Leek9 Jan 2026Staffordshire polar bears playing in the snowPolar bears Nanook and Noori enjoy rolling around in the snow at the Peak Wildlife Park near Leek.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Retraining my retired racehorse saved my life'Claire Howie describes 12-year-old Skeaping as her best friend who saved her from a "dark place".7 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Electricity works delay leisure centre reopeningThe re-built Brough Park Leisure Centre is now due to open in late summer 2026.22 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Pilots inches from being polar bears' lunchThe park director says the outcome could have been tragic had the gliders not made a late turn.19 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Fun events for cash-strapped families at ChristmasWith the holidays approaching, a range of free and budget-friendly activities are on offer.29 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Award winning chef drops plan for pizza placeThom Bateman had planned to open pizza concept Nanny J's at Leek's Trestle Market.24 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Your photos: Ice and snowTake a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.23 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Community library 'delighted' with King's AwardThe group behind the library is one of five in Staffordshire to receive the award for voluntary service.14 Nov 20253 Nov 2025New leisure centre project 'going swimmingly'The new leisure centre at Brough Park in Leek, Staffordshire, is due to open in early 2026.3 Nov 2025...