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Project to upgrade County’s street lights

A project to update thousands of Staffordshire street lights that will use less energy and save money is underway. Staffordshire County Council is replacing 47,000 conventional bulbs with LED lighting after taking out an interest-free loan…
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Fantastic Town Deal for Kidsgrove

Ambitious proposals to deliver an unprecedented regeneration programme in Kidsgrove will become a reality following confirmation of a once in a lifetime funding opportunity. The town is receiving £16.9 million from the Government’s Town…
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Presenting dream for Samara

A determined and inspirational young woman has landed a dream job as a presenter on a local community radio station. Throughout her life Samara Hussain, who was born blind, has not let anything stand in the way of what she sets out to do. After…
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‘BIG’ Project underway at Brampton Museum

A new an exciting phase in the life of a much-loved museum and art gallery is to get underway after being awarded almost £250,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The ‘Brampton is Growing’ (BiG) project will see Brampton Museum’s…
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New Urban Quarter plans for Stoke-on-Trent

An exciting new urban quarter is to be developed at the Swift House site - near to Stoke-on-Trent's railway station. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with award-winning social impact developer Capital & Centric – the stars of…
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2,000 spaces released for Potters ‘Arf 2021

Online entries for Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon have opened. Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now book their places for Sunday, September 26. The Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon is one of the…
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Further funding awarded to voluntary and community groups

Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city have benefited from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic. 33 voluntary and community groups across the city…
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Treemendous sweet gift from Japan

Residents and visitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme will be able to enjoy a delightful display of beautiful blossoms from Japan for years to come thanks to an initiative celebrating a long standing international friendship. Thirty Sakura cherry…
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Future Journalist Awards receives international interest

A Staffordshire-based competition to find the next generation of journalists and bloggers is receiving international entries. The Future Journalist Awards is usually open to schools in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, with finalists…
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Every other Seat takes centre stage in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A playful but poignant pop-up art exhibition highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the creative sector and local businesses is in Newcastle-under-Lyme's Town Centre. The exhibition has been brought to the High Street by Appetite,…
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Fun activities for half-term

Chinese New Year celebrations, bottle oven building challenges and live storytelling sessions are among a host of free online activities available for Stoke-on-Trent families over the half term break. The city’s museums, libraries and other…
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Wellbeing support during half-term

A range of wellbeing support is available for families during the half term break. The local StayWell service provides support for children and young people and parents and carers online, via phone calls and video support. You can contact…
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Half-Term tips for Staffordshire

Half term will be very different this year, but there are still ways to enjoy it in Staffordshire, whether you are staying at home or exploring your local area. There’s a huge range of virtual rainy day activities to keep the family occupied,…
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Play areas spruced up for Spring

More than a dozen play areas across Stoke-on-Trent are being spruced up ready for spring in the latest round of capital investment into the city’s parks and play areas. From Monday 15 February, locally based PM Training will be working…
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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…

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