Archive - The Knot

How Could £20 Million Transform Meir North?

Plus alfresco art at Bethesda Gardens, Stoke bid for bee-friendly city status, local libraries launch free digital newspaper service, and Tales in the…

Jul 6 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

Calls for greater action to protect Staffordshire's wildlife from extreme weather

Many are concerned about the risks to Staffordshire's beauty spots like the Roaches, where a fire broke out last week, as local groups advise on extreme…

Jul 1 • Helen Dalley

June 2026

Action taken on almost 100 heritage buildings as council declares heritage emergency

Plus plans for Spode Works are go, open water swimming trialled at Tittesworth, sun safety advice from local cancer survivor, and our pick of five…

Jun 29 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

'It feels like Section 28': community speaks out on Staffs County Council Pride display removal

Following the removal of Pride displays from libraries, some fear the decision sends the wrong message, while councillors raise questions over…

Jun 24 • Helen Dalley

Stoke Streets Set for More Police Patrols

Plus Keele helps with missing persons enquiries, Claybody Theatre is collecting your memories of Burslem Market Hall, and five events worth checking…

Jun 22 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

Burleigh rescue sparks fresh hope for Stoke-on-Trent's pottery manufacturers

Christopher Bailey's rescue of Burleigh has safeguarded 62 jobs and helped secure its future – but what does the deal mean for the wider ceramics…

Jun 17 • Helen Dalley

Dance, Create and Celebrate at Sensasian

Plus Inspiral Carpets at the Sugarmill (28/06), guided cruises across Trentham Lake (from 14/07) and catch comic Paul Smith at the Regent (26/07 and…

Jun 16 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

The Burleigh rebuild is on

Read our editorial for opinion on the Burleigh acquisition and watch out for a longer feature this Wednesday (17/06)

Jun 15 • Helen Dalley

Burleigh Pottery saved by ex-Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey

Plus The Knot's Person of the Week, more on Made in Staffordshire and remembering staff at The Royal Doulton

Jun 15 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

'Ideological posturing' criticism as Newcastle's Reform-led council scraps net zero strategy

As support is withdrawn for the borough's green policies opposition councillors are ready to challenge the new administration ahead of climate emergency…

Jun 10 • Helen Dalley

The Ultimate Over-30s Festival at Trentham

Plus Pride in the Moorlands (26-28/06), free bike repair sessions up Hanley (13/06), Peppa Pig at the Regent (07 & 08/08, and Out of Order at Crown…

Jun 9 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

New App Launches to Support Safer Nights Out

Plus local designer set for final of BBC's Interior Design Masters tomorrow night, free NHS heart age tests this June, and new places to eat, drink, and…

Jun 8 • The Knot and Helen Dalley

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