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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.

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.

Paralympic winner has cage fighter hot to trot

Alex Reid

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.

Daughter demands apology after grave row

Junction Road cemetery, Leek

A LEEK woman is calling for the council to apologise to her elderly mother for removing a decorative chain from her husband's grave.

Outrage greets war medal theft

Stolen medals

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

Head that turned round flagging fortunes

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THE head teacher of Endon High School has paid tribute to staff and students after retiring from the role she has held for 13 years.

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.

Repair work could close major route

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A MAJOR gateway into Leek could be closed for up to a month for vital sewerage repairs.

Obesity shock for Moorlands

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SHOCKING research has found Staffordshire Moorlands has one of the worst rates of adult obesity in the country.

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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.



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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.

Injury blow for Taylor

Injury blow for Taylor

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

Lennon draws on past experience

Lennon draws on past experience

Neil Lennon will remind his Celtic players he has already proved it is possible to win a Champions League return leg by four goals as he draws up plans to unleash Aiden McGeady on Braga next week.




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