
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)…

Funding available for groups supporting armed forces communities
Voluntary groups and organisations working with armed forces communities in Staffordshire are being encouraged to apply for funding.
The Veterans’ Foundation grant scheme is now open for applications from groups who work with those in need…

Ladies Day Odds On to be a New Vic Favourite
Opening the New Vic’s spring season, Ladies’ Day sees four women swap their typical working day at a fish factory for front row at the races.
The life-affirming comedy from Amanda Whittington, writer of Kiss Me Quickstep and The Thrill…

Shortlist for Tourism Awards Announced
More than 40 of Staffordshire's best tourism and hospitality businesses will go head-to-head at the prestigious Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards 2023.
More than 95 entries from across the county of Staffordshire have been…

NEW VIC BORDERLINES PLAY MY THOUSAND YEAR OLD LAND RETURNS TO STAGE TO MARK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
A documentary play, based on survivor testimonies from the genocide and war crimes that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will have two performances at the New Vic Theatre.
Written by Bosnian war survivor Aida Haughton MBE and New Vic Borderlines Director…

Foster carers urge others to join Staffordshire’s fostering family
Foster carers in Staffordshire are urging other families to join the county’s fostering family to help change a young person’s life.
‘Foster with us’ is the latest Staffordshire County Council campaign to help find families for some…

Budget proposes new record investment in social care to support people in greatest need in Stoke-on-Trent
A consultation launched on budget proposals will set a new record investment into services that support vulnerable children and adults in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has published proposals that will potentially see a total…

Unique collaboration brings a Virtual Reality training experience for aircraft pilots and Smart bathroom mirrors
Staffordshire Connected and Intelligent Mobility Innovation Accelerator (SCIMIA) is a project available to SMEs through the University’s Innovation Enterprise Zone.
It gives local businesses practical help to develop innovative solutions…

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s York Place regeneration plans progress
Plans to regenerate a key part of Newcastle town centre are moving forward.
Proposals for York Place could see two four-storey shop and office developments, with public open space, between Ironmarket and Merrial Street.
The project ties…

Survey open to Staffordshire residents to help shape lives of disabled and neurodivergent people
People in Staffordshire have the chance to shape how they make a difference to the lives of disabled and neurodivergent residents in Staffordshire.
Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB)…

Night Shelter for rough sleepers in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Rough sleepers in Newcastle-under-Lyme are receiving enhanced support during the cold winter months due to a new pilot initiative.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – working in partnership with non-profit organisation Veterans Connect…
