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Gareth Gates will join the cast of Footloose The Musical as Willard, in the brand-new UK Tour, coming to the Regent Theatre, Stoke- on-Trent, Monday 9 – Saturday 14 November. Gareth Gates rose to fame through the inaugural series of Pop Idol in 2002, going on to sell over 5 million records worldwide and have hits across the globe. His […]

Charity, Community News, Furniture Store, Stoke-on-Trent

9th March 2020

North Staffs Charity call for furniture donations

BY Baba

A charity which works to prevent homelessness is calling for donations of unwanted furniture. Emmaus North Staffs, which owns Emmaus Furniture Mine – the largest charity shop in the area – relies heavily on donations to their Hanley store in order to support local families and organisations. The charity works with the most vulnerable of […]

Hanley, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

20th December 2019

Aladdin Review

BY Blair

Aladdin at the Mitchell Arts Centre is very much a Panto with Stoke-on-Trent at its heart. There are references to the Pottery industry throughout, as well as buoyant songs about the local towns and businesses. And while this is not a huge theatre the stage setting, strobe lighting affects and cast all combine for a […]

Hanley, Reviews, Stoke-on-Trent

17th December 2019

Sleeping Beauty Review

BY Blair

Sleeping Beauty at The Regent has glitz, glamour, humour and an all-round fabulous cast. The regular Stokey Christmas panto duo – Jonny Wilkes and Christian Patterson – along with the the delightful and convincing Kai Owen as King Cyril and Delme Thomas as Chi-Chi, the Spirit of Stoke, all work together superbly to produce a […]

Featured Entertainment, Food & Drink, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

8th August 2019

Social Hub in Hanley

BY Baba

A new initiative is set to transform Hanley Piccadilly into a thriving hub for enjoying socialising and entertainment this August. Stoke-on-Trent BID is heading the initiative which is bringing FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALS to Piccadilly during Friday evenings in with participating venues opening their doors to offer al-fresco dining. Local DJ’s will also be...

Featured, Hanley, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

21st March 2019

Helping to Make a House a Home – Emmaus Furniture Mine

BY Baba

EMMAUS Furniture Mine in Hanley – North Staffordshire’s largest furniture reuse charity Furnished or part-furnished properties can be viewed as more appealing to a potential tenant when searching for that new home. Having the basics already in situ when moving into an empty flat or house can only ignite a sense of belonging and comfort. For...

Local News, Music, Staffordshire News, Stoke-on-Trent

26th April 2018

Stoke’s Samantha Lloyd – Singing Sensation

BY Baba

IT was 2015 when Samantha Lloyd waved goodbye to her full time office job to pursue a dream she’d had since being a little girl. Standing on a stage and singing to a live audience was always something the 25-year-old wanted to do. Performing had always been at the centre of this young woman’s heart […]

Food & Drink

20th December 2017

The Quarter

BY Baba

To say a ‘home from home’ – is to be comfortable in a place as much as you would be in your own home. To be surrounded by memorabilia and decor you are familiar with and can relate to, helps to create that relaxing ambience you desire whilst enjoying an evening out, or lunch with […]

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Gareth Gates to star in Footloose at The Regent Theatre

North Staffs Charity call for furniture donations

Aladdin Review

Sleeping Beauty Review

Social Hub in Hanley

Helping to Make a House a Home – Emmaus Furniture Mine

Stoke’s Samantha Lloyd – Singing Sensation

The Quarter

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