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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)…

Community News, Covid-19 Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

What type of face covering wearer are you?

From patterned and funny face coverings to just simply plain and practical, residents have adapted to wearing face coverings over the past few months. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has now launched the ‘What type of wearer are you?’ campaign…

Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is welcoming back visitors following its temporary closure due to national coronavirus restrictions. The museum is preparing to open from 10am on Monday, September 28. Following national guidance and…

Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Community Stalwart is Mayor for Second Time

A May Bank councillor who has served communities for 20 years is looking forward to his second term as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Members voted for Councillor John Cooper to take on the historic role once again at Wednesday night’s…

Community News, Features, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

The Telephone Theatre – You Don’t Know Me BUT…

You don’t know me but… Review by Melanie Osbourne 5* After almost six months with no theatre performances I was extremely excited about reviewing a new local show. However, when I would normally be catching…

Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

New CCTV System for Town Centre

An enhanced CCTV system covering Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is live. State-of-the-art equipment, additional surveillance cameras, better quality images, wider coverage and more live monitoring at strategic times – with the potential…

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

Stoke-on-Trent Residents are being reminded that recycling correctly is vital to protecting the environment. This Recycle Week (21-27 September, 2020) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is highlighting the most common recycling mistakes residents…

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Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Care village residents’ dating advice reaches one million people

Dating advice from residents of the state-of-the-art Belong care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme has proved a surprise social media sensation. With decades of courtship behind them, the octogenarians decided it was time to pass on…

Community News, Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

New champions for heritage and allotments

Two city councillors have been appointed to roles to champion Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and thriving allotments facilities. Councillor James Smith has been announced as heritage champion, taking on the role from deputy council leader Daniel…

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Spicy competition gives ginger cats and dogs a chance to shine

Calling all ginger cat and dog owners, a unique festival wants you to shout about your beloved pets. The fourth annual Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place between September 23 to September 27 and celebrates all things ginger.…

Community News, Hanley, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Every other Seat – Dust Rising

A compelling two-day open-air exhibition featuring artist-designed seats will be taking place in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The Dust Rising exhibition - 'Every Other Seat' - features artwork in the form of artist-commissioned seats. Every other…

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