Potters

Stoke-on-Trent pottery firm Emma Bridgewater have announced that they have smashed their record for on-line sales by a massive 416%! It may be the traditional Potters Holiday and the factory may be empty and quiet, but Emma Bridgewater’s two on-site shops and internet site were buzzing on Thursday (1 July) for the launch of their annual summer sale. Hundreds of fans of the brand descended on the bestware and factory shops at its Lichfield St factory, to snap up bargains as well as collectors’ it

By Mike Rawlins Stoke City first team & management team will be guests of honour at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Hanley this year. Tony Pulis said “It’s a great honour for the football club to be invited to turn on the Christmas lights. To see so many people turn out will be magnificent and shows what a fantastic city Stoke-on-Trent is.