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Mourners anger at cost of Povey tribute
Friends and relatives of the late 'Mr Leek' have been told to fork out over £700 to plant a tree by his graveside. Mourners of Steve Povey, who passed away last year, were stunned when Staffordshire Moorlands District Council quoted them £740 for the simple graveside tribute - an ornamental cherry tree - at Buxton Road Cemetery. That amounts to almost £200 more than it cost to dig the 53 year-old's grave, and now his... -
Haunting Fundraiser Set to benefit Dougie Mac
A spook-filled fundraising event in Leek, is set to aid the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Anita Rawlingson and her friend Claire, have organised the event at The Swan pub on St. Edwards Street on Saturday February 4th starting at 8pm. They are aiming to raise over £1000 for the Hospice, with donations asked for on the door. The evening will feature a disco and auction with prizes including a limousine ride for eight people and... -
Sainsbury's begin demolition works
A Sainsbury's spokesman has confirmed that all existing Churnet Works tenants have now signed up to their new premises, as demolition work on the site begins. The tenants, including Roger Goodwin Pine Services, John Hall Furniture, Gaddum and Gaddum Limited and Elite Gaming, are expected to move into their new, purpose-built units in May. Work has now started on the demolition of the old premises. Sainsbury's project manager, Nick... -
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Why Fitness and Fundraising Go Hand in Hand
For many people the start of a new year carries with it that age old resolution of getting in shape. I'm sure we've all said it or contemplated it in the past. One striking trend I have noticed having worked in the Non-Profit sector, is the relationship between exercise and fitness and helping charities such as ourselves. Setting ourselves challenges can sometimes be difficult, as there is not always the guidelines in place to guide... -
Dougie Mac Wants Your Training Diaries
The Douglas Macmillan Hospice is looking for supporters who would like to keep training diaries for their events. The Hospice will be holding the annual 5K Run/Walk in April, the Bike Ride in May, as well as being one of the beneficaries of the Potters 'Arf Marathon. As part of their social media campaigns for the events, they are looking for people who are taking part in these events and would like to keep people informed...
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Top 50 speed cameras in Staffordshire (MAP)
These are the 50 most successful speed cameras for issuing speeding fines, according to the Safer Roads Partnership. The partnership includes representatives from Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire County Council. The map emerged amid news that speeding motorists face fines of more than £100 to take courses to avoid penalty points - all raising cash to keep speed cameras running. Read more: Related stories: 'They're... -
Leek town centre plans go on display
Blueprints for the controversial changes to Leek town centre go on display to the public in Market Square today. The plans, including the much-talked about road alterations which are part of the Sainsbury's package - can be viewed by residents between 10am and 7pm from now until Saturday. Council officials and scheme designers will be on hand to discuss the pland with members of the public, who can also complete feedback forms. The... -
Campaign for Moorlands postcode hots up
The campaign for the Staffordshire Moorlands to get it's own 'SM' postcode has gathered pace after a council meeting took place on Saturday, the Sentinel reports today. Council leader Sybil Ralphs told the meeting that both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were backing the campaign. This follows one particularly worrying incident, during which firefighters got so confused by the postcode that they took... -
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Ashbourne Road gunman released on bail
Police have said that the gunman spotted walking along Ashbourne Road in the early hours of New Year's Day has been released on bail. Residents spotted the man, who appeared to be carrying a gun, staggering down the street at around 3am, and alerted police. Officers then sealed the road off, before arresting the man, who has yet to be named. They later recovered an air weapon at a nearby address. Inspector John Townsend, of... -
Sainsbury's 'pledge to use local firms' as work goes on
The contractor behind the new Sainsbury's store in Leek has pledged to use local companies 'where possible', as work on the site continues. London-based Mace Group is looking to award sub-contracts for services including skip and scaffolding hire, and is also keen to hear from local builders' merchants. The announcement has been called a 'major boost' for Leek businesses, and the council has set up a dedicated webpage detailing all...
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