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• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10Football: Kidsgrove hit back to claim semi-final showdown with Stoke City - This is Staffordshire
  Football: Kidsgrove hit back to claim semi-final showdown with Stoke CityThis is StaffordshireHOLDERS Kidsgrove staged a second-half recovery to beat Leek Town 2-1 in their Staffs Senior Cup quarter-final at the Seddon Stadium. The visitors had much the better of a goalless opening 45 minutes and should have taken a lead into the interval.and more »
• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09Seven arrests in police raids - This is Staffordshire
  Seven arrests in police raidsThis is StaffordshireMoorlands police commander, Inspector Clare Riley, told a meeting of Leek town councillors that there had been a significant reduction in violent crime over the past year, down from 445 offences to 305. But there had been a spate of violent incidents ...and more »
• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10Fresh appeal after collision - This is Staffordshire
  Fresh appeal after collisionThis is StaffordshireThe Sentinel reported that 77-year-old William Burrows and his wife Jean, aged 80, were killed in the accident on the A523 at Bottomhouses near Leek at about 3pm on Saturday. The Tunstall couple's red Fiat Punto was in collision with a silver Renault ...Couple killed in A523 car crash near Leek are namedBBC NewsTributes paid to Tunstall couple killed on A523StaffsLiveall 5 news articles »
• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09Football: Minis, juniors and youth results - This is Staffordshire
  Football: Minis, juniors and youth resultsThis is StaffordshireLongton Trophy Premier Division: Brocton U18s 0, Congleton Town Youth 3; Leek Town U17s 2, Norton United U18s 3. Accountancy Xtra Premier Division League Cup, second round: Harpfields 2, Stone Dominoes Youth 1. Highfields Associates Division One: ...and more »
• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09A peaceful haven yet close to the main routes - This is Staffordshire
  A peaceful haven yet close to the main routesThis is StaffordshireT UCKED away down next to the Trent and Mersey canal and with views of cattle grazing in the fields opposite, it is easy to forget that this house is just a stone's throw from the A53 Leek to Hanley main road. It really is surprisingly tranquil.
• Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19Lowly Leek topple Daisy - The Bolton News
  Lowly Leek topple DaisyThe Bolton NewsBy Craig Nelson » WITH another raft of games postponed due to the weather, Craig Thomas could have been forgiven for wishing his Daisy Hill side had not managed to get their game on at Leek CSOB after the North West Counties League First Division's ...Non-league football: Old Boys show resilience to claim crucial victoryThis is Staffordshireall 2 news articles »
• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10Parking ban in town centre - This is Staffordshire
  Parking ban in town centreThis is StaffordshireLeek town councillors have approved plans by Staffordshire County Council to impose a blanket ban on parking in areas of Sheep Market, Derby Street, Market Street and High Street. They are concerned the Sheep Market area is constantly abused by drivers ...
• Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10Disqualified driver jailed after police carried out spot-check - This is Staffordshire
  Disqualified driver jailed after police carried out spot-checkThis is StaffordshireNorth Staffordshire magistrates yesterday heard police had cause to carry out a stop-check of a vehicle in Cotton Lane, Cotton, near Leek, in the early hours of February 9. Prosecutor Clair Moss said: "The defendant was the driver and was subject to a ...
• Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08Non-league football: Grice doubles up to earn Leek away win - This is Staffordshire
  Non-league football: Grice doubles up to earn Leek away winThis is StaffordshireSTRIKER Tim Grice grabbed his opportunity with both hands as Leek Town returned to business with a 2-1 win at Lincoln United. Grice, given the nod up front over Dan Cope, scored Leek's equaliser after 29 minutes and bagged the winner midway through the ...
• Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15Leek Moorlands Hospital closes Cottage Ward after virus outbreak - BBC News
  Leek Moorlands Hospital closes Cottage Ward after virus outbreakBBC NewsThe Cottage Ward at Leek Moorlands Hospital is expected to be closed to new patients for at least a week. A number of patients and staff have reported flu-like symptoms although evidence of the virus is yet to be confirmed. An NHS spokesperson said ...Swimming pool fee rises will deter young and elderly, warn familiesThis is Staffordshireall 2 news articles »Google News