Homeless figures have always been a huge issue for Stoke-on-Trent and as the economy prepares itself for a double dip recession, people who may not have worried before are facing uphill struggles to keep roofs over their heads. Our reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett went to find out what organisations in the city are doing in preparation for the winter months.

Winter safety for the homeless in Stoke-on-Trent [October 2011]

Now then, last years xfactor saw a brand new set of judges, except of course, Louis Walsh, who stuck around in the UK.

But although the change was set to give the show a fresh image, the show wasnt as popular as they hoped as BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, which over took it in the popularity race.

So whilst Simon Cowell was jetting off to America to start up the US edition of the show, what has happened to the people he left behind.


What do you Really think about the X factor?

Emma Bridgewater has today revealed her Diamond Jubilee tribute at her factory in Hanley. 
Her collection of pottery, lithograph tea towels and original containers attracted pottery fanatics from all over the UK. 
Our reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett went down to the factory on Lichfield Road to see what all the fuss is about.  


Emma Bridgewater reveals her Diamond Jubilee Collection

Small charities and businesses from around Staffordshire got a special chance to pitch their ideas to national funding organizations. Our Reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett went along to find out just what was on offer.

Funding Fair in Stoke-on-Trent Potteries Museum

It's Safer Internet today today  and schools and community groups in Stoke-on-Trent have spent the day raising awareness in young people about the dangers of the internet. How exactly how unsafe is it? Our Reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett has more. 

Internet Safety Day 2012 [7th Feb]

Stoke-on-Trent has been named sixth best Micro City in Europe. You may ask yourself what exactly a micro city is, well our reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett is just the person to tell you. 

Stoke awarded 6th best Micro City, by the European Micro City Awards [FEB 2012]

Pilgrims on the Two Saint Walk are passing through Stoke-on-Trent today.
They're making their way along a ninety mile route between the Cathedral cities of Chester and Lichfield and tonight they're making a special stop at Stoke Minster. 
Our reporter Lotti Blades-Barrett went down to Stoke Minster this afternoon to find out what in store for when they arrive. 


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