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Six-figure investment brings historic Stoke-on-Trent hotel back to life

A landmark hotel has reopened to the public following a six-figure investment, with the new management planning to establish the venue as one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading places to stay.

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2.5k visitors and sell out events at new Stoke-on-Trent venue

Exciting new venue The Warehouse at Spode Works has made a busy start, with sell-out events, more than 20 additional jobs and a boost for

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Cricket enthusiast launches new indoor training centre

Cricket players will have a dedicated space to train all year round when a brand‑new indoor facility opens its doors later this month.

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Golf pro tees up new retail venture at Trentham

A professional golfer is set to open a new golf shop offering clothing, footwear, accessories and gifts at Trentham Shopping Village next month.

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New Rugeley sports bar hopes to boost town centre footfall

A brand-new family-friendly sports bar is set to open its doors in Rugeley tomorrow, creating seven new jobs and bringing a boost to the town

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Portmeirion demands answers over £120m ceramics funding ahead of Budget

Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Six-figure investment secured by historic ceramics firm

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Ceramics firm enters new market with first-ever glaze range

JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

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£300k investment backs entrepreneur’s new IT comparison platform

A Staffordshire tech entrepreneur has launched what he describes as the world’s first comparison service for managed IT providers following a £300,000 investment — with plans to create new jobs and expand into America.

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AI transforms operations at Burton roof tile manufacturer

A roof tile manufacturer using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up its operations has reported time savings on some processes by more than 50%.

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DJH’s biggest-ever deal adds £7m revenue and 70 staff

Accountancy and professional services group DJH has competed its largest ever acquisition, adding £7 million

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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Ceramics manufacturers could receive a £2,000 government incentive for recruiting eligible apprentices

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Education & Training

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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

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University of Staffordshire tops UK games design rankings

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Free business workshops launched for young Stoke-on-Trent entrepreneurs

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Free cyber security workshop launched 

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Six-figure investment brings historic Stoke-on-Trent hotel back to life

A landmark hotel has reopened to the public following a six-figure investment, with the new management planning to establish the venue as one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading places to stay.

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2.5k visitors and sell out events at new Stoke-on-Trent venue

Exciting new venue The Warehouse at Spode Works has made a busy start, with sell-out events, more than 20 additional jobs and a boost for businesses across Stoke town centre, its operators say.

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by Hayley Johnson
22 October 2026

Daughter’s experience of father’s care inspires new business

Personal experience of the challenges families face when arranging care for loved ones has prompted a Staffordshire woman and her

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Myers & Co fundraising to help test hundreds of local men for prostate problems 

Endon business owner takes on 400-mile cycle for cancer charity 

Café expansion to bring new pilates studio to town centre

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Juliet Moran: A tech-savvy AI expert nearly got scammed by AI. The long con is coming for you

Stuart Elford: The nerves, friendships and fundraising behind my Strictly challenge 

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Stuart Elford: Budget must turn growth promises into jobs for Staffordshire

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Beswicks Legal appoints new corporate partner with 30 years’ experience

Beswicks Legal has boosted its corporate team with the appointment of a new partner.

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Knights to welcome almost 200 lawyers in £31m expansion

Law firm Knights is set to add almost 200 additional lawyers to the Newcastle-under-Lyme-based business after agreeing two acquisitions worth

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New Sainsbury’s Local planned for Trentham showroom site

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Hundreds of Ocado jobs coming to Stoke-on-Trent after logistics deal

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Holdcroft turnover surges past £800m as profits climb 19% 

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