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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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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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Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall joins National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network

The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall has joined National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network to build audiences for theatre across Stoke-on-Trent. Theatre Nation Partnerships (TNP) is an innovative network of theatres and community…
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Deadline for Tourism and Good Food Awards Fast Approaching

Entries for the 2022-23 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards are open. Tuesday 18 October is the last chance to take part in this year’s competition, and be recognised as Staffordshire’s best attractions, accommodation providers, and food…
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Blood Brothers Review

Did you ever hear the story of the Johnston twins? Well, if like me you have been putting it off for years, now is the time to catch up with it at the Regent Theatre, Hanley -  reviewer Mel Osbourne (5 Stars) The classic play by Willy Russell…
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BOROUGH FLOURISHES IN PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITION

Newcastle-under-Lyme has come up smelling of roses in a prestigious environmental competition. The borough has not only today been declared the winner of the coveted small city category in Heart of England in Bloom, it has also scooped the…
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Adult learners ‘Step Up’ to higher education

Adult learners from a range of backgrounds are stepping up their game with help from Staffordshire University. The Step Up to Higher Education course is designed for students wanting to return to education and develop the academic skills…
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