News in Leek

Moorlands MP Karen Bradley has joined other MPs in signing a letter to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, asking him to consider a cut in duty for draught beer.

Mrs Bradley will be hosting a call with pubs in the Moorlands on 6th April at 2.30pm. Pubs that would like to join the call can register here.

Update: The Red Arrows are now being held at RAF Valley in Anglesey for the night due to an incident involving a Royal Navy Hawk crash in Cornwall earlier today. They may now be returning to RAF Scampton tomorrow.

The Red Arrows flew just past Leek today on their way to take part in a practice session in Wales.

A planning application is seeking permission for a "flexible" use of buildings on Leek's Market Place, which could see them turned into shops, restaurants, bars or apartments at any point over the next 10 years.

The plans relate to the buildings on the corner of 1-3 Market Place and 2-4 Stockwell Street, which includes a building previously used for Tourist Information by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, the Old Fire Station and the Society bar.

More than 100 traffic offences were reported as officers staged a five-day operation to improve safety among commercial vehicle drivers.

Staffordshire Police's Road Policing Unit set up in a different location in the county on each of the days, running checkpoints in the Moorlands, as well as Tamworth, Lichfield, Uttoxeter, and Weston-under-Lizard.

Officers are warning bikers to stay away from nature reserves and beauty spots after a number of incidents across the county.

Staffordshire Police has been informed of land – some owned by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust – being damaged by off-road bikes, putting important habitats, which are crucial for wildlife, at risk.

Leek fire crews say they have encountered issues in not only local residential streets, but at beauty spots where parked vehicles have made it challenging for firefighters to drive their engines through.

Now residents are being asked by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to make sure they are leaving enough space for emergency vehicles as people continue to be at home during the day time due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

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We want to support local people and businesses, and our Jobs page contains all the latest job listings in Leek and its surrounding towns, with more information about each role and how you can apply.

In this week's column on Nub News, Moorlands MP Karen Bradley has called for more clarity on weddings after the "bizarre conclusion" that it would be legal to marry in a supermarket but not a dedicated venue.

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.