About Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke On Trent is a city in Staffordshire in the Midlands of England. Famous for the pottery and ceramics industries that were based in the area, Stoke On Trent still has many examples of its rich heritage of time-honoured skills and traditions on display for all to see in its visitor centres, museums and on factory tours.Its city centre is a delight to stroll around and take in the historic sights and quality shopping which is dominated by The Potteries Shopping Centre which has all the high street names, plus many unique independent retailers and a large, busy indoor market. Other leisure activities are plentiful with areas such as The Cultural Quarter which has numerous restaurants and bars where you can enjoy a pre-show supper or drink, and a wide range of clubs where you can dance the night away.

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Boy falls on to rail power cables
A teenager is seriously ill in hospital after falling 30ft on to railway power cables in Staffordshire.

Mother wins Snatch vehicle review
The Staffordshire mother of a soldier who died in Iraq wins a judicial review over a public inquiry over Snatch Land Rovers.

Schoolchildren rescued at beach
Three children are taken to hospital and four more are treated for injuries after getting into difficulties on a beach.

Honorary degree for Stoke manager
Stoke City Football Club's manager Tony Pulis receives an honorary degree from Staffordshire University.

Display celebrates author's work
Works, essays and guide books go on display as a library hosts a celebration of matters relating to author JRR Tolkien.

Medal for campus warden
A Staffordshire University site warden is rewarded for helping to capture a man who attacked two women.

Painting 'dream' for former boss
A former company boss who was made redundant on his 60th birthday fulfils a "dream" in a new career as an artist.

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