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New jobs in pipeline under plans to convert mill into care home

Compton Mill may become a care home.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

A FORMER textiles mill which became a home for thriving antiques firms is now set to be converted into a care home for the elderly.

Gladwell Care Homes wants to transform Compton Mill, in Compton, Leek, into 66 apartments for people aged over 55.

Up to 25...

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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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Polish lorry driver admits causing dad-of-two's death

Peter Skupien, who was killed in a collision with a lorry.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a father-of-two by careless driving. Grzegorz Barcicki, aged 34, of Jana, Poland, admitted...

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CCTV mobile cameras cut yobs' anti-social behaviour

Friday, March 12, 2010

FAMILIES and traders living in fear of yobs say anti-social behaviour has been cut after temporary CCTV cameras were put up outside their homes and...

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Designer's desk job for premiere of Potter's latest film installment

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.

Friday, March 12, 2010

A WIZARD of woodwork helped to bring a little magic to the red carpet at the premiere of a Harry Potter movie. Draughtsman Mark Hine designed and...

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Darts legend finds unexpected type of spirits behind bar

Barry Birch, joint owner of The Swan, takes a look around the cellar. Inset, his business partner Eric Bristow. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE landlords of an historic town centre pub are calling in the experts after ghostly goings on. Darts legend Eric Bristow and his friend Barry Birch...

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When life followed a rigid routine

It might look like a greenhouse on wheels but this is a locomotive which hauled trains on a private electric line connecting Cheddleton Hospital with the main railway at Leekbrook. The driver, Mr S Hine, is talking to the hospital engineer, Mr J Kaye, on the last day of operation in November 1953.

Friday, March 12, 2010

P eople lived their lives to a rigid routine 60 years ago. For many Leek families, each day of the week had its own set meal. Their daily round ran...

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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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Nurse lands accolade for inspiring students with amazing attitude

Cheadle Hospital nurse Lorraine Poxon has been named Keele University's mentor of the year. Picture by Wesley Webster

Friday, March 12, 2010

A NURSE who qualified just two years ago has won an award for giving students an insight into the profession. Lorraine Poxon was chosen ahead of...

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