The latest news from the city.

The Star Bikers Charity's 48th Annual Toy Run departs from Stoke's bet365 Stadium on Sunday 22 November at 11am, aiming to break a Guinness World Record. Riders give £2 and an unwrapped toy, with an After-Party at King's Hall to follow.

A guide to the Trentham Winter Light Trail 2026 at Trentham Gardens, running 20 November to 3 January with a brand new mile-long route. Covers tiered ticket prices, entry times, SEN sessions and the food village at the end.

The Potteries Poltergeists is a free folklore window trail running through Hanley's Cultural Quarter until Saturday 31 October, with seven characters to find across seven businesses and a prize draw for completed guides. It sits alongside the Big Halloween Street Party on the final day.