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A May Bank councillor who has served communities for 20 years is looking forward to his second term as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Members voted for Councillor John Cooper to take on the historic role once again at Wednesday night’s Annual Council meeting which normally takes place in May but was delayed due to the Coronavirus […]
Work on a £729,000 restoration project at Tunstall Park – that will improve the venue for young and old visitors alike – is now under way. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is delivering the investment into the venue, also known as Victoria Park, which is one of the city’s heritage parks and is Grade II listed. The […]
You don’t know me but… Review by Melanie Osbourne 5* After almost six months with no theatre performances I was extremely excited about reviewing a new local show. However, when I would normally be catching a taxi, meeting a friend and gathering in the […]
An enhanced CCTV system covering Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is live. State-of-the-art equipment, additional surveillance cameras, better quality images, wider coverage and more live monitoring at strategic times – with the potential for further expansion in other areas in the future – are key features of the new and upgraded network. The Borough Council has worked […]
It’s been a whirlwind, it’s been a true sense of community and it’s been an incredible few months for a small village in Stoke-on-Trent. Penkhull has without a doubt attracted attention not just throughout Staffordshire, not just the UK, but worldwide too. The reason is a simple one – the Penkhull Flag, which was designed […]
Stoke-on-Trent Residents are being reminded that recycling correctly is vital to protecting the environment. This Recycle Week (21-27 September, 2020) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is highlighting the most common recycling mistakes residents across the city make. When contaminated loads of recycling are found, it can potentially result in the whole lorry full being rejected and the […]
Dating advice from residents of the state-of-the-art Belong care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme has proved a surprise social media sensation. With decades of courtship behind them, the octogenarians decided it was time to pass on a few tips from their experience to young people embarking on the search for love. With messages penned, support workers created a series of photographs showing residents holding […]
Two city councillors have been appointed to roles to champion Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and thriving allotments facilities. Councillor James Smith has been announced as heritage champion, taking on the role from deputy council leader Daniel Jellyman. And councillor Lesley Adams has been appointed as allotments champion, a new role created in response to the growing interest […]
Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger. Kennel and cattery Quintessential Quarters, of Cotes Heath, near Eccleshall, has linked up with festival […]
Work on the stunning new glass gallery that is set to become home to the Stoke-on-Trent’s Spitfire has hit new heights. Large sections of steelwork on the £6.5 million museum extension can now be seen rising above the hoardings next to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, in the city centre, as the regeneration project […]
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