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New energy-efficient LED lights have been installed in nine council buildings across Stoke-on-Trent – in a move to use less energy and save thousands of pounds every year. The initiative between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Siemens Smart Infrastructure has seen a total of 5,440 LED luminaires installed, providing annual savings of £205,663 and cutting carbon […]
From patterned and funny face coverings to just simply plain and practical, residents have adapted to wearing face coverings over the past few months. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has now launched the ‘What type of wearer are you?’ campaign to further highlight the need for residents to wear a face covering on public transport and in […]
Adam Gratton, 40, is a freelance media consultant, journalist and podcaster who has worked in local community radio and Stoke-on-Trent Live, while supporting citywide community projects such as the Appetite Art programme. Adam has also worked with Staffordshire University and Expert Citizens to create a podcast series ‘Keep Talking About…’ to enable them to shine […]
A Staffordshire public relations and communications firm has taken a step forward in developing its media hub. Baba Baboon has welcomed award-winning journalist Adam Gratton and PR expert Jamie Summerfield to their editorial team. Since 2018, Baba Baboon has been reporting and publishing local news from Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme and has fast become the go-to […]
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is welcoming back visitors following its temporary closure due to national coronavirus restrictions. The museum is preparing to open from 10am on Monday, September 28. Following national guidance and the latest coronavirus updates from the government, there will be a number of measures in place to ensure the site […]
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 […]
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