Stoke-on-Trent news

• Robbie Williams immortalised as a Panini shiny

  18-08-2026 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The popstar is fulfilling a childhood dream to be featured as a Panini collectible.
  
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• Burton make offer for Kilmarnock's Stanger

  18-08-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burton Albion make an offer to Kilmarnock to sign defender George Stanger.
  
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• Firefighter still in hospital after huge blaze

  18-08-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service says a firefighter remains in hospital on Tuesday following last week's huge blaze.
  
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• Toure to fly Canaries' nest? - Tuesday's EFL gossip

  18-08-2026 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will need to pay more than £120m for Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has no shortage of suitors, Bruno Fernandes is offered a huge salary increase, plus more.
  
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• Fire service thankful for support after wildfires

  18-08-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service says it has received hundreds of gifts and messages of thanks from the public.
  
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• Leisure centre reopens after almost two-year refit

  18-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff at the leisure centre are welcoming their first customers back through the door on Tuesday.
  
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• Two on bail after devastating blaze destroys homes

  17-08-2026 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man, 23, and a woman, 24, are on bail as police investigate the fire in Stoke-on-Trent.
  
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• Driver dies in M6 crash between lorries and a car

  17-08-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is dead and two others are in hospital after the crash in Staffordshire, on Monday.
  
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• Boys arrested over wildfire at beauty spot

  17-08-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a series of fires, during a prolonged spell of dry weather.
  
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• 'Swans more of a finished article than Stoke'

  17-08-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Stoke commentator Mark Elliott analyses Stoke City's defeat to Swansea City and the transfer window.
  
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• Vintage cars and seaside celebrations at fun days

  17-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Families have been invited to enjoy vintage vehicles and celebrate the seaside at a history centre.
  
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• Former porter has first robotic knee surgery at hospital

  17-08-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Hall said it was "an opportunity to be part of something that's going to make such a difference."
  
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• Seko leaves Stoke for Urawa Reds

  16-08-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Japanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko leaves Stoke City to join J1 League side Urawa Reds for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Patient backs less invasive bladder cancer test

  16-08-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brenda Irving has beaten bladder cancer three times.
  
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• Man told he had months to live 'still standing' 14 years later

  16-08-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adrian Webb is celebrating becoming a grandfather, 14 years after being told he had months to live.
  
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• 'Viking re-enactment is best thing I do in my spare time'

  15-08-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Batley's fascination with history led to him re-enacting Viking battles with a group in Stoke-on-Trent.
  
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• Smit leaves Stoke on loan as Wilmot signs new deal

  14-08-2026 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City striker Milan Smit joins German second division side Darmstadt on loan for the 2026-27 season as Ben Wilmot signs new three-year deal.
  
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• Burton sign MK Dons midfielder Collar on loan

  14-08-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burton Albion sign midfielder Will Collar from League One rivals MK Dons on a season-long loan.
  
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• Byers hungry for another Port Vale promotion

  14-08-2026 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Port Vale midfielder George Byers says he is hugely motivated to try to win another promotion from League Two this season.
  
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• 'We need help' - Bowyer makes Brewers transfer plea

  14-08-2026 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burton head coach Gary Bowyer admits his say on transfers has been limited this summer.
  
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• Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview

  14-08-2026 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.
  
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• Titans & underdogs - League One club-by-club preview

  14-08-2026 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League One this season.
  
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• Salford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview

  14-08-2026 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.
  
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• Arts festival returns after community crowdfunding

  14-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Art of Tamworth brings a mixture of stalls, street art, dance and beatbox workshops to the castle.
  
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• Weekly quiz: How did this cat end up as a social media star?

  14-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include an amazing golf hole in one and Pershore plums - can you get 100%?
  
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• Eclipse 2026 - how was it for you?

  13-08-2026 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people across the West Midlands observed the partial eclipse of the sun.
  
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• Under-threat theatre may be saved, council says

  13-08-2026 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Possible plans to rescue the theatre are due to be discussed by council leaders in Cannock.
  
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• Job advert goes live in hunt for new top cop

  13-08-2026 08:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Interviews for a new chief constable for Staffordshire Police are due to take place in October.
  
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• Volunteers work to reopen city's old observatory

  13-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newchapel Observatory was considered revolutionary when it was built in the 1960's.
  
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• Golfers warned not to retrieve balls from water on contaminated course

  13-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Safety advice in force at the site warns golfers not to retrieve balls from water at Malkins Bank.
  
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