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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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Nick Moore remembering Berry

Lockdown has been a productive time for Society of Staffordshire Artists member and resident of Newcastle-under-Lyme, painter Nick Moore. Nick, who has had recent success with portrait paintings of local legend, Neil “Nello” Baldwin…

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

Mum, Carly, is recognised as a shining light by PM, Boris Johnson

A mum who set up a support group for parents during the pandemic has been recognised as a “Point of Light” by Prime Mnister, Boris Johnson. Carly Twigg, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded the Help, I’m Now Home Schooling! In spring 2020…

Community News, Features, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

Love throughout the ages with Phoebe

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of expressing emotion via cards came from? The origin of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, where St Valentine was driven by his Christian duties as a priest and granted marriages,…

Featured, Features, Guest Blogs, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent

The Power of Creative Writing – Guest Blog Helen Dalley

Helen Dalley first started to journal at the age of 12. And then when the pandemic hit in 2020 and lockdown's were put in place she found journalling was a great way to boost her own well-being. Helen has since gone on to develop her journalling…

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

My Community Matters calling for support

A citywide community initiative, set up more than a decade ago, has been continuing to support residents, seven-days- a-week, throughout the pandemic. Making phone calls, doing people’s shopping, and walking dogs are just some of the ways…

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

Potters ‘Arf Marathon organisers aim to bring back in September

Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon is due to return on September 26 after organisers revealed provisional plans for hundreds of runners to take part. Participants are being asked to hold the date in their diaries for the Hanley Economic…

Community News, Local News, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

Funding boost for Gladstone Pottery Museum

Repairs and improvements will be carried out at an award-winning museum after it was chosen to receive emergency government arts funding. Gladstone Pottery Museum, in Longton, will benefit from a £25,000 cash injection after Stoke-on-Trent…

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

Free online theatre skills masterclass with the New Vic

The New Vic is inviting people to learn a range of creative skills from the comfort of their homes by joining in with free, interactive virtual workshops. New Vic staff will share their unique professional expertise in a series of practical…

Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

New chair for Stoke-on-Trent Health and Wellbeing Board

Councillor Abi Brown, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, has been appointed as the new chair for the Stoke-on-Trent Health and Wellbeing Board. The role is to help to ensure health services provided by a range of organisations are tailored…

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

Men and Women Unite for the Future

A mother’s community group, and a men’s mental health group have come together to offer an extended support network across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Stoke-on-Trent Mother’s Support Network - who have been providing various…

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