Entries by Baba

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 […]

Charity signs lease to take on Crown Wharf Theatre building

An exciting project to deliver a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire has taken a major step forward. The charity behind the Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone has signed the lease to take on the building from Joule’s Brewery – and work will soon be getting under way on the backstage areas. The outer shell of the […]

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Three new wings for Helping Angels

A North Staffordshire charity, which provides vital support to vulnerable adults and children, is set to increase their services and employ three full-time members of staff after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.  Helping Angels Charitable Association has received £187,500 from the fund, which has secured employment for a Digital Lead, Community […]

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Staffordshire Staycation

Families are being encouraged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation during the school Easter holidays – and at the same time help support local tourist attractions.   The county has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions and with further easing of Covid-19 restrictions from 12 April, many are expecting to reopen for business. Some businesses […]

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Virtual market for Staffordshire Day

LOCAL businesses are being invited to take part in a virtual market to celebrate Staffordshire Day. Enjoy Staffordshire, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities, want to support artisans, makers, producers and indie retailers as the county begins to come out of lockdown. On Staffordshire Day, a new section featuring […]

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