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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

    Financial/News

    Latest Staffordshire QES reveals stronger sales and cashflow as workforce pressures rise

    Staffordshire businesses are reporting signs of improvement with domestic sales, cashflow and investment, but rising workforce pressures and weaker export activity are creating a mixed picture for the local economy.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    24 September 2026
    Health & Wellbeing/Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Café expansion to bring new pilates studio to town centre

    A health and wellness café set up less than 12 months ago is expanding into a bigger unit – and adding a pilates studio.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    24 September 2026
    News

    Lichfield businesses asked to shape district’s plans for future growth

    Businesses and organisations across Lichfield are being asked for their views to help shape the district’s new Local Plan.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    24 September 2026
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    News

    Portmeirion Group strengthens leadership team as it reports H1 progress

    Portmeirion Group has reported progress against its growth strategy as it prepares to appoint an interim finance chief following the departure of its current chief financial officer (CFO) due to health reasons.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    23 September 2026
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    News

    Search begins for Lichfield’s standout businesses as Beacon Awards return

    Businesses across the Lichfield district are being encouraged to showcase their achievements over the past year by entering the 2026 Beacon Awards.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    23 September 2026
    Digital/Education and Training/Industry/News

    Keele steps up innovation drive with new advanced materials and AI centres

    Keele University has launched two new research centres focused on advanced materials and artificial intelligence, strengthening its links with industry and international partners.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    22 September 2026
    News/Transport

    Bradford Estates drives forward green commitment with electric van fleet

    Landed estates business Bradford Estates has invested in a fleet of electric vans in the latest phase of a long-term drive to reduce its environmental impact.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    22 September 2026
    Financial/News

    New Barclays appointments strengthen support for Staffordshire businesses

    Barclays has expanded its corporate banking team across Staffordshire and the Black Country as demand for support increases.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    22 September 2026
    Education and Training/News

    Staffordshire businesses offered up to 90% funding for staff training

    Staffordshire businesses can access up to 90% funding towards training in project management and data analytics under a new skills programme backed by Staffordshire County Council.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    22 September 2026
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    News

    Rural businesses offered free growth advice at Keele event

    A free event is being staged to help rural businesses in Staffordshire to grow and access support.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    21 September 2026
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    Lesters invests £2m in new Cannock site as it targets further growth

    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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