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Firefighters tackling blaze at Royal Doulton site last month

DEMOLITION work has begun on one of the iconic centres of the ceramics industry after the former factory was heavily damaged by fire.

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

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

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

Mike Herbert, St Modwens 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.

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