Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant market town in Staffordshire. The town is home to restaurants, bars and independent stores, sports and leisure facilities, a theatre and more. Various outdoor events take place in Newcastle-under-Lyme throughout the year from musical festivals to craft and food fairs. The New Vic Theatre is a short walk from the town centre where visitors can enjoy a range of acclaimed plays and productions in the round.

Local News

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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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Four New Board Members appointed to help steer CounterCoin

CounterCoin Community Club Limited appoints four board members from North Staffordshire... The Board of Directors of CounterCoin Community Club Limited (“CCCL”), the company responsible for the operation of the ground breaking volunteer…
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A Bid to Revitalise Newcastle Town Centre

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is fighting for a share of a Government fund which has been set up to help revitalise the nation’s town centres. A bid for £420,000 has been submitted to the Future High Streets Fund which is a Ministry…
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Gandeys Circus

IF you are looking for fast-paced, exhilarating, heart-stopping entertainment then look no further than Gandeys Circus in Newcastle-under-Lyme. After entering the fabulous big top, friendly staff are waiting to meet and greet you before showing…
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New Vic welcome new Associate Artist for 2019

New Vic Theatre will work with local site-specific theatre company GreenHouse Theatre Project as their Associate Artist for 2019 in a drive to help support and strengthen the creative industry of North Staffordshire. Over the next year,…
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New Chief Executive for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's new chief executive - Martin Hamilton - is set to take up his post on February 4. Mr Hamilton's  diary is incredibly busy for his first few weeks in charge with introductory sessions lined up for staff…
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Elite Ballet Training in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme's Jubilee2 has become the base for an elite training scheme for ballet dancers. Two large dance studios, featuring wooden sprung floors, soundproofing, a floor length mirror and moveable wall, are just what Nicky Henshall…
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Lottery Players Helping Celebrate Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Heritage

Thanks to National Lottery players over £5million has been raised to support 80 community heritage projects across the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The milestone was reached with a grant of £97,600 to repair and restore the iconic town…
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Newcastle-under-Lyme’s The Guildhall Open for the Community

An historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has opened its doors to serve the public again. The Guildhall is up and running as a community and voluntary sector hub thanks to a successful partnership working between Newcastle-under-Lyme…
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Surprise Discovery at the Brampton Museum

A surprise discovery has been made at the Brampton Museum, in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Officers came across a large scroll when carrying out a full inventory of the museum’s historic collections, which on closer inspection turned out to be an…
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Philip Astley – and a continuing legacy

In 2018 Newcastle-under-Lyme was witness to some fascinating and innovative events which focused on the 250 year celebrations of the modern day circus. Those events were all part of the Philip Astley Project, which was managed by Staffordshire…