Stoke-on-Trent credit union to 'drive loan sharks out of town'

A new credit union has loan sharks in its sights as it becomes the first of its kind to launch in Stoke-on-Trent in more than a decade. Businessman James Adams and the city council have set up Potters' Bank to help people who have had an unexpected bill - such as car or fridge freezer repairs - but do not have the cash to pay it.Mr Adams said that his work with a local food bank had shown him first hand how many…