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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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NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME HIDDEN GEM CELEBRATED AT PRESTIGIOUS TOURISM AWARDS

A NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME museum was highly commended at a prestigious tourism awards which attracted attention from all across Staffordshire. The Brampton Museum was shortlisted in each of the three categories it entered in the Enjoy Staffordshire…
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Film Competition returns for Staffordshire Day Celebrations

Popular Staffordshire Day Film Competition is back for a third year as part of the annual county celebrations on Monday 1 st May 2023. Film-makers from across the county are being encouraged to enter films made within the past five years celebrating…
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Bouncers at the New Vic Review

John Godber’s awarding winning play ‘Bouncers’ is back doing the rounds and is manning the stage at the New Vic. Review by Mel Osborne 5 stars This show first premiered in 1977 at the Edinburgh festival and has been one of the most performed…
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PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR HEROES NIGHT in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Winners have been chosen and awards sponsors are in place for the inaugural Newcastle Borough Heroes Awards. Being held as part of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s celebrations of the 850th anniversary of the Borough’s first Charter,…
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FREE Easter event at the Goods Yard

THE team behind Stoke-on-Trent’s Goods Yard neighbourhood are throwing a free street party for local residents, promising fun for all the family. Social impact developers Capital&Centric are putting on ‘Goods Yard Fest’ – which will…
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Mindianapolis Grand Prix fundraiser for Stoke-on-Trent Charity

CHARITY North Staffs Mind is inviting 14 local businesses to join them for a fast-paced event to raise funds for its work providing mental health and wellbeing support. The event - Mindianapolis Grand Prix - will take place at the TeamSport…
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Expansion for Newcastle Pet Supplies

AN independent pet shop has found a new 'larger' home in its beloved historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Newcastle Pet Supplies had been located at 81 High Street for 20 years, but with an ever-growing demand for more quality products,…
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St Paul’s CofE Primary School becomes Dementia Friendly School

A drive by pupils has seen Longton-based St. Paul’s CofE Primary School become the first Dementia Friendly school in Stoke-on-Trent. Not only has the school become the first in the city, but also the first within the Lichfield diocese. The…
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‘CIRCUS COMES HOME’ with New Vic and Upswing Team

The New Vic and award-winning circus company Upswing will begin an annual programme of work fusing contemporary circus with theatre, as they develop their longstanding relationship aiming to push the boundaries of the combined artform.   Highlights…
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£5 million Funding for Potteries Museum

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is set to benefit from a £5 million investment following a successful application for the Cultural Development Fund. This initiative, funded by Arts Council England, will allow Stoke-on-Trent City Council…
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