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City Council imposes 'necessary financial controls' as it battles bankruptcy

By Kerry Ashdown - Local Democracy Reporter

23rd Nov 2023 | Local News

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently forecast to end the financial year with an £8m overspend (Nub News).

An “extra layer of bureaucracy” has been added for departments wanting to spend money as cash-strapped Stoke-on-Trent City Council battles to avoid bankruptcy. .

What's on in Stoke this weekend - Christmas light switch on, markets and live music

By Sarah Garner

23rd Nov 2023 | Local News

There is a real range of events taking place this weekend, including a Christmas light switch on at Longton Exchange Shopping Centre (Nub News).

Stoke Nub News has you covered for all events taking place in and around the city - thanks to Powerleague and Bros Distillery. .

Over 100 cannabis plants found in disused building in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

Police say they were called to the Fenton area at around 9pm yesterday - an exact location has not been confirmed (Google).

Staffordshire Police have launched an investigation after finding more than 100 cannabis plants inside a disused building in Stoke-on-Trent. .

Stoke-on-Trent libraries secure funding to support isolated residents

By Sarah Garner

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

The funding will be used to set up volunteer-run community groups supported by Stoke-on-Trent libraries staff (Nub News).

Stoke-on-Trent libraries are set to benefit from funding which will support isolated and lonely people in communities across the city. .

Plans revealed to convert former factory in Stoke-on-Trent into flats

By Sarah Garner

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

Sutherland Works, on Normacot Road in Longton, could be converted into flats if plans are approved (Google).

Plans have been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council to convert a former factory in the city into two brand-new flats. .

Community leaders remain concerned about residents living near Newcastle landfill site

By Kerry Ashdown - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

A government agency has said the risk of long-term health problems caused by living near Walleys Quarry is 'likely to be small' (LDRS).

Community leaders remain concerned about the effects of a pungent gas on residents living near Walleys Quarry. .

Cordon in place on Stoke-on-Trent street after man hit with baseball bat

By Sarah Garner

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

A cordon is in place on Oldfield Street, Fenton, following an incident on Monday 20 November (Shutterstock).

Police are currently investigating a disorder where a man was assaulted in Stoke-on-Trent this week. .

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