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Dave Stringer in Conversation with Jo Cox of Leek Arts Festival

Founded in 1977 Leek Arts Festival began as a week-long celebration of the local arts scene with just a handful of events. Over the years it has expanded to nearly six weeks – it now runs from the end of April to the beginning of June each year – and features anything between 30 and 40 events including national and internationally-known artists. Each year the programme is put together by a handful of hard-working volunteers (just six at the latest […]

21 April 2026

Interviews

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Cassidy Jansen (Carole King)

In the latest of our series highlighting the virtues of tribute acts I get to chat to Cassidy Jansen who performs the music of Carole King. To be honest she isn't just a tribute act because Cassidy has had King herself write a track for her debut album. She is currently on tour. She is also an Olivier award winner and in this show she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in 'Beautiful: […]

21 April 2026

Local Sport

Moorlands Sport Extra Season 4 Episode 28

This week’s Moorlands Sport Extra is out. We celebrate Hanley Town lifting the Midlands League title by speaking to manager Scott Dundas following their 4-0 win over Whitchurch Alport in their final league game of the season. As well as this, we hear from Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy and midfielder Cole Ojunju after the game at Witton Albion last weekend. You can listen to the podcast below or on your chosen podcast provider.

17 April 2026

Local News

Majority of Staffs Parents Offered Top Choice of Primary School

The majority of parents in Staffordshire will find out today (April 16) that they have been allocated their first-choice primary school. Nearly 95 per cent of parents will find out that they have been allocated a place at their top preferred primary school, with more than 99 per cent being offered one of their top three. The national average last year was 92.6% for 1st preferences. Figures revealed today show that out of a total 8,517 places allocated, 8,089 received […]

16 April 2026

Theatre Reviews

Eric and Friends Return to NEW VIC with Two Brand New Shows This Autumn

David Graham Productions’ legendary character ‘Eric’ returns to the New Vic later this year with two brilliant new shows. Eric In Downtown Abbey and Spend, Spend, Spend Eric are filled with lots of laughter and sensational musical merriment and see the return of a much-loved character to the New Vic stage. Eric In Downtown Abbey opens at the theatre on Saturday 22 August until Saturday 5 September and transports audiences into the remote Staffordshire countryside where Eric and his loyal […]

15 April 2026

Local News

Reminder Not to Burn Waste Following Increase in Incidents

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue are reminding residents to avoid burning household and garden waste after we attended several controlled burns recently. Crews were called at 5.50pm on Sunday (12 April), to a home in the Garmelow area of Stafford following reports of a controlled burn which had spread to a fence. The fire was out when crews got to the scene, but the occupier had suffered a minor burn which did not require medical treatment. On Tuesday 7 April, crews […]

15 April 2026

Local News

Programme of Improvements for Staffordshire Schools Approved

A plan for maintenance and repairs at Staffordshire schools over the next year has been approved. The Capital Programme for Schools 2026/27 will see upgraded facilities for schools, including refurbished playgrounds, updated toilet blocks and repaired roofs. The programme will also include upgrades to make schools more sustainable, replacing inefficient heating systems with more environmentally friendly options and improving insulation. Over 60 mainstream and special schools will benefit from the programme, helping to ensure that buildings remain safe, warm and dry. These […]

15 April 2026

Local News

New Vic Theatre’s Chair of the Board of Trustees To Stand Down

New Vic Theatre’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, Bryan Carnes MBE, has announced he will be standing down from the role at the end of 2026, concluding almost 25 years of dedicated service to the theatre, in a year that marks the theatre’s 40th anniversary. After joining the Board as a Trustee in May 2001, Bryan was appointed Chair in September 2015, providing leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the theatre’s mission over the course of the […]

15 April 2026

Local News

Dates Announced for Changes to Food and Garden Waste Collections

With Councils across England now required to collect food waste each week, the District Council has announced that preparations are underway to commence this service in the Moorlands at the end of June when residents will need to present any food waste separately from garden waste. At the same time, the Council and its waste and recycling collection partner Alliance Environmental Services (AES) will be introducing an opt-in subscription scheme for collecting household garden waste. Everyone wishing to continue to […]

10 April 2026

Tony Mullins, Playing All The Hits

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Jo Cox of Leek Arts Festival

Dave Stringer in Conversation with Cassidy Jansen (Carole King)

Moorlands Sport Extra Season 4 Episode 28

Majority of Staffs Parents Offered Top Choice of Primary School

Eric and Friends Return to NEW VIC with Two Brand New Shows This Autumn

Reminder Not to Burn Waste Following Increase in Incidents

Programme of Improvements for Staffordshire Schools Approved

New Vic Theatre’s Chair of the Board of Trustees To Stand Down

Dates Announced for Changes to Food and Garden Waste Collections

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