Newspaper
Leek Post and Times
'Fresh vision' aims to help school get back on right track
New measures after inspectors call provision 'inadequate'
2 min |
December 10, 2025
Leek Post and Times
'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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Leek Post and Times
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
Leek Post and Times
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
Leek Post and Times
Tributes to publican who once ran boozer with darts legend, Eric
Barry Birch was also a former town mayor
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Leek Post and Times
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
Leek Post and Times
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.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Picture released of 20k jewels stolen by gang in raid
Mercedes may have followed victim's car
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Leek Post and Times
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
New direction for trucker Rob!
Licensees outline their plans for town’s 300-year-old pub
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Prize book reunited with family after 110 years
A CHANCE discovery in an old church led to a book given as a prize to a Leek girl 110 years ago being reunited with a family member.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Candlelight, carols, mince pies and festive fun at church
ANYONE who fancies a bit of festive fun and afew Christmas carols - followed by mince pies and a glass of sherry - can get themselves along to Leek’s All Saints Church on Friday, December 5 for a Carols By Candlelight concert.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
'Shake-up of councils will be costly and unnecessary'
County council calls on Prime Minister to scrap proposal
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Power cuts and flooding after storm causes chaos across region
Over the weekend 131 ‘emergency’ incidents saw council crews called out throughout the county
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Band play their 7th London mayor show
THE 5th Leek (St Mary's) Scout and Guide Band were in London recently playing in the Lord Mayor's Show.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Cheadle Aldi to open
Team GB cycling, silver medallist Josie Knight will cut the ribbon next Thursday
2 min |
November 19, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Knitted and crotcheted art tells story of WWII
COMMUNITY arts programme OUTSIDE is bringing The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War wool art exhibition to the Staffordshire Moorlands next month.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Leek Post and Times
JCB unveiled special tribute to the fallen
A TEAM of JCB employees unveiled a poignant Remembrance Day memorial to help raise funds for two charities.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Leek wedding for Kevin and Katie?
Aldi's Christmas campaign has Staffordshire roots
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Newest Aldi to finally open before Christmas
A NEW Aldi is set to open in North Staffordshire before Christmas.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Predator branded a ‘high risk of harm to children’
Victims speak of feeling suicidal and ‘shut off’
3 min |
November 12, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Mum scared to go to sleep after raid
Burglars struck in middle of the night
2 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Praise for road crews as work comes to end
Highways team thanked by residents for hard work
2 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Have your say on future of county's libraries
STAFFORDSHIRE County Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of its 43 libraries.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Conservation dilemma topic of wildlife talk
THE Conservation Dilemma: Biodiversity or Access in the Countryside? Can we have both or must we choose?
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Armed police and chopper chase teen, 18
ARMED police and the force helicopter were scrambled to a North Staffordshire town following reports of a ‘man with a gun.’ And officers have confirmed an 18-year-old has now been arrested over the incident in Cheadle.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Volunteers pool their efforts for annual Swimathon
FIFTY-EIGHT volunteers covered a grand total of 58 miles in the pool at Cheadle Leisure Centre last weekend, to raise money for charity.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Leek Post and Times
New restaurant to open this week
A TOWN centre restaurant is preparing to open.
1 min |