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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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FREE events set to inspire and intrigue this autumn

Staffordshire University is inviting the public to hear from inspirational figures and cutting-edge collaborators as part of its free public events series this autumn. A new series celebrating exciting research and collaborations between…
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Exhibition honouring father of modern circus in Newcastle-under-Lyme

The circus has come to Newcastle-under-Lyme as a new exhibition paying homage to Philip Astley, the father of modern circus, opens at the Belong Heritage Gallery. Opening to great fanfare, multi-skilled performer and illusionist, Andrew Van…
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ARNOLD BENNETT BOOK PRIZE 2023

Entries are open for the Arnold Bennett Book Prize 2023. It is the sixth year the international book prize has been organised by The Arnold Bennett Society and entries are open to writers based in Stoke-on-Trent, the wider North Staffordshire…
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SPORTS TRAVEL FIRM AND RIVER THAMES SPECIALISTS HIT £5m TURNOVER IN TIME FOR 20 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

IN 2020, directors Tom and Pete Warsop - along with a team of expert staff - were facing a very uncertain future when their luxury travel businesses were severely affected due to the impact of Covid-19. All revenue for Newcastle-under-Lyme…
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EXCLUSIVE UK EXHIBITION in the Potteries

Majolica Mania Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915 set for exclusive UK exhibition at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent... Britain’s spiritual home of ceramics is set to host an important…
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GREEN-FINGERED GARDENERS CELEBRATE A BLOOMING GREAT YEAR

An exceptional garden displaying a very high standard of horticulture and a range of wildlife-friendly features has earned a Kidsgrove couple the sought after title of best residential garden in Newcastle-under-Lyme for the second year running. Maureen…
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Local Artistic Talent Showcased at The Brampton Museum

A popular group exhibition celebrating the best artistic talent in Staffordshire has opened in a brand new gallery in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Open Art and Craft Exhibition, at The Brampton Museum, showcases a diverse and contemporary collection…
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Deadline for Tourism and Good Food Awards Fast Approaching

Entries for the 2022-23 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards are open. Tuesday 18 October is the last chance to take part in this year’s competition, and be recognised as Staffordshire’s best attractions, accommodation providers, and food…
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BOROUGH FLOURISHES IN PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITION

Newcastle-under-Lyme has come up smelling of roses in a prestigious environmental competition. The borough has not only today been declared the winner of the coveted small city category in Heart of England in Bloom, it has also scooped the…
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Adult learners ‘Step Up’ to higher education

Adult learners from a range of backgrounds are stepping up their game with help from Staffordshire University. The Step Up to Higher Education course is designed for students wanting to return to education and develop the academic skills…