Longton is one of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent. In the 1970s cabaret stars from around the world used to perform at nightclub Jollees whilst in the 1990s visitors used to flock to Shelley’s Laserdome. Queens Park can be found in Longton and Pheonix Works, situated in front of Longton Railway Station, is a refurbished Pottery Works which is home to several businesses.

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season's Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis)…
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Armed Forces Day Parade in the Park returns to Longton

Popular Armed Forces Day Parade in the park is returning to Longton Queen's Park on Sunday 20 June.
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ADS Truck Parking Leading the Way with Top Class Facilities

ADS Truck Parking in Longton has been praised for the brand new driver welfare facilities which have been installed.
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Heritage buildings restored in Longton

Three precious heritage buildings in Longton are being restored for generations to come – with another in the pipeline.
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New arts opportunities to Cascade across Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke Creates has launched ‘CASCADE’, an initiative to support cultural development and participation across the city.
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Festive Makers’ Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum

The Makers Market returns to Gladstone Pottery Museum on Saturday 18 November 2023.
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Renovation of iconic historic site in Longton is good to go

Work to transform a derelict factory site in Longton, key to the story of ceramics since the late eighteenth century, has received approval from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Developer OVI Homes will redevelop The Crown Pottery Works, later…