Author Archive: Simon Tebbutt
Last steam narrowboat to represent Staffordshire at Jubilee Pageant
The world’s last surviving steam-powered barge will be representing Staffordshire in the Diamond Jubilee Pageant flotilla.
The 71ft (22m) narrowboat “President” will be making the 336-mile (540km) journey from the Black Country Living Museum to London.
Staffordshire’s Young Journalist Awards return for third year
Aspiring reporters have a chance to show their news writing talents by entering a journalism competition.
The Young Journalist Awards, now in their third year and run by Staffordshire University and The Sentinel, aim to promote local journalism and give youngsters an insight into the industry.
£750,000 grant to help renovate Longton Methodist Church
A church in Longton is to be renovated as part of a £750,000 grant secured by Longton Heritage Partnership.
The 19th Century Central Hall Methodist Church, in the Strand, is undergoing its first serious renovation work to the building since 1940.
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