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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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Turnip Field Review

Taking my seat as I returned to the theatre for the first time in two-years was a treat, little did I know how much of a sensory feast I was in store for as the lights dimmed around and silence fell at the Repertory Theatre in Stoke... Opening…
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Win a year’s supply of fruit and veg and support your community with Potto Lotto

Potto Lotto players could win one of three tasty prizes of fresh fruit and veg delivered directly to their door from Boxxfresh. All players that have joined Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s online lottery by Saturday 26 June will be entered…
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China plate inspires 1,000th Potters ’Arf entrant to claim prize with hundreds signing up

More than 1,000 runners and walkers have signed up for this year’s Potters ’Arf Marathon. Entries have been pouring in, with the figure now about 200 up on the 2019 and 2020 figures at the same stage (5 may 2021). In total, 1,052…
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Open House coffee mornings to encourage community connections

The Open House Café, a new initiative by the New Vic Theatre and their Creative People and Places programme Appetite, will offer people living in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent an opportunity to connect with their fellow community…
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Charity calls for support with National Campaign #jump4health

Organisers of the UK’s biggest charity skipping challenge are inviting the people of Staffordshire to join in with celebrities and sports stars in helping to raise awareness for mental health. The Jump4Health campaign has been organised…
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Staffordshire Staycation

Families are being encouraged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation during the school Easter holidays - and at the same time help support local tourist attractions.   The county has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions and with…
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Archaeologists make new discoveries at former pottery works

Archaeologists studying bottle ovens at a former pottery works have made a ‘significant’ discovery after new information emerged about the structures. Investigations by the team working at the Grade II listed Phoenix Works site, in Longton,…
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Theatre of Football project to tackle racism and unite communities

A powerful county-wide project to tackle racism and unite communities through the power of football and the arts has been launched. It’s Not As Simple As Black and White - launched by New Vic Borderlines, Port Vale FC Foundation Trust,…
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New woodland path opens up through Weston Woods

A new 700-metre woodland path has been created through Weston Woods – and it’s already proving to be a big hit with schoolchildren, dog walkers, and people going to work or exercising. The project has provided a safe off-road path that…
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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…