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'Sexism and swearing forced me to quit Reform'

Charlotte Kelly says her decision to leave Reform UK follows swearing and sexism from local members.

Charlotte Kelly says her decision to rejoin the Tories was based on a "period of reflection".

From a runaway tortoise to paintings made by rats, these are some of the week's uplifting stories.

Maria Sasiain, from Leek, says she was left "pretty shocked" when her sheep, June, had five lambs.

Thunder and lightning hits the West Midlands overnight in the wake of record-breaking temperatures.

Maria Sasiain says she has had many sleepless nights since her sheep, June, gave birth to the lambs.

Council bosses say the new fee-paying service will go live at the end of June.

The Leek leisure centre is set to reopen this summer following a £17m refurbishment.

Ali France grew up in a profoundly deaf family, losing her own hearing in childhood.

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