Entries by Baba

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Green Flag joy for Hanley Park

Hanley Park has been recognised nationally and awarded its first Green Flag Award. The 123-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million pound restoration over the last four years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green public space by the charity Keep Britain Tidy. The 60-acre park, which opened in 1897, has had its bandstand restored, […]

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New Vic’s revamped auditorium open to audiences

The New Vic has re-opened for performances with Ghostlight, the first part of its season of socially-distanced productions for autumn.  Ghostlight, the first piece to be showcased in the theatre’s newly refurbished auditorium, is a short, evocative light and sound installation, which runs until Saturday 31 October. Featuring a soundscape of actors animating lines from […]

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Arnold Bennett Book Prize – longlist announced

A Coronation Street actress turned playwright, a former head of English at Newcastle-under-Lyme School and the owner of a city centre game shop are on the longlist for this year’s Arnold Bennett Prize. The annual book award was established in 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Arnold Bennett. Each year one […]

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New opportunities for volunteers at charity Emmaus North Staffs

Volunteers at a Stoke-on-Trent charity will now be able to access valuable skills development and training following on from the appointment of a new development coordinator. Emmaus North Staffs – a charity which works to prevent homelessness – has welcomed Keziah Stott as Volunteer Development Coordinator to help to oversee volunteers at the charity’s shop […]

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Exercise Outdoors in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A new range of outdoor exercise classes and activities have been launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The classes and activities – launched by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – are for all ages and abilities and will take place at Bathpool Park, Brampton Park, Chesterton Park, Clough Hall Park, Westlands tennis courts and the grassed area at Whitmore Village […]

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Aldi Fenton has fresh new look

A Fenton supermarket has a fresh new look for customers. The newly refurbished Aldi store in Fenton has 999 sqm of retail space plus a more customer-focused layout with wider aisles. The store employs 26 members of the local community, and the refurbishment is expected to create an additional three job opportunities. The transformation is […]

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