Entries by Baba

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Season’s Greetings Review

An extended family combined with Christmas chaos, creates comedy gold in Season’s Greetings at the New Vic theatre thanks to genius Alan Ayckbourn. As Christmas Eve gets underway finishing touches to the decorations at Neville (Matt Addis) and Belinda’s (Frances Marshall) house turns into bickering and banter not only between the hosts, but with their […]

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Emmaus Furniture Mine help Men Unite

Hanley charity shop – Emmaus Furniture Mine – has helped to kit out a brand new office for a pioneering mental health support group. Emmaus Furniture Mine donated six desks, office draws, reception chairs and a large meeting room table to Men Unite – who will soon be moving into their own premises. Men Unite […]

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Second phase of pioneering heat network gets underway

A second significant stage of a multi-million pound project to heat Stoke-on-Trent businesses and homes with cleaner, greener energy has started, and will give the chance for engineers of the future to learn the latest industry skills. Civic and business leaders, and students from Stoke on Trent College’s Urban Heat Academy have broken the ground […]

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Classic Ayckbourn Comedies at New Vic

The New Vic Theatre present a double-bill of comedy as the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough return to Newcastle-under-Lyme with a revival of a true classic and the new play from the pen of one of Britain’s greatest playwrights – Alan Ayckbourn. In Season’s Greetings (Tue 8 – Sat 26 October), Neville and Belinda are hosting […]

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New Vic receives TWO Award Nominations

The New Vic Theatre is celebrating after receiving two award nominations at this year’s UK Theatre Awards 2019. The theatre-in-the-round has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s awards: Best Show for Children and Young People and Most Welcoming Theatre. Last year’s Tale Trail to The Wind In The Willows is […]

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Sparkling new image for MC Group

A fresh approach to branding has made the MC Group’s image sparkle as they expand services and take on new staff. The Cheadle-based MC Group, formerly known as Moorland Contract Cleaning, turned to locally based design, print, marketing company Graphix as they sought a fresh approach to welcome in a new era. Graphix worked closely […]

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The Exorcist Review

The Exorcist at The Regent – will have you jumping out of your seat in the first thirty seconds – Review by Mel Osbourne. The reputation of the 1973 Exorcist film has always gone before it, and even if you have not seen this iconic, once banned film you will be familiar with some of […]

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Soul Train steams into Stoke

SOUL TRAIN will steam into Stoke Rep Theatre on Saturday 5th October and on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems. Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, the show features a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From the early days of Tamla Motown, Stax […]

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New Generation of escape rooms in Hanley

Horror fans can now experience a new generation of escape rooms in Hanley.  The Paralysis Escape Rooms are set to test fear levels during the one-hour horror themed games which are only suitable for adults. The games will bring to life horror movies where participants will have to work out puzzles before escaping back to […]

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High Growth reported by Japanese Knotweed Expert Ltd

A leading Staffordshire expert is reporting high demand for Japanese Knotweed surveys as the invasive plant comes into late Summer bloom. Rising awareness of the destructive properties of Japanese Knotweed has seen Japanese Knotweed Expert Ltd grow its Fenton-based team from three to 10 staff in recent times, with further growth set to take the […]

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