
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…

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…

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…

12-month FREE membership with SING for a STAFFORDSHIRE start-up business
Start-up business owners in Staffordshire are being asked to come forward for an exciting opportunity - which is being provided by an independent business network.
Staffordshire Independent Networking Group (SING) are inviting business owners…

Government Ministers meet city leaders at 10 Downing Street to agree future plans
City leaders took Stoke-on-Trent’s future plans for housing, transport, culture and growth directly to government in a meeting with senior cabinet ministers at 10 Downing Street.
The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling…
