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.

Martin Pitchford · 28 August 2026

Firefighters remained overnight at an unsafe building on Keelings Road, Northwood, following a fire, with inspection work expected today.

Martin Pitchford · 28 August 2026

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.

Martin Pitchford · 27 August 2026

A Stoke-on-Trent woman has helped give an exhausted bee a much-needed boost after finding it struggling and unable to fly.

Martin Pitchford · 27 August 2026

Stoke City and Hull City have reportedly discussed the possibility of a swap deal as negotiations continue over Sorba Thomas.

Jack Hardwick · 26 August 2026

The former Iceland store in Hanley has begun to disappear just months after closing, as demolition gets underway to make way for the next phase of the Etruscan Square regeneration project.

Martin Pitchford · 26 August 2026

Burslem Cricket Club’s Family Fun Day has been postponed due to weather warnings and will now take place on Sunday 6 September, with inflatables, music, stalls, face painting and plenty of family entertainment.

Jack Hardwick · 26 August 2026

Stoke City were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Hull City after suffering a penalty shootout defeat at the bet365 Stadium

Jack Hardwick · 25 August 2026

Staffordshire Police are hunting for a man after attempted break-ins at two businesses on Leek Road, Milton, overnight from Sunday into Monday. Officers are appealing for CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage.

Martin Pitchford · 25 August 2026

People going about their day in Hanley have once again been left witnessing scenes of violence in the town centre, with fighting breaking out in broad daylight.

Martin Pitchford · 25 August 2026

Stoke City welcome Hull City to the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night for an intriguing second-round EFL Cup tie

Jack Hardwick · 24 August 2026

A specialist aircraft operated by Bioflight was spotted flying over Stoke-on-Trent this evening, prompting questions about what exactly it was doing above the city.

Martin Pitchford · 24 August 2026

The A53 in Endon has reopened after emergency repair works caused a temporary road closure earlier today. Traffic is now moving again, although some congestion may remain as conditions return to normal.

Martin Pitchford · 23 August 2026

Passengers travelling by train from Stoke-on-Trent are being warned of major disruption today (Sunday, August 23) after CrossCountry cancelled services across almost its entire network.

Martin Pitchford · 23 August 2026

Children aged 15 and under are now facing restrictions on travelling alone on some First Bus services in Stoke-on-Trent after 6pm, following reports of anti-social behaviour at Hanley Bus Station and on buses.

Martin Pitchford · 23 August 2026