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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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ARNOLD BENNETT BOOK PRIZE 2023

Entries are open for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize 2023. It is the sixth year the international book prize has been organised by The Arnold Bennett Society and entries are open to writers based in Stoke-on-Trent, the wider North Staffordshire…
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council celebrates Black History Month

During October, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is celebrating Black History Month by remembering the achievement and contributions of those of black heritage to the city’s culture and history. Black History Month was first observed in the UK…
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Belong paints a picture of the importance of arts in care

Residents at Belong in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been creating their own artwork as part of an initiative which celebrates the National Day of Arts in Care Homes.  For this year's ‘Field of Flowers' theme, the Lower Street village's customers,…
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SPORTS TRAVEL FIRM AND RIVER THAMES SPECIALISTS HIT £5m TURNOVER IN TIME FOR 20 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

IN 2020, directors Tom and Pete Warsop - along with a team of expert staff - were facing a very uncertain future when their luxury travel businesses were severely affected due to the impact of Covid-19. All revenue for Newcastle-under-Lyme…
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EXCLUSIVE UK EXHIBITION in the Potteries

Majolica Mania Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915 set for exclusive UK exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent... Britain’s spiritual home of ceramics is set to host an important…
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Middleport Lego Challenge at Stoke-on-Trent Libraries

Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have teamed up with Middleport Pottery to challenge young Lego enthusiasts to build a replica of the Historic Narrowboat Dane, one of the heritage attractions at the pottery open to visitors.   The challenge began,…
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Stoke-on-Trent Allotment holder grows record-breaking leek

A Stoke-on-Trent allotment holder has entered the Guinness Book of Records after growing a 1432mm long leek – now officially the world’s longest. Derek Hulme, who has an allotment plot at Buxton Street allotments in Sneyd Green entered…
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GREEN-FINGERED GARDENERS CELEBRATE A BLOOMING GREAT YEAR

An exceptional garden displaying a very high standard of horticulture and a range of wildlife-friendly features has earned a Kidsgrove couple the sought after title of best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second year running. Maureen…
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Family Album heading to the New Vic

Following its premiere at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play Family Album is coming to the New Vic. Performed at the New Vic from Tuesday 11 October to Saturday 22 October, Family Album chronicles the…
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Local Artistic Talent Showcased at The Brampton Museum

A popular group exhibition celebrating the best artistic talent in Staffordshire has opened in a brand new gallery in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Open Art and Craft Exhibition, at The Brampton Museum, showcases a diverse and contemporary collection…
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