Dustcheck chairman Ed Spires is to take to the rugby pitch for one last time to present new sponsored shirts to Trentham Rugby Club. Ed wore the Trentham shirt for many seasons and has been a club member for more than 40 years, having played his first game in 1974. Following a successful career in business during which Ed. and …

A major refurbishment and an exciting new beer list are on the menu at the popular White Star pub in Stoke town centre. Titanic Brewery has invested £25,000 in a programme of works at the White Star which reopened on September 24, 2015, following a three day refit. The investment is a demonstration of support for the town of Stoke …

A unique theatre experience is coming to Stoke-on-Trent. Roundabout, the world’s first pop up, plug in and play theatre, is coming to the City Centre this October. As part of the city-wide Appetite arts programme, Roundabout will present four acclaimed plays for adults and children between October 15 and October 18. Roundabout is a real theatre which can be collapsed …

Food safety expert Christina Ratcliffe is helping caterers across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire hit the heights for hygiene and cleanliness. Christina has launched The Food Safety Company to work with cafes, restaurants and pubs to help them achieve the highest 5-star standard for cleanliness and hygiene. With a wealth of experience as a local authority food safety inspector to draw …

Former accountancy managing partner John Capper has set more than 20 small businesses on the road to success after branching out as a business and financial coach. John, from Cheddleton, is celebrating five years as head of John Capper & Co. after an earlier career which saw him lead 450 staff across 12 offices in RSM Bentley Jennison’s Audit, Tax …

Cyclists are being sought to take part in a colourful night time ride through the streets of Stoke-on-Trent. Appetite is bringing Lullaby, the latest project by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram, to North Staffordshire to coincide with the city’s involvement in the Tour of Britain. The sleek racing bikes of the professional cycling teams will be replaced by brightly lit cycles …

Music, dance and carnival fun take centre stage as two Stoke-on-Trent communities host carnivals with the help of Appetite. Hanford’s Grand Cross Fayre features an eclectic musical mix from psychedelic electronica to folk and close harmony singers to progressive pop. Live music will combine with family fun activities to light up Hanford Park between 12 noon and 7pm on Saturday …