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May 22, 2025
Staffordshire Police Announce Ditch the Blade Activities
As part of a #DitchTheBlade campaign, Staffordshire Police are encouraging people to surrender their knives in one of their knife banks.
An amnesty bin will be available at Leek Police Station on:
Friday 23 May from 10am – 12pm
There are also other bins available across the county (not in Cheadle)
Throughout the week, officers will also be out and about at community engagement events and hosting educational visits to raise awareness of knife crime.
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Hello everyone,
COGNEWS continues to go from strength to strength with over 50 organisations now sending in their news regularly; an average of 3 daily posts and new lead stories for each segment at least once a week. We are thankful to all who contribute to our vibrant town. Sponsorship is starting to take shape, which is vital for our continued work, and we think the website is looking/performing better than ever.
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