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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

    LoveNUL Business Awards voting opens with 30 businesses battling for honours

    Voting is now open for the 2026 LoveNUL Business Awards with thirty companies looking for the public’s support to help them clinch a title.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 September 2026
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    Industry/News

    Prime Minister pledges to champion Potteries as Gareth Snell MP presses ‘Buy British’ case in Commons

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be a “staunch defender of the Potteries” after Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell urged the Government to use its purchasing power to support British ceramics and manufacturing jobs.

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

    Staffordshire trio named among Nation’s Favourite Businesses

    Three Staffordshire companies have been named among the UK’s favourite independent firms as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday campaign.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    7 September 2026
    News

    Event organisers invited to discover Staffordshire’s venue offering

    Two sessions are being staged to help event organisers, meeting bookers and venue finders find the perfect location in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    7 September 2026
    News

    Winners revealed at University of Staffordshire Business Awards 2026

    An engineering consultancy expecting to grow its turnover by more than 90% over two years has been named Business of the Year at the University of Staffordshire Business Awards 2026.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    4 September 2026
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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Free Lichfield Proms returns with a host of changes for this year’s event

    Thousands of people are expected to descend on Beacon Park tomorrow (5 September) when Lichfield Proms returns with a new stage, screen and an expanded food and drink village.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    4 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Free exhibition celebrated 40 years of keeping history alive at Weston Park

    A free exhibition charting the history of the Weston Park estate is being launched to mark a special milestone.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    4 September 2026
    Health & Wellbeing/News

    Hundreds set to benefit as hospice care expands across Staffordshire

    Four hospices have joined forces in a pioneering partnership aimed at helping hundreds more people across Staffordshire access specialist palliative and end of life care closer to home.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    4 September 2026
    News/Sponsored Content

    North Staffs Mind marks 50 years with a gala dinner celebration

    Businesses are invited to join in the celebrations as North Staffs Mind marks its 50th anniversary with a special Gala Dinner.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    4 September 2026
    Industry/News

    Stoke-on-Trent hailed as UK’s manufacturing growth powerhouse

    Stoke-on-Trent has been named the UK’s top city for manufacturing growth potential in a new report.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    3 September 2026
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