内容摘要："We're going to be increasing the frequency as a commuter route, leisure route, shopping route."

"We're going to be increasing the frequency as a commuter route, leisure route, shopping route."

in Lebanon they "must leave now", following a further escalation in the region.Residents have been asked to share memories of their city in the run up to its 100-year anniversary.

Stoke-on-Trent will be celebrating its centenary throughout 2025 with a year-long programme of events - including classical concerts, ballet and poetry competitions.The city, famed for its pottery, was granted city status by King George V in June 1925.An event to launch the city's centenary events was held at Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton on Monday.

In 1910, the first application for city status was refused by the Home Office because Stoke-on-Trent had fewer than 300,000 inhabitants.But King George V changed that on 5 June 1925, when he granted Stoke-on-Trent city status, in recognition of its considerable contributions to the pottery industry.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has asked residents who want to be involved in the celebrations and share their memories to come forward.

At the launch, held in Gladstone’s cobbled courtyard, Lord Mayor Lyn Sharpe unveiled a first look at the Stoke-on-Trent centenary logo for its events next year.Brickwork had been damaged, windows were smashed and paint was thrown across the room.

"Every window frame and window in the building has been smashed. That’s really the biggest damage," said volunteer Doug Stoddart."The door hadn’t been broken into, they’d smashed brickwork to get into the bottom of it and access upstairs."

British Transport Police said investigations were ongoing.Network Rail has been contacted for comment.