Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant market town in Staffordshire. The town is home to restaurants, bars and independent stores, sports and leisure facilities, a theatre and more. Various outdoor events take place in Newcastle-under-Lyme throughout the year from musical festivals to craft and food fairs. The New Vic Theatre is a short walk from the town centre where visitors can enjoy a range of acclaimed plays and productions in the round.

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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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Webinars to help make Clearing Clearer at Staffordshire University

A series of webinars are being held by Staffordshire University to help with decisions on applying for university courses. ‘Is Clearing For Me?’ and ‘Clearing Advice for Career Changers’ are two of the webinars being hosted by Staffordshire…
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Refurbished statue of Wolstanton war hero unveiled

A damaged sculpture of a heroic soldier from Wolstanton has been restored to its former glory thanks to the generosity of a local resident. The Council has repaired the wood carving – honouring Tom Brown Tivey who fought in the First World…
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The Silver Arrow Review

Greenwood Dreams - The Silver Arrow by Claybody Theatre Where did the time go? Have you ever asked yourself this question - especially in the last 12 months or so? Time can sometimes feel like its been standing still, and for many in the…
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Travel Agent calling for Carbon Heroes to help tackle climate change

A Stoke-on-Trent travel consultancy has pledged their support towards tackling climate change after signing up to a new global project series. Get Set Go Travel, of Packmoor, have teamed up with Not Just Travel, to be part of the Carbon Hero…
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Time for Aloo Chaat with Blogger Aysha Mahmood

Aysha Mahmood, is a 20 year old student studying media and marketing at Keele University. Aysha has been taking part in work experience here with BabaBaboon and explored the world of food which took her around the world. Here Aysha shares…
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Magical Summer Wonderland at the New Vic

The New Vic will transform the grounds of the theatre and their auditorium into a magical summer wonderland from Friday 16 July until Saturday 7 August for Coppelia – A Mystery - a brand new adaptation of the classic story that’s set to…
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New Vic Theatre welcomes support from the Denise Coates Foundation

Newcastle-under-Lyme's the New Vic Theatre has received a grant from the Denise Coates Foundation to ensure the organisation’s future as a vital resource for the local community, and as a producer of high quality theatre, following the impact…
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National Green Space Award for the Trentham Estate

The Trentham Estate has been named the UK’s ‘Green Space of the Year’ in the itravel Staycation Awards 2020/21. The popular Staffordshire beauty spot was announced as the winner at a virtual ceremony hosted by BBC Countryfile presenter…
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Pump Track ready to roll in Kidsgrove

A state-of-the-art pump track - hailed the best in the country - has opened in Kidsgrove. The large pump track, suitable for all ages and abilities, features a number of elevated starting platforms and a host of jumps and obstacles – supplemented…
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Young Franklen cycles for Charity

Six-year-old Franklen Howell-Horsely from Stoke-on-Trent, who recently completed an astonishing 20-mile bike ride from Bet365 Stadium to the Alexandra Stadium, has so far helped to raised more than £1,000 for charity. (Article by Staffordshire…
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