
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)…

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…

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…

CAFAG adapts services to remain at the heart of the community during pandemic
A local charity - which has made several adjustments to the way they provide their services during the coronavirus pandemic - is helping to support hundreds of vulnerable residents each week.
Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) provide activities…

Eight projects kickstart Get Creative at Home Campaign
Creative and community organisations in Stoke-on-Trent have been awarded funding to bring communities together through creativity in lockdown.
The micro-grants, of up to £200, were provided by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in collaboration with…

Target in sight for Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank
A foodbank in Newcastle-under-Lyme is appealing for supporters to give one last push to help it reach its fundraising target.
Spencer Smith completed the hefty challenge of running a half marathon around the borough and carrying out a 100-metre…

Newcastle and Kidsgrove Town Deal Investment Plans – Call for projects
Residents, organisations and businesses are being invited to submit project or investment ideas that could be included in Town Deal Investment Plans for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove.
Any suggested projects or investments should fit…

Online exercise sessions launched for Belong residents
Fitness instructors at state-of-the-art care provider Belong have launched a YouTube channel to keep their clients and the nation’s older community healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.
The ‘Belong Active’ channel provides access…

Foster care heroes needed
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is making an urgent call to recruit new foster carers, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic, as the authority prepares to begin a carefully considered recovery plan.
There is a huge need for more…

Nathan “Hitman’ Heaney surging to the top
Professional boxer Nathan “Hitman” Heaney is not only the first Stoke fighter to win the IBO Continental belt - but he has also been snapped up by legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren.
The 31-year-of Trentham, who won the IBO super middleweight…

The Wonder of Audley Brass Band
Members of a brass band have been using their music to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Audley Brass Band have not only been having regular online meetings during the past couple of months, but they have also been rehearsing…
