
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)…

Staffs duo celebrate radio awards hattrick
Two friends from Staffordshire University have ended their studies on a high after taking home four prizes from the Student Radio Awards.
It is the third year running that Kelvin Andrews and Chris Steers have been recognised at the annual…

Emmaus North Staffs attend special celebratory lunch with Royalty
To celebrate 30 years since Emmaus was established in the UK, Stoke-on-Trent man Steve Bourn, who was supported by Emmaus North Staffs, recently attended a lunch event at Clarence House, the royal residence of the charity’s royal Patron Her…

Town Centre landmark reopens following refurbishment
An iconic building in Newcastle town centre has reopened its doors to the public following a refurbishment.
Residents, shoppers and visitors are once again accessing services from a community and voluntary sector hub at the historic Guildhall…

Festive Treats for NUL Town Centre
Christmas comes to Newcastle-under-Lyme on Sunday 21 st November.
This year the event is being scaled back due to the pandemic, but plenty of festive events and treats are planned to take place throughout the whole day.
Castle Artisan…

Funding available for communities to tackle climate change
Communities across Staffordshire are set to benefit from a £100,000 pot of funding for projects that help tackle climate change or protect the environment.
Projects that reduce carbon impact, improve air quality, enhance green spaces…

British Empire Medals awarded to Staffordshire residents
Fifteen Staffordshire residents have been given personal Honours by Her Majesty the Queen for their contributions to their local communities.
The winners were announced in The Queen’s Birthday and New Year Honours lists over the last two…

New Vic Borderlines Project – highlights dangers of loan sharks
New Vic Borderlines’ latest project #IJustNeededCash aims to raise awareness of the risks of loan sharks after reports of unregulated money lenders targeting vulnerable people in North Staffordshire.
New Vic Borderlines have…

Extra safety measures in place in Town Centre
Additional security measures are being introduced in Newcastle town centre to provide an extra level of reassurance for residents, shoppers, visitors and businesses as they return to the area following the pandemic.
Newcastle-under-Lyme…

‘Let’s make Poppies’
North Staffordshire Women’s Institute group - ‘Let’s Make Jam’ - are once again leading the pack with their hard work and support for the local community.
Members of their subsidiary craft group ‘Jammie Hookers’ regularly support…

Local Care Village Operator Named Best for Care Provision
Not-for-profit care village operator Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has taken the title for Best Care Provision at this year’s HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards.
The national award is recognition…
