Entries by Baba

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New testing technologies being piloted in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with Government on new testing technologies so that more people can be tested in the city, with results available quickly. The first lateral flow antigen tests have completed initial validation and the city council is working with Government to help them understand and identify how this new technology can be […]

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Stoke-on-Trent moved to high Covid alert level

Communities in Stoke-on-Trent have been urged to work together and follow the national guidance after it was announced that the city will move to the high Covid alert level of Tier 2 on Saturday 24 October. Article Jamie Summerfield Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced in the House of Commons that changes had been agreed in […]

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Halloween and Half-Term fun at home

Stoke-on-Trent was moved into the higher Covid Alert level of Tier 2 on Saturday October 24. And with Halloween approaching – council leaders and public health officials are urging people to revise plans this half-term and enjoy their Halloween festivities at home. Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader Abi Brown said:  “Many families will be on holiday or […]

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Community group gets the Royal treatment

A local community group which helps to support people’s mental health by getting them out in the open countryside around Staffordshire has had its work recognised by the Queen’s daughter, the Princess Royal, Anne. Article by Adam Gratton Director of community interest company, Walk, Talk, Action Teri Elder, who is herself a veteran soldier of […]

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Care Village Cycles For Gold

Locked down residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been going for gold by travelling the world on their bikes — all from the comfort of their care village. With the help of their support workers, residents at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme have worked hard to cycle their personal bests in this year’s Road Worlds for Seniors, a global competition […]

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Million-pound scheme for safer streets in two city communities

More than one million pounds is being invested in security measures in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund, following a successful bid for funding through the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office. Staffordshire Commissioner, Matthew Ellis and Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader, Abi Brown visited Berdmore Street in Fenton today to see the project commence. The […]

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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume – Artistic Director of Upswing – as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.   As Associate Director, Vicki will explore artistic opportunities, working alongside New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins, and look after the theatre’s artist development programme. In addition, she will support the New Vic’s Creative […]

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Stunning images of China taken by Victorian photography icon at city museum

An internationally-acclaimed photography exhibition – which reveals rare images of 19th century China – has arrived at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. China: Through The Lens Of John Thomson (1868-1872) has attracted almost one million visitors during an international tour of 24 cities including Washington DC and Stockholm. The display of photographic prints, which […]

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