
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)…

Green Flag for City’s Parks and Caldon Canal
Hanley Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag for the third year running. The 125-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million pound restoration over the last few years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green public…

New Vic Borderlines Project – highlights dangers of loan sharks
New Vic Borderlines’ latest project #IJustNeededCash aims to raise awareness of the risks of loan sharks after reports of unregulated money lenders targeting vulnerable people in North Staffordshire.
New Vic Borderlines have…

‘Let’s make Poppies’
North Staffordshire Women’s Institute group - ‘Let’s Make Jam’ - are once again leading the pack with their hard work and support for the local community.
Members of their subsidiary craft group ‘Jammie Hookers’ regularly support…

New Young Poet Laureate for Staffordshire
Erin Gascoigne-Jones has been selected as the new Young Poet Laureate for Staffordshire.
The Year 11 pupil from Sir Thomas Boughey Academy in Newcastle-under-Lyme was appointed to the role at a special poetry event organised by Staffordshire…

Gardeners Celebrated at 30th Bloom anniversary event
An incredible space packed full of interesting features in Kidsgrove and a delightful, wildlife- friendly area in Clayton were announced the best residential gardens in Newcastle-under-Lyme in an annual competition.
Maureen Wilson and Graham…

National fostering film project launched in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council fostering service alongside fostering services from across the country have joined together for the national release of a new short film commissioned by the largest collaboration of local councils and children’s…

Share memories in New Archives project
People from across Staffordshire are being invited to share the stories behind some of their most prize possessions in a new on-line exhibition.
Meaningful Mementos is the latest project from Staffordshire County Council’s Archives…

Ladies unite to raise awareness for domestic abuse
Lady Boxers are uniting for a special charity night to raise awareness for domestic abuse.
Sixteen ladies from various Stoke-on-Trent gyms are set to enter the boxing ring on Saturday 23 October, for eight separate bouts of three rounds…

Belong Care Village 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…

Second store in the Potteries for Sports Traider
The owners of the UK’s first chain of charity sports shops have opened a second store in the Potteries.
Sports Traider - who provide opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children - recently opened the doors to a brand new store…
