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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Kidsgrove leisure facilities pitch perfect

New sports facilities at a school in Kidsgrove are benefitting local clubs, groups and residents as well as pupils thanks to funding from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to boost people’s health and well-being. The Council has earmarked…

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Community orchestra welcomes new members

A community orchestra created with the aim of bringing the local communities of Newcastle-under-Lyme closer together has expanded in the last 12 months. The Newcastle-under-Lyme Orchestra, which was set up in 2016 by Thomas Barlow Coxon,…

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New exciting project for Creative Communities

An exciting creative arts project - which aims to help bring communities together and tackle loneliness throughout Staffordshire - is taking place at Blythe Bridge. The ‘Crafting Communities’ project is being delivered by Staffordshire…

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Wharfstock coming to Stone

Outdoor live music is being held in Stone to raise money for a brand new theatre and events space in the town. ‘Wharfstock’ is being staged by the Crown Wharf Theatre charity and takes place on Thursday 30 September at Westbridge Park. The…

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Just Say Something – life saving campaign

Former Blue Peter host Anthea Turner has joined Lou Macari, professional boxer Nathan Heaney, and organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to raise awareness of suicide prevention. The community campaign, Just Say Something, is…

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