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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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Stoke-on-Trent charity marks Refugee Week by helping Children to study online

A charity supporting asylum seekers has raised thousands of pounds so children of asylum seekers can go online to access schoolwork and learning materials as well as fun videos and games. Asha North Staffordshire, in Shelton is distributing…
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Cristian Montano Receives Port Vale’s PFA Community Champion Award

Cristian Montano has been presented with the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Community Champion Award in recognition of his hard work and support for the Port Vale Foundation Trust during the 2019/20 season. The PFA Community Champion…
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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…
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Exciting plans ahead for Teachers Pet Rock Show

Members of a popular tribute band - who recently had to make changes to their rehearsing sessions - have ambitious plans for the future. Teachers Pet Rock Show UK, which was first formed in 2017 by leading front man, Kieran Pestridge is a tribute…
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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…
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Walk Talk Action with Teri

Mum of three Teri Elder launched her own not for profit Community Interest Company following a growing network she started on social media. After struggling with her own mental health and feeling isolated as a stay-at-home mum, Teri, of Stoke-on-Trent…
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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…
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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…
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Champion fundraiser Ada calls for business support for her latest campaign

Champion fundraiser, Ada Haywood BEM is refusing to let the coronavirus epidemic stop her planning her annual fundraising ball. Ada has organised a Pink Tie Ball at the Moat House, Festival Park in each of the last 14-years. Now the Clayton…
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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…
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