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DEMOLITION work has started at one of the city's most well-known former factories after the building was badly damaged by fire.

The old Royal Doulton site, off Nile Street, Burslem, was ravaged by fire at the end of last month, with more than 25 firefighters called to tackle the blaze.

The factory has been the scene of several fires and arson attacks since it closed in 2005.

Now, after Stoke-on-Trent City Council issued developers St Modwen with a notice for demolition, work on knocking down the site is ongoing.

Mike Herbert, St Modwen's North Staffordshire regional director, said: "Following a detailed structural and safety investigation, reports have been supplied to the council, who have now issued St Modwen with a notice requiring the demolition of the severely fire damaged buildings at the former Royal Doulton site.

"The remaining buildings on the site are currently being further investigated and potential demolition is being discussed with the council."

Councillor Ruth Rosenau, cabinet member for regeneration, planning and transformation, said any development and demolition would be done with respect to the site's history.

"We have been working closely with the owner of the building since the incident and have inspected and discussed structural issues at the site," she said.

"As such, two parts of the site are dangerous, and work is to take place straight away to remove the structures there.

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