Child rapist guilty of multiple sex offences after he 'tried to hide the truth' A jury saw through his lies

A jury saw through his lies

Police search for missing girl, 13, who hasn't been seen for 24 hours Members of the public are being urged to report sightings of Madison

Members of the public are being urged to report sightings of Madison

Steve Cotterill sets up Mark Hughes rivalry as he teams up with old Stoke no.2 Mark Hughes's old number two will go up against him in the National League

Mark Hughes's old number two will go up against him in the National League

Live updates as emergency services on scene of 'serious' two-car crash Police, paramedics and firefighters are in attendance

Police, paramedics and firefighters are in attendance

New driving lessons launched to help passengers be less annoying A study of 2,000 drivers has revealed the behaviours that are most likely to irritate the person behind the wheel

A study of 2,000 drivers has revealed the behaviours that are most likely to irritate the person behind the wheel

Coach breaks silence on Stoke City exit and joining Plymouth Argyle Marie Hourihan left Stoke City Women after a record-breaking season

Marie Hourihan left Stoke City Women after a record-breaking season

Luxury 78-bed care home with pub and spa put in 'special measures' The home has been rated 'inadequate' by inspectors

The home has been rated 'inadequate' by inspectors

11,955 Stoke-on-Trent tenants demand action over mouldy and damp council houses They've lodged the complaints in just 18 months

They've lodged the complaints in just 18 months

Petition to stop asylum seekers receiving benefits smashes new milestone In December 2024, there were 1,281 asylum seekers receiving support from Stoke-on-Trent City Council

In December 2024, there were 1,281 asylum seekers receiving support from Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Nathan Collins to Spurs transfer: Two clubs on alert over Stoke record breaker Stoke City youth graduate Nathan Collins could follow his Brentford manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur

Stoke City youth graduate Nathan Collins could follow his Brentford manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur

Festival Park arrest after 'incident' on Stoke-on-Trent estate Police surrounded a car and brandished a taser

Police surrounded a car and brandished a taser

Biker, 20, still in Royal Stoke 18 days after 'serious collision' Police are appealing for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses

Moment teen sped past police car before nearly crashing on Stoke-on-Trent road The 19-year-old's dangerous driving was captured on film

The 19-year-old's dangerous driving was captured on film

How dads say 'I love you' without saying it The report shows dads believe actions speak louder than words

The report shows dads believe actions speak louder than words (Contains affiliate links)

New £45k council cashpot to help Stokies clean up their dirty streets Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched its £45k Big Green Fund

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched its £45k Big Green Fund

Stoke City stock take as big box ticked, exit talk and Sol Sidibe situation The first summer transfer deadline has come and gone and Stoke City will have plenty of work to do when the window reopens

The first summer transfer deadline has come and gone and Stoke City will have plenty of work to do when the window reopens

Chef shares recipe for 'taste of the summer' - potato ice cream Poppy recommends serving the ice cream with bacon

Poppy recommends serving the ice cream with bacon (Contains affiliate links)

Bella Italia brings back £5 pasta deal There is an additional offer for Father's Day

There is an additional offer for Father's Day

Armed police on Stoke-on-Trent street in hunt for 'gunman' A property has been searched

A property has been searched

Met Office 18-hour Stoke-on-Trent weather warning as 'wall of heat' to move in Yet another twist

Yet another twist

'Catastrophic' council plan for up to 1,200 homes will double size of Packmoor Stoke-on-Trent City Council is drawing up a new masterplan for the village

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is drawing up a new masterplan for the village

Childhood games like conkers and hopscotch named among the best A poll of 2,000 adults has unveiled the timeless children's games that still hold the title of 'best playground games' today

A poll of 2,000 adults has unveiled the timeless children's games that still hold the title of 'best playground games' today

Stoke-on-Trent among UK locations with 'lowest house price increase' The average UK house price has surged by 74 per cent

The average UK house price has surged by 74 per cent

Council introduces BBQ and fireworks ban - with £100 fines for offenders It's aimed at preventing wildfires

It's aimed at preventing wildfires

Face of Stoke-on-Trent thief who turned on Tesco staff The 46-year-old targeted businesses

The 46-year-old targeted businesses

Poundland sold for £1 and set to shut 100 shops It has branches in Hanley, Tunstall, Longton and Newcastle

It has branches in Hanley, Tunstall, Longton and Newcastle

24 death notices from across North Staffordshire this week Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones

Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones

Reaseheath College fined £40k after boy severs hand in health and safety blunder Aaron faces more surgery

Aaron faces more surgery

Live: UK-bound plane carrying 53 Brits crashes in India The Government has vowed to provide 'all the support it can' following the Air India tragedy

The Government has vowed to provide 'all the support it can' following the Air India tragedy

New rule introduced this week that Mark Robins plans will help Stoke City Stoke City will hope to benefit from a new rule in next season's Championship

Stoke City will hope to benefit from a new rule in next season's Championship