A former Staffordshire police officer has admitted improperly using his police powers after making contact with a vulnerable witness he met through his duties. Howard Bradley pleaded guilty at Stoke-on-Trent Court and will be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in November.
Stoke City finally picked up their first Championship win of the season as Ethan Galbraith's first-half strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Norwich City at the bet365 Stadium.
The Old Post Office in Burslem has confirmed the tragic death of doorman Liam Smith, saying the pub's team has been left "devastated" and sending its thoughts to his family and loved ones.
Stoke City welcome Norwich City to the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night as the Potters look to finally get their Championship campaign up and running.
A brand-new barbershop has opened its doors in Burslem, offering local customers haircuts, beard trims and hot towel treatments seven days a week.
A total of 73 empty laughing gas canisters have been cleared from the entrance to a Stoke-on-Trent park, prompting a stark warning from community group Impact Stoke about local youths using the dangerous gas and leaving the canisters where children play.
A 29-year-old man has died following an incident at The Old Post Office in Burslem, with police and ambulance crews attending the scene.
Stoke City supporters are calling for Mark Robins to leave the club after another damaging defeat saw the Potters thrashed 4-1 by Wolves at Molineux.
The Big Feast festival in Stoke-on-Trent city centre has been cancelled today because of the weather, with one event at The Potteries Centre still going ahead.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is moving its Adult and Community Learning service to a new base in the city, with the council saying the move will make it easier for residents to access education, careers advice and support into employment.
Police have launched an arson investigation after a scrubland fire behind Tawney Crescent in Meir threatened to spread towards nearby homes.
Dramatic photographs captured Thursday night's spectacular thunderstorm over Stoke-on-Trent, as frequent lightning lit up the sky across the city. But with more unsettled weather and a further risk of thunder forecast, last night's display may not be the last.
Firefighters remained overnight at an unsafe building on Keelings Road, Northwood, following a fire, with inspection work expected today.
A Stoke-on-Trent primary school is set to open a new specialist provision for children with special educational needs as the new school year gets underway.
A Stoke-on-Trent woman has helped give an exhausted bee a much-needed boost after finding it struggling and unable to fly.
