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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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Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

City Council awarded Foster Friendly status

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded Foster Friendly status, the Fostering Network's programme to encourage employers to support fostering, and in particular, foster carers. To be recognised as a Fostering Friendly employer the city…

Business News, Charity, Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Funding boost to help digital Angels

Vulnerable adults supported by a Stoke-on-Trent charity are set to be educated on how to communicate online thanks to National Lottery funding of just under £40,000. Helping Angels Charitable Association is recruiting for a digital inclusion…

Business News, Business Services, Stoke-on-Trent

Safety takes centre stage as First Aid training continues

Over 100 companies have now benefitted following the launch of First Aid training by a Stoke-on-Trent health and safety company, with workshops continuing during Lockdown 2 in a Covid-19 safe environment. BPA Safety has invested in new equipment…

Features, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

The Hoard – Rediscovered Review

The Hoard - Rediscovered Review One of the biggest Covid casualties this year has to be the theatre industry. Personally, I was very concerned for our own wonderful theatres in Staffordshire. However, the thing about creatives is they are…

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Potto Lotto launches amazing entertainment prize bundle

Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for Christmas. We have all had a tough 2020, this prize draw is a great opportunity to win a Christmas gift while also helping out local charities.…

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

Virtual visits from Santa in the Potteries

SANTA Claus is coming to town - and can visit you and your family in the comfort of your home... Baba Baboon was given the opportunity to speak to Santa Claus recently and he has some exciting news which we are pleased to share with you... Children…

Covid-19 Information, Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

Lateral flow coronavirus tests and 250 businesses apply for grants

Almost 1,000 nurses, frontline council workers and other public sector staff have trailed new lateral flow coronavirus tests in the city, ahead of a national roll-out. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been working closely with the Department…

Community News, Covid-19 Information, Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

#StokeonTrentTogether support service extended to seven days a week

An initiative which was set up between Stoke on Trent City and voluntary sector partner VAST to support vulnerable people- #StokeonTrentTogether - has been extended to provide support seven days a week between 9am to 5pm. Redeployed libraries…

Covid-19 Information, Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

£4.2m to support businesses instructed to close through lockdown

Businesses instructed to close through the coronavirus lockdown will be able to apply for £4.2m of funding. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been allocated a total of £4,192,488 through the government’s Local Restrictions Support Grant.…

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

Falling for The City – Exhibition with Potboiler Theatre

A new exhibition capturing the places and spaces close to people’s hearts in Stoke-on-Tren has opened in Longton Exchange. Falling for The City - created by Potboiler Theatre - features portraits of local people in the places that mean…

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