Sad sign of the times as Stoke City fans walk past Boxing Day homeless campThe tents have been pitched near the incineratorView Image A homeless camp near the incineratorStoke City fans have walked past a homeless camp - on their way to this afternoon's Boxing Day match. The tents have been erected on land near the incinerator. ‌It comes as Stoke City have entertained Preston North End in the Championship this afternoon. ‌Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pledged to get tough on homeless encampments in the city. It is part of moves to try to have the UK's most family friendly streets here in Stoke-on-Trent.

Source: The Times December 26, 2025 16:05 UTC