The former industrial site will feature 174 new homes, as well as retail and hospitality businesses.

Seven vacant markets at Hanley Market will be converted into a family hub, under plans put forward by the council

Officials say the proposal is missing key detail on issues like parking and crime prevention.

Council leader Jane Ashworth, revealed the proposed building was a "bomb proof" detention facility.

Ross Irving is Stoke-on-Trent's first honorary custodian as the city prepares to mark 100 years.

But Labour council bosses say consultant numbers are lower than when the Tories were in power.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is given £31m of government funding to help improve bus services.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been given £1.2m to house 15 families in the city.