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Aldi Fenton has fresh new look

A Fenton supermarket has a fresh new look for customers. The newly refurbished Aldi store in Fenton has 999 sqm of retail space plus a more customer-focused layout with wider aisles. The store employs 26 members of the local community, and…
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Castle Artisan Market

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has teamed up with a local independent trader to launch a fantastic venture celebrating the talents of makers, bakers and creators from Staffordshire. Officers and Punx Puds from May Bank have worked together…
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New Campaign ‘Powering Up’ Stoke-on-Trent

A campaign has been launched to support the recovery Stoke-on-Trent through the coronavirus, forming part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Covid-19 economic recovery plans. The initiative, called ‘Powering Up’, aims to galvanise residents,…
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Link Road Scheme underway

Work has started on a new multi-million pound link road which will unlock land for development – with the potential to create hundreds of jobs – and reduce congestion on the A500 in Stoke-on-Trent. The Etruria Valley Link Road will create…
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Customers can browse and borrow books in person at three Stoke-on-Trent libraries

Library services in Longton, Meir and Tunstall have welcomed the return of customers to browse and borrow books in person again. The service was temporarily suspended during the pandemic but has now resumed. The use of a public computer for…
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£1.75m Funding boost for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove

An exciting package of capital projects worth £1.75 million is being delivered in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove town centres in the current financial year following confirmation of a government grant designed to boost economic growth. Robert…
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LED lighting scheme to save thousands and boost the environment

New energy-efficient LED lights have been installed in nine council buildings across Stoke-on-Trent – in a move to use less energy and save thousands of pounds every year. The initiative between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Siemens Smart…
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What type of face covering wearer are you?

From patterned and funny face coverings to just simply plain and practical, residents have adapted to wearing face coverings over the past few months. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has now launched the ‘What type of wearer are you?’ campaign…
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Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is welcoming back visitors following its temporary closure due to national coronavirus restrictions. The museum is preparing to open from 10am on Monday, September 28. Following national guidance and…
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Community Stalwart is Mayor for Second Time

A May Bank councillor who has served communities for 20 years is looking forward to his second term as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Members voted for Councillor John Cooper to take on the historic role once again at Wednesday night’s…
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New CCTV System for Town Centre

An enhanced CCTV system covering Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre is live. State-of-the-art equipment, additional surveillance cameras, better quality images, wider coverage and more live monitoring at strategic times – with the potential…
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Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

Stoke-on-Trent Residents are being reminded that recycling correctly is vital to protecting the environment. This Recycle Week (21-27 September, 2020) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is highlighting the most common recycling mistakes residents…
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New champions for heritage and allotments

Two city councillors have been appointed to roles to champion Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and thriving allotments facilities. Councillor James Smith has been announced as heritage champion, taking on the role from deputy council leader Daniel…
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Steelwork flying up at new Spitfire gallery

Work on the stunning new glass gallery that is set to become home to the Stoke-on-Trent's Spitfire has hit new heights. Large sections of steelwork on the £6.5 million museum extension can now be seen rising above the hoardings next to the…
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New Green Homes Grant Scheme

A new scheme has been launched to help home-owners make their property greener and more sustainable. The government’s Green Homes grant scheme will provide a voucher worth £5,000 or £10,000 to help cover the cost of making energy efficient…