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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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Care village residents’ dating advice reaches one million people

Dating advice from residents of the state-of-the-art Belong care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme has proved a surprise social media sensation.  With decades of courtship behind them, the octogenarians decided it was time to pass on…
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New champions for heritage and allotments

Two city councillors have been appointed to roles to champion Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and thriving allotments facilities. Councillor James Smith has been announced as heritage champion, taking on the role from deputy council leader Daniel…
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Spicy competition gives ginger cats and dogs a chance to shine

Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger.…
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Steelwork flying up at new Spitfire gallery

Work on the stunning new glass gallery that is set to become home to the Stoke-on-Trent's Spitfire has hit new heights. Large sections of steelwork on the £6.5 million museum extension can now be seen rising above the hoardings next to the…
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Housewarming Season to reopen newly refurbished auditorium at New Vic Theatre

An exciting autumn season will reopen the newly refurbished auditorium at the New Vic Theatre - including a change to the previously announced Christmas show. The New Vic’s Housewarming Season will celebrate the theatre’s reopening following…
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Every other Seat – Dust Rising

A compelling two-day open-air exhibition featuring artist-designed seats will be taking place in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The Dust Rising exhibition - 'Every Other Seat' - features artwork in the form of artist-commissioned seats. Every other…
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A book of prayers from North Staffordshire cathedral canon

A North Staffordshire boy who grew up to become the Canon Chancellor of a cathedral has published a new book featuring his own prayers. Canon Ian Stockton, who was born and raised in Silverdale and went to Newcastle High School, has written…
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Jamie packs a punch on return to the ring

Stoke on Trent professional boxer Jamie Delroy Stewart returned to the ring to be crowned the winner at a televised event. It had been 12 months in total since Jamie had been in the ring - a long delay due to the pandemic - but it didn’t…
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New Lord Mayor appointed

Councillor Ross Irving has been appointed as Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent. First elected back in 1973 and with more than 40 years’ service with the city council, during which he’s held many senior positions including council leader, Cllr…
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New canal-side theatre taking shape in Staffordshire

The charity behind a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire have given people a glimpse inside and now asking what should be taking place there when it opens its doors. New interior photographs show the scale of Crown Wharf Theatre – which…
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