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The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme is working to transform its auditorium, as it embarks on its biggest redevelopment project since the theatre was built 34 years ago. In these difficult times the theatre is taking a positive step forward to invest for the future. The fundraising target for the project has now been reached, […]
Newcastle-under-Lyme is set to host a double whammy of markets as a Continental Street Market and the local Farmers’ Market will both be in town. From 15 to 18 July shoppers will be able to buy local, artisan food and flavours from other cultures in the same space. There will also be a chance to […]
Stoke-on-Trent museums and leisure centres have adapted their services to provide more online content during the pandemic. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery has a series of blogs and vlogs, with lots of information about the site’s collections including behind-the-scenes tours which can be accessed via: https://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/blog. The museum’s YouTube channel also now includes ‘event’ […]
More than 1,500 laptops are being provided to help Stoke-on-Trent continue to learn through the coronavirus lockdown. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is distributing a total of 1,533 laptops and 135 4G routers to city schools so more pupils can access online learning. The authority has taken stock of 17 pallets of the computers, worth £429,000, from […]
Sarah Totten, Strategic Manager Early Intervention Contact and Hospital, at Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been recognised for her ongoing support to hospitals and care homes during the pandemic, as part of the West Midlands Employers (WME) #EverydayHeroes campaign. Sarah and her 32-strong hospital team, including many social workers, have been working hard to get patients […]
A Stoke-on-Trent charity has been awarded more than £16,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help them with their Covid-19 response. Helping Angels Charitable Association provide support to vulnerable adults, children and their families to reach their full potential by providing independent activities. But when the pandemic struck usual activities were suspended and the […]
Residents are being asked their views on issues important to them and their neighbourhoods, to help inform a new community safety strategy for Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent City Council wants to hear from local people and groups to help shape the way it and partners work over the next three years. The council works with a range […]
A charity supporting asylum seekers has raised thousands of pounds so children of asylum seekers can go online to access schoolwork and learning materials as well as fun videos and games. Asha North Staffordshire, in Shelton is distributing 50 tablets with an internet sim card to families without a TV or radio. During lockdown, these […]
More than 230 small businesses across Stoke-on-Trent are to receive £5,000 grants to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is allocating the lifeline funding to 238 businesses, totalling £1.3m, under the Local Authority Discretionary Grant scheme. A further wave of grants will be made available, as part of the £2.8m total scheme, […]
Town centre retailers are preparing to open their doors on Monday 15 June, and welcome back customers using a framework of strict rules and sensible guidance for shoppers to follow. The town’s market was one of the first town centre attractions to open (on Friday 5 June) and customers seemed happy to stick to the […]
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