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Halloween and Half-Term fun at home

Stoke-on-Trent was moved into the higher Covid Alert level of Tier 2 on Saturday October 24. And with Halloween approaching - council leaders and public health officials are urging people to revise plans this half-term and enjoy their Halloween…
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Community group gets the Royal treatment

A local community group which helps to support people’s mental health by getting them out in the open countryside around Staffordshire has had its work recognised by the Queen’s daughter, the Princess Royal, Anne. Article by Adam Gratton Director…
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Step into the bold-as-brass world of Danny Shaw and The Sub Spartans

One of the UK's top session drummers is stepping into the spotlight and finally releasing his own music. Feature by Jamie Summerfield Ten years ago, at just 15, Stoke-on-Trent’s Danny Shaw was performing in arenas with his hip-hop band…
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Care Village Cycles For Gold

Locked down residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been going for gold by travelling the world on their bikes — all from the comfort of their care village. With the help of their support workers, residents at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme…
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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume - Artistic Director of Upswing - as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.   As Associate Director, Vicki will explore artistic opportunities, working…
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Stunning images of China taken by Victorian photography icon at city museum

An internationally-acclaimed photography exhibition - which reveals rare images of 19th century China - has arrived at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. China: Through The Lens Of John Thomson (1868-1872) has attracted almost one million…
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National recognition for parks and green spaces in NUL

Several Newcastle-under-Lyme parks and green spaces have been recognised as some of the best in the country. Six venues in Newcastle-under-Lyme are among 2,000 sites that have received prestigious Green Flag status. The international scheme,…
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Funding lifeline for venues and arts organisations

Venues and arts organisations in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving a share of the Government’s £1.5bn Cultural Recovery Fund. Article By Jamie Summerfield The first wave of funding –…
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The Call with Claybody Theatre

Following on from their highly successful podcast Dirty Laundry earlier in 2020, Claybody Theatre have taken an opportunity during lockdown to develop their digital work with a brand new five-part audio drama series – THE CALL. Creative…
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Green Flag joy for Hanley Park

Hanley Park has been recognised nationally and awarded its first Green Flag Award. The 123-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million pound restoration over the last four years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green…
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New Vic’s revamped auditorium open to audiences

The New Vic has re-opened for performances with Ghostlight, the first part of its season of socially-distanced productions for autumn.  Ghostlight, the first piece to be showcased in the theatre’s newly refurbished auditorium, is a short,…
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Arnold Bennett Book Prize – longlist announced

A Coronation Street actress turned playwright, a former head of English at Newcastle-under-Lyme School and the owner of a city centre game shop are on the longlist for this year’s Arnold Bennett Prize. The annual book award was established…
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New opportunities for volunteers at charity Emmaus North Staffs

Volunteers at a Stoke-on-Trent charity will now be able to access valuable skills development and training following on from the appointment of a new development coordinator. Emmaus North Staffs - a charity which works to prevent homelessness…
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Dan Hewitt – Boxing Behind the Gloves

Sports broadcaster and commentator Dan Hewitt is surging ahead in a career he has always dreamed of. For the last 12 years Dan, of Stoke-on-Trent has been carefully crafting his boxing knowledge and broadcasting skills with the ambition to…
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Exercise Outdoors in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A new range of outdoor exercise classes and activities have been launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The classes and activities - launched by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council - are for all ages and abilities and will take place at Bathpool…