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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

    The Tamworth Tap in running for historic fourth CAMRA Pub of the Year crown

    The Tamworth Tap has been judged as one of the best four pubs in the UK and will now compete to win a record-breaking fourth CAMRA National Pub of the Year title.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    14 October 2026
    Digital/Guest Articles/News

    Juliet Moran: A tech-savvy AI expert nearly got scammed by AI. The long con is coming for you

    AI is giving scammers the tools to build trust over weeks or months before striking. Here, Juliet Moran, Technical Director at TelephoneSystems.Cloud, explores how sophisticated fraud is evolving and why independent verification is becoming more important than ever.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    14 October 2026
    Financial/News

    Former KPMG and Deloitte accountant joins Stoke firm as partner

    DPC Accountants has strengthened its audit offering with the appointment of a new partner.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    14 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Starbucks drive-thru plans for Trentham face objections

    Plans for a new Starbucks drive-thru at the Trentham Estate have been formally submitted, with the scheme facing objections over traffic, parking and its potential impact on independent businesses.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    13 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Leek pub among 10 venues snapped up in takeover deal

    A Leek pub is among 10 establishments to be taken over by Admiral Taverns as part of the acquisition of community pub operator Mountain Pub Company.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    13 October 2026
    News

    LoveNUL Awards 2026: Newcastle’s favourite businesses and people revealed

    Fourteen special businesses, organisation and individuals have been recognised for their work helping to make Newcastle-under-Lyme a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 October 2026
    Digital/Education and Training/News

    University of Staffordshire tops UK games design rankings

    University of Staffordshire has retained its position as the UK’s top destination for games design, while climbing the global rankings for Concept Art.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    ‘Absolute disgrace’ as as brewery closure plans spark criticism

    A historic brewery and major logistics operation in Burton upon Trent could close next summer, putting around 300 jobs at risk, under proposals announced by drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Three Staffordshire food producers celebrate success in Great British Food Awards 2026 

    A butchers, free-range meat producer and preserves maker from Staffordshire have all been crowned winners in the 2026 Great British Food Awards.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 October 2026
    Guest Articles/Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Stuart Elford: The nerves, friendships and fundraising behind my Strictly challenge 

    Stuart Elford, Chief Executive of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, is one of 12 local business leaders taking part in Strictly Knot Dancing 2026 for Dougie Mac by taking to the dance floor in a live show in November. 

    Here, Stuart gives Daily Focus readers an insight into his Strictly journey so

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 October 2026
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