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First live audience for film Running Naked in Stoke-on-Trent
A film, produced by Staffordshire University film lecturers and shot on location in and around Stoke-on-Trent, is to get its first live screening.
Running Naked, is a movie about Mark and Ben, friends since meeting as teenage cancer patients.…

Birthday celebrations day for Artisan Market
Castle Artisan Market - which is held in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre - is celebrating its first birthday with a family friendly Halloween theme.
The brainchild of local trader and market host Mike Davies of Punx Puds together with son…

Share memories in New Archives project
People from across Staffordshire are being invited to share the stories behind some of their most prize possessions in a new on-line exhibition.
Meaningful Mementos is the latest project from Staffordshire County Council’s Archives…

Ladies unite to raise awareness for domestic abuse
Lady Boxers are uniting for a special charity night to raise awareness for domestic abuse.
Sixteen ladies from various Stoke-on-Trent gyms are set to enter the boxing ring on Saturday 23 October, for eight separate bouts of three rounds…

Belong Care Village ranked in UK top 20
Specialist dementia care village operator Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme has been listed as a Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Group by leading online review site carehome.co.uk
The rankings are based on verified…

The Woman in Black Review
Creepy tales, chilling darkness, bumps in the night and descending fog are all the right ingredients for a good horror story - and that’s exactly what you can expect when going to watch The Woman in Black.
There’s an eeriness surrounding…

Fashion show with the Angels
Helping Angels Charitable Association are hosting their very own FASHION SHOW.
The event will have entertainment, a fun raffle, goody bag for guests and a children's pre-loved shop.
Guests attending on FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER, will also receive…

FREE activities for Ginger & Spice
A feast of FREE activities are taking place as part of an annual Festival.
The award winning one-day Ginger & Spice Festival will be taking place on Saturday 25 September in Market Drayton.
Families are invited to meander through…

Second store in the Potteries for Sports Traider
The owners of the UK’s first chain of charity sports shops have opened a second store in the Potteries.
Sports Traider - who provide opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children - recently opened the doors to a brand new store…

Friends unite for charity challenge
A Stoke-on-Trent man, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, is cycling hundreds of kilometres to raise money for charity.
Michael Squire was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016. At the time the father of three was working…

Kidsgrove leisure facilities pitch perfect
New sports facilities at a school in Kidsgrove are benefitting local clubs, groups and residents as well as pupils thanks to funding from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to boost people’s health and well-being.
The Council has earmarked…

Weekend of Spitfire Celebrations
Two days of amazing events will take place to mark the public opening of Stoke-on-Trent’s stunning new Spitfire Gallery – including a special RAF flypast.
Celebrations and activities are planned on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and…

National Road Safety Campaign
Drivers are being reminded about the importance of safe driving as part of a national campaign.
Project EDWARD ‘Every Day Without A Road Death’ aims to promote road safety and will run from 13 to 17 September.
The initiative is being…

Public Art Exhibition in the wilderness
Arts organisation, Urban Wilderness CIC, is to launch a public art exhibition to show disused spaces in a new light across Stoke-on-Trent.
The Happenings - which will launch on 23 September - will be live for five weeks, across five locations…
