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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

    Education and Training/News

    New course aims to help unemployed residents into better careers

    A new employability course has been launched to help Staffordshire residents on their way to better careers.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    21 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    The Tawny’s food and drink success continues with second major award

    Luxury hotel The Tawny is celebrating its second major food and drink award of 2026 after winning a Best Hotel Restaurant title.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    18 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Dahlias become latest chapter in family farm’s diversification drive

    A family-run farm has launched a new visitor attraction featuring more than 60 varieties of dahlias as it looks to as it looks for new ways to support the farm for future generations.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    18 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Honey Box Live returns to Keele for music showcase

    A live, outdoor music experience is making a return to Keele with three local grassroots acts on the line up.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    18 September 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Hospitality entrepreneurs could be ‘lambs to the slaughter’, Staffordshire restaurant boss warns

    A hospitality leader has warned that entrepreneurs entering the sector could be “lambs to the slaughter” if they are encouraged to open new pubs, restaurants and cafés while established operators struggle with rising costs.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    17 September 2026
    Digital/News

    SYTECH strengthens senior team with new non-executive director

    Digital forensics firm SYTECH has announced the appointment of a non-executive director as its positions itself for its next phase of national growth and expanded service delivery.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    17 September 2026
    News

    Tile Mountain plans new automated warehouse creating more than 100 jobs

    More than 100 jobs could be created if plans for a new automated warehouse for Tile Mountain are approved.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    16 September 2026
    Education and Training/Guest Articles/News

    Professor Philip Plowden: Staffordshire’s businesses need universities to help deliver the workforce of the future

    University of Staffordshire's Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Philip Plowden argues that closer collaboration between universities, colleges and employers is essential if the region is to develop its talent and deliver economic growth.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    16 September 2026
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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Ankerside slashes rents to bring independent businesses to Tamworth

    Rents at Tamworth’s Ankerside shopping centre have been cut to as little as £15 a week as part of a new initiative designed to bring more start-ups and independent businesses into the town centre.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    16 September 2026
    News

    Russell Roof Tiles wins first Langcroft order for 14-home Burton scheme

    A Burton upon Trent manufacturer has secured its first project with a Nottingham-based housing developer, supplying locally-made products for a new 14-home affordable housing scheme.

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    by Hayley Johnson
    16 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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