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Meet the schoolgirl, 4, who has to wear sunglasses on the dullest of days
Maya's mum, from Newcastle, is raising awareness of albinism and challenge the stigma surrounding the condition

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Inside Stoke-on-Trent's newest soft play centre
It's now open!


Romance scammer dupes Staffordshire woman out of £130k leaving her with no food to eat
The conman befriended the woman via Facebook and then set about draining her bank account

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Drugs seized as police hit Hanley streets
Police have been out on patrol


Paramedics called to Stoke-on-Trent estate
Paramedics gave the casualty self-care advice


Aldi brings in new 'zone' in every Stoke-on-Trent store to help struggling shoppers
The dedicated new section will make it easier for all shoppers


Police name man, 36, charged over Stoke-on-Trent wrecking spree
He's due in court later this month


Police name man charged as heroin and crack cocaine seized
Officers on patrol carried out a stop-and-search


Lollipop man, 81, back on patrol after having massive heart attack in chippy queue
'Going back on the crossing is like a medicine. In fact, it’s better than medication!'


Fire-hit historic former hotel in Staffordshire to go under the hammer
The 55-bed hotel has a price tag of at least £500,000


Elderly shopper's handbag swiped in cruel birthday card trick inside Hanley store
Police are appealing for witnesses


Day of delays on A34, A53, A52, and A520 as drivers plagued by temporary lights
It's busy on the roads today


Two lorries crash on A50 as 999 crews called to 'trapped trucker'
Police, paramedics, firefighters, and highways crews were sent to the dual-carriageway


Van and car in latest crash at blackspot above A500
Police were called this morning


Lorry removed after Stoke-on-Trent A50 crash leaves dual-carriageway gridlocked
Police, firefighters and highways crews have been spotted


Motorists told 'plan ahead' as car remains embedded in Middleport takeaway
It's been there since Saturday morning


Council warns abuse of contractors taking down flags 'will not be tolerated'
They're being taken down to make way for Christmas lights


'Our shop is open as usual' - Dougie Mac issues plea as roadworks cause chaos
The roadworks are here until November


Recap: Emergency services at A50 Stoke-on-Trent smash
The A50 has come to a halt


Stoke-on-Trent beer garden can now open until 10pm
Jolly Potters is celebrating
