
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)…

Have YOUR say on Borough’s momentous Milestone
Residents are being asked for their ideas on how to celebrate a major milestone in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme's long and rich history.
The Council is launching an online questionnaire to gather people’s suggestions ahead of the…

Plans for new net carbon zero Nursery and Forest School at Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University has revealed exciting plans for a £4.4m new woodland nursery and forest school that will offer places for the children of students, staff, and the local community.
Located close to the University’s nature reserve…

Tips from Approach Dementia Support this Christmas
Approach Dementia Support - Festive tips
Christmas is a time for enjoyment, for celebrating and having fun.
However, for someone living with dementia and their carers it can be somewhat daunting. Here charity Approach Dementia Support…

Staffordshire University widens its search for ‘Future Journalists’ with national competition
An annual competition which aims to discover the next generation of journalists and vloggers has launched at Staffordshire University.
The Future Journalist Awards, which is open to young people aged seven to 18, is usually aimed at budding…

Baba Baboon – Sponsoring journalists of the Future
A Staffordshire public relations and media company is supporting a competition which aims to discover the next generation of journalists from the UK.
Baba Baboon is sponsoring an award at the Staffordshire University Future Journalist Awards…

Sports Centre project in Kidsgrove on home straight
The reopening of a sports centre in the north of the borough is within sight following the achievement of a key milestone.
Kidsgrove Sports Centre is now legally under the ownership of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, paving the way for…

#LoveLocal on The Stones Newcastle-under-Lyme
Community supermarket Affordable Foods Stoke have teamed up with Newcastle-under-Lyme Markets, along with BabaBaboon, to deliver a celebration of local and small independent businesses.
The open air event will take place on The Stones market…

North Staffordshire’s pioneering roofing school is looking for its first applicants
Young people who are looking for a career in the construction industry are being urged to apply now for a place at Staffordshire’s first roofing career pathway.
Rydale Roofing recently unveiled plans to launch the Building Futures Stoke-on-Trent…

Lockdown business is a bestseller
A Stoke-on-Trent couple are helping authors to publish their books after they set up new business 'Author Help' during the pandemic.
Robin and Jen Phillips, (pictured) from Burslem, have set up 'Author Help' to help writers publish the books…

£750,000 cash injection for Kidsgrove underway with park improvements
The first visible signs of action have appeared following a £750,000 Government windfall to boost residents’ health and well-being in Kidsgrove.
A scheme to upgrade a popular park in the town is the first among an exciting package of approved…