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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 News, Stoke-on-Trent

Funding boost for Meir Matters

Meir Matters has received £3,200 in funding to make their Sow & Grow site accessible to the whole community and keep running sessions all year round with a new poly-tunnel. Meir Matters is a group with more than 130 members who run a…

Charity, Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Business appointees will help Alice Charity to support more vulnerable families

The Alice Charity have welcomed two new trustees from the business world to help them support more vulnerable families in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Entrepreneur Matthew Dashper-Hughes and Finance Director Larne Payne bring…

Culture, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Local Artist Making Waves with must-Sea Exhibition

The sky is the limit for a local artist who is enjoying a solo exhibition at the Brampton Museum as his reward for blowing competition out of the water. Paul Newcastle – who specialises in landscape and seascape paintings – is currently…

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

Two at the New Vic Review

Two at the New Vic will have you singing, clapping, laughing and crying. Upon entering the round to take your seats, you are immediately made to feel welcome in the traditional local pub with it’s fully working bar and friendly landlord…

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

Last Chance to Enter Future Journalist Awards

Students aged seven to eighteen have only days left to enter Staffordshire University’s annual Future Journalist Awards. The awards are organised by third-year journalism and PR students and aim to discover the next generation of journalists…

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Culture, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Hero war animals honoured at Potteries Museum

A new exhibition honouring hero war animals is heading to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent from February. The exhibition – PDSA Dickin Medal: Extraordinary Animals In Action – was created by leading veterinary…

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Culture, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

New Vic Youth Theatre explore the challenges of growing up

Featuring a large cast and full young band, this electrifying gig-style performance marks the New Vic Youth Theatre’s fourth time performing as part of National Theatre Connections. Set in and around a swimming pool, The Changing Room follows…

Featured Entertainment, Stoke-on-Trent

AJ Pritchard heading to the Regent

Stoke-on-Trent’s own Strictly Come Dancing favourite AJ Pritchard is returning to his hometown with his brand new tour. Following on from the success of his debut solo tour last year, AJ will be bringing AJ Live 2020 to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday…

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

School pupils design recycling art work

Four primary school pupils from Stoke-on-Trent schools have been announced as winners of the city council’s ‘Design our bin wagons’ competition. At the start of the academic year, Year 6 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent schools were invited…

Featured Entertainment, Stoke-on-Trent

Bootleg Beatles head to the Victoria Hall

The Bootleg Beatles are delighted to announce their Spring 2020 tour, aptly named On the Road is heading for the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent. The band, along with their renowned string and brass ensemble will Come Together on Sunday 22nd March…

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