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  "description": "Newcastle Vegan Festival returns to The Stones on Sunday 12th July, bringing vegan street food, sweet treats, artisan products and ethical shopping to the town centre.",
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  "textContent": "The popular Vegan Festival is set to return to Newcastle-under-Lyme on Sunday 12th July, bringing a day of plant-based food and ethical shopping to The Stones.\n\nTaking place from 10am to 3pm, the free event will feature a wide range of vegan street food, sweet treats, artisan products, sustainable gifts and information stalls from local organisations promoting animal rights and plant-based living.\n\nFollowing a series of successful events in the town, organisers Stoke Animal Rights are once again bringing the festival back to Newcastle-under-Lyme, celebrating independent traders and offering visitors the chance to discover delicious food, unique products and ethical alternatives.\n\nThe festival forms part of Newcastle-under-Lyme's growing programme of specialist markets and events, joining the monthly Castle Artisan Market, Castle Pre-Loved Market, Record Fair, Castle Food & Drink Fest, as well as the town's long-established General and Antiques Markets.\n\nVicky Gerrard, organiser of the Newcastle Vegan Festival, said:\n\n> \"Every time we return to Newcastle-under-Lyme we're blown away by the support from visitors and traders alike. The festival is all about showcasing fantastic food, supporting independent businesses and helping people discover how easy and enjoyable vegan living can be. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or simply curious, everyone is welcome and we're looking forward to another brilliant day.”\n\n* * *\n\nThe Newcastle Vegan Festival takes place on Sunday 12th July from 10am until 3pm on The Stones in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. Entry is free.\n\nFor more information on upcoming markets and events in Newcastle-under-Lyme, follow @newcastlebid on social media.\n\n### Join The Staffordshire Signal on WhatsApp\n\nNever miss a single breaking update, local news story, community event, or deep dive. See everything happening in Staffordshire first, straight to your phone!\n\n\nGet Instant Updates\n\n\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.\n\nSupport independent local journalism by selecting ****The Staffordshire Signal**** as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google. Help us stay front-and-centre in your news feed.",
  "title": "Vegan Festival Returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme This July",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-03T07:41:55.891Z"
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