Entries by Baba

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County’s authors to join Staffordshire Day celebrations

Staffordshire authors are taking to the virtual stage for this year’s celebrations for Staffordshire Day on Saturday 1 May. Book Chats, which are being organised by Staffordshire County Council’s Libraries Service will bring together some of the county’s most popular authors with crime thrillers, sci-fi, comedy and non-fiction amongst the topics up for discussion in […]

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New grant scheme sees £11.5m allocated to businesses to support reopening

Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent that have had to remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic have been given a cash boost to help them reopen their doors – and £11.5 million has already been paid to 1,769 of them. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is allocating grants to non-essential businesses including those in the retail, sports and leisure, […]

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Big Pedal campaign launched

Children, parents and teachers are being encouraged to travel to school by bike, foot or scooter as part of a national campaign. Organised by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans and backed by Staffordshire County Council, the Big Pedal 2021 started on 19 April. Staffordshire continues to lead the way when it comes to encouraging […]

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Vibrant murals transform City Centre spaces

Clough Street – a busy throughfare used by pedestrians between the main shopping and dining area in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre and Tesco Extra, has been transformed, thanks to colourful and vibrant murals. As part of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID’s Operation Sparkle – an all-important project to considerably improve our city centre by working with partners […]

City residents asked ‘cost kick a bo?’ in new consultation

Adults across Stoke-on-Trent are being asked to take part in consultation which will help to shape an exciting new sports programme. Active Through Football is a new Sport England initiative and Stoke-on-Trent has been shortlisted to apply for a share of £10m funding to increase physical activity for people aged over 18. Staffordshire University is […]

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24-hour mental health helpline support extended

A 24-hour mental health helpline launched at the beginning of the second national coronavirus lockdown will continue to offer support to residents struggling with their mental health for an additional six months. The helpline, established by Stoke-on-Trent City Council with Brighter Futures in November 2020, has received a total of 23,244 calls* from people needing […]

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Ride it Right campaign

A high profile road safety campaign is urging the county’s bikers to ride carefully and is asking drivers to be more aware of bikes to help improve road safety. The annual ‘Ride it Right’ campaign is being co-ordinated by the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership. The yellow signs are displayed on specific roads to help remind […]

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Helping New Drivers campaign launched

A new road safety campaign to help make young people better, safer drivers has been launched. The ‘Helping New Drivers’ campaign is being delivered by the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership and includes a one stop website with advice on helping learner and new drivers stay safer on the roads. The website –  www.helpingnewdrivers.co.uk  – includes […]

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