Bethany Lockett

Features Writer Intern for the Staffordshire Signal, covering human interest stories, local events and community- focussed features across Staffordshire. Emphasising the achievements of local businesses, people and places across the region

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is filled with plenty of amazing woodland scenes during Spring, which are ideal family friendly locations for walking, cycling and taking in nature. Be the first to visit some of these popular landscapes to witness the first bursts of colour and see life as it reawakens.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 18 May 2026

Top 10 Bluebell and Woodland Walks in Staffordshire

The Architectural Legacy of the Sugdens in Leek: The Chimneys, Churches and Character of a Moorlands Town

From towering chimney stacks to Gothic churches and Arts and Crafts flourishes, the architectural legacy of William Sugden and William Larner Sugden still shapes the streets of Leek today. Here’s why you should look up in the Staffordshire Moorlands town.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 14 May 2026

The Nicholson Institute in Leek, one of the finest surviving examples of Victorian architecture in the Staffordshire Moorlands - image by The Red Haired Stokie

Arty Duck 3D Modelling Studio

Founded by Chris Burgess, the Arty Duck Studio, has transformed some of Leek's iconic architecture into specialised distinctive 3D printed miniature models. Many landmarks and historic buildings have been bought to life with accuracy to mark the towns heritage and preserve its past in a modern way.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 30 Apr 2026