Rob Andrews

Stoke-on-Trent

News Editor at The Sentinel (Stoke)

News Editor at Stoke Sentinel. Crewe Alex fan.

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Articles

Bus service axed by D&G SAVED after First takes over

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A bus service has been saved from the axe. The number 40 Monday to Friday Hanley-Newstead service - stopping at Stoke Station, Stoke, Mount Pleasant, Longton and Dresden - had been due to disappear from Monday, April 14 after D&G pulled the plug on the weekday route. But First Potteries has now agreed to run the service with funding from the £9.8 million Bus Service Improvement Plan.
North Staffordshire café with great views opening every day until end of summer

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A café is opening every day - from Monday. The Cake Shack is in the grounds of Cudmore Fisheries, in Whitmore. The new opening hours come into force from Monday, April 14. It comes as a Mr Whippy machine has been installed. In a social media post to visitors, the Pleck Lane venue stated: "We will be open seven days a week from 9.30am all the way through to 6pm everyday from 14 April until the end of summer.
Luxury Stoke-on-Trent restaurant Lunar to open every day

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Luxury restaurant Lunar is opening seven days a week. The venue - within World of Wedgwood, at Barlaston - is opening every day from Monday, April 14 and launching new menus too. The Wedgwood Drive venue will now be open for breakfast and light lunches on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; and for Sunday lunch.
Stoke-on-Trent to get two new bus services

1 week ago | msn.com | Rob Andrews

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Stoke-on-Trent to get two new bus services - full details

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Two new bus services are hitting the streets of Stoke-on-Trent - from Monday. The number 27 will serve Dividy Road, Beverley Drive, Meir Hay and Longton and provide a direct link between Bentilee and Longton for the first time in years. The number 96 will serve Newchapel, Packmoor, Tunstall and Middleport. It is more than 10 years since public transport has operated in the heart of Middleport. The new services have been funded through the council's bus service improvement plan.
New booking rules at North Staffordshire attraction hit by no-shows

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A visitor attraction is now charging a deposit for table reservations and afternoon teas - after being hit by no-shows. Bobby's Ice Cream Parlour - on Hulme Lane - has brought in a £5-per-person deposit charge for breakfast and lunch reservations and a £10-per-head deposit fee for afternoon teas. It comes as a number of North Staffordshire businesses have been blighted by no-shows this year.
North Staffordshire country pub saved from closure

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A country pub battered by increasing costs has been saved from closure. The Wheatsheaf Inn, in Onneley, had been expected to close for good from Sunday, April 6. But the Bar Hill Road venue has now stayed open ahead of a new owner taking over. It comes as its opening hours are subject to change each week - with the venue opening from midday on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
'Exciting news' as suit hire firm opening Stoke-on-Trent showroom

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A suit hire firm is opening its first Stoke-on-Trent showroom. Dapper Dan is opening in April inside Surestore on Festival Heights. It comes as the signs on the unit were installed last month. In a social media post to shoppers, Dapper Dan Formal Suit Hire stated: "Exciting News. We are expanding, opening in April 2025 is our third showroom in Stoke-on-Trent. Based inside Surestore on Festival Heights Retail Park. We are already taking bookings. Get your summer 2025 wedding suits sorted now.
Trendy café bar to open in old town centre Boots

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A popular café and bar chain is preparing to open its newest site. Loungers is opening Orso Lounge, on Bridge Street, in Congleton, on Wednesday, April 16. It is opening in the old Boots and creating 30 jobs. The new venue is kitted out with the familiar decor of heavily patterned wallpapers, tiling and stripped wooden floors, that feature alongside oversized vintage sofas, upholstered lounge chairs, eclectic artwork and statement wall and pendant lighting.
Bloom issues statement as bottomless brunches hit by £5 rise

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Cocktail bar Bloom has increased the price of its bottomless brunches - by £5-a-head. Selected cocktails and drinks have also risen in price at Bloom Newcastle. It comes as the Ironmarket venue has been hit with increased costs. In a social media post to customers, the venue stated: "At Bloom, we appreciate your continued support and partnership.