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Hope and community fighting austerity and loneliness in Stoke-on-Trent

People in Stoke-on-Trent have been facing the pressure of Conservative-implemented austerity cuts, de-industrialisation and a cost-of-living crisis. But where there is community, there is help available.
By Martha Bird
Inside Stoke-on-Trent's battle with monkey dust

Austerity and deprivation are just two contributing factors for the rise of monkey dust in Stoke-on-Trent - and more needs to be done to tackle these root causes
By Jessica Bradley
Stoke the embers - how the ceramics industry is firing up for the future

At the height of production, Stoke-on-Trent supported 70,000 jobs in the ceramics industry, earning its moniker the Potteries.   
 
By Antonia Charlesworth Stack
Government cut Stoke-on-Trent Council to the bone then offered 'payday loan'

In 2010 Stoke-on-Trent had central government funding of £95 million a year. That’s now £27 million. It lost £270 million as a result. 
 
By Kevin Gopal
Six towns, one city: The changing face of Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent's identity as both a city and the Six Towns can be confusing for non-Stokies. Here, Sarah, who directs the Six Towns Carnival, examines those identities as the area has changed over the decades
By Sarah Chevolleau
Two more charges as police action in wake of Blackpool disorder continues to stack up

Daniel Stewart and Andrew Hook have both been charged after disorder in Blackpool
By Luke Beardsworth
Disabled woman left relying on wheelchair-adapted taxis from outside of Blackpool for hospital trips

Belle's situation has triggered a review into the lack of wheelchair-friendly taxis available in Blackpool
By Ed Walker
Two men charged after wounding and violent disorder in Blackpool

Ethan Miles and Peter Waite the latest to be charged after disorder in Blackpool
By Luke Beardsworth
New names in court after disorder in Blackpool over last week

Adam O'Brien, Michael Dunham and Shane Rhodes all appeared in court as Lancashire Constabulary continued their crackdown after disorder over the last seven days
By Luke Beardsworth
More charges brought as police continue crackdown on Blackpool disorder

John Robinson, Karl Thompson and Daniel Benson have been charged after disorder in Blackpool. New charges have been brought against Roger Haywood
By Luke Beardsworth
Seven faces police want to identify after far-right disorder in Blackpool

Police said they are making every effort to identify those involved - but need help from the public
By Luke Beardsworth
Fears of far-right repeat in Blackpool only materialise a tragic roundabout

Any later excitement extended only to a small group of men and youths waving a St George's flag - upside down - from a roundabout 
By Michael Holmes
Appeal after man suffers bleed on brain in Blackpool disorder

Police want to speak with the man in the images after another man was left in hospital
By Luke Beardsworth
Police promises to handle any further Blackpool disruption robustly

“If there are outbreaks of disorder, we will robustly investigate any offences committed to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
By Luke Beardsworth
Three from Blackpool plead guilty to their part in weekend disorder

Roger Haywood, Ben Smith and Tyla Chalmers-Millington will all be sentenced in September
By Luke Beardsworth
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