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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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Vibrant murals transform City Centre spaces

Clough Street – a busy throughfare used by pedestrians between the main shopping and dining area in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre and Tesco Extra, has been transformed, thanks to colourful and vibrant murals. As part of Stoke-on-Trent City…
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24-hour mental health helpline support extended

A 24-hour mental health helpline launched at the beginning of the second national coronavirus lockdown will continue to offer support to residents struggling with their mental health for an additional six months. The helpline, established…
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Nominate for Dignity in Care Awards

People are being reminded that there’s still time to nominate work colleagues, carers, friends and family members for a prestigious award. The Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards, now in their seventh year, recognise the best of the care…
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Ride it Right campaign

A high profile road safety campaign is urging the county’s bikers to ride carefully and is asking drivers to be more aware of bikes to help improve road safety. The annual ‘Ride it Right’ campaign is being co-ordinated by the Staffordshire…
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Helping New Drivers campaign launched

A new road safety campaign to help make young people better, safer drivers has been launched. The ‘Helping New Drivers’ campaign is being delivered by the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership and includes a one stop website with advice…
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Charity signs lease to take on Crown Wharf Theatre building

An exciting project to deliver a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire has taken a major step forward. The charity behind the Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone has signed the lease to take on the building from Joule’s Brewery – and work will…
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Three new wings for Helping Angels

A North Staffordshire charity, which provides vital support to vulnerable adults and children, is set to increase their services and employ three full-time members of staff after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.  Helping…
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Staffordshire Staycation

Families are being encouraged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation during the school Easter holidays - and at the same time help support local tourist attractions.   The county has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions and with…
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Virtual market for Staffordshire Day

LOCAL businesses are being invited to take part in a virtual market to celebrate Staffordshire Day. Enjoy Staffordshire, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities, want to support artisans,…
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Kiln Associate Programme launched by New Vic

The New Vic Theatre is offering three companies the opportunity to be an Associate Artist at the theatre-in-the-round for one year from September 2021, as part of Kiln Associates, their artist development scheme. The successful candidates will…
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