Longton3 days agoIllegal tobacco worth £14k seized from shopsTrading Standards and police say work will continue on disrupting the supply of counterfeit goods.3 days ago6 Mar 2026Shops closed down as £50k of illegal goods seizedTrading Standards issues closure orders to five stores after seizing illegal cigarettes and vapes.6 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Historic market to be refurbished with £800k grant"The indoor market is a crucial part of Longton's identity," MP Allison Gardener says.5 Mar 202615 Jan 2026Borough council bids for UK Town of Culture honourThousands of towns have a chance to be the UK's first Town of Culture as part of a new competition.15 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Plea for medical centre path to be reopenedThe path links the village medical centre and a nearby pharmacy. 7 Jan 202626 Dec 2025We're here all year round, says Salvation ArmyLt Hannah Turnbull says the Salvation Army's wide range of projects aim to help communities every day.26 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Monkey dust worth about £1.5m seized from vanPolice find about 25kg of the Class B drug in a van in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.23 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Toby Jones 'proud' of connection to StokeThe Hollywood actor tells the Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast of his connections to the city.24 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Ceramic makers to attend market at city museumThe Stoke-on-Trent market provides "a chance to enjoy" heritage and also meet artists.15 Nov 2025...