Burslem

The pub has links to historic figures Josiah Wedgwood and James Brindley.

Business owners say they are facing increasing electricity bills and costs for materials.

Liquidators say machinery owned by Royal Stafford has been sold to TG Green & Co Limited.

New plans for 260-year-old The Leopard, used as a cannabis factory in 2022, are due later this year.

Moorcroft, based in Stoke-on-Trent since 1913, says it has faced rising costs and falling sales.

The sculpture of the rock legend, who was born in Burslem, is set to be erected on 8 May.

The aim is to attract more visitors and businesses to Tunstall, Burslem and Stoke, the council says.

Investigations continue after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Sunday, say police.