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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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Trentham RUFC appoint Fijian World Sevens Winner

Fijian Rugby Sevens star Apolosi Satala has been unveiled as the new Coach at Trentham Rugby. Signing Apolosi for 2019/20 is a major coup for the New Inn Lane club as the experienced Apolosi has played for Fiji, in both 7s and the 15-a-side…
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Stoke-on-Trent parks receive prestigious award

Three Stoke-on-Trent parks have been recognised for their beauty in a national competition. Burslem Park, Longton Park and Park Hall Country Park are among 1,970 UK parks and green spaces – and 131 in 13 other countries around the world –…
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New Alston Emery Art Trail in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Residents and visitors are invited to walk in the footsteps of acclaimed Newcastle-under-Lyme artist Alston Emery along a one mile, town centre route. The Alston Emery Art Trail, devised by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, aims to guide…
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Free Musical Performances at Hanley Park

A 123–year-old bandstand is to come alive to the sound of music once again – after it was restored as part of the multi-million pound restoration of Stoke-on-Trent’s biggest park. For the first time in many years, a series of regular…
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Belong Team win Champion Award

The Housekeeping Team at the Belong Care Village on Lower Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme are celebrating after being crowned Team of the Year at the not-for-profit care provider’s annual Champion Awards ceremony. Elizabeth Hardman was also…
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Award winning photographer donates wall art to hospital

Award winning photographer Joanna Wilkinson’s work is helping to create a calm, soothing atmosphere at a busy maternity unit. Joanna, of Stoke-on-Trent-based Toland Photography, has donated examples of her work to the maternity unit at…
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Rewards for Young Artists

Newcastle-under-Lyme artists have been recognised for their creative talents. A total of 51 winners of the Britain in Bloom children’s painting competition were presented with certificates and prizes from Deputy Mayor John Cooper at an awards…
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Gardening Competition in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is running a gardening competition to help the borough look its best for this year’s Heart of England in Bloom campaign. Categories include allotments, residential gardens, community projects (schools), community…
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Inspirational Women celebrated with floral displays

Creative floral displays enjoyed by thousands of people every year are this time paying homage to the achievements of inspirational women in history. Queen Victoria and the women’s suffrage movement in the UK are the themes for the Council’s…
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Jamie Stonier and his sign language mission

IN 2016 Jamie Stonier decided to set out on a new venture with the aim of helping to remove barriers faced by people with hearing impairments. The 31-year-old, with the help of his wife Sarah, started to hold sign language workshops within…