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Leek Post and Times
New plans to keep us 'free from fear'
First ever county community safety strategy produced
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Leek Post and Times
Crime rates fall by 2% in England and Wales
More than 5,300 crimes reported in the Moorlands in 2025
3 min |
May 27, 2026
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'It's an absolute shame that we could potentially lose PCSOs who do such fantastic work in our communities'
There are concerns over new shift, as Phil Corrigan reports
2 min |
May 27, 2026
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'You should not have been shoving someone you love'
A BOYFRIEND left his partner with a black eye - before his belongings were thrown out of a house.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
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Inquest into biker’s death is opened and adjourned
AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a biker in a North Staffordshire crash.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Uninsured drink-driver left number plate at crash scene
28-year-old hit parked car then drove off
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Work to start on road safety improvements
WORK to improve safety on two roads in response to community concerns was due set to begin on Monday.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Pub set to reopen after undergoing £300k makeover
A NEW-look pub is ready to reopen. The Roaring Meg, in Biddulph, has been closed since Easter Monday for a £300,000 makeover.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Council appoints a new chairman and vice chair
STAFFORDSHIRE Moorlands District Council has a new Chairman and Vice Chair after councillors elected to both roles at their Annual Council meeting on 13 May.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Partner left with black eye
A BOYFRIEND left his partner with a black eye - before his belongings were thrown out of a house.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
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Driver caught with stolen caravan headed for traveller site
A GETAWAY driver was caught redhanded - with a stolen caravan.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
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Town arts festival just keeps on delivering
Nigel Planer, Ashley Campbell, Shakespeare and more lined up for Leek venues
4 min |
May 13, 2026
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Rolling tyre hits business in the centre of town
A TYRE was rolled down a town centre road before it hit a business.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
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Rose Queen and fete in mid-May
THE Rose Queen and fete is being held at Flash on Saturday (May 16).
1 min |
May 13, 2026
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All welcome at plant sale and coffee morning at village hall
THE popular Bradnop Plant Sale and Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 16th May.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
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Colour in many art forms at Foxlowe this summer!
BUXTON artist and art psychotherapist Claire Parker is having her work exhibited at the Foxlowe Arts Centre cafe from mid July.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
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Severn Trent apologises for traffic chaos in town
Water company left temporary lights up when no work was going on busy at A53 junction
1 min |
May 06, 2026
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It's 'business as usual' as road shuts for weeks
Traders, shop owners and more redirect customers amid 'vital' repairs on the A520
3 min |
May 06, 2026
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Child hurt after collision in town
A CHILD has been injured in a collision.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
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500 cannabis plants seized after police alerted by smell
POLICE uncovered 500 cannabis plants on a North Staffordshire street - after the smell of marijuana had filled the air.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
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Council worker clipped by car at roadworks
A ROADWORKER was clipped by a car before being threatened by the driver in what council chiefs say marks a 'worrying rise' in abuse being aimed at highways crews in the county.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
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Arts centre getting ready for thrilling Climax!
THE Foxlowe Arts Centre is also hosting an eclectic mix of artists in the coming weeks including the The Climax Blues Band on May 2.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
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Funding challenges being blamed as charity to shut after nearly three decades
A CHARITY is shutting after 28 years.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
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Hero Riley, 18, rescues baby sister from blaze
Exploding power pack caused fire in home
2 min |
April 29, 2026
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Dodgy booking to hit right note for festival
One of the best-loved Britpop indie bands set to give event feel-good factor
3 min |
April 29, 2026
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Wildlife double bill next month at the Foxlowe
LOCAL wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a special Wildlife Double Bill of a film and a talk at the Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek, on Wednesday May 13.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
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Former bar could be turned into two flats
Application made to council after move to offer site as retail space bites the dust
1 min |
April 22, 2026
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Brewery shows lot of bottle!
Couple open craft beer shop after pursuing crazy'idea - with tap room planned next
3 min |
April 22, 2026
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Council starts £580k scheme to improve local highways
A HIGHWAYS improvements scheme on the A527 Meadows Way in Biddulph was due to start on Monday, April 20.
1 min |
April 22, 2026
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Food waste to be picked up by council separately in new scheme
District council will write to all households explaining new kerbside collections for June
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