
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)…

Hats off to Holly for museum Exhibition
THE Brampton Museum is home to another brand new exciting exhibition for 2022.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has teamed up with local hat-maker Holly Johnson, a former Newcastle Common artist-in-residence, who has curated a delightful…

Feast of live events for Staffordshire Day 2022
A film festival, artisan markets, InstaMeets and a host of activities in outdoor attractions are among the headline events for the annual Staffordshire Day celebrations on Sunday 1st May.
With less than a month to go, organisers Enjoy Staffordshire…

Piccadilly Artisan Market returns with two more dates
Following the success of the initial launch back in March 2022, the team behind the Piccadilly Artisan Market has announced a further two dates.
Bringing a unique blend of local makers, bakers and creators, street food and live music, the…

Ceramics professor appears on BBC’s Secrets of the Museum
Secrets of the Museum goes behind-the-scenes at the V&A’s Wedgwood Collection as Professor of Ceramics Neil Brownsword celebrates the early experiments and trial runs of the pioneering potter.
Thursday (21 April) night’s episode on…

Longlist for Arnold Bennett Book Prize Announced
A former police psychologist, a national newspaper columnist, an art historian and a retired midwife are amongst the longlisted authors for this year’s Arnold Bennett Book Prize.
The book prize, which was established in 2017 to mark the…

The British Police Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Knife Angel to Stoke-on-Trent
The Civic Launch of the Knife Angel’s visit to Stoke-on-Trent saw the World Premiere of ‘The Angel’s Message’ - an originally composed piece of music from the British Police Symphony Orchestra.
Cllr Lorraine Beardmore, cabinet member…

Staffordshire’s Lord-Lieutenant celebrates Stoke-on-Trent as a Queen’s Green Canopy ‘Champion City’
The Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire and the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent joined local councillors in planting a Magnolia Brooklynesis ‘Elizabeth’ in celebration of Stoke-on-Trent becoming a Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) ‘Champion City’.
Ian…

Future Journalist Award Winners 2022
The winners of this year’s Future Journalist Awards were announced during an awards ceremony held at Staffordshire University’s new £43 million building, The Catalyst.
The awards are an annual competition hosted by the journalism department…

Foster carers teaming up for Potters ‘Arf 2022
Foster carers in Stoke-on-Trent are taking part in the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon as a relay team to encourage others to get involved in giving children a second chance.
The Foster carers will also be joined by fostering social…

Generous Jim and Local Businesses help to keep clock ticking over at Museum
A beautiful Victorian clock at the Brampton Museum has been restored to its former glory thanks to the generosity of a community stalwart and several businesses.
Within hours of a Facebook post highlighting the kindness of Freeman of the Borough…
