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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Treemendous sweet gift from Japan

Residents and visitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be able to enjoy a delightful display of beautiful blossoms from Japan for years to come thanks to an initiative celebrating a long standing international friendship. Thirty Sakura cherry…
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Every other Seat takes centre stage in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A playful but poignant pop-up art exhibition highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the creative sector and local businesses is in Newcastle-under-Lyme's Town Centre. The exhibition has been brought to the High Street by Appetite,…
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Fun activities for half-term

Chinese New Year celebrations, bottle oven building challenges and live storytelling sessions are among a host of free online activities available for Stoke-on-Trent families over the half term break. The city’s museums, libraries and other…
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Wellbeing support during half-term

A range of wellbeing support is available for families during the half term break. The local StayWell service provides support for children and young people and parents and carers online, via phone calls and video support. You can contact…
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Nick Moore remembering Berry

Lockdown has been a productive time for Society of Staffordshire Artists member and resident of Newcastle-under-Lyme, painter Nick Moore.  Nick, who has had recent success with portrait paintings of local legend, Neil “Nello” Baldwin…
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Mum, Carly, is recognised as a shining light by PM, Boris Johnson

A mum who set up a support group for parents during the pandemic has been recognised as a “Point of Light” by Prime Mnister, Boris Johnson. Carly Twigg, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded the Help, I’m Now Home Schooling! In spring 2020…
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Love throughout the ages with Phoebe

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of expressing emotion via cards came from?  The origin of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, where St Valentine was driven by his Christian duties as a priest and granted marriages,…
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The Power of Creative Writing – Guest Blog Helen Dalley

Helen Dalley first started to journal at the age of 12. And then when the pandemic hit in 2020 and lockdown's were put in place she found journalling was a great way to boost her own well-being. Helen has since gone on to develop her journalling…
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Are you pumped about New Track in Kidsgrove?

Young people can have their say on initial plans for a pump track in Kidsgrove. The Council is carrying out a short consultation exercise to gauge opinions on a proposed design for the new facility at Newchapel recreation ground. A pump track…
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Potters ‘Arf Marathon organisers aim to bring back in September

Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon is due to return on September 26 after organisers revealed provisional plans for hundreds of runners to take part. Participants are being asked to hold the date in their diaries for the Hanley Economic…

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