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.

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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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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…
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Parking and Market Initiatives to be Considered

Councillors are being asked to help shape the development of two key initiatives vital to the future of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. The development of a 10-year parking strategy as well as how to breathe new life into the historic market…
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CounterCoin and The Challenge

CounterCoin - an innovative volunteer reward scheme - is to host a large scale event in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. CounterCoin is attempting to redefine the relationship between business and the community and will hold “The…
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Brampton Museum – hidden gem in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Less than half a mile away from Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is a hidden gem which is the Brampton Museum. Steeped in history and the former family home of Thomas and Jane Mellard this unique building is full of not just educational artefacts,…
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Astley’s Astounding Adventures at the New Vic

Astley’s Astounding Adventures - increase the added emphasis on Astounding by one million per cent and you might just be able to imagine what this sensational show achieves via this review. Unbelievable circus performers combined with passionate…
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Go with the Team and Run

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, GO Team Running Club is open to you. The club meet every Wednesday at 8pm, at chosen locations throughout Stoke-on-Trent and welcome runners of all ages and abilities. Runs consist of…
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Ashley Wilks – Run for Life

Read all about why Ashley Wilks, of Fenton Stoke-on-Trent took to running... It’s been a long day, your mind is doing overtime with a hundred and one thoughts whizzing around and your concentration is at an all time low. The long day soon…
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Rhasian “Siany Baby Ali” Earlington – A Pro With An Influence As Powerful As His Punch

Madeley's Rhasian Earlington never had any plans to become a boxer. A football player maybe, a rugby player possibly - but to become a boxer was never on the cards. That was until three years ago. Now, at age 21, the cruiserweight is hungrier…