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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)…

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

Take the Tour De Alice Challenge

A charity is offering an innovative way to blow off the lockdown cobwebs, get fit this summer and support vulnerable families. The Alice Charity has teamed up with fitness platform Strava and is challenging everyone to ride a virtual Tour…

Business News, Hanley, Sport and Entertainment, Stoke-on-Trent

One year on for Hanley’s Virtual Reality experience

The owners of XP-VR, Hanley’s virtual reality experience on Piccadilly recently celebrated their first year in business. The virtual reality attraction opened it’s doors back in July last year and has been a roaring success since then…

Business News, Food

Gavin the Chef launches to bring fine dining and more to your home

A renowned chef who has catered for international sports teams and the RHS at Hampton Court has embarked on a new venture, bringing his sumptuous service to homes across Staffordshire. Gavin Evans has launched his new company Gavin the Chef…

Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Your Story

Artist creates marvellous opportunity

Lockdown restrictions have resulted in creative opportunities for Newcastle-under-Lyme artist, Nick Moore. Making virtual contact with artists and friends who were also affected by isolation has strengthened his existing friendships and opened…

Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Your Story

Jamie’s Sign Language mission continues

In recent months Jamie Stonier has been reaching out to more communities online sharing his sign language skills. The 32-year-old has posted regular videos on social media in which he provided simple demonstrations of every day words, and…

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

Competition to Celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s Bottle Ovens

A competition has been launched to select 50 pieces of art which will celebrate one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous landmarks – its bottle ovens. The competition is open to all and organisers are looking for 2D pieces for the project…

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Library Services expanded

Click, call and collect services have expanded at Stoke-on-Trent libraries. Stoke-on-Trent City Council introduced the services for customers to access books at Longton and Tunstall libraries in response to the coronavirus while library buildings…

Local Information, Local News

Leisure centres ready for restricted reopening, with free use for gym members

Members of council-run leisure centres will be able to use gyms at a number of sites, as part of a phased reopening of services in line with national health guidelines. Facilities at some Stoke-on-Trent City Council-run venues will open again…

Business News, Business Services, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent

Wellbeing expert works with Keele University to launch the UK’s most comprehensive survey on stress in the workplace

The first widespread survey of stress levels in the UK workforce is set for launch following a partnership between an award winning Staffordshire-based wellbeing coach and Keele University. Nicky Bartley of Thrive and Shine has developed…

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Port Vale FC Community Hub hits landmark figure

The Port Vale FC Community Hubb have provided thousands of meals to help families during the Covid-19 crisis. As of July 9, the PVFC Community Hubb had provided 100,000 meals as part of its work across Stoke-on-Trent in recent months. As…

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