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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

    News

    Tara Group targets growth with new strategic land business

    Tara Group has launched a strategic land promotion business with around 150 acres of sites already under consideration for development.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    1 October 2026
    News

    Year-round business support initiative launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme 

    The brand behind Newcastle-under-Lyme’s popular business festivals has been extended into a year-round initiative that will support local companies and residents.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    1 October 2026
    Digital/News

    ClickThrough creates two senior roles as agency expands its offer

    A Lichfield-based marketing agency has strengthened its senior leadership team by creating two new managing director roles.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    30 September 2026
    News

    £7m+ deal sees Sandyford snap up Cannock industrial estate

    A Cannock industrial estate has been purchased by multi-let property firm Sandyford Properties for more than £7 million.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    29 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Staffordshire’s visitor attractions win praise from national tourism chiefs

    National tourism chiefs have praised Staffordshire’s visitor attractions after touring some of the county’s leading heritage and leisure destinations.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    28 September 2026
    News

    Owl Group welcomes new CFO

    A new group chief financial officer has been appointed to support Owl Group’s growth plans across the Midlands.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    28 September 2026
    News

    Business teams raise £11,000 through Knot a Sports Day

    Ten charities have received a share of £11,000 raised by local business people through a major team building event.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    28 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Jonathan Dimbleby and Alan Johnson among names heading to Lichfield festival

    Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby and former Home Secretary Alan Johnson are among the high-profile speakers heading to Lichfield next weekend for a festival exploring some of the issues shaping society.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    25 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Farm grows its visitor offer from the ground up

    A family farm is turning its harvest into a hands-on attraction, with families invited into the fields to see, pick and taste produce grown as part of its expanding crop range.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    25 September 2026
    Education and Training/News

    NSCG selected as one of nine national hubs for technical education

    Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has been selected to lead technical education across the West Midlands.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    24 September 2026
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    Gear maker joins global Swedish engineering group

    ‘Wealth Wagon’ brings drop-in financial advice to Staffordshire’s biggest business show this Thursday – with limited number of delegate tickets still available

    TG Jones confirms Staffordshire store closures as high street cull gathers pace

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    Free cyber security workshop launched 

    Six-figure investment secured by historic ceramics firm

    Titanic Brewery announces plans for new Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre bar

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    Stuart Elford: Budget must turn growth promises into jobs for Staffordshire

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