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03 Nov 2009 08:59
Killer's elaborate plot to kill wife
A BUSINESSMAN had murdered his wife about 12 hours before setting fire to their home in an elaborate plot to make her death look like an accident.
Christopher Birks, who was already on bail for allegedly hitting wife Amanda, dumped her body in a third-floor bedroom on the afternoon of January 17 after their marriage hit the...
Brave Kyle home after amputation
TEENAGER Kyle Bowyer is back home and recovering after having his feet amputated following an angling incident. The 13-year-old has...
Arsonists target derelict shop
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a derelict shop after it was targeted by arsonists. Fire and rescue crews from Hanley, Longton and...
Police stand-off ends after 12 hours
A DISTRAUGHT man brought a community to a standstill after threatening to kill himself. Roads were cordoned off, houses evacuated, and...
Workers' job cuts protest
WORKERS at Fujitsu have voted for industrial action in a row over job cuts, pensions and pay. Union Unite says 74 per cent of members...
Traders told of plans to protect city
MOVES to preserve historic buildings in a town centre are being put to businesses. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is carrying out a consul...
City roads are safest in England
ROADS through Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are among the safest in England according to new figures. Department for Transport stati...
Pensioners give head of hospital food for thought
ELDERLY patients have condemned the standard of food at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire as "inedible, shocking, cold and...
Tower of modern style goes on the market for £750,000 (PICS)
A FORMER water tower with panoramic views of the countryside has been placed on the market to buyers looking for a unique and quirky...
Criticism for private hearings over hospital failings
CAMPAIGNERS who battled for justice over dismal standards of care at Stafford Hospital have pledged to continue fighting until an inqui...
Canal tidy-up first step to reviving past
YOUNG people have kick-started long-awaited work to reinstate an old canal spur. A group of around 20 under-25s set to work tidying up...
Stoke City: Sidibe set back for City
STOKE striker Mama Sidibe is an injury doubt for City's game at Hull on Sunday after pulling his hamstring in last night's reserve win over Chelsea.
Port Vale: Adams edges closer to new deal
MICKY Adams has revealed he expects to sign a two-year contract extension in the next fortnight.
Crewe Alex: Phillips ready for keeper battle
NEW signing Steve Phillips says he is prepared to battle to become Crewe's first-choice keeper.
Port Vale: Ede believes potential is there
PORT Vale youth coach Mick Ede believes there is plenty of potential in his team, despite their 2-1 FA Youth Cup defeat at Shrew...
Stoke City: Potters come from behind to claim dramatic injury time win
Stoke City Res 3-2 Chelsea Res: Match report
Port Vale: Stockley has write stuff for new career
SAM Stockley has refused to rule out a return to football's front-line as he struggles to come to terms with his enforced retirement...
Lou Macari: Stoke must ignore Phil Brown 'sideshow'
Former Stoke City manager and Sentinel columnist says Stoke must ignore the furore surrounding Hull boss Phil Brown on Sunday
Lou Macari: My sympathy for Sam Stockley
Former Stoke City manager and Sentinel columnist Lou Macari says Sam Stockley can be proud of his career - unlike Wigan's disgraced...
Potteries League Football: New Finney Gardens overwhelm promotion rivals
NEW Finney Gardens claimed top spot in Division One – and will now take some stopping – after a 5-2 win at promotion rivals...
Crewe Regional Football: Bentley stretch their lead
BENTLEY moved four points clear at the top after beating nearest challengers Willaston White Star 2-0.
Non-league football: Late strike from Barber brushes Post Office aside
GILLOW Heath hot-shot James Barber helped the Division Three side claim the scalp of Premier outfit Post Office Vaults in a nine-goal...
11°C | 52°F Patchy Rain Fitness guru gran is still teaching after 40 years
Maxine Kempson has been keeping ladies in North Staffordshire fit since the Sixties. And while the sprightly 71-year-old prefers a T-shirt and leggings these days to a leotard, she has no intention of hanging up her training shoes just yet, writes Colette Warbrook.
MAXINE Kempson is undoubtedly North Staffordshire's answer to the Green...
PicturesNew mum blog: Sophie's first Halloween party
On Saturday I took Sophie to her first ever Halloween party. There’s not much you can do to mark Halloween at this age –...
Nurses share a smile for support in stressful role
Friends and colleagues Karen Major and Kathy Nicol have both been awarded bursaries to help them in their vital community care work...
A lively grandchild saw Cynthia shed five stone
Cynthia Leonard is delighted she can keep up with her lively granddaughter now she's almost five stone lighter, writes Colette Warbrook...
Sentinelle Makeover: Linda Aldridge
Linda Aldridge, aged 49 from St Nicholas Avenue in Norton, is a full-time carer for her 63-year-old husband Graham, who suffers from...
2 Minutes With Daniella Beattie
Daniella Beattie, of Spencer Avenue, Leek, is chief electrician and resident lighting designer at the New Vic Theatre, in Basford. The...
Dear Alison: I've lost my job and I'm worried about disappointing my family at Christmas
MY SON separated from his partner six months ago and asked if he could stay a while since I have a spare room. I live alone so said...
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