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04 Nov 2009 04:27
Teens locked up for death crash
A TEENAGER has been sent to a young offenders' institution for six years after admitting his dangerous driving caused the death of a student.
Sean Astles was almost twice the drink driving limit when the Vauxhall Corsa he was driving ploughed into 17-year-old Ashley O'Brien.
Astles, aged 17, of Manor Gardens, Nantwich, also...
Why are we still waiting for bus station?
DEFINITE plans for the funding and design of the long-awaited Hanley bus station are still not drawn up. And regeneration leaders canno...
Attacker's brother slashed by machete
A MAN had his right arm slashed with a machete in a city centre attack on a Saturday afternoon, a court heard. Azar Iqbal spent four...
'People may wonder why there aren't lots of cranes'
ACCORDING to the official business plan for the regeneration of North Staffordshire, diggers and workmen should be gathering on Hanley'...
Tributes to globe-trotter who suffered heart attack
TRIBUTES have poured in for an adventurous globe-trotting businessman who never forgot his roots. Lifelong Stoke City fan Darren Knowle...
Design proves real adventure for youngsters
AN ADVENTURE playground designed and run by children could be built in a village. For years young people in Fulford and the surroundin...
Council takes half redundancy bids
ALMOST half those applying for redundancy from a council will be offered a package to leave the authority. Stoke-on-Trent City Council'...
Doctors targeted with swine flu jab
ALMOST 600 hospital workers have so far been vaccinated against swine flu. Frontline staff have been targeted at the University Hospita...
Man charged after 12-hour stand-off
A 60-YEAR-OLD man was today due to appear in court following an incident which led to a 12-hour police stand-off. Twenty-four homes...
'Laid back' couple devote lives to care
Families who open up their lives to foster children have been honoured for their care and commitment. Ciara Hill found out what makes a...
Anger at OAP care review
A FORMER old people's home could be sold off and the future of a day centre reviewed as part of a shake-up of elderly care provision in...
Stoke City: Diao hopeful of Hull return
IN-FORM midfielder Salif Diao is hopeful of winning his fitness battle in time for Stoke's game at Hull on Sunday.
Port Vale: Yates looks to take his chance
PORT Vale defender Adam Yates is determined to prove he is the long-term replacement for retired defender Sam Stockley.
Crewe Alex: Walton set to kick-start Alex career
SIMON Walton has been placed on stand-by to replace injury victim Steve Schumacher for Saturday's FA Cup trip to York.
Stoke City: City defender Collins wins prestigious award
STOKE defender Danny Collins has won the prestigious North East Football Writers Association footballer of the year award - and City...
Port Vale: Adams shortlisted for manager gong
Port Vale boss Micky Adams has been nominated for the Football League's manager of the month award for October
Stoke City: Holland enjoying life with Chelsea's stars
STEVE Holland swallowed his disappointment to praise Stoke youth striker Louis Moult after City's reserves beat Chelsea 3-2 at Nantwich...
Stoke City: Mama plays down injury concerns
STOKE striker Mama Sidibe is awaiting the results of a precautionary scan on the hamstring problem threatening to stall his comeback...
Stoke City: Shout it out loud ... Matt's back to his best
MATTY Etherington admits it was music to his ears when he heard his name being chanted for the first time by Stoke fans.
Stoke City: No more waiting in the wings for MacDonald
YOUTH team defender Rod MacDonald has returned from a loan spell at Nantwich Town – after just one 20-minute cameo last weekend.
Stoke City: Pub reveals its Potters wall of fame
IT'S EVERY beer-drinking Stokie's dream – a Stoke City theme pub with a mural depicting some of the club's greatest characters.
Port Vale: Valiants tamed by Shrews
PORT Vale are eyeing a revenge mission over Shrewsbury after crashing out of the FA Youth Cup in the first round at the ProStar Stadium...
9°C | 48°F 7°C | 45°F Overcast Sentinel comment: No reason for delays
T HE marked lack of progress in the building of a new bus station in Hanley is a prime example of why people are cynical about the speed and efficiency of those managing the delivery of regeneration in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. According to the North Staffordshire Regeneration Partnership (NSRP) plan, published in September 2008,...
Quantum of solace for council officials' lucrative job swaps
REGARDING the story of Chris Harman's payoff, Stoke council tax payers should be grateful they do not live in Wakefield. Their CEO, Tom Foster, was on £220,000 when he had a...
Michael Jackson film should not be missed
JACKSON FILM: For anyone who likes to see how these massive stadium based pop shows are put together, or are a fan of Michael Jackson,...
Royal Mail needs to get tough to survive
I WRITE with despair after reading the letter from Ann Beirne regarding her support for the postal strike and more so the justification she provides. The reason the Royal Mail needs to...
Closed TA Centre should be turned into a memorial
I THINK it is disgraceful our government has seen fit to close the TA Centre at Cross Heath. I, for one, was once a former member of the Territorial Army based there. With the knowledge...
Plan to remove Hanley from road signs has not convinced many
CONFUSION: The letters commenting on the city council's plan to alter road signs in an attempt to guide visitors to the city centre by removing the name Hanley show the suggestion does not...
Why was Harman payoff done behind closed doors?
SECRECY: Given the secrecy surrounding the payment to Mr Harman, pictured, I wonder what the three options were, and given the public outcry at such a payment, why everything was done behind...
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