
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)…

Stoke-on-Trent Allotment holder grows record-breaking leek
A Stoke-on-Trent allotment holder has entered the Guinness Book of Records after growing a 1432mm long leek – now officially the world’s longest.
Derek Hulme, who has an allotment plot at Buxton Street allotments in Sneyd Green entered…

GREEN-FINGERED GARDENERS CELEBRATE A BLOOMING GREAT YEAR
An exceptional garden displaying a very high standard of horticulture and a range of wildlife-friendly features has earned a Kidsgrove couple the sought after title of best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second year running.
Maureen…

Local Artistic Talent Showcased at The Brampton Museum
A popular group exhibition celebrating the best artistic talent in Staffordshire has opened in a brand new gallery in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The Open Art and Craft Exhibition, at The Brampton Museum, showcases a diverse and contemporary collection…

Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall joins National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network
The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall has joined National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network to build audiences for theatre across Stoke-on-Trent.
Theatre Nation Partnerships (TNP) is an innovative network of theatres and community…

Deadline for Tourism and Good Food Awards Fast Approaching
Entries for the 2022-23 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards are open.
Tuesday 18 October is the last chance to take part in this year’s competition, and be recognised as Staffordshire’s best attractions, accommodation providers, and food…

BOROUGH FLOURISHES IN PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITION
Newcastle-under-Lyme has come up smelling of roses in a prestigious environmental
competition.
The borough has not only today been declared the winner of the coveted small city category in Heart of England in Bloom, it has also scooped the…

Adult learners ‘Step Up’ to higher education
Adult learners from a range of backgrounds are stepping up their game with help from Staffordshire University.
The Step Up to Higher Education course is designed for students wanting to return to education and develop the academic skills…

Local Care Village Operator Ranked in UK Top 20
Specialist dementia care village operator Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been listed as a Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Group by leading online review site Carehome.co.uk
The rankings are based on verified…

Lidice ‘friendship agreement’ to mark 80 years of Stoke-on-Trent living ‘forever in the heart of every Czech citizen’
Stoke-on-Trent City Council commemorated the 80-year friendship between Stoke-on-Trent and Lidice, in the Czech Republic with the official unveiling of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of the city council, Lidice Town…

‘PROST’ TO NEWCASTLE FOR FIRST EVER OKTOBERFEST
A celebration centred around German beer and food is heading to Newcastle-under-Lyme for what is going to be a showcase Autumn event at the same time celebrating the most important date on Germany's cultural calendar - with a huge weekend of…
