Staffordshire News

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Training and work experience placements are being offered to jobseekers by Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank to help them get a foot on the employment ladder. Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank, part of The Trussell Trust, has launched ‘A Guiding Hand’ supported by a grant of almost £20,000 from the European Social Fund and the Community Foundation of Staffordshire. The...

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

29th September 2020

Customers can browse and borrow books in person at three Stoke-on-Trent libraries

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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 up to one hour per day and access to a photocopier is also available. The […]

Kidsgrove, Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

29th September 2020

£1.75m Funding boost for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove

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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 Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, announced accelerated funding for both...

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

29th September 2020

LED lighting scheme to save thousands and boost the environment

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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 Infrastructure has seen a total of 5,440 LED luminaires installed, providing annual savings of £205,663 and cutting...

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

29th September 2020

What type of face covering wearer are you?

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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 to further highlight the need for residents to wear a face covering on public transport and in […]

Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

25th September 2020

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

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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 the latest coronavirus updates from the government, there will be a number of measures in place to ensure the site […]

Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

25th September 2020

Community Stalwart is Mayor for Second Time

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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 Annual Council meeting which normally takes place in May but was delayed due to the Coronavirus […]

Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

25th September 2020

The Telephone Theatre – You Don’t Know Me BUT…

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You don’t know me but… Review by Melanie Osbourne 5* After almost six months with no theatre performances I was extremely excited about reviewing a new local show. However, when I would normally be catching a taxi, meeting a friend and gathering in the […]

Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

22nd September 2020

New CCTV System for Town Centre

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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 for further expansion in other areas in the future – are key features of the new and upgraded network. The Borough...

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

22nd September 2020

Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

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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 across the city make. When contaminated loads of recycling are found, it can potentially result in the whole lorry full...

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Staffordshire News

Jobseekers given a guiding hand by Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank

Customers can browse and borrow books in person at three Stoke-on-Trent libraries

£1.75m Funding boost for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove

LED lighting scheme to save thousands and boost the environment

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

Community Stalwart is Mayor for Second Time

The Telephone Theatre – You Don’t Know Me BUT…

New CCTV System for Town Centre

Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

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