
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)…

Stoke’s Samantha Lloyd – Singing Sensation
IT was 2015 when Samantha Lloyd waved goodbye to her full time office job to pursue a dream she'd had since being a little girl. Standing on a stage and singing to a live audience was always something the 25-year-old wanted to do. Performing…

The Donna Louise
The Donna Louise provides care and support for children, young adults and their families, from initial diagnosis until they no longer need a service. This care is provided in a purpose-built hospice, in the family home - or a combination of…

Gordon Banks at Bignall End Cricket Club in memory of Dan Hughes
Legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks treated more than 100 guests to an evening of football nostalgia for a fund raising evening in memory of Daniel Hughes. The England 1966 World Cup winning goal keeper captivated the audience with stories about…

Melanie “McRae” Houlton
Six years ago Melanie Houlton made a freak decision to learn how to box. The mother of two had barely been into a gym before and exercise was limited. But after putting on weight following the birth of her youngest son, Melanie went searching…

Aching Arms
Aching Arms is a baby loss charity run by a group of bereaved mothers who have experienced the pain and emptiness of leaving hospital without their baby.
The aim of the charity, which was founded in 2010, is to raise awareness of the impact…

Jonny Wilkes – “All About Believing”
We have all been there, whether it’s been stood in front of the mirror singing into a hairbrush, or dancing to a favourite iTunes song in the living room of your own home pretending it’s your star performance in front of thousands at the…

Artist Ian Pearsall and his work of the people
“Life is not a dress rehearsal,” says artist Ian Pearsall when asked what advice he would give to someone who wishes to pursue their dreams.
This is a quote which many of us may have heard before, yet the meaning behind the words could…

Douglas Macmillan Hospice
The Douglas Macmillan Hospice was established in 1973 as a 28-bed care facility for adults facing incurable cancer, serving primarily the North Staffordshire area. Over the past 45 years the hospice has developed a large range of services, providing…

Dan Hughes Memorial Fund To Stage Heart Screening
In 2015, Dave and Sue Hughes were devastated after their son, Daniel passed away unexpectedly. At the age of 28, Dan was outgoing, fit and active. He was a regular at the gym, played football every Saturday and Sunday morning for Alsager’s…

The Hewitts
Stoke-on-Trent singing sensation Dan Hewitt has performed to millions, he’s stood on some of the big stages and shown off his vocal talents on many occasion. At age 16 Dan had a record deal and in 2008 he appeared on prime time TV performing…