
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)…

Appeal to support major refurbishment at the New Vic
Local people are being called upon to help raise over £225,000 of funding for the New Vic as part of the theatre’s biggest redevelopment project since it was built. Donations to the Full Circle Appeal will go directly towards helping the…

Iconic Potters Arf is back and open for registration
Online entries for the Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ’Arf Marathon have opened following a launch which saw more than 400 people sign up in one day.
Participants recently flocked to the Victoria Hall, in Bagnall Street Street,…

Staffordshire’s leading college shortlisted for prestigious awards
Outstanding institutions and individuals from across the Further Education (FE) sector have been shortlisted for the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020.
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) are finalists for the much-coveted title of…

Art Friends link up for Newcastle-under-Lyme Exhibition
A friendship forged in the classroom over a shared love of art 40 years ago is one of the main inspirations for a new exhibition in Newcastle.
50 FORTY is a stunning selection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics made by Staffordshire artists…

New Travel Agents in Town
Barrhead Travel, one of the UK’s leading travel agencies, is investing in the relaunch of a new travel agency in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, bringing five local ex-Thomas Cook staff back to work.
The brand-new store located in Castle Walk, Newcastle-Under-Lyme…

Life Changes with Train Learn Go Stoke
TRAIN LEARN GO STOKE
YOU may have thought about joining a gym, you may have even thought about changing your diet or even already tried several options in a personal mission to feel fitter and healthier.
But have you ever considered working…

New £18million Housing Development in Stoke-on-Trent
The building of 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town has begun following the appointment of a contractor to carry out the work.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is developing two sites in Fenton as part of a wider investment in the…

Prince and the Pauper Tail Trail at the New Vic
The New Vic Theatre is hosting an enchanting interactive "Tail Trail" for families.
The 45-minute adventure into the magical world of The Prince and The Pauper will take place in the theatre’s Studio until Saturday 4 January.
Tale Trail…

Climate change commission starts mission to tackle climate concerns
Cabinet at Stoke-on-Trent City Council have confirmed details of how a climate change commission will work to change the city’s environmental priorities.
A commission will gather evidence for four months and will be led by councillor Carl…

New five-year lease being finalised for homeless shelter
A new lease for a major accommodation shelter is being finalised in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Macari Centre, situated on Regent Road in Hanley, opened in February 2016 after former Stoke City manager Lou Macari made it his mission to get rough sleepers…