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Hayley Johnson

Senior journalist with over 15 years’ experience writing for customers and audiences all over the world. Previous work has included 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. 

    Professional headshot of a bearded man wearing a white long-sleeved shirt with crossed arms against a neutral background.
    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

    Staffordshire pubs receive £600k+ boost from Heineken

    Beer giant Heineken UK is investing £627,000 in three Staffordshire pubs as part of a £44.5 million nationwide refurbishment programme expected to create 850 jobs.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 May 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Burton’s market hall to welcome traders and visitors again following roof revamp

    Burton upon Trent’s market hall will reopen later this month after the completion of a £1.49 million roof works programme.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 May 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    New cathedral café aims to bring community together

    Lichfield Cathedral has opened a new café with all profits supporting its upkeep and work.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 May 2026
    Education and Training/News

    New £350k facility boosts engineering apprentices in Stoke-on-Trent

    A specialist engineering training provider has marked its 60th anniversary with a £350,000 investment in a new state-of-the-art workshop aimed at meeting the rising demand for advanced skills training in the sector.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    7 May 2026
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    Innovation/News

    Royal hat-trick for Woolcool as two Staffordshire firms win King’s Awards

    Sustainable packaging innovator Woolcool is celebrating a rare achievement of three Royal recognitions after being named as one of two Staffordshire recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    6 May 2026
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    News/Transport

    Jobs safeguarded in major autocentre acquisition deal

    Three Staffordshire sites are part of a deal which has saved more than 130 jobs at a vehicle maintenance firm.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    6 May 2026
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    News

    Alpha Manufacturing wins top engineering award

    Sheet metal fabricator Alpha Manufacturing has scooped a top industry award for achievements in engineering, innovation and sustainability.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    6 May 2026
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    News

    Work begins on former Zanzibar site set for housing

    Plans to transform the former site of an iconic North Staffordshire nightclub are progressing with enabling works getting underway.  

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 May 2026
    Six professionals on stage at Aspire Awards ceremony celebrating Novus Property Solutions as Large Employer award winner.
    Education and Training/News

    Employer partners recognised for outstanding support of T Level students

    Two Stoke-on-Trent businesses have been presented with awards recognising their collaborations with a college.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 May 2026
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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Staffy Trail unleashed to mark 10 years of Staffordshire Day

    A pack of colourful Staffy sculptures has been unleashed across the county inviting visitors to explore and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Staffordshire Day.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    1 May 2026
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