Why 'dangerous' Stoke-on-Trent building partially demolished in dead of nightRoad closures were in place and nearby residents placed in temporary accommodationView Image The Furlong Lane buildingOvernight, a Middleport building was partially demolished due to “imminent danger of collapse”. The work was ordered following an emergency inspection of the Furlong Lane building, which resulted in road closures. ‌The road along Furlong Lane and Supreme Street were closed late Tuesday night and remained closed throughWednesday. A large amount of debris is still scattered on the pavement in the cordoned off section on Furlong Lane. ‌Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Jane Ashworth said on Tuesday night: "136 Furlong Lane will be partly demolished.

Source: Daily Mirror March 26, 2026 12:36 UTC