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Leek Post and Times
Big Garden Birdwatch shows starlings are struggling
THE UK-wide results from this year's Big Garden Birdwatch have revealed the Starling has dropped from third to fourth place as the lowest number ever was recorded.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Mark's Voices from the Peaks can be heard at Foxlowe
DERBYSHIRE born poet and recording artist, Mark Gwynne Jones will perform his award-winning show Voices From The Peak at Foxlowe Arts Centre on Friday 16th May.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
VE Day in Leek in 1945
Free eight-page VE Day supplement inside this week
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
WAR STORIES
DISCOVER THE NATIONAL TRUST'S WARTIME CONNECTIONS
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
County council is set to be Reform-ed after landslide!
REFORM UK have won an historic landslide victory in the Staffordshire County Council elections.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Khan goes on attack as Cheadle ease their way to Ashcombe success
CHEADLE talisman Ali Khan was up to his old batting tricks once again to help his side to an easy NSSCL Premier B victory at Ashcombe Park.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Premier champions forced to settle for a share of the spoils
PREMIER Division champions Ball Haye Green were held to a 1-1 draw by Brereton Social in the Staffs County Senior League.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Esmai, 7, treated for a brain tumour after ‘seeing spots’
Parents urged to get children’s eyes tested
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
A pain in the grass
JOY WITHOUT JEOPARDY... SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP SAFE IN THE GARDEN COME RAIN OR SHINE...
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Ex-doctor now charged with 'multiple offences'
Surgeon had worked at the County Hospital in Stafford and the Royal Stoke
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Worst airport for departure delays
GATWICK has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Fun activities to promote green issues at libraries
VISITORS to Staffordshire’ libraries this May are being invited to a series of fun activities to help promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Parades and parties across Britain to show our gratitude for war effort
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Cat clinic to host open day raising funds for our waifs and strays
Margaret Russell, secretary of CHEADLE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY, updates us and highlights some pets who are looking for a new home...
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Volunteers will be selling VE Day lapel badges in town
WITH the 80th Anniversary of the ending of the War in Europe, VE Day, on 8th May, the volunteers who comprise the Leek and Endon British Legion Poppy Appeal will be in Derby Street Leek offering lapel badges for all who wish to recognise the sacrifices made by those who endured that war.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Free water butts are on offer thanks to water firm
SEVERN Trent customers could now save almost 100k litres of rainwater by taking up a free water butt from the water company which is encouraging people to make use of them by reusing rainwater in their gardens.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Duo’s meteoric rise and downfall
For a couple of years, Milli Vanilli were one of the biggest pop acts on the planet. And then, they weren't, after suffering one of the most spectacular falls from grace the music industry has ever witnessed.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Brehaut reveals his pride after Leek seal their Premier status
A WEEK on from the end of a campaign that saw Leek Town secure Step 3 survival, manager Josh Brehaut spoke of his “pride” in his squad.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Beware summer swindles: My guide to the latest cons
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Cash for special bed is inspired by young Alice
£10,000 raised by hockey club by hosting series of events including beer festival
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE
HYBRID C4 BALANCES CLUNKINESS UNDER BONNET WITH SUPERB COMFORT INSIDE
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
3 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Fletcher's Family Farm, filmed in the shadow of the Roaches, has been a huge TV hit with viewers
FORMER Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has opted for a quieter life on his Peak District farm steeping away from acting He's now savouring the slower rhythms of rural living in the shadow of the Roaches near Leek.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Huge crowds flocked to VE Day celebrations
GRAND CROWDS enjoyed the scene at Brough Park for Monday's VE Day celebrations.
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May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Trees to be felled in park after a survey
DISEASED trees at a North Staffordshire park are set to be felled. Surveys will be taking place at Leek’s Brough Park this month to ensure there are no bats or nesting birds before the trees are axed.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Moorlands titans lose out after Reform clean sweep
REFORM UK swept to power in the Staffordshire Moorlands after winning all seven of the seats up for grabs.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Night of comedy coming to the town venue later this year
THE Funhouse Comedy Club returns to Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek on Thursday May 1st for more fun and laughter.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Leek Post and Times
Brand new retro shop that's really cutting the Mustard!
Online entrepreneurs aiming to bring back the buzz to town's retail scene
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