Leek7 Oct 2026Plans for 21-mile water pipe to link two reservoirsIt would move untreated water from Derbyshire to a water treatment works in Staffordshire.7 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Schools told to close as police chase arson suspectA 34-year-old man from the Cheadle area of Staffordshire has been arrested.30 Sept 202629 Sept 2026Blue plaque unveiled for World War One heroMajor Fred Davenport was awarded both the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross.29 Sept 202629 Sept 2026Blue plaque unveiled for World War One heroHis family is also donating a collection of his belongings to the museum in Leek.29 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Pipeline's route revised after plan sparked angerPeak Cluster's pipeline would carry carbon dioxide to the sea through four English counties. 24 Sept 202620 Sept 2026Museum and library set to reopen after revampThe venues, which have been refreshed as part of a £4m restoration, reopen on Monday. 20 Sept 20269 Sept 2026England's Victorian connection to the Bayeux TapestryA replica of the Bayeux Tapestry was sewn in Leek in the 19th Century and is on display in Reading.9 Sept 202618 Aug 2026Leisure centre reopens after almost two-year refitStaff at the leisure centre are welcoming their first customers back through the door on Tuesday.18 Aug 20263 Jul 2026Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costsThe livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.3 Jul 2026...