
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)…

Heathers The Musical at The Regent Review
Heathers the Musical has finally hit Stoke-on-Trent! Review by Mel Osborne
5 STARS
For those unfamiliar with the 1988 film its based on, it is known as being the Mean Girls of the 80s...
The original film starring Winona Ryder and Christian…

£5 million Funding for Potteries Museum
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is set to benefit from a £5 million investment following a successful application for the Cultural Development Fund.
This initiative, funded by Arts Council England, will allow Stoke-on-Trent City Council…

FUTURE plans for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Ambitious new plans have been unveiled for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery - including an extension to the building and the gallery space.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out a bold range of proposals in a brand-new prospectus, which…

EXCLUSIVE UK EXHIBITION in the Potteries
Majolica Mania Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915 set for exclusive UK exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent...
Britain’s spiritual home of ceramics is set to host an important…

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,…

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…

Graduate inspired by mum to write new chapter
After attending her mum’s graduation, Kuda was inspired to follow in her footsteps and study at Staffordshire University – three years later she has graduated from the same course...
Kuda Phiri, 22 from Etruria, decided to keep it in…

Eco-friendly Cargo Bike introduced to local businesses
As part of its commitment to environmental improvements, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID has introduced a new Cardboard collection service using their new Eco-Friendly Cargo Bike.
The bike is another step in the BID’s ongoing commitment to…

Congratulations for former Croupier Andy who played his cards right at university
A former croupier hasn’t looked back after taking the gamble to quit his job and study at Staffordshire University.
Andy Cartlidge, 49 from Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent left school with only four GCSEs and worked as a croupier at a casino until…

COMMUNITY PIANO COMPETITION with EMMAUS NORTH STAFFS
Shoppers visiting a North Staffordshire charity shop are invited to show off their musical talents for a brand new competition.
Four years ago Emmaus North Staffs received a fascinating donation of a high quality piano which took up home at…