
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)…

Graduate inspired by mum to write new chapter
After attending her mum’s graduation, Kuda was inspired to follow in her footsteps and study at Staffordshire University – three years later she has graduated from the same course...
Kuda Phiri, 22 from Etruria, decided to keep it in…

Eco-friendly Cargo Bike introduced to local businesses
As part of its commitment to environmental improvements, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID has introduced a new Cardboard collection service using their new Eco-Friendly Cargo Bike.
The bike is another step in the BID’s ongoing commitment to…

TOP PUB TRANSFORMED INTO STUNNING VENUE
THE TOP PUB has been completely transformed thanks to the vision and mission of its owners who took on the premises six years ago.
Anthony Bedson, along with Adam and Nina Whalley, took over The Top Pub, which sits in an idyllic setting on…

Go Through the Looking Glass for the opening of the new Tunstall Library
Families will have the chance to meet characters from Alice In Wonderland to celebrate the opening of the new Tunstall Library, on Saturday 3 September.
Five characters from the popular book including the Mad Hatter, The Red Queen, the White…

Sporting spirit in Newcastle-under-Lyme
As Birmingham bid farewell to the Commonwealth Games, residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme continued its legacy with their own sports day inspired by the Queen's Baton Relay visit to their home, last month.
Residents at Belong care village on…

Congratulations for former Croupier Andy who played his cards right at university
A former croupier hasn’t looked back after taking the gamble to quit his job and study at Staffordshire University.
Andy Cartlidge, 49 from Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent left school with only four GCSEs and worked as a croupier at a casino until…

NEW VIC BORDERLINES RECEIVES GENEROUS COMMITMENT OF SUPPORT FROM THE DENISE COATES FOUNDATION
The New Vic Theatre has welcomed the continued support of the Denise Coates Foundation, as it awards a significant grant to the theatre’s Borderlines programme over the next four years.
The Denise Coates Foundation has committed to give…

Mature student finds new outlook on the life at university
A mature student diagnosed with dyspraxia and autism while doing his degree has graduated with first-class honours with support from Staffs Uni.
Carl Smith, 28 from Trent Vale, is the first person in his family to go to university after…

COMMUNITY PIANO COMPETITION with EMMAUS NORTH STAFFS
Shoppers visiting a North Staffordshire charity shop are invited to show off their musical talents for a brand new competition.
Four years ago Emmaus North Staffs received a fascinating donation of a high quality piano which took up home at…

ERIC’S MONSTER MASH HEADS TO THE NEW VIC
Halloween is coming early to Basford’s theatre-in-the-round as New Vic favourite ‘Eric’ brings a new show full of ghoulish treats and crowd-pleasing retro tunes.
Eric’s Monster Mash, performed from Monday 22 August to Saturday 3 September,…
