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Ray Cooney’s Out of Order to be staged at Crown Wharf Theatre this month

A fast-paced comedy is coming to Stone next month as local theatre company Stone Revellers present Out of Order at the Crown Wharf Theatre from 10–13 June.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 2 Jun 2026

Bolton Gate Arts

Bolton Gate Arts cleverly brings themed art and craft workshops together with nature inspired activities in one rural setting in Weston Coyney, on the outskirts of Stoke- On-Trent. With the Summer seasons calendar now all set just relax, enjoy, explore and have some fantastic days out.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 1 Jun 2026

Homelessness programme set to continue thanks to government funding

A homelessness service that has helped more than 100 of the city’s most vulnerable rough sleepers will continue for at least another two years.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 May 2026

Homelessness programme set to continue thanks to government funding

Uttoxeter Lions Urge Over 50s to Sign Up for Free Prostate Cancer Test

A UTTOXETER charity is urging local men to sign up for its annual free prostate cancer testing campaign which this week received funding support from digger giant JCB.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 May 2026

JCB Communications Director John Kavanagh (pictured centre)Terry Adams (left) and Lions Club Vice District Governor John Fitchett

City’s record-breaking tea party brought to life in new exhibition

Stoke-on-Trent’s world record-breaking Big Centenary Tea Party is being brought back to life in a new free exhibition at Stoke Minster.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 May 2026

Stoke-on-Trent’s world record-breaking Big Centenary Tea Party - Spode Museum

JCB Pledges Support as Cheadle Doubles Up on Summer Fun Events

JCB has donated £1,500 each to support the return of Cheadle Carnival and Party in the Park. The funding will help bring live music, family entertainment and community celebrations back to the town this summer.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 May 2026

JCB has donated £1,500 each to support the return of Cheadle Carnival and Party in the Park.

Lymelight Festival Brings Music, Creativity and Summer Atmosphere to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thousands headed into Newcastle-under-Lyme for this year’s Lymelight Festival as live music, artisan markets, workshops and sunshine filled the town centre across the Bank Holiday weekend.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 25 May 2026

Lymelight Festival 2026 - Newcastle Under Lyme

Overclockers UK Car Meet Draws Car Enthusiatst to Stoke-on-Trent

The 2026 Overclockers UK Car Meet brought hundreds of enthusiasts to Stoke-on-Trent this weekend, as the popular event returned for its fifth official gathering with a packed display of vehicles, gaming experiences and technology under one roof.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 25 May 2026

Overclockers UK Car Meet 2026 Stoke On Trent

Etruria Canals Festival returns on 30th to 31st May 2026 with boats, heritage and a celebration of Stoke-on-Trent’s waterways

Historic boats, live music, family activities and canal heritage will return to Stoke-on-Trent for Etruria Canals Festival. This year’s World of Gardens theme celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Garden Festival while also highlighting the importance of protecting Britain's waterways.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 21 May 2026

Etruria Canals Festival - Stoke On Trent

Overclockers UK Car Meet Returns to Stoke-on-Trent This Weekend

Car enthusiasts, gamers and technology fans are set for a packed day in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend as the 2026 Overclockers UK Car Meet returns for its fifth official gathering.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 21 May 2026

Lymelight Festival Set to Fill Newcastle-under-Lyme with Free Live Music and Culture This Bank Holiday Weekend

Over 60 live acts. Three outdoor stages. Three local venues. Free workshops, family activities, street food, books, markets and more is coming to Newcastle this weekend.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 18 May 2026

Lymelight Festival - Newcastle-under-Lyme

Pretty Woman The Musical Returns To Stoke On Trent in 2027

Big night out. Big. HUGE. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns to Stoke-on-Trent in major UK Tour.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 15 May 2026

Pretty Woman - The Musical - Returns to Stoke on Trent