
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)…

Fantastic Town Deal for Kidsgrove
Ambitious proposals to deliver an unprecedented regeneration programme in Kidsgrove will become a reality following confirmation of a once in a lifetime funding opportunity.
The town is receiving £16.9 million from the Government’s Town…

‘BIG’ Project underway at Brampton Museum
A new an exciting phase in the life of a much-loved museum and art gallery is to get underway after being awarded almost £250,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund.
The ‘Brampton is Growing’ (BiG) project will see Brampton Museum’s…

New Urban Quarter plans for Stoke-on-Trent
An exciting new urban quarter is to be developed at the Swift House site - near to Stoke-on-Trent's railway station.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with award-winning social impact developer Capital & Centric – the stars of…

2,000 spaces released for Potters ‘Arf 2021
Online entries for Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon have opened.
Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now book their places for Sunday, September 26.
The Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon is one of the…

Further funding awarded to voluntary and community groups
Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city have benefited from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
33 voluntary and community groups across the city…

Treemendous sweet gift from Japan
Residents and visitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be able to enjoy a delightful display of beautiful blossoms from Japan for years to come thanks to an initiative celebrating a long standing international friendship.
Thirty Sakura cherry…

Future Journalist Awards receives international interest
A Staffordshire-based competition to find the next generation of journalists and bloggers is receiving international entries.
The Future Journalist Awards is usually open to schools in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, with finalists…

Every other Seat takes centre stage in Newcastle-under-Lyme
A playful but poignant pop-up art exhibition highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the creative sector and local businesses is in Newcastle-under-Lyme's Town Centre.
The exhibition has been brought to the High Street by Appetite,…

Fun activities for half-term
Chinese New Year celebrations, bottle oven building challenges and live storytelling sessions are among a host of free online activities available for Stoke-on-Trent families over the half term break.
The city’s museums, libraries and other…

Wellbeing support during half-term
A range of wellbeing support is available for families during the half term break.
The local StayWell service provides support for children and young people and parents and carers online, via phone calls and video support. You can contact…
