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Alton Towers to charge more on sunny days in major change
Alton Towers
Merlin Entertainments, which also owns the Staffordshire theme park, is introducing 'dynamic pricing' which will see people pay more on sunny days
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Jonny Wilkes back for 20th Regent Theatre panto as he hails 'greatest honour'
Jonathan Wilkes
The Potteries favourite will return for Dick Whittington in this year's panto at The Regent Theatre in Hanley
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First look at Bluey-themed rooms at Alton Towers CBeebies Hotel perfect for little ones
Alton Towers
The bedrooms are available to book now for stays from May 25
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Alton Towers brings in major change to welcome 'heart-pounding' new ride
Alton Towers
Alton After Dark will see the park open until 8pm on March 16, 23 and 30 as it returns for the new season.
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Cadbury box of 48 Creme Eggs now £21 on Amazon - perfect for Easter egg hunt
Shopping
Amazon is selling a huge bulk box of 48 Cadbury Creme Eggs ahead of the Easter rush - ideal for an egg hunt
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McDonald's back open with 'clean bill of health' after pest sighting
Fenton
Franchisee Eddie Leligdowicz said they acted swiftly to bring pest controllers in at the Fenton branch
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BBC Impossible contestant picks fictional Harry Potter village as Josiah Wedgwood birthplace
Josiah Wedgwood
'I had absolutely no idea - I just liked the sound of Hogsmeade'
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Stunning North Wales beach popular with Stokies turns to stone as golden sand disappears
Environment
Recent storms have reshaped the popular beach on the island of Anglesey
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Dunelm ‘gamechanger’ dehumidifier hack which costs 10p per hour to use
Cost Of Living
Dunelm shoppers have been using a dehumidfier to help banish damp while also drying their clothes
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Can you help? Meet nine lovely pooches at City Dogs Home who need a new owner
Pets
They are currently being cared for at the Bucknall facility
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Robbie Williams on his new 'fully mental' role as Port Vale's 'El Presidente'
Port Vale FC
The club's most famous fan now wishes to be referred to as 'El Presidente'
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Former Weatherspoon pub set to open within weeks after revamp
Eating out in Staffordshire
Wetherspoon sold the boozer for 'commercial reasons' but it is now due to welcome back punters
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Our verdict on Spudman's jacket potatoes after TWO-HOUR queue
Eating out in Staffordshire
We joined hundreds of TikTok fans to find out what the viral spuds are really like
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Bloom cocktail bars sold as new owner snaps up venues
Hanley
Breakthrough Bars is the new owner of Bloom in Hanley and Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent
17 reasons why you should never visit Stoke-on-Trent, ever
Why would anyone want to visit Stoke-on-Trent? It's not like there's anything to do or see. There's definitely no history, the buildings are ugly and there's no attractions. There's no need for a hotel because why would you bother? So here's 17 reasons why a visit to the Potteries might not be one of your best ideas...
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Win an overnight stay for five in Alton Towers Resort's fairy-tale Woodland Lodge PLUS theme park and water park tickets!
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Scarily good prize includes a one-night stay for five in one of Alton Towers Resort's fairy-tale Woodland Lodges - where you can enjoy a full English breakfast buffet, incredible evening entertainment plus 9-hole round of Extraordinary Golf - plus theme park and water park tickets
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Here are 38 reasons why you should marry a Stokie (and you won't regret it)
Stoke
With lockdown easing couples can now get married
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Nine of the best spas to enjoy - and they are all within an hour of Stoke-on-Trent
Things to do in Stoke-on-Trent
There's nothing better than a day at a spa to help you relax and unwind
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Arctic foxes join polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park
Things to do in Staffordshire
Storm, Rosie, and Dena are the latest arrivals at the expanding zoo
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Homes Under the Hammer's Dion Dublin refuses to enter 'filthy' rat-infested Hanley house
BBC
Homes Under the Hammer's Dion Dublin was left horrified when he visited a house in Stoke-on-Trent and refused to enter the property as it was 'incredibly filthy'
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Toby Carvery unrecognisable after £600k revamp as 700 guests book for Mother's Day
Eating out in Stoke-on-Trent
The China Gardens on Festival Park has seen both the interior and exterior renovated to give it a more homely feel
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'What's the catch?': Homes under the Hammer star 'suspicious' of 'low' guide price
Homes Under the Hammer
Presenter Martin Roberts described the four-bed property as 'pretty good' from the outside - but there was a surprise in store
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WIN four Merlin Gold Annual Passes and treat your family to the UK's biggest and best attractions!
What's On News
We've once again teamed up with theme park giant Merlin Entertainments to get you access all year round to some of the UK's biggest attractions, from Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures to SEA LIFE. Enter today and get ready for the fun to begin!
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'Great night's sleep' Best-selling Amazon pillows relieve neck and shoulder pain
Shopping
The Silentnight pillows have more than 30,000 customer reviews
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Inside the new-look China Gardens Toby Carvery after £600k makeover
Stoke-on-Trent News
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Aldi unveils new apprenticeship roles paying up to £14 per hour
Aldi
Discount supermarket chain confirms its apprenticeship scheme is now open
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Abandoned underground reservoir filmed for Grand Designs fails to attract buyer
Alsager
Ridley Reservoir in Alsager was once visited by Kevin McCloud as part of plans for a four-bedroom family home to be featured on Grand Designs
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Auction blow for James Bond fan as Dickinson's Real Deal visits Hanley
Hanley
He was targeting £400 for his 007 book collection dating back to the 1960s
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Alton Towers cancels much-loved event for the second year in a row
Alton Towers
Some thrill-seekers have been left disappointed
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Woolworths could be set for shock UK high street return
Shopping
The boss who revived the beloved brand in Europe says new UK stores are on his 'bucket list'
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Mapped: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire's most haunted postcodes
Halloween
More ghosts could be haunting your beloved town than you might initially think
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Inside Hanley's swanky new library after £1.5m move
Hanley
There's a dedicated children's zone, computer area and Wi-Fi
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Things to do in Staffordshire
The National Trust beauty spots around Stoke-on-Trent - and how to visit for free
The stunning parks, gardens and properties you can visit within an hour's drive of Stoke-on-Trent city centre
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30 classic pub quiz questions to test your general knowledge
What's On News
Add some colour into your virtual quiz night with these classic general knowledge questions (answers included)
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11 wonderful reasons to fall in love with Hanley
Hanley
From shopping a street art, to history and culture - Hanley is a truly wonderful place
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Take a look at hidden beach with crystal clear water - just a cheap flight from Manchester
easyJet
With golden sand and turquoise waters teeming with fish, it’s a far cry from wet and rainy Stoke-on-Trent
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Wow! Archive pictures from nights out at Jumpin Jaks in 2007 and 2008
Way We Were
Do you remember nights out at Jumpin Jaks in Stoke-on-Trent? We've taken a look at our archive of pictures to find some of the best pictures we can taken from one of the city's popular nightclubs about 10 years ago. So, take a look and let us bring those memories of nights out flooding back. Enjoy...
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Iceland is selling a whole leg of lamb for £10 this Easter - cheaper than Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda
Shopping
The leg of lamb feeds up to eight people
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Sainsbury's TU long-sleeved floaty summer dress looks great with trainers and sandals
Shopping
The dress is part of the supermarket's new spring collection
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B&M is selling much-loved discontinued chocolate bar for 29p
Shopping
The Nestle bars were sold for 60 years before being discontinued
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M&S 'stylish' £11 joggers that come in 43 different sizes getting 5,000 five star reviews
Shopping
Some of Marks and Spencer's £14 joggers have been reduced to £11 in the sale depending on what colour you want
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BBC Hairy Bikers fans in tears at Dave Myers moment in first episode since death
BBC
The Hairy Bikers star, who was living in Staffordshire when he passed away last week, was one of the most popular faces on TV
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Alton Towers puts finishing touches to new-look Nemesis as countdown begins
Alton Towers
One hundred metres of tentacles have been attached to the iconic rollercoaster
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UK's prettiest town officially right here in North Staffordshire with win announced on BBC's One Show
Newcastle Borough Council
It beat the likes of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Derry in Northern Ireland and the Borough of Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire
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Luxury spa in grounds of hotel now open seven days a week
Things to do in Cheshire
The Spa at the Manor House Hotel, in Alsager, is now open every day
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Weston Coyney 'gift horse' house gets Homes Under the Hammer transformation - in 22 days
Homes Under the Hammer
The three-bed semi went from "tired and dated" to "really clean, really modern" after just 22 days of work
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Homes Under the Hammer fan is now a millionaire thanks to presenter Martin Roberts
Celebs & TV
A fan of the hit television show Homes Under the Hammer says presenter Martin Roberts helped him give up his day job and become a millionaire. On Thursday's show, Rahim met Martin, 59, and told him the show was his inspiration for making money.
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Take a trip to Flash - the scenic Staffordshire village which is the highest in the UK
Leek
The pretty little village stands 1,519 feet above sea level
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How to get your lawn ready for the winter so it will thrive next year
Stoke-on-Trent News
Experts have shared that there's an ideal height that your grass should be for autumn to ensure no permanent damage is done to it as temperatures drop dramatically
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Crocs to release new £100 black cowboy boots - complete with spurs
Shopping
Would you wear these new shoes?
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Hanley
Flashback to the 80s and the building of the Potteries Centre
Contract workers laboured through the night to make sure the centre was ready for opening day
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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Frankie & Benny’s brings back dessert and Kids Eat Free for Easter
The dessert is available in restaurants and for home delivery
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Recipe twists on Easter classic as roast dinner falls out of favour
Food & Drink
Chef Sophie Nahmad has selected recipes that offer a twist on your traditional Easter staples
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Greggs launches pizza deal with free drinks for Easter
Food & Drink
The offer runs until April 1
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You could win £100 of Pimm's this summer to offset summer rain
Food & Drink
The brand has launched a new Pimm'surance campaign against the British weather
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HelloFresh has Easter range with breakfast, dinner and desserts
Food & Drink
The range can be ordered in time for Easter delivery
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Music & Nightlife
Trentham Estate
26-piece orchestra brings Ibiza to Trentham Estate - how to get tickets
Ibiza Orchestra Experience is returning to Trentham Estate on August 31
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Glastonbury Festival 2024 line-up announced as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headline
What's On News
Glastonbury Festival has finally announced Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will be headlining 2024's event
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Glastonbury Festival fans have been waiting the longest for a headliner announcement in 17 years
Music & Nightlife
Glastonbury fans have been counting the length of time they've been waiting for headliner announcement - and it's been a long time
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Jake Bugg to play North Staffordshire gig as part of 2024 Your Town Tour
Keele University
The indie star takes to the stage at Keele University Student Union
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox coming to Hanley on 10th anniversary tour
Victoria Hall
The New York City pop-jazz sensations are bringing their innovative take on modern hits to the Victoria Hall
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Shopping
Shopping
Boohoo's 'perfect for nights out' £15 crossbody bag 'just like' £900 designer make
The Boohoo crossbody bag is currently on sale too, making the price difference between the two even larger
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How to get McDonald's Happy Meal for just £1.99 during the Easter Holidays
Shopping
McDonald's is offering customers the chance to get a limited edition Happy Meal for £1.99 with the McDonald's app
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Dunelm releases new budget-friendly outdoor dining set £146 cheaper than similar B&Q version
Shopping
The six-piece set comes with a table, four chairs and a parasol
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Oodie launches huge 60% off Easter clearance sale with Oodies for £29
Shopping
Oodie has slashed the prices on its website by up to 60 per cent - with some Oodies priced at £29
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Win £100 shopping voucher to celebrate the return of Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Shopping
Aldi is giving YOU the chance to win a £100 shopping voucher to celebrate the return of Aldi’s Next Big Thing on Channel 4
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Shop Local
Blurton
Sunday lunches for just £7.50 sell out at new community cafe
The place was absolutely heaving with hungry diners during their first Sunday open
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End of an era as Stoke-on-Trent florist to shut after 35 years
Dresden
The owner is now 78 and is finally taking a much-deserved retirement
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New Stoke-on-Trent cafe has customers flocking for breakfasts and surprise bags
Fenton
It’s a great way to cut down on food waste, and the prices are great too
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End of an era as legendary butcher's to shut after 174 years
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Its owner is finally taking a much deserved retirement and has nobody to take it on
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Window smasher captured on CCTV as multiple shops targeted in one night
Tunstall
Eight businesses in Tunstall have confirmed that they have fallen victims to vandals in recent weeks
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Theatre
Regent Theatre
SIX the Musical is coming back to Hanley and tickets go on sale today
Here's how to get tickets to see SIX at The Regent Theatre
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Ways to get cheap or free tickets at The Regent Theatre, Victoria Hall & New Vic
Theatre
The arts should be accessible for all and our local theatres are helping ensure everyone can afford a night out to see a show
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Fenton's restored town hall takes centre stage in one-of-a-kind Shakespeare production
Fenton
Staffordshire University students are performing a new version of A Midsummer Night's Dream in the revamped heritage building.
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Staffordshire theatre cancels Russian State Opera after Ukraine invasion
Stafford
The production company stressed it has no link with the Russian 'state' and condemned the violence abroad
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Discover Hanley's secret history with new 'trail'
Hanley
You can now listen to Potboiler Theatre's audio tour without going into the city centre
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Staffordshire Police
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Staffordshire Police
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