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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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The Potters ‘Arf 2023 – who is taking on the Challenge?

THE Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon is now open for entries. The iconic half marathon returns on Sunday 11 June 2023, with five different options for people of all abilities to take part. For the seasoned runners, you can run the 13.1…
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Etruria Valley Link Road and Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone celebrated at major event

Two major milestones have been celebrated at a key event marking some of Stoke-on-Trent’s greatest achievements. Stoke-on-Trent City Council was joined by more than 180 VIPs, partners and representatives from some of the city’s biggest…
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Ladies Day Odds On to be a New Vic Favourite

Opening the New Vic’s spring season, Ladies’ Day sees four women swap their typical working day at a fish factory for front row at the races. The life-affirming comedy from Amanda Whittington, writer of Kiss Me Quickstep and The Thrill…
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Shortlist for Tourism Awards Announced

More than 40 of Staffordshire's best tourism and hospitality businesses will go head-to-head at the prestigious Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards 2023. More than 95 entries from across the county of Staffordshire have been…
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NEW VIC BORDERLINES PLAY MY THOUSAND YEAR OLD LAND RETURNS TO STAGE TO MARK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

A documentary play, based on survivor testimonies from the genocide and war crimes that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will have two performances at the New Vic Theatre. Written by Bosnian war survivor Aida Haughton MBE and New Vic Borderlines Director…
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Unique collaboration brings a Virtual Reality training experience for aircraft pilots and Smart bathroom mirrors

Staffordshire Connected and Intelligent Mobility Innovation Accelerator (SCIMIA) is a project available to SMEs through the University’s Innovation Enterprise Zone. It gives local businesses practical help to develop innovative solutions…
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FUTURE plans for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Ambitious new plans have been unveiled for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - including an extension to the building and the gallery space. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out a bold range of proposals in a brand-new prospectus, which…
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Crown Wharf Theatre will OPEN in 2023 as charity secures £495k grant

A brand new theatre in Stone will open its doors in 2023 after the charity behind it secured £495,000 in grant funding to finish the job and deliver a professional-standard theatre for the town. With the support of Stafford Borough Council,…
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Charity Football Tournament launched by Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor

Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor, Councillor Faisal Hussain has announced a one-off charity football tournament in aid of his chosen charities, Brighter Futures and The Hubb Foundation. The World Cup style football tournament will take place on 17…
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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan Review

It’s Panto time, oh no it’s not… okay you know the drill...Read Mel Osborne's Review of The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at The Regent... The Regent theatre traditionally plays host to Johnny Wilkes Panto and this year he is back…
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