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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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Susan’s Milehouse Garden is Blooming Brilliant

A beautiful cottage-style garden in Milehouse hailed as an “outstanding example to us all” has been declared the best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Susan Maydew was crowned the winner of the ultimate accolade in the Newcastle…
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The D-Road with Claybody Theatre

Following on from their critically acclaimed Sold-out productions - Dirty Laundry and Hot Lane - Stoke-on-Trent based Claybody Theatre Company will once again transport the city’s iconic Spode Works for the premiere of Deborah McAndrew’s…
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NEW cafe at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station

A new upmarket coffee bar and kitchen has opened at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. The Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen will serve up various different types of coffee from around the world plus snacks and hot food. Artwork celebrating…
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Second phase of pioneering heat network gets underway

A second significant stage of a multi-million pound project to heat Stoke-on-Trent businesses and homes with cleaner, greener energy has started, and will give the chance for engineers of the future to learn the latest industry skills. Civic…
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New Vic receives TWO Award Nominations

The New Vic Theatre is celebrating after receiving two award nominations at this year’s UK Theatre Awards 2019. The theatre-in-the-round has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s awards: Best Show for Children…
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New Generation of escape rooms in Hanley

Horror fans can now experience a new generation of escape rooms in Hanley.  The Paralysis Escape Rooms are set to test fear levels during the one-hour horror themed games which are only suitable for adults. The games will bring to life…
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Potto Lotto Stoke-on-Trent

Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for the autumn. All players that have joined the Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s online lottery by Saturday 2 November will be entered in to the…
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Stoke heritage site set for transformation

Planning permission has been granted for a number of improvements to the historic former Spode Pottery factory in Stoke which will see new artists’ studios, workshops and office accommodation planned for the landmark heritage site. The…
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Car Park Strategy to Boost Town Centre

Innovative plans have been drawn up to transform car parking in Newcastle town centre. A number of proposals are included in a draft Car Parking Strategy which the Borough Council believes will support businesses and help to increase footfall. Some…
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Artificial football pitch to be refurbished

A free-to-use artificial football pitch that is enjoyed by thousands of residents every year is being refurbished. A 3G pitch is set to replace a previous sand based synthetic pitch that opened 15 years ago. The work is being funded by a…