits

  23-10-2026 18:57 via BBC News
  
  Several parts of north Staffordshire are facing flooding, as Storm Austen batters the region.
  
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• 'I shrank my business for work-life balance'

  23-10-2026 18:49 via BBC News
  
  Emma Hine swapped her corporate job for running her own company to get a better work-life balance.
  
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• Tamworth sign striker Carter on short-term loan

  23-10-2026 18:33 via BBC News
  
  Tamworth sign 18-year-old striker Ramell Carter from Premier League side Hull City on a short-term loan deal.
  
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• Stoke house music DJ voted one of the world's best

  23-10-2026 07:35 via BBC News
  
  The 55-year-old's club sets are described as reflecting a lifetime devoted to dancefloor culture.
  
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• 'I live in the dark': How rising bills are shaping daily life

  23-10-2026 07:35 via BBC News
  
  Errol McGuiness says he has changed his daily routine to cope with higher household bills.
  
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• Weekly quiz: How did Star Wars and Marvel discover this artist?

  23-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Other stories include rock-star sponsors and Britain's best pub - can you get 100%?
  
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• Man charged over off-duty officer's crash death

  22-10-2026 19:07 via BBC News
  
  David Millar, of Sandbach Road in Congleton, will appear in court in November.
  
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• Humphries withdraws from European Championship

  22-10-2026 16:16 via BBC News
  
  World number two Luke Humphries pulls out of the European Championship because of gastroenteritis.
  
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