
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)…

Staffordshire University announces Awards Ceremonies honours list
Local heroes and national champions are to receive Staffordshire University’s highest honour during a week of Awards Ceremonies to celebrate the graduation of thousands of students.
A much-loved teacher who died after contracting…

Healthy food and fun activities continue over school holidays
A hugely popular scheme that has supported thousands of children across the city with healthy food and fun activities during school holidays will continue with the help of the Hubb Foundation.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s partnership with…

Hosts needed to prepare young people to live independently
People interested in helping young people in care move into independent living have the opportunity to become a supported lodgings host.
Supported lodgings hosts offer young people aged 16 to 21 the opportunity to live in a family environment…

Visitors Invited to Belong for Care Home Open Week
A dementia specialist care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme is hosting an open week showcasing a pioneering approach to living in care environments.
From 27th to 1st July, Belong on Lower Street will welcome visitors for an insight into the…

Staffordshire’s Leading College Appoints New Principal and Chief Executive
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hodgson (main image) as Principal and Chief Executive. Craig will step-up from his current position as Vice Principal with effect from 01 September…

Scams Awareness
With many families facing extra financial pressures due to increasing household costs, people are being warned to be aware of the risks of scams.
Each year, millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers, although it is thought that less…

Landmark agreement paves way for ‘exciting future’ for quality housing growth
A landmark agreement has been struck between the city council and a key government agency which will pave the way for continued quality housing growth in the city.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Homes England have entered into an ‘informal…

Peter Coates donates £20 million to boost growth of entrepreneurs in his home city and partners with Staffordshire University
The Peter Coates Foundation will receive a £20m donation from Peter Coates.
It has teamed up with Staffordshire University to launch the Peter Coates Fast Forward Programme. Beginning in January, the programme will offer emerging entrepreneurs…

New Chancellor installed at Keele University
James Timpson OBE has been officially installed as the new Chancellor of Keele University.
The chief executive of Timpson - one of the UK's most socially responsible retailers - received the Chancellor's ceremonial robes and mortarboard and…

New civil engineering career for Chris thanks to council programme
Jobseekers continue to get a foot on the career ladder thanks to a successful work experience programme delivered by Staffordshire County Council.
Thirty nine year old Chris Boote is the latest person to benefit from the Open-Door programme,…