Leek

Music festival is ready to roll

Saturday, March 20, 2010

PLANS for a family-friendly music festival have been given the go-ahead, despite opposition from neighbours.

The Just So Festival was yesterday granted a premises licence by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

Councillor Hilary Corby told organisers: "It...

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School visitors take in culture

Friday, March 19, 2010

A SCHOOL has re-applied to a student exchange scheme for future grants following the success of a recent swap. English lessons and a meal out at a...

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Pupils focus on vegetables and fruit

Friday, March 19, 2010

FOOD ART: Colourful fruits and vegetables were the focus of art sessions for pupils at Churnet View Middle School. They took part in workshops...

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Eyesore phone box faces axe

Friday, March 19, 2010

A PAYPHONE is to be removed because of continuing problems with vandalism. The phone box in Leek is to be taken away by British Telecom. Town...

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Getting ready for the tourists

LICK OF PAINT: Highways Agency worker Ant Knapper, aged 22, repaints signs in Leek.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

WORKMEN have been busy sprucing up a town in time for the start of the tourism season. Signs around Leek have been given a lick of paint and the area...

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Former care homes set to reopen in housing plan

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

CLOSED-DOWN care homes are to be brought back into use as part of a package to improve housing and social services for elderly and vulnerable people....

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Six men quizzed in murder inquiry

RESIDENT: The Flower Pot Hotel, where John stayed before he died.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

POLICE were last night questioning six men on suspicion of murder following the death of an alcoholic. John Clarkson died on Sunday afternoon after...

Evacuees back in their homes

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

PENSIONERS who were evacuated from their bungalows after a mystery gas leak have now returned – four weeks after the scare. Residents of...

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Consumers to receive tips at library events

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

ADVICE about scams and rogue traders will be on offer during a series of events. Trading Standards staff and community watchdogs will be visiting...

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Fears festival will be Just too noisy

FESTIVAL: Mums Sarah Bird, left, and Rowan Hoban with their children at Barnswood Scout Camp.

Monday, March 15, 2010

PLANS to attract thousands of people to a family-friendly countryside music festival have sparked opposition. The Just So Festival has been awarded...

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