Pottery brands Royal Worcester and Spode have been bought by ceramic firm Portmeirion - but manufacturing has now ended at two historic factories. Stoke-based Portmeirion will take over the rights to produce goods under the world famous brands after a £3.2 million deal was struck.

Is Royal Worcester dishwasher safe?

Tableware – Porcelain and Earthenware. Designed for modern day living, Portmeirions tableware is Oven-to-Table and dishwasher safe.