
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)…

Research and education in spotlight as Staffordshire University Pro-Vice Chancellor meets with the President of Pakistan
Staffordshire University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raheel Nawaz PFHEA NTF, met with Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi to discuss Artificial Intelligence, and Higher Education.
He presented the President with a copy of his latest…

Celebration of Local Heroes in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Community heroes are to be honoured for the first time in a local awards scheme.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has launched the inaugural “Newcastle Heroes”
awards, with a ceremony to take place at the Mayor’s Charity Ball at…

Civic charities score a fundraising boost at Lord Mayor’s football tournament
Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Faisal Hussain hosted a one-off charity football tournament in aid of his chosen charities, Brighter Futures and The Hubb Foundation.
The tournament which took place at Fenton Manor Sports Complex had 24 teams take…

Lymelight Festival 2023
Artists from across Staffordshire are back in the spotlight for Lymelight 2023. The 3-day festival takes place on 28,29 & 30 April, celebrating the best local talent whilst providing free entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
Founded in…

Shawshank Redemption REVIEW
Fans of crime drama will be in for a treat as The Regent theatre welcomes the epic Shawshank Redemption to Stoke-on-Trent - Review by Mel Osborne
Based on the 1994 hit film, inspired by a short novel by Stephen King, the show stars Joe Absolom…

Government Funded Innovation on offer to Staffordshire Businesses
Staffordshire University is going on the road to showcase how Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) can help businesses to boost profits.
Businesses across Staffordshire are being encouraged to make the most of the government funded support…

Ladies Day at the New Vic Review
Horseracing at the theatre? Why not…
Ladies Day Review by BabaBaboon Editor - Sonya Farrall
As an avid Horseracing fan, and having spent a large part of my career in the Horseracing/media world it was an absolute joy to attend press night…

Stoke-on-Trent’s young people get taste of property career with week-long Regeneration Brainery
AMBITIOUS young people from Stoke-on-Trent are experiencing a fascinating insight into the world of property and development.
Students from Stoke-on-Trent College are taking part in the Regeneration Brainery – an immersive national programme…

New drug and alcohol service hub helps people on the road to recovery
Stoke Recovery Service (SRS) are relaunching their drug and alcohol service in its new building, while over £1 million of government funding will help develop substance misuse services in the city.
SRS, part of Stoke-on-Trent’s Community…

Sherlock Homes Letting Agents team up with local venue for Valentine’s themed giveaway
Sherlock Homes Letting Agents have teamed up with a popular Stoke-on-Trent venue to provide a special treat for two lucky people.
In December 2022, the ‘Sherlock Community Pledge,’ was launched by the agents, which will see various events…
