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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)…

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Scams Awareness

With many families facing extra financial pressures due to increasing household costs, people are being warned to be aware of the risks of scams. Each year, millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers, although it is thought that less…

Local Information, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

Landmark agreement paves way for ‘exciting future’ for quality housing growth

A landmark agreement has been struck between the city council and a key government agency which will pave the way for continued quality housing growth in the city. Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Homes England have entered into an ‘informal…

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Tom Dick and Harry – Review

Tom, Dick and Harry at the New Vic - a play which grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go - even when you have left the theatre in the round… Review by Baba’s Editor and Founder Sonya Farrall. 5* Set in a 1943 prisoner of war camp…

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Peter Coates donates £20 million to boost growth of entrepreneurs in his home city and partners with Staffordshire University

The Peter Coates Foundation will receive a £20m donation from Peter Coates. It has teamed up with Staffordshire University to launch the Peter Coates Fast Forward Programme. Beginning in January, the programme will offer emerging entrepreneurs…

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A Vegan Summer Celebration on The Stones

Newcastle-under-Lyme is to welcome the return of a Vegan food festival. The Summer Vegan Festival will take place on Sunday 3 July, and stallholders will be selling everything from fashion to food to pet products, with the festival being a…

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

The Rocky Horror Show at The Regent – REVIEW

It is that time of year again where Stokies turn up at the Regent Theatre dressed up in stockings, garters and corsets for a rip-roaring night at the Rocky Horror Picture show...Review by Melanie Osborne 5* The Richard O’ Brian classic musical…

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New Chancellor installed at Keele University

James Timpson OBE has been officially installed as the new Chancellor of Keele University. The chief executive of Timpson - one of the UK's most socially responsible retailers - received the Chancellor's ceremonial robes and mortarboard and…

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

Potters Arf 2022 – Were you there?

Hundreds of runners raced through the streets of Stoke-on-Trent for the iconic Potters Arf on June 1. More than 1,600 participants had signed up for the 13.1 mile race - which returned to its usual calendar place after last year's race was…

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New civil engineering career for Chris thanks to council programme

Jobseekers continue to get a foot on the career ladder thanks to a successful work experience programme delivered by Staffordshire County Council. Thirty nine year old Chris Boote is the latest person to benefit from the Open-Door programme,…

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Staffordshire University named Nurse Education Provider of the Year 2022

Staffordshire University has been named Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post-registration) at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2022. During a glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane, the winners of 21…

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