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  "description": "Stoke-on-Trent library members can now read six newspapers for free through BorrowBox, with local, regional and national titles available on smartphones and tablets.",
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  "textContent": "# Stoke-on-Trent Libraries launch free digital newspaper service\n\nStoke-on-Trent library members can now read six newspapers for free through a new digital newspaper service available on the BorrowBox app.\n\nThe new ePress service gives members access to the latest editions of the Sentinel, Staffordshire Newsletter, The Guardian, the i newspaper, Daily Mail and Metro.\n\nNew editions are available on the day they are published, with back copies also available to browse.\n\nThe service is available 24 hours a day, giving people a simple way to catch up with local, regional and national news from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet.\n\n> “Libraries have always been about giving people free access to information and that now extends far beyond the books on our shelves.\n>\n> “Whether you’re catching up with local headlines, following national news or reading your favourite newspaper on the go, this new service gives library members another great reason to make the most of everything our libraries have to offer.”\n\nCouncillor Sarah Hill, cabinet member for finance, anti-poverty, governance and corporate services, said the new service adds another reason for residents to make use of the city’s libraries.\n\nTo access ePress, library members need to download the BorrowBox app, select Stoke-on-Trent Libraries and sign in using their library card number and PIN.\n\nAnyone who is not already a member of Stoke-on-Trent Libraries can join free of charge online or by visiting their local library.\n\nMore information about BorrowBox, ePress and other digital library services is available through Stoke-on-Trent Libraries.\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\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\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.",
  "title": "Stoke-on-Trent Libraries launch free digital newspaper service",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-01T15:15:09.053Z"
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