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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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Art Friends link up for Newcastle-under-Lyme Exhibition

A friendship forged in the classroom over a shared love of art 40 years ago is one of the main inspirations for a new exhibition in Newcastle. 50 FORTY is a stunning selection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics made by Staffordshire artists…
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New Travel Agents in Town

Barrhead Travel, one of the UK’s leading travel agencies, is investing in the relaunch of a new travel agency in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, bringing five local ex-Thomas Cook staff back to work. The brand-new store located in Castle Walk, Newcastle-Under-Lyme…
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New £18million Housing Development in Stoke-on-Trent

The building of 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town has begun following the appointment of a contractor to carry out the work. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is developing two sites in Fenton as part of a wider investment in the…
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Prince and the Pauper Tail Trail at the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre is hosting an enchanting interactive "Tail Trail" for families. The 45-minute adventure into the magical world of The Prince and The Pauper will take place in the theatre’s Studio until Saturday 4 January. Tale Trail…
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Climate change commission starts mission to tackle climate concerns

Cabinet at Stoke-on-Trent City Council have confirmed details of how a climate change commission will work to change the city’s environmental priorities. A commission will gather evidence for four months and will be led by councillor Carl…
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New five-year lease being finalised for homeless shelter

A new lease for a major accommodation shelter is being finalised in Stoke-on-Trent. The Macari Centre, situated on Regent Road in Hanley, opened in February 2016 after former Stoke City manager Lou Macari made it his mission to get rough sleepers…
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Poem – “Our Story” unveiled at award winning park

Young writers, who penned a poignant poem about women’s suffrage, have unveiled  their work at an award winning park in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The eleven learners from Newcastle College unveiled a plaque inscribed with their collaborative…
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Best Selling Author Dedicates Latest Book to Circus Legend

A New York Times best selling author has dedicated his latest book to the Father of the Modern Day Circus - Philip Astley. Astley, who was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1742, has been celebrated worldwide as well as in his birth town via…
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Huge Support for Helping Angels

Charity Helping Angels have been presented with a cheque for more than £2,000 from a local businessman. Independent Travel agent John Lehnert trekked to the lost city of Teyuna, in Colombia in October 2019 to raise money for the Burslem charity. The…
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Spectacular New Vic Spring Season

A rare staging of an iconic fantasy horror, an uplifting new play about the life of a local hero, a dark comedy classic and a revival of one of their most popular productions make for an exciting spring season at the New Vic. New Vic Artistic…

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