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Leek Post and Times
Cabinet named for new-look county council
STAFFORDSHIRE County Council's leader-elect has chosen his new cabinet. Ian Cooper is set to become the council's new leader after being elected leader of the ruling Reform group, which took 49 out of 62 seats in this month's local elections.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Councillors elect their new Chairman and Vice Chair
COUNCILLORS at Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have elected a new Chairman and a Vice Chair to serve for the 2025/26 civic year that runs from May to May.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Lisa goes from assistant to the boss of town deli!
Store has been popular for 14 years and is now under ownership of former employee
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
New role will lead to more 'car seizures'
Specialist position will also see stolen vehicles returned
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Union ready to fight for county council worker rights
A MAJOR trade union says it will 'oppose with all legitimate means' any attempt to change workers' terms and conditions at Staffordshire County Council, following Reform UK's election win.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Credit confusion cleared up with these top tips
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Sorry end to Trophy season as Staffs suffer heavy away defeat
STAFFORDSHIRE’S NCCA Knockout Trophy campaign came to a dismal conclusion after a heavy defeat at the hands of Norfolk.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Entertaining little explores at the National Trust this half term
THIS May half-term, the National Trust has plenty to entertain little explorers, whether they like to delve into history, discover nature or enjoy a mix of both.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Marking VE Day ay Cheddleton WI
PRESIDENT Mal welcomed everyone to the meeting in a room decorated to reflect the 80th anniversary of VE Day. She remembered a former member, Mary Pearson, who gave a talk some years ago about her wartime experiences. Birthday greetings were given to Mary W and new membership programmes were handed out.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Look east for a European city break bargain
The Latvian capital Riga has regained its position as Europe's best value city for a short break for the first time in over a decade.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Warning to firestarters behind arson attacks at beauty spots
Areas are very dry after long period of warm weather
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May 21, 2025
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ESPECIALLY LIGHT
Ferrari has unveiled a lightweight, hardcore version of the 296 supercar - the Speciale.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Impact of wildfires can last for years
WILDFIRES play havoc with the environment especially wildlife during the breeding season.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Electricity supplier holding drop-in event at village hall
ELECTRICITY supplier National Grid is meeting families ahead of changes to a North Staffordshire substation.
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May 21, 2025
Leek Post and Times
No change on NHS 'dentistry deserts'
New analysis shows 61 per cent of city dentistry practices are not accepting new NHS patients - no change from six months ago. Gary Porter reveals that the true figure might be even higher...
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Plant sale and coffee morning in village hall this weekend
THE popular Bradnop Plant Sale and Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 17th May.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Market pays tradtional tribute to trader John
Wreath placed at produce stall
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Eyes on the skies as Leek Rotary prepares for Classic Car Show
ORGANISERS are hoping for fine weather for Sunday May 18th, when Leek Rotary are holding their annual Classic Car Show and Family Day.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Stars coming out as top golf event returns to JCB venue
50 of world's best players at country club
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Put your boots on and join in walking month
PEOPLE in Staffordshire are being urged to lace up their shoes and step into a healthier lifestyle this May, as part of National Walking Month.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Man smashed window with table 'to get himself safe'
TWENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Luke Smith, ofHMP Dovegate, has been sentenced to a £102 compensation order after he admitted criminal damage.
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May 14, 2025
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We'll pass our fundraising test with flying COLOURS!
EIGHT primary school pupils are swapping their uniforms for a splash of colour to raise funds for Dougie Mac.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Premier B duo contested tense Golden Over but it did not need to be played
BURSLEM won a Golden Over against Leycett in NSSCL Premier B - but it should never have been staged.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Hospital homes blow to village
VILLAGERS have lost their long fight against controversial plans for a massive housing development on the site of a doomed hospital.
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
999 crews diverted 30 miles away to cut 'handover delays'
Some ambulances sent to Burton hospital
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Knowledge will be a benefit to Leek in new season, says boss
KNOWING the league will help Leek Town enormously next season as they prepare for a second term at Step 3.
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May 14, 2025
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Car flips after crossroads crash
PARAMEDICS treated three casualties after a crash at a busy crossroads left a car on its roof.
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May 14, 2025
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Man is found guilty of sex offences
A PAEDOPHILE has been convicted of nine historic sex offences against a girl. Keith Barker, now aged 67, abused his victim over a number of months in the 1990s.
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May 14, 2025
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'It's a totally filthy business'
Claims payment machines are 'set up to trap people' as 'thousands' of motorists are sent parking tickets
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May 14, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Balkan party set to come to the Foxlowe
INTERNATIONAL award-winning group She-Koyokh returns to Leek’s Foxlowe Arts Centre on May 22.
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