Emergency services were called to Pennyfields Avenue in Tunstall at about 20:30 GMT on Tuesday.

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

The Wedgwood Institute is falling into further disrepair and is deemed at risk by heritage officials.

The seven individuals face charges of violent disorder, and one of assault on an emergency worker.

The Labour government gives the go-ahead for the city to proceed with the levelling up projects.

A man and woman were arrested after a baby died at a property on Sherwin Road, Stoke-on-Trent

A woman, 26, and man, 25, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby died.

Staffordshire Police has also charged five more people over the unrest, bringing the total to 23.