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Stoke-on-Trent hosts a group of international travel writers

A group of top travel writers from Canada are heading to Stoke-on-Trent as part of a VisitBritain press visit, in partnership with Visit Stoke. Six journalists - including from Postmedia, the largest national syndicate with major dailies in…
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Staffs Games Graduates top the list of the UK’s most talented

Staffordshire University graduates have scooped more accolades than any other institutions in a list recognising the UK’s outstanding computer games talent. TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, revealed…
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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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£15.5 million roads pledge seeing results in Staffordshire

Nearly 1,600 potholes and other defects have been fixed on Staffordshire’s roads in the past month (article dated 18 July 2022), as the county council steps up its repair programme. Highways crews have been taking advantage of the good weather…
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National heritage body spends detailed two-day tour of city

A major national organisation that champions England’s heritage has completed a two-day visit to sites across Stoke-on-Trent. Historic England commissioners and its executive board explored existing historical projects and future opportunities…
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Tunstall Library set to move into refurbished Tunstall Town Hall

Tunstall Library is set to relocate to the newly refurbished Tunstall Town Hall - which will open to the general public on Saturday 3 September 2022. The library will close its doors at Victoria Institute on The Boulevard in Tunstall on Saturday…
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Stoke-on-Trent becomes the UK’s first Fostering Friendly city

Leading national voices involved in foster carer recently joined a number of major Stoke-on-Trent employers at an event to promote the recruitment of foster carers in Stoke-on-Trent. Around 30 delegates from local businesses across public and…
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New digital health library to help residents stay healthy and well

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a new digital health library to help residents stay healthy and well. Residents across Stoke-on-Trent will be able to access a digital health library, thanks to a partnership between ORCHA and Stoke-on-Trent…
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Staffordshire University to be named among the best in the UK thanks to student reviewers

Staffordshire University is celebrating being named 4th in the Best UK Universities category at the StudentCrowd University Awards. The StudentCrowd University Awards are the only independent awards based entirely on verified student reviews.…
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Staffordshire University announces Awards Ceremonies honours list

Local heroes and national champions are to receive Staffordshire University’s highest honour during a week of Awards Ceremonies to celebrate the graduation of thousands of students. A much-loved teacher who died after contracting…
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Healthy food and fun activities continue over school holidays

A hugely popular scheme that has supported thousands of children across the city with healthy food and fun activities during school holidays will continue with the help of the Hubb Foundation. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s partnership with…
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Hosts needed to prepare young people to live independently

People interested in helping young people in care move into independent living have the opportunity to become a supported lodgings host. Supported lodgings hosts offer young people aged 16 to 21 the opportunity to live in a family environment…
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City Council launch enterprise spaces to help start-up businesses

Enterprise spaces have been launched to support businesses in Stoke-on-Trent... A number of City Council led projects - aimed to specifically aid small and start-up enterprises - sees the creation of one of 5 enterprise spaces across the City. Two…
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Visitors Invited to Belong for Care Home Open Week

A dementia specialist care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme is hosting an open week showcasing a pioneering approach to living in care environments. From 27th to 1st July, Belong on Lower Street will welcome visitors for an insight into the…
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Staffordshire’s Leading College Appoints New Principal and Chief Executive

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hodgson (main image) as Principal and Chief Executive. Craig will step-up from his current position as Vice Principal with effect from 01 September…