Hot weather hopes for large Pride turnout in city

Organisers predict a large turnout for Stoke-on-Trent Pride this year due to the sunny weather

Thousands are expected to turn out to what promises to be a scorching edition of Stoke-on-Trent Pride this year.

Saturday's event will be held at Hanley Park from noon until 18:00 BST, featuring hours of entertainment and more than 140 stalls.

Among the musical acts performing on the main stage will be former X-Factor contestant Honey G, singer Rob King and dance-pop vocalist Berri.

Carl Gratty, director of Stoke-on-Trent Pride, said the sunny and warm weather on the forecast for Saturday was a "long time coming" for the event.

There was a huge turnout the last time the event had good weather, he said, and he predicted it would be a similar case for 2025.

"Pride is there for everybody, it's not just for the LGTBQ+ community – it's for everybody who wants to show support for equality and diversity in the city," he added.