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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Second store in the Potteries for Sports Traider

The owners of the UK’s first chain of charity sports shops have opened a second store in the Potteries. Sports Traider - who provide opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children - recently opened the doors to a brand new store…
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Cycling through the decades to the Mine

A 279-mile charity cycle challenge is set to finish at North Staffordshire’s largest furniture reuse charity shop. Staff and volunteers at Emmaus Furniture Mine are to welcome Mark Johnson - who will be making his way from Leicester to…
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Ben Fogle UK Theatre Tour at Victoria Hall

Ben Fogle returns to the Victoria Hall with his thrilling live theatre show, Tales from the Wilderness - Thursday 2 September. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will share inspiring tales of his adventures around the…
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Family Fun Day set for Hanley Park

Family by Family, a new team from Shared Lives Plus in Stoke-on-Trent, are inviting families to a free outdoor picnic with fun activities on offer for children and adults. Families are invited to attend the event at Hanley Park on Tuesday…
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Free Open Day of events at The Regent Theatre

A FUN filled family day is to take place at one of Stoke-on-Trent's Theatres. To celebrate reopening after over a year and a half with the doors closed, the Regent Theatre, in Hanley Stoke-on-Trent will be welcoming the public in for a…
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Elvis coming to the Victoria Hall

Direct from the USA, the biggest and best Elvis show in the world is back, and heading for the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 10th October 2021. Starring three Ultimate Elvis Tribute World Champions including…
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Curtains set to rise again in two of Staffordshire’s largest entertainment venues

The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall will throw open their doors....in AUGUST. Following an incredibly challenging 16 months, the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall are delighted to announce that their doors will finally reopen in August (pending…
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Vibrant murals transform City Centre spaces

Clough Street – a busy throughfare used by pedestrians between the main shopping and dining area in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre and Tesco Extra, has been transformed, thanks to colourful and vibrant murals. As part of Stoke-on-Trent City…
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Plans submitted for library’s modern and inviting new home

Images detailing the proposed new home for Stoke-on-Trent’s City Central Library have been unveiled. Plans have been submitted for the large ground floor space at Two Smithfield, with the aim of offering a modern, inviting, flexible facility…
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Million-pound scheme for safer streets in two city communities

More than one million pounds is being invested in security measures in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund, following a successful bid for funding through the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office. Staffordshire…