Hanley is the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent and is home to the Regent Theatre, Victoria Hall and the Mitchell Arts Centre as well as the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. A large shopping and entertainment centre includes hundreds of shops as well as a cinema and various restaurants.

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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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Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall joins National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network

The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall has joined National Theatre-led Theatre Nation Partnerships network to build audiences for theatre across Stoke-on-Trent. Theatre Nation Partnerships (TNP) is an innovative network of theatres and community…
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Graduate inspired by mum to write new chapter

After attending her mum’s graduation, Kuda was inspired to follow in her footsteps and study at Staffordshire University – three years later she has graduated from the same course... Kuda Phiri, 22 from Etruria, decided to keep it in…
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Eco-friendly Cargo Bike introduced to local businesses

As part of its commitment to environmental improvements, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID has introduced a new Cardboard collection service using their new Eco-Friendly Cargo Bike. The bike is another step in the BID’s ongoing commitment to…
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Congratulations for former Croupier Andy who played his cards right at university

A former croupier hasn’t looked back after taking the gamble to quit his job and study at Staffordshire University. Andy Cartlidge, 49 from Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent left school with only four GCSEs and worked as a croupier at a casino until…
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COMMUNITY PIANO COMPETITION with EMMAUS NORTH STAFFS

Shoppers visiting a North Staffordshire charity shop are invited to show off their musical talents for a brand new competition. Four years ago Emmaus North Staffs received a fascinating donation of a high quality piano which took up home at…
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ERIC’S MONSTER MASH HEADS TO THE NEW VIC

Halloween is coming early to Basford’s theatre-in-the-round as New Vic favourite ‘Eric’ brings a new show full of ghoulish treats and crowd-pleasing retro tunes. Eric’s Monster Mash, performed from Monday 22 August to Saturday 3 September,…
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Stellar Collaboration in Stoke-on-Trent helps to create a digital breakthrough for ‘thinking differently’

CREATIVE geniuses in Stoke-on-Trent launch a brand new APP which aims to combat neurodiverse barriers. Digital creative company - Carse and Waterman worked with young people from North Staffordshire YMCA to create umbrellAR - which can be downloaded…
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Recognition for Hanley and Burslem parks in international award scheme

Hanley Park has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag. The 125-year-old venue, which has undergone a multi-million-pound restoration over the last few years, has been recognised nationally as a quality green public space by the…
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Neurodiversity Umbrella Project in Stoke-on-Trent

The Stoke-On-Trent Trent City Centre BID in partnership with the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and many local businesses are bringing an uplifting and iconic public art installation to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre in July 2022. The Neurodiversity…
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Free Environmentally Friendly Festival returns for its second year

The Better World Festival - celebrating all things sustainability and wellbeing - will return to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre this summer. Children’s activities, guest speakers, mindfulness workshops, vegan food preparation workshops, World…

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