
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)…

Men Unite from Chesterton and beyond
Mental Health is not something to be taken lightly. Depression and feeling isolated is a serious illness which can affect any one of us in any walk of life. To have those feelings, which can escalate to suicidal thoughts, and to share those…

New affordable homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Work has started on building new affordable housing for rent alongside specially adapted bungalows for families in need.
Two former garage sites off Fallowfield and Pembridge Road are being turned into a total of 11 three-bedroom homes, including…

Trentham RUFC appoint Fijian World Sevens Winner
Fijian Rugby Sevens star Apolosi Satala has been unveiled as the new Coach at Trentham Rugby.
Signing Apolosi for 2019/20 is a major coup for the New Inn Lane club as the experienced Apolosi has played for Fiji, in both 7s and the 15-a-side…

Stoke-on-Trent parks receive prestigious award
Three Stoke-on-Trent parks have been recognised for their beauty in a national competition.
Burslem Park, Longton Park and Park Hall Country Park are among 1,970 UK parks and green spaces – and 131 in 13 other countries around the world –…

New Alston Emery Art Trail in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Residents and visitors are invited to walk in the footsteps of acclaimed Newcastle-under-Lyme artist Alston Emery along a one mile, town centre route.
The Alston Emery Art Trail, devised by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, aims to
guide…

Free Musical Performances at Hanley Park
A 123–year-old bandstand is to come alive to the sound of music once again – after it was restored as part of the multi-million pound restoration of Stoke-on-Trent’s biggest park.
For the first time in many years, a series of regular…

Staffordshire Hoard exhibition revamped in the Potteries
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery has launched a revamped Staffordshire Hoard exhibition as part of ten year celebrations.
Ten years ago on 5 July 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard was discovered in a farmer’s field near Lichfield. Still the…

Belong Team win Champion Award
The Housekeeping Team at the Belong Care Village on Lower Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme are celebrating after being crowned Team of the Year at the not-for-profit care provider’s annual Champion Awards ceremony.
Elizabeth Hardman was also…

Award winning photographer donates wall art to hospital
Award winning photographer Joanna Wilkinson’s work is helping to create a calm, soothing atmosphere at a busy maternity unit.
Joanna, of Stoke-on-Trent-based Toland Photography, has donated examples of her work to the maternity unit at…

Rewards for Young Artists
Newcastle-under-Lyme artists have been recognised for their creative talents.
A total of 51 winners of the Britain in Bloom children’s painting competition were presented with certificates and prizes from Deputy Mayor John Cooper at an awards…