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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Leek, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 17 stories have been published about Leek which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Remarkable story of the 100-year-old who went from war-torn Germany to Leek

Remarkable story of the 100-year-old who went from war-torn Germany to Leek

Hildegard Naden was born on May 1, 2023 in Ortwig in Eastern Germany. She grew up in a time when food was hard to come by as no country wanted to trade with Hitler. The grandmother-of-one moved to Macclesfield on her 29th birthday, because she was struggling to find work. This month she celebrated her 100th birthday with a letter from King Charles III.See the Story

Homes Under Hammer star fears Leek house 'at risk of falling down'

Homes Under Hammer star fears Leek house 'at risk of falling down'

A four-bedroom end-of-terrace in Leek, North Staffordshire, was on the market for just £39,000 to £44,000. But when presenter Martin Roberts first visited the house, he saw a bigger problem. The side wall of the house was bowing out and a structural engineer would be brought in to assess exactly what was happening. Twenty months later, the house had been fully redecorated and a new kitchen and first-floor bathroom had been added. It had also had new central heating, wiring, flooring and double glazing.See the Story

Staffordshire take the honours with win over Shropshire

Staffordshire take the honours with win over Shropshire

The opening match in the double-header at Leek yesterday was abandoned after a delayed start and a stoppage because of a slippery outfield. Former Derbyshire all-rounder Nils Priestley again enjoyed the reduced format as he clobbered five sixes in his 20-ball 58. Shropshire looked predictably ring rusty and never threatened to get close to a target of 117.See the Story

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Dilapidated former Staffordshire mortuary sells for £137,000

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The Morgue in Cheddleton, near Leek, had a guide price of £55,000. It was sold by Nottingham-based auctioneers John Pye Auctions. The buyer has not been revealed and it is not known what they plan to do with the site.See the Story

Misco's chocolate shop in Leek to shut due to increased costs

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Meg Davies, who runs Misco's Chocolates in Leek, said bills had risen by 300%. She said energy, ingredients and distribution costs all rising. The store, on Sheep Market, is due to shut at the end of the month. Before the Covid pandemic, Ms Davies said the business was looking to expand.See the Story

North Staffordshire gastropub goes on market for £475k

The Jervis Arms, in Onecote, near Leek, is on the market for £475,000. The pub reopened last September after previously closing during coronavirus pandemic. Current owners took over the pub in 2016 and secured the freehold three years later. 17th century property has room for at least 65 covers.See the Story

End of an era as motorbike shop to shut for good

Roly Capper Motorcycles has had a presence in Leek for decadesSee the Story

Zero-star curry house serves up 'best Indian food in the world'

Pabna in Leek was given a zero-star food hygiene rating by inspectors. But TripAdvisor reviews praise the 'incredible' Indian food and 'brilliant' staff. The Ashbourne Road restaurant scores an impressive 4.5 from 738 reviews. The overwhelming majority are five stars with just 53 terrible reviews.See the Story

Hundreds of beers ready for punters as town centre bar confirms reopening

Leek's The Hideout is set to fully openSee the Story

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