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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, 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…

Business News, Business Services, Community News, Local News, Staffordshire News

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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Jamie packs a punch on return to the ring

Stoke on Trent professional boxer Jamie Delroy Stewart returned to the ring to be crowned the winner at a televised event. It had been 12 months in total since Jamie had been in the ring - a long delay due to the pandemic - but it didn’t…

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

New Lord Mayor appointed

Councillor Ross Irving has been appointed as Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent. First elected back in 1973 and with more than 40 years’ service with the city council, during which he’s held many senior positions including council leader, Cllr…

Community News, Local News, Staffordshire News

New canal-side theatre taking shape in Staffordshire

The charity behind a brand-new theatre in Staffordshire have given people a glimpse inside and now asking what should be taking place there when it opens its doors. New interior photographs show the scale of Crown Wharf Theatre – which…

Business News, Charity, Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

CAFAG reopens its doors at the Whitfield Valley Centre

A Stoke-on-Trent charity, which has supported hundreds of residents during the pandemic, has now resumed several of its face to face services. Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) had to temporarily close the Fegg Hayes Whitfield Valley Centre…

Kidsgrove, Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Sports Centre plans to move to next stage

The reopening of community sports facilities in Kidsgrove will take a huge step forward next week as Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's Cabinet is set to approve the latest refurbishment plans and funding structure. Earlier this year,…

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Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Allotments flourish during lockdown

Kingsfield allotments in Basford have been awarded the top accolade once again in a 2020 allotment competition. The allotment site was judged to be the best small allotment site this year, following judging that took place virtually early…

Features, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

Closure Review

Closure is a brand new play which has drama, comedy and several twists included in a story which was created during lockdown. Emma (Debbie Cornock) is the seemingly “happy go lucky” wife of Josh who is played by Adam Goode, and as the play…

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