
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)…

Returning services to support residents as lockdown restrictions ease
Various public services and country parks across Staffordshire are re-opening as part of a "mapping" out return by Staffordshire County Council.
Libraries, household waste recycling centres and country parks are among those looking to restore…

Care residents’ Pottery creations to be exhibited nationally
Residents living at Belong care village, part of Newcastle-under-Lyme's oldest building, are paying homage to its ceramicist roots by moulding and sculpting their very own clay masterpieces to be showcased at the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB),…

Project to upgrade County’s street lights
A project to update thousands of Staffordshire street lights that will use less energy and save money is underway.
Staffordshire County Council is replacing 47,000 conventional bulbs with LED lighting after taking out an interest-free loan…

Fantastic Town Deal for Kidsgrove
Ambitious proposals to deliver an unprecedented regeneration programme in Kidsgrove will become a reality following confirmation of a once in a lifetime funding opportunity.
The town is receiving £16.9 million from the Government’s Town…

Presenting dream for Samara
A determined and inspirational young woman has landed a dream job as a presenter on a local community radio station.
Throughout her life Samara Hussain, who was born blind, has not let anything stand in the way of what she sets out to do.
After…

‘BIG’ Project underway at Brampton Museum
A new an exciting phase in the life of a much-loved museum and art gallery is to get underway after being awarded almost £250,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund.
The ‘Brampton is Growing’ (BiG) project will see Brampton Museum’s…

New Urban Quarter plans for Stoke-on-Trent
An exciting new urban quarter is to be developed at the Swift House site - near to Stoke-on-Trent's railway station.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with award-winning social impact developer Capital & Centric – the stars of…

2,000 spaces released for Potters ‘Arf 2021
Online entries for Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon have opened.
Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now book their places for Sunday, September 26.
The Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon is one of the…

Further funding awarded to voluntary and community groups
Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city have benefited from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
33 voluntary and community groups across the city…

Treemendous sweet gift from Japan
Residents and visitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be able to enjoy a delightful display of beautiful blossoms from Japan for years to come thanks to an initiative celebrating a long standing international friendship.
Thirty Sakura cherry…
