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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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Research and education in spotlight as Staffordshire University Pro-Vice Chancellor meets with the President of Pakistan

Staffordshire University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raheel Nawaz PFHEA NTF, met with Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi to discuss Artificial Intelligence, and Higher Education. He presented the President with a copy of his latest…
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Celebration of Local Heroes in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Community heroes are to be honoured for the first time in a local awards scheme. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has launched the inaugural “Newcastle Heroes” awards, with a ceremony to take place at the Mayor’s Charity Ball at…
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Civic charities score a fundraising boost at Lord Mayor’s football tournament

Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Faisal Hussain hosted a one-off charity football tournament in aid of his chosen charities, Brighter Futures and The Hubb Foundation. The tournament which took place at Fenton Manor Sports Complex had 24 teams take…
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Lymelight Festival 2023

Artists from across Staffordshire are back in the spotlight for Lymelight 2023. The 3-day festival takes place on 28,29 & 30 April, celebrating the best local talent whilst providing free entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Founded in…
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Ladies Day at the New Vic Review

Horseracing at the theatre? Why not… Ladies Day Review by BabaBaboon Editor - Sonya Farrall As an avid Horseracing fan, and having spent a large part of my career in the Horseracing/media world it was an absolute joy to attend press night…
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Stoke-on-Trent’s young people get taste of property career with week-long Regeneration Brainery

AMBITIOUS young people from Stoke-on-Trent are experiencing a fascinating insight into the world of property and development. Students from Stoke-on-Trent College are taking part in the Regeneration Brainery – an immersive national programme…
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Carers’ achievements celebrated at champion awards

A former pub manager from Newcastle-under-Lyme who swapped the bar for the reception desk of a care village is amongst those who have been recognised at the annual Belong Champion Awards - which celebrates the not-for-profit operator's teams…
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Catalyst to host Apprenticeships Fair

Families are being invited to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities at a special event taking place Staffordshire University on Saturday 4 February. The Apprenticeships Fair is taking place in The Catalyst on the University’s…
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Over 43,000 healthy meals and 3,380 Christmas presents provided to school pupils in Stoke-on-Trent

School pupils across Stoke-on-Trent benefited from a range of activities, food and gifts throughout the Christmas holidays thanks to a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation. Thousands of children made new friends,…
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850th Celebrations for the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme is celebrating its 850th anniversary as a borough throughout 2023. Newcastle-under-Lyme was granted its first royal charter in 1173 by King Henry II – after a population grew around a “new castle” built by the Normans –…
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