Entries by Baba

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SUNRISE Project launched in Staffordshire

Sixteen urban sites in North Staffordshire are to benefit from a share of £3.6 million of funding – to create new wildlife habitats, improve water quality and reduce flooding. The SUNRISE (Stoke and Urban Newcastle Rediscovering Its Secret Environments) Project, led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and delivered in the main by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, will […]

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Newcastle-under-Lyme’s The Guildhall Open for the Community

An historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has opened its doors to serve the public again. The Guildhall is up and running as a community and voluntary sector hub thanks to a successful partnership working between Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Support Staffordshire. A range of services will be accessible – ranging from money advice and […]

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Stoke-on-Trent Council Teams up with Charity Period Power

FREE sanitary towels and tampons will be available to anyone accessing toilets in Stoke-on-Trent City Council buildings as part of a partnership that aims to end period poverty in Stoke-on-Trent . Buildings owned by the authority will be stocked with free menstrual products in staff toilets or publicly-accessible toilets after the authority teamed up with […]

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Multi-Million Pound Housing Development for Stoke-on-Trent

A multi-million pound housing development is to be created in Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent City Council have partnered with a private sector investor and the government to create a multi-million-pound housing-led regeneration of two areas of the city. Earlier this month Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet agreed to a programme of work that will see 379 new affordable […]

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Philip Astley – and a continuing legacy

In 2018 Newcastle-under-Lyme was witness to some fascinating and innovative events which focused on the 250 year celebrations of the modern day circus. Those events were all part of the Philip Astley Project, which was managed by Staffordshire University on behalf a steering group of local heritage, arts, education and statutory organisations and was set […]

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Stoke-on-Trent nursery receives prestigious award

A Stoke-on-Trent nursery has been recognised nationally for their provision of food education to children in their care. The Old Rectory at Moorcroft Grange Nursery has achieved the Soil Association Food for Life Early Years award – a national award – after demonstrating they are providing tasty, nutritious meals and an environment which encourages good social […]

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Robin Hood Review – The Regent

Robin Hood at The Regent, in Hanley has all the traditional ingredients for a festive family treat – with extra trimmings added in for a delightful Christmas wrap. The charismatic combination of Jonny Wilkes – in his 13th year of Panto at The Regent – and Christian Patterson – who has wooed audiences in Hanley […]