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- Schools and local communities in Leek and Cheddleton have been praised for their support of local Covid surge testing, as part of efforts to manage a major outbreak of the Delta Variant of Concern.
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- 22 June 2021
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- Public health leaders are urging people in Staffordshire to help halt the recent rise in cases as the easing of some national restrictions come into effect today (Monday 21 June).
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- 21 June 2021
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- Pupils in 14 Newcastle schools are being asked to get tested for Covid-19 after a surge in cases in the area.
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- 21 June 2021
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- Residents in Newcastle are being urged to be extra vigilant, get tested, and get vaccinated when eligible, after a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the area.
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- 18 June 2021
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- Soccer fans in Leek heading out to watch England's Euros debut are being urged to stay ahead of the game by getting tested, getting vaccinated and sticking to the rules to help tackle the Covid outbreak in the town.
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- 13 June 2021
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- Staffordshire residents have been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in her Birthday Honours.
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- 11 June 2021
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- Surge testing of around 10,000 people will take place across Leek and Cheddleton from next week, after more than 100 cases of Covid were recorded in the town.
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- 11 June 2021
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- Staffordshire residents are being asked for their views on the county's highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
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- 11 June 2021
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- Bikers from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being encouraged to sign up for a First Aid for bikers course to help improve safety on the roads.
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- 10 June 2021
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- People aged 18 or over in Leek are being asked to book a vaccine as soon as possible at a local pop-up clinic running until next week.
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- 10 June 2021
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- Young people with a love of poetry are being invited to put themselves forward for the role of Staffordshire Young Poet Laureate.
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- 9 June 2021
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- Nearly one hundred positive Covid-19 cases have now been linked to four schools in Leek.
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- 9 June 2021
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- A £23.6million government funding boost will support ambitious growth plans for Newcastle and further enhance Staffordshire's post-pandemic economic recovery, the county council's deputy leader has said.
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- 9 June 2021
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- The Council is the first to gain a national accreditation protecting local shoppers and genuine traders since the pandemic began.
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- 9 June 2021