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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

    Traitors winner, BAFTA star and Phoenix Nights favourite heading to Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival

    A winner of the The Traitors, a BAFTA-winning comedian and a Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights favourite are among the big names at this year’s Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    9 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    New categories and public vote announced for Staffordshire tourism awards 

    Two new categories have been added to the Visit Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards after the scheme attracted a record number of entries for a second consecutive year.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    8 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Major Staffordshire tourism summit returns

    Tourism and hospitality businesses across Staffordshire are being invited to a major industry summit which will set out plans to grow the region’s visitor economy.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    7 October 2026
    News

    Lesters invests £2m in new Cannock site as it targets further growth

    Fast-growing packaging specialist Lesters is investing £2 million in a new 101,000 sq ft headquarters in Cannock, creating 10 new jobs as it prepares for further growth.

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

    Free cyber security workshop launched 

    Small and medium-sized businesses can pick up free advice on protecting themselves from cyber threats at a workshop taking place later this month.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    6 October 2026
    Industry/News

    Six-figure investment secured by historic ceramics firm

    Historic Stoke-on-Trent ceramics manufacturer Duchess China has secured a six-figure investment to support its growth, strengthen its manufacturing operation and develop specialist skills.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

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

    Titanic Brewery has unveiled plans for a new town centre bar in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News/Transport

    New Sainsbury’s Local planned for Trentham showroom site

    Sainsbury’s is planning to open a new convenience store on the site of a long-established car showroom in Stoke-on-Trent.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 October 2026
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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Waterstones gives update on Hanley store after Trentham announcement

    Waterstones has confirmed what its new Trentham shop means for its existing store in Stoke-on-Trent city centre.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    5 October 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Regatta to close its Trentham store

    Outdoor clothing brand Regatta is to close its store at the Trentham Estate after 10 years of trading at the popular retail and leisure destination.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    2 October 2026
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