Entries by Baba

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Jamie packs a punch on return to the ring

Stoke on Trent professional boxer Jamie Delroy Stewart returned to the ring to be crowned the winner at a televised event. It had been 12 months in total since Jamie had been in the ring – a long delay due to the pandemic – but it didn’t prevent the 27-year-old from shining on his return […]

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New Lord Mayor appointed

Councillor Ross Irving has been appointed as Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent. First elected back in 1973 and with more than 40 years’ service with the city council, during which he’s held many senior positions including council leader, Cllr Irving (main image) is one of the most senior and experienced councillors in the city. This is […]

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Pageant Queen Katie Rose excelling all the time

Katie Rose Evans has once again excelled in the pageant world after being crowned Miss Teen Sovereign GB. The 17-year-old, who also held the title Miss Prom UK in 2018 and 2019, had to complete four rounds of the pageant which took place in August. Due to the pandemic the national pageant took place online […]

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The Alternative Board mentor scheme at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

A highly experienced business mentor, who launched his new business during lockdown, is working with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to deliver a brand new service to SMEs across Staffordshire. Peter Harris, of Stone has been providing local businesses with management board-style support, advice and mentoring – not normally available to independent SMEs and entrepreneurs – […]

Work to start on school safety scheme

Work is set to get under way on a scheme to improve safety for pupils, parents and motorists outside a school in Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is carrying out the work near to Burnwood Community School, in Chell Heath, after concerns were raised about dangerous and haphazard parking during school drop-off and pick-up times. The […]

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CAFAG reopens its doors at the Whitfield Valley Centre

A Stoke-on-Trent charity, which has supported hundreds of residents during the pandemic, has now resumed several of its face to face services. Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) had to temporarily close the Fegg Hayes Whitfield Valley Centre in March due to the lockdown which saw weekly workshops, fitness classes, lunchtime clubs and gardening projects […]

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Sports Centre plans to move to next stage

The reopening of community sports facilities in Kidsgrove will take a huge step forward next week as Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s Cabinet is set to approve the latest refurbishment plans and funding structure. Earlier this year, the Cabinet confirmed its support for this hugely significant project with a pledge of £5.6million from Council funds and contributions from […]

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Allotments flourish during lockdown

Kingsfield allotments in Basford have been awarded the top accolade once again in a 2020 allotment competition.  The allotment site was judged to be the best small allotment site this year, following judging that took place virtually early this month. The site also won the same award in 2019 in the Stoke-on-Trent City Council run […]

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Closure Review

Closure is a brand new play which has drama, comedy and several twists included in a story which was created during lockdown. Emma (Debbie Cornock) is the seemingly “happy go lucky” wife of Josh who is played by Adam Goode, and as the play opens the audience is invited into their home to experience a […]

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