Leek, England News

A POLISH lorry driver has appeared in court following a fatal accident on the A53 at Quarnford on Wednesday.

CHRISTMAS shopping in Leek town centre has been 'slow' according to shop keepers in the town.

TWO has died and a Polish lorry driver charged with causing his death after a car was involved in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the A53.

A WESTWOOD College student from Leek has reached the national finals of a teen beauty contest.

Police investigating a fatal road accident in Staffordshire have appealed for a van driver to come forward.

By Claire O'Neill Axing the town centre co-ordinator's job has happened at the wrong time, according to Biddulph's MP Charlotte Atkins.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a father who died after his car was involved in a collision with a lorry.

POLICE have named the driver who died in a crash on the A53 at Quarnford on Wednesday.

A MAN was killed in a road traffic collision yesterday. The man, in his 30s, who has not been named, was driving a red Ford Mondeo which was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A53 at Quarnford Lodge, Quarnford, near Blackshaw Moor, Leek, at about 3.20pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

WEST Midlands Ambulance Service said there were 'no definite plans' to create a new response post at Leek and Moorlands Hospital.

PLANS to change the road layout in a town centre to ease congestion have sparked controversy with residents.

LEEK'S Town centre co-ordinator has been told by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council that his contract will not be renewed.

COUNCIL chiefs say a controversial proposed business park in the south of Leek should form the 'hub' of a tourism corridor.

PRIMARY schools in the Moorlands have once again performed well in the latest league tables.

AS HE helps his youngest son learn words from his spelling tin, Alan Bowley is keenly aware that he is experiencing a life doctors thought he would never see.

THREE Staffordshire Moorlands pubs are celebrating a flush of success after receiving glowing reviews for their public toilets.

A PROPOSED sports village development in Leek has been hit with another funding blow - just months after a private benefactor withdrew their support.

EXCITING plans to offer visitors a better welcome to Leek have taken a major step closer to becoming reality.

The Beams, who many people will have seen performing in the WI tent at this year's Leek Show, are keen to raise money for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service by hosting an event they have dubbed Fashion Rocks Leek! Bass player and vocalist Becky Hunt has earmarked Sunday, March 7, for the show, which will combine live music and fashion.

THE MP for the Staffordshire Moorlands has met with a senior Government minister in a bid to break the controversy surrounding Rudyard Sailability's new boat store.