
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)…

Staffordshire’s Leading College Shortlisted for National Special Educational Needs and Disability Award
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group has been recognised in a national awards for the work they do to support students with learning difficulties or disabilities into sustainable employment through their ‘Supported Internship’ programme.
The…

Nominations for Honours Awards open for Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are to be recognised for their hard work and commitment in supporting others during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging people to nominate those who have made exceptional contributions in helping…

4,000 food parcels delivered and 7,500 calls handled by campaign to help vulnerable through coronavirus
A campaign to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus outbreak has delivered 4,000 food parcels and handled 7,500 calls.
#StokeonTrentTogether, an initiative by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and voluntary sector partner VAST, launched…

From Flag to Cup – Penkhull receives overwhelming Support
Penkhull - a village in Stoke-on-Trent - not only has its own Flag - but it now also has its own FA Cup.
Penkhull recently saw off competition from towns and cities throughout the UK to take the honours in the Flag Institute’s FA Cup of…

Latest figures show importance of tourism to Staffordshire economy
As the Coronavirus lockdown approaches its scheduled conclusion, the county’s official tourist board has released latest figures demonstrating the importance of tourism to the Staffordshire economy.
To coincide with the return of the annual…

CAFAG adapts services to remain at the heart of the community during pandemic
A local charity - which has made several adjustments to the way they provide their services during the coronavirus pandemic - is helping to support hundreds of vulnerable residents each week.
Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) provide activities…

Eight projects kickstart Get Creative at Home Campaign
Creative and community organisations in Stoke-on-Trent have been awarded funding to bring communities together through creativity in lockdown.
The micro-grants, of up to £200, were provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in collaboration with…

Target in sight for Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank
A foodbank in Newcastle-under-Lyme is appealing for supporters to give one last push to help it reach its fundraising target.
Spencer Smith completed the hefty challenge of running a half marathon around the borough and carrying out a 100-metre…

Online exercise sessions launched for Belong residents
Fitness instructors at state-of-the-art care provider Belong have launched a YouTube channel to keep their clients and the nation’s older community healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.
The ‘Belong Active’ channel provides access…

Angels sing to be together
Members of charity Helping Angels CA are starring in there own video as a way to help stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Helping Angels is a North Staffordshire charity which supports disabled adults and children to become independent…
