BBC Radio Stoke

BBC Radio Stoke brings together voices from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire. Its local audio ranges from short reports on everyday decisions to longer conversations, with the Potteries forming an important part of a patch that also reaches beyond the city. Music sits alongside this reporting, rather than making the station a continuous playlist.

Secret Staffordshire explores people and places through individual stories. Featured editions have included the battle for a Stafford cinema and the experiences of a former Lego Master. Need To Know Staffordshire takes a more immediate approach to local issues, with reports on dog-owner fines and a diversion on the A50. Across the county boundary, Need To Know Cheshire has covered efforts to save a church. These are examples of the station's local audio, not promises that the same subjects will appear in every live programme.

Merisha Stevenson presents music and stories from African and Caribbean communities. Tracks listed alongside her programme have included Tom Browne's Funkin' For Jamaica, Bob Marley & The Wailers' Waiting In Vain and Ayra Starr's Commas. The selection illustrates how soul, reggae and newer music can share space with conversation.

Listeners can also contribute through Upload, which invites people to showcase their talent, and Your Voice, which focuses on community stories and concerns. Make a Difference provides local help and information. Some hours are shared with other BBC stations: Late Night Jo features Jo Good's conversations and music, while weekend overnight broadcasting joins BBC Radio 5 Live. The local features and reporting give Radio Stoke its identity within that wider BBC schedule.