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Mill owner left shocked at threat to Tesco deal

How the proposed Tesco store may look.

Friday, March 19, 2010

THE part owner of a former mill who agreed a deal to sell the site to Tesco has spoken of his shock after discovering the deal may fall through.

Tesco had applied to put up a store at the Adams Food Ingredients plant, in Prince Street, and neighbouring Tattons Mill, in...

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Railway is steaming after fifth metal raid

Train driver Frank Dale with a Class 37 train similar to the one that has been damaged.

Friday, March 19, 2010

ONE of the Moorlands biggest tourist attractions faces a threat to its future after scrap metal thieves caused damage estimated at more than...

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Britannia scores with fans all over country thanks to Stoke link

Stoke City's Tuncay Sanli soaks up the "bear pit" atmosphere after scoring at the Britannia Stadium. Britannia has been named one of the most recognisable sponsors in the Premier League.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

THE "bear pit" atmosphere in Stoke City's home games has helped make Britannia one of the most recognisable sponsors in the Premier League. The...

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Mother and daughter team up to help new floral business blossom

Lucy Salmon, left, and her mother Janet have taken over the former Secret Garden flower shop and renamed it Blossoms. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 12, 2010

A FAMILY who have taken over a florist are confident their new business will flourish. Mother and daughter Janet and Lucy Salmon have bought the...

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Giant mural of City fans to be unveiled at ground

Friday, March 12, 2010

BRITANNIA staff have been sorting thousands of photographs of Stoke City supporters ready to create a giant mural at the club's stadium. Proud To Be A...

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Tesco has designs for plot despite site's sale to housing developer

Richard Wilson hands out flyers opposing out-of-town supermarkets for Leek.

Friday, March 12, 2010

TESCO still wants to build a store in Leek at a site which has been sold to a housing developer. The supermarket giant was believed to have had its...

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New cafe at the Costa jobs at Ponden Mill

New cafe at the Costa jobs at Ponden Mill

Friday, March 05, 2010

A COFFEE house chain has unveiled plans to open a town centre branch – to the surprise of staff currently selling curtains in the building...

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Blackpool fears over plan to double use of village campsite

Bob and Bess Adams are contesting the plans for the holiday development at Hulme End. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 05, 2010

FAMILIES fear their village could be turned into "Blackpool" after plans were submitted to double the use of a campsite. North Dales LLP is seeking...

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Bidding war helps market celebrate its 50th birthday

Bill Nadin with his Champion Heifer. Top right, councillor Gill Heath holds the silver shield celebrating the cattle market's Golden Jubilee. Right, cattle market assistant Lesley Heath sprays the sheep ready for sale. Below, Jeff Taylor, of Werrington, who has been coming to the cattle market for 50 years. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 05, 2010

ORGANISERS of Leek Cattle Market's golden jubilee were delighted when the day was capped off with a dairy cow achieving an astonishing price. Hundreds...

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Lucky escape as big piece of wood falls off historic pub roof

Licensee Paul Oxford holds the piece of oak which fell from the roof of The Bird In Hand. Left, the piece of oak that fell from the roof. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 05, 2010

PEDESTRIANS had a lucky escape when a large piece of wood fell from the top of an historic building – prompting fears it is no longer structural...

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