
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)…

More than £11m to Transform Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has secured more than £11million in a landmark bid to change the shape of the town centre.
The news is the result of a successful bid by the Council to the Future High Streets Fund and has been warmly…

£83,000 boost to voluntary and community groups
Voluntary and community groups awarded £83,000 in grants to continue to provide important support to city residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced 41 groups are to receive funding through the latest…

Your City festival leads the return of live music in 2021
2020 was a bit of a nightmare for live music in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle and...well, everywhere.
But there are plenty of reasons for optimism as the new year is upon us - here Jamie Summerfield looks ahead into 2021.
City centre live…

Recycling vehicle gets a ‘green’ upgrade
A new recycling truck has hit the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to help improve the efficiency of the council’s recycling operation and reduce its impact on the environment.
The 44ft truck features a 130 yard walking floor trailer with air…

New Vic Borderlines spread joy with Fab Food, Fun and Folktales Project
A New Vic Borderlines project to combat local food poverty has been spreading joy across Staffordshire communities during the festive period.
The Fab Food, Fun and Folktales project, which sees hundreds of delicious lunch boxes distributed…

Have YOUR say on Borough’s momentous Milestone
Residents are being asked for their ideas on how to celebrate a major milestone in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme's long and rich history.
The Council is launching an online questionnaire to gather people’s suggestions ahead of the…

Plans for new net carbon zero Nursery and Forest School at Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University has revealed exciting plans for a £4.4m new woodland nursery and forest school that will offer places for the children of students, staff, and the local community.
Located close to the University’s nature reserve…

Funding to help Etruria Matters to grow
A Stoke-on-Trent community group is celebrating after getting funding to continue and grow its work in the Etruria and Shelton areas.
Article by Adam Gratton
With a focus on improving social aspiration in their local area - Etruria Matters,…

Tips from Approach Dementia Support this Christmas
Approach Dementia Support - Festive tips
Christmas is a time for enjoyment, for celebrating and having fun.
However, for someone living with dementia and their carers it can be somewhat daunting. Here charity Approach Dementia Support…

150,000 rapid result coronavirus tests to be rolled out in Stoke-on-Trent
More than 150,000 rapid result coronavirus kits are set to be rolled out in the biggest community testing programme of its kind in the Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has taken stock of hundreds of boxes of the lateral flow tests…
