
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)…

Exhibition honouring father of modern circus in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The circus has come to Newcastle-under-Lyme as a new exhibition paying homage to Philip Astley, the father of modern circus, opens at the Belong Heritage Gallery.
Opening to great fanfare, multi-skilled performer and illusionist, Andrew Van…

ARNOLD BENNETT BOOK PRIZE 2023
Entries are open for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize 2023.
It is the sixth year the international book prize has been organised by The Arnold Bennett Society and entries are open to writers based in Stoke-on-Trent, the wider North Staffordshire…

Belong paints a picture of the importance of arts in care
Residents at Belong in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been creating their own artwork as part of an initiative which celebrates the National Day of Arts in Care Homes.
For this year's ‘Field of Flowers' theme, the Lower Street village's customers,…

SPORTS TRAVEL FIRM AND RIVER THAMES SPECIALISTS HIT £5m TURNOVER IN TIME FOR 20 YEAR CELEBRATIONS
IN 2020, directors Tom and Pete Warsop - along with a team of expert staff - were facing a very uncertain future when their luxury travel businesses were severely affected due to the impact of Covid-19.
All revenue for Newcastle-under-Lyme…

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,…

GREEN-FINGERED GARDENERS CELEBRATE A BLOOMING GREAT YEAR
An exceptional garden displaying a very high standard of horticulture and a range of wildlife-friendly features has earned a Kidsgrove couple the sought after title of best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second year running.
Maureen…

Top employers to showcase 100s of jobs at Stoke-on-Trent’s first Aspiration Summit
Major employers from across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire will be showcasing hundreds of job opportunities at a free careers event.
Organisations including dairy firm Ornua, insurance company Atlanta Group and construction giant Balfour…

Family Album heading to the New Vic
Following its premiere at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play Family Album is coming to the New Vic.
Performed at the New Vic from Tuesday 11 October to Saturday 22 October, Family Album chronicles the…

Local Artistic Talent Showcased at The Brampton Museum
A popular group exhibition celebrating the best artistic talent in Staffordshire has opened in a brand new gallery in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The Open Art and Craft Exhibition, at The Brampton Museum, showcases a diverse and contemporary collection…
