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People power saves landmark roundabout - for now
PROTESTERS stormed a town centre to stop diggers tearing up a landmark roundabout. Staffordshire County Council sent in lorries loaded with fencing and heavy machinery at around 7pm on Wednesday night
Wind turbine plans are all up in the air
COUNCILLORS have accused their own authority of a "willy-nilly" approach to wind turbines after turning down one such scheme - just months after passing an even bigger one. Members of Staffordshire
Classic cars tuned up for music and motors event
THE owners of 25 classic cars braved rainy conditions to bring a touch of horsepower to a town's patriotic celebration. The pedestrianised area of Derby Street in Leek was the venue for the vehicle
Civic leaders to meet NHS chief
A SENIOR NHS official is to meet civic leaders to spell out ongoing and future investment plans for Leek Moorlands Hospital and community health care. The moves come two weeks after the Post & Times
Public is given more time to look over plans
A COUNCIL which has come under severe pressure for its handling of a planning application by Sainsbury's has agreed in future to allow more time for people to express their views. At his last meeting
Shakespeare at the Wilkes Head
A GERMAN music band will be visiting the Moorlands for its fourth time this weekend. Shakespeare and the Bible will be performing at The Wilkes Head in St Edward's Street, Leek on Friday evening. The
Council spurns protest petition
THE council which gave the goahead to major changes to Leek's road network has refused to accept a petition from residents containing almost 11,000 names. The petition has already been accepted by the
Community hub gains £60k boost
AN UNDER-THREAT community hub has been given a reprieve after securing more than £60,000 to help keep it keep going for another two years. Haregate Community Centre in Haregate Road, Leek, became a
Musicians given chance to shine in studio
A GOLDEN opportunity is being offered for a local artist to produce their own record and then have it promoted free of charge. Sound-Hub Studios took over a vacant industrial unit in Longnor late last
White Lion eyesore to open up town gateway
THE first phase of the regeneration of one of the main gateways into Leek could soon begin after plans were tabled to convert an eyesore former pub into flats and a shop. Atlas New Homes of Middlesex
Police called after row at parish council meeting
HEATED arguments between political parties got out of hand at a village parish council meeting last week leading to police being called to calm down the situation. Officers were called following
National News
Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.
National Sport
British duo strike gold in Eindhoven
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven.
Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.
Cheltenham to face Crewe at Wembley
Cheltenham withstood heavy first-half pressure before goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Marlon Pack secured a 2-1 win at Torquay to confirm their place in the npower League Two play-off final.
