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The countdown is on for Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Lymelight Music Festival with over 40 local and emerging artists performing over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May. 

Madagascar The Musical has stopped off at The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent and we sent Dan Townley to the Hanley venue.

Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors (Based on 'A Servant of Two Masters' by Carlo Goldini) is at the New Vic Theatre and we sent Dan Townley along to experience this 'In The Round' version directed by Conrad Nelson.

Cast and leads from London’s West End will perform the hits of musical legends ABBA backed by a fabulous 5-piece West End band to put on a night of entertainment that is not to be missed.

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s council tax will rise by a maximum of 8p a week for most residents.

Extra journeys are being introduced on a number of bus routes so that residents can enjoy improved access to work, healthcare, retail and much more.

Trentham Live announce Nathan Dawe as special guest for Jess Glynne on Friday 16th August for this year’s music spectacular.

We are continually updating our playlist that you can hear across programming on 6 Towns Radio and we want to include EVEN MORE Local Music!

Work to safeguard one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most iconic heritage buildings is set to start later this year thanks to a £300,000 funding boost.

Connects Network, a community-driven initiative led by local business owners, proudly marks more than ten years of fostering lasting connections within Staffordshire. With a focus on highlighting the many positive aspects of our community, Connects Network is helping to reshape the narrative of business in the local area.

King Street Studios is to undertake a new project which is aimed at the development of local musicians, gathering vital information in the music industry of Staffordshire to determine what people feel they need most in order to progress their careers in the industry.

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s live and local music festival Lymelight Festival returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme town at the end of May – and its bigger than ever!

Following extensive consultation, the Council has this week confirmed that, as of Monday 1 April the garden kerbside waste collection service will be an opt-in subscription service.

A new service that will help families thrive, stay together and flourish in the future has been launched by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

A Staffordshire Moorlands football club is celebrating a double win after two of its junior teams secured sponsorship for smart new strips from digger giant JCB.

MANIC STREET PREACHERS will headline the 2024 Trentham Live four day event on Saturday 17th August. Set in a unique lakeside setting, the band will be returning to the Trentham Estate for the first time since 1998.  

Plans to replace five former sheltered housing schemes with new homes for the city’s residents can now be revealed for the first time.

We are delighted to announce that broadcasting legend, Den Siegertsz will be joining the 6 Towns Radio family.

AN EVENING WITH THE FAST SHOW IS HEADING TO THE REGENT THEATRE, STOKE-ON-TRENT ON MONDAY 18 MARCH 2024.

Stoke-on-Trent has been named as one of the leading locations in the United Kingdom for the take-up of apprenticeships.

Plans have been approved for the Transforming Cities programme of works to Station Road in Stoke to create an attractive and welcoming space outside Stoke-on-Trent’s main rail station.

Kiln Sparks, a one-week backstage training programme led by the New Vic in association with New Earth Theatre, returns this summer to provide an exciting opportunity for emerging theatre talents from under-represented groups to gain firsthand experience of working behind the scenes in a midscale producing theatre.

Aspiring social workers are being encouraged to find out more about social work apprenticeships, as part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s recognition of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024).

Dougie Mac’s weekly Lottery rollover prize has reached a huge £5,000 and must be won on Friday 2nd February.

A popular half marathon is set to return to Stoke-on-Trent with a new lease of life.

Port Vale Football Club have today announced that Matt Hancock has been appointed as their Chief Executive.

Budget proposals have been released to save essential city council services, while tackling huge pressures on the authority’s finances due to the rising demands of social care.

Stoke-on-Trent-based used car industry legend Umesh Samani has been recognised for his immense contribution to the industry by being presented with the Lifetime Achievement trophy at the 2023 Car Dealer Used Car Awards.

6 Towns Radio can today announce that it is now broadcasting from new facilities inside The Production House in Tunstall and Reels in Motion will become headline sponsor of the station for the next 6 months.

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will collide in the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship final on Wednesday, after producing sensational semi-final displays on a famous night at Alexandra Palace.

6 Towns Radio is set to launch on DAB in January 2024 following 13 years of broadcasting as an online-only radio station.

A community facility has opened at the Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, giving residents vital direct support during the winter months and beyond.

The 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will begin at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday, as reigning champion Michael Smith begins his defence of the title on a bumper opening night.

Ahead of the PDC's World Darts Championships starting on Friday (15th December), we sat down with Luke Humphries to talk about his three major honours this year, playing at Ally Pally and more!

Trentham Live have announced the second headline act for their 2024 music spectacular.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council Trading Standards team are offering free electric blanket safety checks to ensure people can sleep safely in their beds this winter.

New store will sell fresh and frozen meats, seafood, hair products, skincare and a full range of hair extensions and wigs.

As Christmas decorations start to go up in households across the City, Dougie Mac is turning its thoughts to the end of the festive season and has once again launched its Christmas Tree Cycle.

Following the success of last year's Middleport Artisan Christmas Markets, three new festive events have been announced at Middleport Pottery as the Re-Form Heritage team collaborate with Castle Artisan Events for the second year running.

Next year, New Vic institution ‘Eric’ and his gang will celebrate 25 years of entertaining audiences with their unique blend of comedy and live music at the Basford-based theatre. To mark the anniversary milestone, David Graham Productions will stage two of their most popular productions - as voted for by audiences - alongside a series of celebratory concerts packed full of the ’60s tunes the company are well known for raising the roof with.

Work to make Newcastle town centre feel safer day and night is paying dividends, according to a new report. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s joint work with Staffordshire Police has resulted in improvements in instances of anti-social behaviour, robbery and general violence.

There will be no CrossCountry services on Thursday 7 December due to planned industrial action by the ASLEF union. CrossCountry services may be subject to short-notice changes between Friday 1 and Saturday 9 December. Customers are advised to only travel if essential on Sunday 3 December, with strike action and planned engineering work affecting large parts of the rail network.

Plans for a hi-tech jobs cluster on a landmark business park in Newcastle-under-Lyme are moving closer.

Support local community groups (including 6 Towns Radio!) by taking part in Stoke-on-Trent council's 'Potto Lotto' draw!

The Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award winning and Tony Award nominated musical & JULIET is embarking on a UK tour including the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 May 2025.

Running from Monday 13 November until Sunday 26 November, and in conjunction with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance, the aim of the campaign has been to reinforce that it is not normal for anyone to carry a knife.

A new early year’s scheme that will boost literacy levels across Stoke-on-Trent is set to launch in Stoke-on-Trent libraries

Sunday 18th August 2024 will see the legendary pop band Busted headline the stage set against a backdrop of the stunning, beautiful Trentham Estate.