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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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Shortlist announced for Arnold Bennett book prize

The shortlist has been revealed for an annual book prize which will see one North Staffordshire author win £500. Actress turned playwright Deb McAndrew, former teacher Peter Cash, creative writing lecturer Lisa Blower and academic John Shapcott…
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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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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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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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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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Baba Baboon expands Media Team

A Staffordshire public relations and communications firm has taken a step forward in developing its media hub. Baba Baboon has welcomed award-winning journalist Adam Gratton and PR expert Jamie Summerfield to their editorial team. Since…
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Penkhull on top of the World

It’s been a whirlwind, it’s been a true sense of community and it’s been an incredible few months for a small village in Stoke-on-Trent. Penkhull has without a doubt attracted attention not just throughout Staffordshire, not just the…
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A book of prayers from North Staffordshire cathedral canon

A North Staffordshire boy who grew up to become the Canon Chancellor of a cathedral has published a new book featuring his own prayers. Canon Ian Stockton, who was born and raised in Silverdale and went to Newcastle High School, has written…
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Jamie packs a punch on return to the ring

Stoke on Trent professional boxer Jamie Delroy Stewart returned to the ring to be crowned the winner at a televised event. It had been 12 months in total since Jamie had been in the ring - a long delay due to the pandemic - but it didn’t…

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