Welcome to Stoke Nub News – the latest addition to the growing number of online local newspapers from Nub News. 

Edited by Stoke-born journalist Sarah Garner, our latest site exemplifies the ethos of Nub News and our headline agenda of putting local news and community support first, while supporting and promoting local businesses, traders and charities.

Sir Stanley Matthews statue in Hanley (Sarah Garner).

We are confident that Stoke will mirror the huge success of neighbouring Crewe Nub News, launched over two years ago but now the 'go to' place for local residents who want to know what's happening on their doorstep. We've fulfilled our pledge to put their town in their pocket – with more than 25,000 readers a week (and 9,000 newsletter subscribers) already checking out our Crewe news pages. 

But Nub News isn't just about breaking stories. We will offer a guide to What's On in the area, we feature local job vacancies, the local property market and offer a comprehensive guide to local companies through our free-to-use local business directory. We will also include Obituaries, such an important feature of local newspapers. 

And we invite you, the people of Stoke, to contribute via our easy-to-use unique Nubit buttons (News, Jobs, What's On and Business Directory) which allow you to share your news, views and information direct to the local community – for free. 

None of this would be possible though without the support of local businesses keen to engage with their communities. For Stoke, we have already secured advertising partnerships with local companies, among them the Radius Group who have joined us as lead sponsors of our Stoke site. Radius help businesses navigate to a sustainable future with a range of business-to-business services, expertise and technology solutions. Check them out. 

Victoria Hall and Hanley Bus Station (Sarah Garner).

We are delighted to launch with them by our side and help bring their superb services to the local business community in Staffordshire.

Also joining us on Stoke Nub News is our exclusive estate agency Stephenson Browne, the leading local property experts covering Staffordshire and South Cheshire. 

And a third prestigious company keen to partner with us in Stoke is recruitment agency Pertemps, which harnesses local knowledge and expertise to match job seekers and employers across the region. 

These leading regional companies recognise the unique commitment for quality and localness in the areas we serve. If you have a business in Stoke, please talk to us about how we could help promote and grow your business. We work on an industry sector exclusive basis so we only partner with one solicitor, mortgage broker, care home etc. Beat your competitors and partner with Stoke Nub News first. We have limited availability. Contact our sales team on [email protected]. 

We've also linked up nationally with the Co-op network of businesses on the back of a shared commitment to strong social values and local engagement. 

Hanley Cafe and Hollywood Nails, Huntbach Street (Sarah Garner).

We need your help to succeed though. 

As well as providing a regularly updated, easy-to-read news site free from clickbait, pop-ups, and intrusive surveys, we harness the power of social media, with easy-to-follow channels on Facebook and Twitter. Sharing the news on your doorstep quickly and efficiently is important to us. Please follow us Facebook and Twitter. We need your support and action.

And why not sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter via the link on our local news page? In it we feature not just the best of the week's news but also events, jobs and property – it's a one-stop shop if you want to really know what's going on. 

We're delighted to be here to serve the community of Stoke and we look forward to emulating our success elsewhere across the country – bringing you the very best of your city, right to your phone, tablet or PC.

If you have a story you would like us to cover contact our news team via this link and we will respond quickly.