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30/11/2025

What an amazing turnout for the Star Bikers Charity 47th Toy Run 2025!

Can you spot yourself, or someone you know in our photos? Feel free to tag and share with friends.

The Star Bikers Charity is in it's 47th year for the all famous Toy Run which took part today, Sunday 30th November 2025, with such a huge turnout of bikes and spectators.

With 2800+ bikes in attendance, this is the busiest year yet for the toy run and is expected to exceed last years 4000 donations. 👏

Photos by Nat

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30/11/2025

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30/11/2025

🏍Today!🧸🎁
Star Bikers Charity 47th Toy Run 2025

Expect delays around Stoke On Trent.

The Star Bikers Charity will be marking it's 47th year for the all famous Toy Run which will be taking place today, Sunday 30th November 2025!

Setting off from Bet365 Stadium at 11am.

A sugested donation of £2 and a brand new UNWRAPPED toy per rider, which can be given at the Registration Pit at the Bet365 Stadium.

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29/11/2025

Accident on the A50, Normacot, try to avoid.

29/11/2025

Families across Stoke on Trent can look forward to a brighter winter, with more than 6,400 free activity opportunities available for children during the Christmas holidays. From arts and crafts to theatre trips, bowling and laser quest, the Holiday Activities and Food programme returns from 20 December to 4 January through the partnership between Stoke on Trent City Council and The Hubb Foundation.

Sessions are open to eligible children aged 5 to 16, with bookings opening today at 4pm. You can read the full details here, including how to book:

https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/let-the-winter-fun-begin-with-free-activities-for-children-across-stoke-on-trent.html

28/11/2025

The January edition of The Staffordshire Signal is now open for photography submissions, and this month’s theme is Bottle Ovens.

We’re looking for striking images that capture their character and detail, whether it’s the curve of a hovel, weathered brickwork, chimney silhouettes against a winter sky, patterned shadows, or the way frost and low light transform them at this time of year. Exterior or interior shots are welcome, as long as access is safe and permitted.

Portrait images work best for the cover, or photos that can be cropped to portrait.

To enter, send us your photograph along with your name, email address, the location, and a short note about the image. The winner receives a £25 Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Gift Card, and their photo will feature on the front cover of the January magazine, with runners-up inside.

Enter here:
https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/get-involved.html

If you love our bottle ovens, this is your chance to help showcase them to thousands of readers across Staffordshire.

28/11/2025

World of Wedgwood and the V&A Wedgwood Collection are set to appear on Antiques Roadshow in a special episode celebrating Stoke on Trent’s centenary. Fiona Bruce visited the site to explore some of its most remarkable pieces, including the Portland Vase and iconic jasperware.

It is a brilliant moment for our county’s ceramic heritage and a great chance to see World of Wedgwood showcased on national television.

Read the full story here:
https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/world-of-wedgwood-and-the-va-wedgwood-collection-to-feature-on-antiques-roadshow-unseen-treasures.html

28/11/2025

The second issue of The Staffordshire Signal is now live on the website. The print edition will be distributed across Staffordshire next week, and copies are expected to go quickly.

If you want to know exactly where to pick up a copy, or if you would prefer future issues delivered straight to your door, we have put all the details together in one place.

Read the full update here:
https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/where-to-find-the-staffordshire-signal-and-how-to-have-it-delivered-to-your-home.html

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Monday night was the official launch of The Staffordshire Signal CIC, and I am still buzzing from the support, kindness and genuine excitement in the room.

We held the evening at The Quarter at Potbank, Spode, and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Jeff Nash and the whole team for looking after us so well and helping to make it such a special night.

A massive thank you to Sam Shaw and BSN Group Construction for sponsoring the evening and making it possible! Your support means the world at this stage in the journey.

And thank you to Isobella Rae and Emma Walker from Walkers Nonsuch Toffee, Longton, for the treats that went down very well with everyone.

I was honoured to welcome The Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor, Steve Watkins, and his Lady Mayoress, Lynn Watkins. Their kind words and encouragement meant a great deal, and it was wonderful to have their support for something created here in Stoke-on-Trent, for Staffordshire.

But the biggest thank you must go to Derrith Turner at Turnaround Print Services Ltd. This magazine would not exist without her. She has helped bring every page to life with the quality and care I always dreamed of, and she has kept me going through the chaos, the long nights, and my frantic ramblings. I could not have done this without her, and I am incredibly grateful.

The November/December edition is now out and available to read on the website.

Physical copies are already being delivered across the county, and if last month is anything to go by, they will disappear quickly. We are working on a subscription model so you can have the magazine delivered to your door, so watch this space.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far, and to everyone who came to celebrate the launch. I hope you enjoyed being the first people to read the new edition.

I am already deep into the January issue, and the theme for the next photography competition is Bottle Ovens. Send your photos in for a chance to have your image on the front cover!

Onwards and upwards, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in this magazine and in what we are building for Staffordshire.

Check everything out here on the website - www.thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk

26/11/2025

Tean will be hosting a remarkable exhibition this December as The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War arrives at Great Wood Community Hall. The touring display brings eighty hand crafted knitted and crocheted panels together to tell the story of Britain during the Second World War, along with life size figures honouring the people who served both at home and overseas.

It is a brilliant chance for families, schools and local history fans across the Moorlands to explore wartime stories through craft, community and creativity. Entry is free, and tickets can be booked online.

Read the full story here:
https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/the-longest-yarn-2-brings-knitted-britain-at-war-exhibition-to-tean-this-december.html

24/11/2025

Community partners in Cannock are coming together this week to support White Ribbon Day, the national campaign focused on ending violence against women and girls. Representatives from Cannock Chase Council, Cannock Police and New Era will be at Cannock College on Thursday to speak with students about respect, safety and the importance of challenging harmful attitudes.

It is an important piece of work happening locally and a reminder that everyone has a part to play in creating safer communities across Staffordshire.

Read the full story here:
https://thestaffordshiresignal.co.uk/news/cannock-community-partners-unite-to-support-white-ribbon-day.html