Entries by Baba

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Returning services to support residents as lockdown restrictions ease

Various public services and country parks across Staffordshire are re-opening as part of a “mapping” out return by Staffordshire County Council. Libraries, household waste recycling centres and country parks are among those looking to restore services suspended or curtailed by lockdown in line with national guidance. Alan White, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said: “In […]

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Care residents’ Pottery creations to be exhibited nationally

Residents living at Belong care village, part of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s oldest building, are paying homage to its ceramicist roots by moulding and sculpting their very own clay masterpieces to be showcased at the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB), later this year. Leading the pottery classes, Joanne Mills, resident artist at BCB, appeared live via video-link to deliver […]

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Project to upgrade County’s street lights

A project to update thousands of Staffordshire street lights that will use less energy and save money is underway. Staffordshire County Council is replacing 47,000 conventional bulbs with LED lighting after taking out an interest-free loan to fund the project. The loan for the project will be repaid by the estimated £1.6 million-a-year savings from […]

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Presenting dream for Samara

A determined and inspirational young woman has landed a dream job as a presenter on a local community radio station. Throughout her life Samara Hussain, who was born blind, has not let anything stand in the way of what she sets out to do. After graduating in criminology Samara, who has her own guide dog […]

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2,000 spaces released for Potters ‘Arf 2021

Online entries for Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon have opened. Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now book their places for Sunday, September 26. The Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon is one of the city’s most popular occasions and organisers are hoping around 2,000 participants will tackle the course. The event includes walking […]

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Further funding awarded to voluntary and community groups

Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city have benefited from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic. 33 voluntary and community groups across the city have now been awarded funding to provide support to residents in the city affected by COVID-19. In January, the city council […]

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