A North Staffordshire theatre is set to stage the world premiere of an Arnold Bennett adaptation, as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary celebrations.
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A range of new arts activities will take place across the Staffordshire Moorlands next year thanks to £26,200 of funding awarded to local artists, community groups and organisations.
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Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd has shared his secret pie recipe as part of a partnership with pub chain Marston’s.
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Organisers of a gruelling one-mile challenge are calling on runners to try to smash two records which have been held for more than 30 years – and there’s a £2,000 prize pot up for grabs.
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A new art initiative will see a North Staffordshire town centre transformed with colourful flags designed by local artists, as part of a summer-long outdoor installation.
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Stoke City Football Club’s new outdoor fanzone is to host a series of summer events this year – with two popular bands lined up for concerts.
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Marston’s is pumping £432,000 into upgrading one of its pubs in Stoke-on-Trent including the addition of a new sports bar.
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A huge cream tea party is being planned to mark Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary – with the hope of breaking a world record at the same time.
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Local entrepreneur Billy Hutchinson turned a derelict pub in Brewood into The Lesters Arms last year, spending £1 million on its transformation.
Here, he looks back at the first 12 months and how navigating the tricky world of hospitality is a far cry from running his packaging business Lesters.
TV chef Paul Young recently opened Chocolate at Home, a studio hosting chocolate workshops, masterclasses and corporate team building chocolate classes in Stone.
Here, he shares his recipe for hot cross bun brownies with Daily Focus readers.