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  "description": "Hanley Bus Station remains closed today while essential safety work continues following an incident in which a light fitting fell from the roof on Thursday.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-05T10:33:30.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Stoke-on-Trent City Council says the fitting may have been affected by the recent extreme fluctuations in temperature. Following the incident, the site was immediately inspected and a decision was taken to close the station while checks and repairs are carried out.\n\nWork has been taking place throughout yesterday, overnight and today to ensure all light fittings are safe before the station reopens. The council is aiming to reopen the bus station over the weekend.\n\nPassengers can still travel as normal, with bus services continuing to operate from temporary stops nearby. The newsagent located inside the bus station also remains closed while the work is completed.\n\nA spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council said:\n\n> \"We acted quickly to assess the site as soon as the problem emerged.\n\n> \"As always, public safety is our number one priority and we have closed the station in order for necessary work to be carried out as quickly as possible.\n\n> \"We apologise for any inconvenience.\"\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nExplore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.\n\n### Join The Staffordshire Signal on WhatsApp\n\nNever miss a single breaking update, local news story, community event, or deep dive. See everything happening in Staffordshire first, straight to your phone!\n\n\nGet Instant Updates\n\n",
  "title": "Hanley Bus Station Remains Closed as Safety Repairs Continue",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-05T10:33:31.493Z"
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