
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)…

Stoke’s Sutherland Chambers Refurbishment Underway
Work to transform a historic building is underway - the latest project to benefit from a £900,000 scheme being delivered by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
The imposing Sutherland Chambers, which dates back to 1899, will benefit from new, traditional…

Diane Leopard – The Emotional Impact of Cancer through Images
Diane Leopard of Endon explains her journey through cancer and how she is helping others in Staffordshire.
Whatare your thoughts when you see a crumbling castle? Once a strong and bold structure falling uncontrollably to the ground bit by…

New Chief Executive for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's new chief executive - Martin Hamilton - is set to take up his post on February 4.
Mr Hamilton's diary is incredibly busy for his first few weeks in charge with introductory sessions lined up for staff…

Elite Ballet Training in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme's Jubilee2 has become the base for an elite training scheme for ballet dancers.
Two large dance studios, featuring wooden sprung floors, soundproofing, a floor length mirror and moveable wall, are just what Nicky Henshall…

Lottery Players Helping Celebrate Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Heritage
Thanks to National Lottery players over £5million has been raised to support 80 community heritage projects across the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The milestone was reached with a grant of £97,600 to repair and restore the iconic town…

SUNRISE Project launched in Staffordshire
Sixteen urban sites in North Staffordshire are to benefit from a share of £3.6 million of funding – to create new wildlife habitats, improve water quality and reduce flooding.
The SUNRISE (Stoke and Urban Newcastle Rediscovering Its Secret…

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s The Guildhall Open for the Community
An historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has opened its doors to serve the public again.
The Guildhall is up and running as a community and voluntary sector hub thanks to
a successful partnership working between Newcastle-under-Lyme…

Stoke-on-Trent Council Teams up with Charity Period Power
FREE sanitary towels and tampons will be available to anyone accessing toilets in Stoke-on-Trent City Council buildings as part of a partnership that aims to end period poverty in Stoke-on-Trent .
Buildings owned by the authority will be…

Housing Plans for former Royal Doulton Works in Burslem
Plans to transform the former Royal Doulton Works, in Burslem have been submitted.
Civic leaders have welcomed plans brought forward to develop a redundant factory site and build new homes for the city.
Developer St Modwen Homes is to…

£210,000 Grant for Spitfire Display at Potteries Museum
Plans for the stunning new Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have received a further boost after being awarded £210,000 from a national grant.
The money comes after a successful bid to a joint funding pot run by the…