Stoke-on-Trent City Council hopes volunteers will help it expand library services.

Jonathan Gullis says a decision to close the Office for Place was 'tragic news' for the city.

Minister Kathryn Stevens says worshippers had not been "frightened" despite claims from the council.

An inquest hears that Craig Pointon was struck by a van driven by a colleague.

Councillors say the extra journeys will make it easier for residents to travel around the city.

Ofsted visited Stoke-on-Trent's children's services at the start of October.

The Conservatives accuse Labour of not supporting pensioners who would lose their payments.

The council and government insist more civil servants will still move to the city.