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Hayley Johnson

Daily Focus editor and senior journalist with over 20 years’ experience writing for customers and audiences all over the world. I have covered everything from breaking news for national newspapers to complex business stories, in-depth human-interest features and celebrity interviews - and most things in between.

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    7 February 2024
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Sweet! New waffle and dessert restaurant set to open in Leek 

    A Leek couple who used to run a popular Mexican restaurant are preparing to open a waffle and dessert venue in their hometown. 

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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Exclusive: Chef Tom Shepherd reveals £1m expansion with new bar and holiday lets

    Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd has unveiled £1 million expansion plans to launch a cocktail bar and holiday accommodation in Lichfield.

    17 April 2026

    Opening date for new Greek eatery announced

    Health & Wellbeing/News

    The opening date for a much-anticipated new Greek bakery-come-taverna has been set.

    Spudman: Traders reaping the benefits of Tamworth baked potato seller going viral 

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Traders in Tamworth have welcomed a surge in footfall and increase in business thanks to the success of the town’s social media sensation and

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Bake Off battle launched to find Lichfield’s Master Baker

    Home bakers in Lichfield are being encouraged to put their skills to the test at a charity event judged by local culinary experts.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    11 September 2026
    Industry/News

    Government officials tour Staffordshire factories to shape £120m ceramics support

    Government officials have gone behind the scenes at four of North Staffordshire’s key ceramics manufacturers following the announcement of a £120 million support package for the sector.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 September 2026
    Financial/News

    Free energy advice could help Staffordshire businesses unlock major savings

    A free energy advice programme has been launched for businesses in Staffordshire.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 September 2026
    Industry/News

    BREAKING: Goodwin strikes £1.1bn deal to sell major engineering division

    Goodwin plc has agreed a £1.1 billion sale of a substantial part of its Mechanical Engineering division to a US investment firm.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 September 2026
    News

    £600k depot overhaul planned to support 150 Newcastle-under-Lyme workers

    A major £600,000 refurbishment of a Newcastle-under-Lyme council depot used by waste, recycling and Streetscene teams is being lined up to improve safety and working conditions for around 150 staff.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 September 2026
    Education and Training/News

    PTP takes UK top spot for apprenticeship achievement

    Training provider Performance Through People (PTP) has been named among the UK’s top performers after achieving one of the highest apprenticeship success rates in the country.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 September 2026
    Digital/News

    Global photography firm plans jobs boost after Stoke office move

    A global photography studio is hoping to expand its workforce after relocating to a new office.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 September 2026
    News

    Council shake-up pause sparks warning Staffordshire must not fall behind

    Businesses need certainty over Staffordshire’s future after plans to reorganise local government were put on pause, Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce has warned.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 September 2026
    Education and Training/News

    New Stafford hub aims to boost adult skills and unlock talent

    A new adult learning hub designed to bring all Stafford-based daytime adult learning provision under one roof has been opened in the town centre by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG).

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 September 2026
    News/Transport

    Nearly 1,000 call for direct Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport rail link

    Almost 1,000 North Staffordshire residents have backed calls for a direct train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 September 2026
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