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With the roadmap out of lockdown slowly but surely moving along, it's safe to say that people in Leek and the rest of the country are desperate to get out and have some fun as restrictions ease.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the return to normal life will be returning to local pubs to enjoy a pint with family and friends.

Community Collect Covid testing is being rolled out in Leek to allow more people to get tested regularly at home.

People living in homes with children or staff at nurseries, schools and colleges can now book a test at a Community Testing Centre and then collect a pack of seven tests for use at home. In this first trial week, numbers will be limited and kits subject to availability.

The results are in after Biddulph and Leek faced off in a friendly competition in aid of Red Nose Day last week.

In aid of Comic Relief, Biddulph Youth and Community Zone went head to head with Haregate Community Centre in Leek, to see which town can submit the most miles in one week.

Today marks the anniversary of the first lockdown and the nation will be remembering the tragic loss of life and standing with those millions who are grieving.

Tuesday, 23rd March, has been chosen as a National Day of Reflection by charity Marie Curie, who is asking people to 'take a minute to reflect and a moment to connect by joining in with a minute's silence at noon, shining a light at 8pm or reflecting on the last year in their own way.

The number of rapid Covid tests carried out at Staffordshire's network of Community Testing Centres has now topped more than 100,000.

With one in three people showing no symptoms, the testing identifies people who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. So far, testing has identified nearly 1000 people infected with the virus and allowed them and their contacts to isolate.

Highways crews in Staffordshire have taken to the roads in force to fix an estimated 11,000 weather-related potholes across the county.

The spring blitz is being supported by an additional £5 million being invested by the county council in road maintenance over the next twelve months. In addition to this, an extra £2 million is also being invested this year in improving problem road drains, gully emptying and additional roadside grass cutting.

A Leek cake shop had a "surreal and incredible experience" earlier this month after they were named as one of Stacey Solomon's favourite businesses in her new book.

Scrumbles Cake Shop was given a shoutout by the TV personality and former X Factor contestant in her book 'Tap to Tidy', which aims to share organisation, crafting and tidying ideas.

A Leek travel company has spoken of their "hurt and devastation" after their buses were smashed up by vandals, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Aimee's Travel, a local family run business, posted images of their buses on social media on Saturday with windows smashed, handles torn off, and a range of other damage caused.

All of the roads that are due to be resurfaced in Leek this year have been revealed after the full list was released by Staffordshire County Council.

The council has released a list of every road in the Moorlands that is due to be resurfaced at some point in 2021.