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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)…

Business News, Estate Agents, Letting Agent

‘Customer Service’ the key behind Critchlow’s Lettings expansion

AN award winning estate agent is on target to reach an anniversary milestone which was set following the introduction of lettings to their service. Critchlow Estate Agents welcomed Alison Proudfoot as Lettings Manager in April 2022, and in…

Business News, Featured, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Pet Shop, Staffordshire News

Expansion for Newcastle Pet Supplies

AN independent pet shop has found a new 'larger' home in its beloved historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Newcastle Pet Supplies had been located at 81 High Street for 20 years, but with an ever-growing demand for more quality products,…

Business News, Featured, Sport and Entertainment, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Signal Box transformed as ‘mini cini’

OVER a hundred film-lovers descended on a former railway signal box in Stoke-on-Trent as Capital&Centric opened the doors to the Goods Yard. The neighbourhood may still be a construction site, but that didn’t stop the social impact developers…

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Potteries Chef to host unique event

Businesses and influencers in Staffordshire are being invited to a unique event to launch a vision of community kindness using fine dining to share skills and beat poverty. It’s the brainchild of Stoke-based chef Cris Cohen, who along with…

Business News, Car Leasing, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

Leading independent car leasing company turns 25

Central Contracts, a well-known provider of car leasing services celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023. The Stoke on Trent-based business operates some of the UK's most established and trusted online vehicle leasing brands, including car…

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Jojo’s Chip Shop ahead of the game in cutting out plastics

A multi-award-winning Staffordshire fish and chip shop has ditched single use trays and cutlery for good, ahead of a nationwide ban on single-use plastic. John Evans, owner of Jojo's in Stafford, has turned his back on polluting plastic waste…

Business News, Business Services, Featured, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

International Women’s Day – REVIEW

@ BabaBaboon we publish many reviews...reviews from theatre & entertainment & sometimes other businesses too! Today this review is a little different and is a little blog about International Women’s Day 2023 - by our Founder &…

Business News, Charity, Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire News

Belong appoints Head of People

Not-for-profit care village operator Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has appointed HR specialist Maggie Wallace as Head of People - with the aim of attracting, inspiring and retaining the sector’s most talented…

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Business News, Car Leasing, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

Central Contracts appoints Timothy Alcock as its new marketing director

Contract hire and car leasing company Central Contracts has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Timothy Alcock (main image) as marketing director. The Stoke on Trent-based business operates some of the most established and…

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Government Funded Innovation on offer to Staffordshire Businesses

Staffordshire University is going on the road to showcase how Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) can help businesses to boost profits. Businesses across Staffordshire are being encouraged to make the most of the government funded support…

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