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Large parts of England set to bake in 35C heat according to new weather map
A month after the last significant heatwave, temperatures could soon be soaring again
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Meet the brothers who transformed derelict old boozer into high-end gastropub
They documented their two-year labour of love on Instagram
Historic pub facing 'uncertainty' as 'gutted' landlord to quit
The Lord C has 'become unsustainable'
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Country pub unveils new children's play area for summer 2026
Look at the beer garden too!
Esso staff shop mum-of-three, 64, buying petrol station booze
Jeannie Edwards has lost her business - and is estranged from two daughters
Five defendants in North Staffordshire magistrates
They've all appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Live updates as Newcastle Home Bargains opens today
It opens at 8am today
Alton Towers worker expecting twins can get maternity care away from Royal Stoke
Here's how the Royal Stoke maternity bus works
Councillor: 'Public want to see PCSOs in communities - not used as dogsbodies'
Fewer PCSOs will be on duty after 7pm
Labour MP in public spat with Reform UK council over Staffordshire roadworks
Leigh Ingham has raised the issue in Parliament
Measles warning as cases rise and two die - full list of symptoms
Parents urged to recognise warning signs
5 big money changes hitting every home in July 2026
Here's what you need to know
£5,000 HMRC charge expected to be 'hitting 144,000 people this year'
In just a few years the number has increased significantly
12 EV chargers generate £3.9k revenue for council in one year
Electric vehicle charging points have been installed on council car parks
Plans to turn Stoke-on-Trent terrace into children's home
It will cater for one child
Police continue clamp down on Festival Park boy racers
Another dispersal order is in place tonight
Police in 9-hour crackdown on boy racers at North Staffordshire retail park
The action takes place from 9pm
Live updates ahead of Eddie Hall vs Tommy Fury Misfits Boxing bout
Eddie will be fighting for just the second time in a boxing ring
Doctor behind 'Keep Stoke Smiling' named in King’s Birthday Honours List
Dr Karen Juggins has received an MBE
Former Labour councillor leaves party following 'two years of harassment'
Former Audley councillor Rebekah Lewis says Labour failed to properly deal with her harassment complaints about another party member