Alex McIntyre

6 days ago | aol.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

Thousands are expected to turn out to what promises to be a scorching edition of Stoke-on-Trent Pride this year. Saturday's event will be held at Hanley Park from noon until 18:00 BST, featuring hours of entertainment and more than 140 stalls. Among the musical acts performing on the main stage will be former X-Factor contestant Honey G, singer Rob King and dance-pop vocalist Berri.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

Image source, Woolley & WallisImage caption, The Flambe Carp vase sold at auction for £31,500A 111-year-old Moorcroft vase has sold for what auctioneers claim is a record-breaking sum for the brand, of £31,500. The Flambe Carp vase, designed in about 1914 by Staffordshire potter William Moorcroft, sold on Wednesday. Auctioneer Woolley and Wallis said it was the highest price a Moorcroft piece had ever been sold for at auction, breaking a record of £26,840, set when the same vase sold in 2012.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

Two men are set for a Top Gear-style challenge when they drive an old banger across the Alps for charity. Ashley Brough was tasked with buying a car for £1,000 or less, so he could take part in the Rusty Rally organised by young people's charity The Outward Bound Trust. He and friend Wayne Murcott, from Shenstone, Staffordshire, will be one of 10 teams on the four-day tour, which will take the convoy through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Austria.

1 week ago | aol.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

Former workers have said they felt "overwhelmed" after collapsed pottery firm Moorcroft was bought by the founder's grandson. The Stoke-on-Trent-based company went out of business in April after more than 100 years, leaving its 57-strong workforce without jobs. On Saturday, it emerged that Will Moorcroft, grandson of founder William Moorcroft, had purchased the company and was hoping to restart operations at its Cobridge factory.

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

Image source, Adam ParkesImage caption, Councillor Adam Parkes has trained 60 people in mental health first aidA councillor has trained 60 people as part of his drive to create what he believes will be the country's first mental health friendly town. Adam Parkes, chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, started training mental health first-aiders in Biddulph, Staffordshire, towards the end of 2024.