Read this week’s death announcements for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Includes details and funeral arrangements. Obituaries Notices: Stoke on Trent and North Staffs Area This Week Here are the death notices from The Sentinel. They appeared in this week’s papers. The notices share details about people’s lives and also include funeral arrangement information. Derek Bourne…
Stoke-on-Trent based Foodhub secures permission to keep its giant mural after a planning dispute. Takeaway Firm Foodhub Wins Mural Fight in Stoke-on-Trent Hey, guess what happened with Foodhub? They have this big mural on their building. Someone complained about it anonymously. The council said they needed permission for the mural. Foodhub is like Just Eat,…
Stoke is ninth most affordable UK city for first-time buyers. Find homes under £90000; see mortgage affordability. Stoke on Trent: Affordable Homes for First Time Buyers Under £90000 Stoke-on-Trent is pretty good for first-time buyers. A study looked at housing costs across the UK. They checked average prices, salaries, and deposits. It turns out Stoke…
Matthew Lea, jailed in Stoke-on-Trent, admits attacking inmates and staff with no regret, facing a longer sentence. Prisoner Shows No Remorse For Attacks Behind Bars in Stoke-on-Trent Matthew Lea is in prison. He set a shop on fire before. He now admits he hurts people inside. Lea expresses no regret for his actions. The 24-year-old…
Ex-remover Frank and Ratri Aroy bring authentic Thai flavors from their market stall across Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke Man Finds Love, Thai Food Venture Blooms with Wife Ratri A couple started a new Asian food business, offering delivery and a small eatery. Frank Marshall, formerly of a removal service and gardening business, retired last year and is…
Jim, formerly of Ruban’s and Toto, opens The Bluebird in Stoke combining café culture with cocktail elegance. Familiar Face Opens Café Cocktail Bar in Stoke-on-Trent’s Heart Jim opened a cafe-cocktail bar in Stoke. Locals are already enjoying The Bluebird. He used to own Ruban’s and Toto in Newcastle. Afterward, he worked as a mixologist in…
Prison overcrowding leads to early release for some Stoke-on-Trent criminals serving time for less serious crimes. Stoke on Trent Criminals Get Early Release to Ease Prison Pressure Some criminals in Stoke-on-Trent will get out of prison early because the government wants to reduce jail overcrowding. Some will serve only 40% of their sentence in prison,…
The landlord of The Robin Hood in Stoke-on-Trent is leaving after the pub was put up for sale. Uncertainty surrounds the pubs future. Stoke-on-Trent Pub Landlord Steps Down as Venue Is Offered For Sale A couple is leaving their pub. The pub’s future is still uncertain. Jack Burgess and Jo Diskin ran The Robin Hood,…
Detectives seek moped rider after a reported shooting on Balfour Street in Hanley. The incident damaged buildings and vehicles. Moped Rider Hunted After Gunfire on Hanley Street Tuesday Night Detectives search for a moped rider. Someone reportedly fired a gun in the city center. It happened Tuesday night on Balfour Street in Hanley. People reported…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council gets a £16.8M loan to help with services. This follows previous loans and budget challenges. Stoke Council Receives £16.8 Million Government Bailout Loan The government gave Stoke-on-Trent a £16.8 million loan. The council needed money and they already got £42.2 million in loans in the last two years. Stoke-on-Trent is getting a…