Jenna Goodwin - The Red Haired Stokie

7 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

The Failure of Grade II Listing: Why Heritage Law Must Change After Burslem's Hill Works Arson

The tragic demise of the Hill Works in Burslem is more than a local disaster; it is another profound failure of our current heritage protection system.

30 Nov 2025 · 1 min read

The 47th Star Bikers Charity Toy Run, Stoke on Trent’s Most Iconic Festive Ride

Today, we headed out to support one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most treasured traditions: the 47th Star Bikers Charity Toy Run. We began at the Britannia Stadium before heading over to

29 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Last chance to order your 2026 Stoke-on-Trent Calendar

This weekend is the very last chance to order the 2026 Stoke-on-Trent calendar. Pre-orders close on 1 December, then they go straight to print and will be posted out, so

10 Nov 2025 · 1 min read

Come with me to build a community on Patreon

Most of you never actually see my work. Across all platforms, I have over 76,000 followers as The Red Haired Stokie. On Facebook alone, I have nearly 40,000

20 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

The Staffordshire Signal Has Landed – My Biggest Project Yet!

The first edition is available to read now

12 Oct 2025 · 1 min read

What’s Really Happening in Hanley: Stoke-on-Trent’s City Centre Has More Than You Think

Hanley, the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent, has had more than its fair share of bad press. Online, it’s often painted as a ghost town, a place that’s had

30 Sep 2025 · 4 min read

The Origins of Potholes: Did Stoke-on-Trent Give the World Its Most Hated Word?

Ask anyone in Stoke-on-Trent where potholes came from and you may hear the same answer: “Potters dug clay out of the roads and that is why we call them potholes.

30 Sep 2025 · 1 min read

Win a Stoke-on-Trent 2026 Calendar for just £1

And support a good cause!

23 Sep 2025 · 1 min read

We’ve Been Shortlisted for an Award – and We Need Your Vote!

I’m so excited to share some incredible news – The Staffordshire Signal CIC, a project I created alongside my work as The Red Haired Stokie, has been shortlisted for Community

17 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Discover Stoke-on-Trent’s Heritage Through the 2026 Calendar by The Red Haired Stokie

Available to pre-order now

13 Sep 2025 · 1 min read

Oliver’s Mill Middleport - Stoke-on-Trent’s Forgotten Flint Mill

Oliver’s Mill in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, is opening its doors for Heritage Open Days. Built in 1909 by Oliver & Sons of Burslem, this Grade II listed flint mill was

10 Sep 2025 · 1 min read

Who is Tim Heatley? Social Impact, Stoke-on-Trent & The Story Behind Capital & Centric

I sat down with Tim Heatley, founder of Capital&Centric, for a chat about their developments in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

25 Aug 2025 · 1 min read

England’s Oldest Legible Gravestone – Anne Green at St Peter’s Church, Alstonefield, Staffordshire

Did you know that Staffordshire is home to the oldest legible gravestone in England? Nestled in the peaceful churchyard of St Peter’s Church, Alstonefield, the gravestone of Anne Green,

21 Aug 2025 · 2 min read

Win Local Prizes for £1 and Help Build The Staffordshire Signal

Every penny raised goes into creating a truly local, trusted, non-profit media source for Staffordshire

17 Aug 2025 · 2 min read

Made in Staffordshire: The Inventions that Changed the World – A Local History Talk with The Red Haired Stokie

The Copeland Room, Spode Museum Stoke, 10:30am 15th November

8 Aug 2025 · 4 min read

A Taste of Stoke-on-Trent: Celebrating Oatcake Day with a Rare Find

Today is National Oatcake Day!

4 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Art on Your Doorstep: National Gallery Masterpieces in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

To mark Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary as a city, the National Gallery has launched a brand-new outdoor exhibition, and Stoke is the first place in the UK to host it. ‘Art

15 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Middleport Pottery Canal Festival 2025

We are so lucky to have historic venues like Middleport Pottery right on our doorstep. These places are full of life, stories, and heritage, and it’s incredible to see