Tag Archive for: Newcastle-under-Lyme

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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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Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme team named care champions

Care workers at Newcastle-under-Lyme Belong care village have been recognised for at an annual awards. The team from Belong, on Lower Street took home trophies for outstanding dementia support, high quality end-of-life care and effective…
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National sales drive as Longton company forecasts strong growth in 2021

A successful commercial and industrial electrical contractor has signalled further expansion plans with the appointment of a national business development manager. One Way Electrical, of Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, has continued to grow despite…
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Veteran support centre dishes out 70,000 meals to support regions veterans

A joint venture by two veteran’s support services has seen the creation of a foodbank which is helping to care for those who have served their country over the past 80 years. Armed forces charity SSAFA, the nations oldest of its kind, have…
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Epic home project in Talke

A retired couple from Newcastle-under-Lyme have received some good news during lockdown following work to bring a long term empty property back into use. Carer Dorothy Croxford, 75, has been confined to the ground floor of the town house…
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Art project creating an Appetite for all seasons

A local arts project is continuing to spread positivity and support people’s well-being in the face of COVID-19 and lockdown measures. Article by Adam Gratton Since late October, Appetite, funded by Arts Council England and the National…
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Hoard – Rediscovered brought to life online with the New Vic

The New Vic Theatre's production of Hoard: Rediscovered, a dramatic celebration of the mysteries of the Staffordshire Hoard, will be available to watch online from Wednesday 18 November – Tuesday 1 December.  As audiences are unable to…
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Community group gets the Royal treatment

A local community group which helps to support people’s mental health by getting them out in the open countryside around Staffordshire has had its work recognised by the Queen’s daughter, the Princess Royal, Anne. Article by Adam Gratton Director…
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New Vic Appoints Vicki Amedume as Associate Director

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre has appointed Vicki Amedume - Artistic Director of Upswing - as Associate Director to join the theatre-in-the-round’s team.   As Associate Director, Vicki will explore artistic opportunities, working…
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Smart digital solutions sparks growth and new premises for Blink Digital

Digital innovation has seen North Staffordshire businesswoman Tracy Hollins develop new offices and support more clients, despite the stormy economic conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Tracy founded Blink Digital three years ago…
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National recognition for parks and green spaces in NUL

Several Newcastle-under-Lyme parks and green spaces have been recognised as some of the best in the country. Six venues in Newcastle-under-Lyme are among 2,000 sites that have received prestigious Green Flag status. The international scheme,…