Entries by Baba

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Recycling vehicle gets a ‘green’ upgrade

A new recycling truck has hit the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to help improve the efficiency of the council’s recycling operation and reduce its impact on the environment. The 44ft truck features a 130  yard walking floor trailer with air suspension – making it super road friendly when loaded in terms of being kind to the […]

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New Vic Borderlines spread joy with Fab Food, Fun and Folktales Project

A New Vic Borderlines project to combat local food poverty has been spreading joy across Staffordshire communities during the festive period. The Fab Food, Fun and Folktales project, which sees hundreds of delicious lunch boxes distributed to families in need each year, took place slightly differently than usual. The Borderlines team delivered picnic packs, including little puppet-making […]

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Have YOUR say on Borough’s momentous Milestone

Residents are being asked for their ideas on how to celebrate a major milestone in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s long and rich history. The Council is launching an online questionnaire to gather people’s suggestions ahead of the 850th anniversary of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2023. In particular views are being sought on how to make the most […]

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Plans for new net carbon zero Nursery and Forest School at Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University has revealed exciting plans for a £4.4m new woodland nursery and forest school that will offer places for the children of students, staff, and the local community. Located close to the University’s nature reserve at the heart of its Leek Road site, the new facilities will meet the high student and staff demand […]

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Funding to help Etruria Matters to grow

A Stoke-on-Trent community group is celebrating after getting funding to continue and grow its work in the Etruria and Shelton areas. Article by Adam Gratton With a focus on improving social aspiration in their local area – Etruria Matters, set up in 2019 by Matt Crompton (main image) and three of his friends – has […]

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150,000 rapid result coronavirus tests to be rolled out in Stoke-on-Trent

More than 150,000 rapid result coronavirus kits are set to be rolled out in the biggest community testing programme of its kind in the Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has taken stock of hundreds of boxes of the lateral flow tests and associated PPE so that testing in community settings across the city can be ramped […]

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Activities for all at Christmas

Festive Activities and much more in Stoke-on-Trent…   Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Call and collect gift shop service. Choose from a wide range of items online and call the museum on 01782 232323 to order, pay and arrange a safe location to collect outside the museum. Staff also offer a post and package service […]

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Online Christmas activities plus Festive gifts

Museums and libraries in Stoke-on-Trent are providing a host of festive online activities, services and shopping opportunities to help families mark the run up to Christmas. The buildings may be temporarily closed to the public because of current Covid restrictions, but there are lots of alternative opportunities to entertain the family, as well as pick up some […]

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Christmas Guide by Phoebe

‘Tis the Festive Season and here Phoebe Phillips shares her thoughts on things to do this year in Staffordshire… Santa is out of elf-isolation & is coming to Stone! Until the 20th December you can witness Mr Claus in his magical sleigh. The 2020 Stone Round Table Father Christmas sleigh tour dates are: Thursday 17th […]

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