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Two suspended in 'fraud' case

MYSTERY surrounds the suspension of two Staffordshire Moorlands District Council employees.

Affordable housing assurances sought

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A NATIONAL campaign group is appealing to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to sign up to a new affordable housing charter.

Outrage greets war medal theft

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CAMPAIGN medals from both world wars and a stash of military memorabilia have been seized by police in Leek.

Paralympic winner has cage fighter hot to trot

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NINE-TIME Paralympic gold medallist Lee Pearson has given a riding lesson with a difference to Alex Reid, Katie Price's husband, as part of a new Channel 4 documentary.

Outdoor drinking plan gets the nod

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A CONTROVERSIAL application for a beer garden behind a Leek pub has been granted — despite opposition from residents.

Further talks planned as bike track plans intensifies

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RESIDENTS in Cheddleton are to be consulted on plans to construct a mini BMX track near their homes following a war of words.

Cash coming together for war memorial makeover

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LEEK Town Council is to contribute �10,000 to help fund a major revamp of one the town's most well-known landmarks.

News in Pictures


  • It's a fair cop as town finally gets its taxi rank

    TAXI owners in the Moorlands have welcomed the creation of a taxi rank in Leek town centre for the first time.

  • Moorlands school to tell speeders 20 is plenty

    A SCHOOL in the Moorlands will be one of the first in the county to introduce a parttime 20mph speed limit outside its gates.

  • Star of Merit for brave youngster

    AN inspirational 10-yearold has been commended for her courage with a surprise award.

  • Horses hurt in mystery attack

    HORSE owners in the Moorlands are being urged to be on their guard after two animals were injured in an apparent attack near Leek.


Local sport


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Leek friendly defeats go on

LEEK Town manager Wayne Johnson revealed his disappointment after his side lost their third consecutive pre-season friendly on Saturday, edged out 2-1 at Congleton.

Cheddleton hero Lee called up to GB

Lee Pearson

LEEKʼS leading para-equestrian dressage rider Lee Pearson has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in America later this year.

Injury mars friendly tie

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Leek Town 1-3 Port Vale A SERIOUS shoulder injury suffered by Leek Town trialist Paul Wadsworth early in the first-half overshadowed this preseason friendly defeat to a youthful Port Vale team.



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National News

Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas has risen in the past year, Government figures have revealed.

Documentary charts Cameron victory

Documentary charts Cameron victory

On the eve of entering 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister, David Cameron was convinced that his bid to oust Gordon Brown had failed and the Conservatives would remain in opposition, it has been revealed.


National Sport

Finn in as England bat

Finn in as England bat

England's latest pace hope Steven Finn returned to international action today in the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.


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