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Senior journalist with over 15 years’ experience writing for customers and audiences all over the world. Previous work has included 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

    Olympians back new £250k trampoline gymnastics centre launching in Stoke-on-Trent

    Olympic champion Bryony Page will join fellow Olympians and international medallists including in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend to celebrate the launch of a new £250,000 trampoline gymnastics centre.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Middleport Pottery Canal Festival returns bigger than ever this weekend

    Middleport Pottery Canal Festival returns for its third year this weekend, expanding to two days for the first time thanks to its growing popularity.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Limited edition food and drink specials launch for Staffy Trail visitors

    Food and drink spots across parts of Staffordshire have created limited edition drinks and dishes to celebrate the county’s new Staffy Trail.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Pride celebrations return to North Staffordshire with Drag Race star among the stars appearing

    Two Pride events are set to return to North Staffordshire later this month with thousands of people expected to enjoy parades, live entertainment and community events.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    12 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Licensee’s warning prompts renewed calls for hospitality VAT cut 

    One of the licensees of a South Staffordshire pub has told how family members are working up to 60 hours a week without pay to keep the business afloat as he backs calls for VAT relief for the hospitality sector. 

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    by Hayley Johnson
    11 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Retail giants Home Bargains and Lidl invest in North Staffordshire with new store openings

    Major discount retailers Home Bargains and Lidl are expanding their presence in North Staffordshire from today following millions of pounds of investment into the area.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    11 June 2026
    Industry/News

    World famous pottery firm saved as it is taken on by former Burberry Group CEO

    British fashion designer Christopher Bailey and a small group of investors have acquired ceramics brand Burleigh Pottery, ensuring that production will continue in Stoke-on-Trent without interruption.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 June 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Shag Interior’s Sophie Newlands finishes runner up in BBC’s Interior Design Masters

    Cannock-based interior designer Sophie Newlands has finished as runner-up in the latest series of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 June 2026
    News

    Strike action looms at Gerebit’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution hub

    Workers at sanitary-ware giant Gerebit are set to go on strike later this week.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 June 2026
    Industry/News

    Call for ex-Dudson employees to share stories of historic pottery factory

    Former Dudson employees are being encouraged to share their memories as part of a new exhibition celebrating life at one of Stoke-on-Trent’s key pottery factories.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    10 June 2026
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