
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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

ALICE IN WONDERLAND BACK FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE NEW VIC
One of the New Vic’s best-loved Christmas shows, Alice in Wonderland, is back this festive season to celebrate the culmination of the theatre company’s 60th anniversary of theatre making.
Opening on Friday 18 November 2022 and running…

Titanic the Musical heading to The Regent
The Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical is making its way to the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 24 April to Saturday 29 April 2023.
Produced by Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams in association…

Volunteers needed for Get Home Safe Campaign in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Volunteers are being sought to continue the running of a initiative aimed at making women and girls feel safer in public spaces.
The “Get Home Safe” campaign - initially launched in March 2022 with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID and the Borough…
