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Leek Post and Times
Date for your diary - Calendar Girls set for February
LEEK
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January 07, 2026
Leek Post and Times
£750 bill as council beefs up security for meeting
Guards posted on entrances to building and public gallery after previous session was halted during anti-racism protest
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January 07, 2026
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Council spent £72k on taxi fares – for just one student
Figure lays bare scale of costs incurred by authority getting SEND children to school
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January 07, 2026
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Three people assaulted as grandad ‘flips’ in pub row
He then headbutted cop while in custody
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January 07, 2026
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Still time to apply for places at schools
FAMILIES whose children will be attending primary school forthefirsttimethis September are being encouraged to get their applications in as soon as possible.
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January 07, 2026
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Neck scan could detect heart failure risk in men - study
A SIMPLE neck scan could help to pick up early warning signs of heart failure in men, a study suggests.
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December 31, 2025
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Plans for cow shed refused despite alterations
Impact on woodland cited as a concern
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December 31, 2025
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Police say plan in place following critical report
STAFFORDSHIRE
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December 31, 2025
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'Force needs to improve how it investigates online exploitation of children'
STAFFORDSHIRE
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December 31, 2025
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Knifeman broke into stranger's house and tried to kill him in 'savage' attack
DRUGGED-UP knifeman Jordan Williamson smashed his way into a family’s home before trying to murder the homeowner in a frenzied attack.
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December 24, 2025
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Man on monkey dust who 'bit' three officers is now working as binman
A MONKEY dust-crazed man has narrowly avoided prison after sinking his teeth into three police officers.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Drugged-up 32-year-old jailed for 23 years
DRUGGED-UP knifeman Jordan Williamson smashed his way into a family’s home before trying to murder the homeowner in a frenzied attack.
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December 24, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Care leavers get help to keep in touch thanks to county council
A PROGRAMME providing SIM cards to care leavers and support them to stay connected has celebrated its first anniversary.
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December 24, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Tens of thousands of illegal or fake goods seized in county in 2025 - thanks to Trading Standards
ILLEGAL vapes, dangerous counterfeit children’s toys and thousands of pounds of illicit cigarettes are among the items seized by Trading’ Standards officers in Staffordshire this year.
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December 24, 2025
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Author is delighted by success of Leek-based asylum-set crime novel
Local writer David Cliffe says he's been selling and signing hundreds of his books
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December 24, 2025
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Nothing bog standard about these local loos
A LEEK pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets -in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025.
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December 17, 2025
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Christmas Eve drink drive tragedy left one man dead and another behind bars
Staffordshire Police highlight case to show dangers of getting behind wheel while under influence during this festive season
3 min |
December 17, 2025
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Drink-driver was going 'so fast we didn't have time to be scared'
Couple’s lives changed forever by smash that happened ‘one second’ after they saw motorist
3 min |
December 17, 2025
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'Fresh vision' aims to help school get back on right track
New measures after inspectors call provision 'inadequate'
2 min |
December 10, 2025
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'Ball of roots' caused 10 days of flooding on the A53
ENGINEERS have pinpointed a 'ball of roots' being the cause of a North Staffordshire road being left flooded for more than 10 days.
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December 10, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Many in town are not taking up full fibre
MORE than 9,000 homes and businesses in Leek now have access to full fibre broadband, but thousands have yet to make the switch, despite the potential for a faster and more reliable service.
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December 10, 2025
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Council leader Cooper kicked out of Reform UK
Council leader Ian Cooper has spoken out online after being kicked out of Reform UK
1 min |
December 10, 2025
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Shoplifter found with drugs and knives after being arrested
A WOMAN was caught with two knives and drugs after police were called out to a town centre shoplifting incident.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
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Tributes to publican who once ran boozer with darts legend, Eric
Barry Birch was also a former town mayor
1 min |
December 10, 2025
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The team effort to create 7,500 crocheted poppies
How people came together to mark Centenary events at memorial with knitting
2 min |
December 03, 2025
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Kevin makes an honest carrot of Katie in Leek
A 'CELEBRITY' wedding has taken place in Leek after Aldi's Kevin the Carrot tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Katie in front of specially selected guests.
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December 03, 2025
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Picture released of 20k jewels stolen by gang in raid
Mercedes may have followed victim's car
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December 03, 2025
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Wildlife park opens new Christmas markets - and you can still visit the animals too
PEAK Wildlife Park, set in the Staffordshire Moorlands just outside Leek, is unwrapping a new festive tradition for 2025 - its first Christmas markets.
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December 03, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Free Saturday parking in town in Christmas run-up
WITH Christmas fast approaching, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has announced parking in its off-street car parks will once again be free on key dates to support shoppers, businesses and visitors to the Moorlands.
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November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
New direction for trucker Rob!
Licensees outline their plans for town’s 300-year-old pub
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