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07 Nov 2009 20:14
Bogus workmen alert by police
POLICE are warning residents to be on their guard against bogus workmen following two incidents. Elderly residents in Porthill were targeted in both incidents, which took place on Thursday....
Police trying to trace prescription drugs in handbag
POLICE are trying to trace a handbag containing potentially dangerous prescription drugs. A black leather Radley handbag was stolen from a house in Arbour Street, Talke, at some time between...
Match report: York City 3 Crewe Alex 2 - FA Cup
CREWE astonished their 365 travelling supporters by throwing away a 2-1 lead to exit the FA Cup at the first hurdle at the hands of Blue Square Premier opposition, reports Gwyn Griffiths...
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07 Nov 2009 03:35
Conman dupes families out of £177k in pyramid scheme
SIX families were duped out of a total of £177,750 after falling victim to a pyramid investment scheme.
The victims paid the cash to David Bailey over nine years, after being promised returns of up to 17 per cent on their money.
But they never saw their cash again after Bailey fled his Stoke-on-Trent home and moved to the...
Girl with headache died just 48 hours later from infection
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl who appeared to be suffering from flu died suddenly from an "overwhelming bacterial infection", an inquest heard....
Beggar is jailed for threatening man in £4 theft
A BEGGAR who told his victim he had a knife before robbing him of just £4 has been jailed for 16 months. Craig Foster, aged 30, of no fixed address, admitted robbing Roger Plant in Old...
Major roadworks planned for key commuter road
EIGHT months of roadworks is set to cause more traffic disruption on a busy road. Maintenance on the A500 is due to start on Monday,...
Class Act: Children want to taste life behind lens
YOUNGSTERS will no longer be able to claim there is nothing to watch on TV if they win the chance to set up a television station at...
Two new fire stations funded by £50m investment
TWO more fire stations in North Staffordshire will be rebuilt thanks to another £50 million of Government funding. The private finance initiative cash will allow Staffordshire Fire and...
Extra hospital beds created to ease cuts concern
DOZENS more community care beds are being created in North Staffordshire to help cope with the planned loss of 250 beds at the area's main hospital. Bed numbers at the University Hospital of...
Pupils pen notes in remembrance
PRIMARY school children have paid their own tributes to fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Year Three and Four pupils at...
'No' to booze plan at gun club lodge
A TOP shooting club has been denied a licence to serve alcoholic drinks at its countryside lodge. Residents opposed the bid by Cloudside Outdoor Pursuits Club at Rushton Spencer, saying a...
Caudwell charity funds children's trip to Florida (VIDEO)
On Monday four North Staffordshire youngsters, their families and a group of volunteers will jet off to Florida for the trip of a lifetime thanks to charity Caudwell Children. Reporter...
Burglar who raided 30 homes jailed
DRUG-USER Karl Manley raided 30 homes as he looked to find the money to pay for his habit. Police say the 30-year-old was responsible...
Stoke City: Shawcross closes in on new contract
STOKE star Ryan Shawcross is ready to sign a lucrative new contract until the summer of 2014 – partly to keep his missus sweet.
The former England Under-21 defender, pictured below, hopes to put pen to paper early next week, once his agent has agreed the finer points of the new four-and-a-half year deal with Stoke's...
Stoke City: Talking tactics
CASE FOR THE DEFENCE ANDY Wilkinson could be the unlucky man in what is likely to be the only change to the Stoke team which drew 2-2...
Stoke City: Beattie was the difference, says Pulis
TONY Pulis believes James Beattie – the striker Hull tried to sign from under Stoke's noses last January – was the differen...
Port Vale: Adams happy to save funds
PORT Vale boss Micky Adams says his squad's rich vein of form has forced him to keep his chequebook under lock and key. Adams only...
Stoke City: Whitehead forced to do his research
DEAN Whitehead admits he had to think about flicking through his Rothmans Football Yearbook when it came to Salif Diao. Diao, a midfield colleague and rival, was among those players he could...
Stoke City: New sponsorship deal agreed
STOKE City have shaken hands on a new shirt sponsorship deal with Britannia that will rake in nearly £4 million over the next four...
Stoke City: Hull in the know
Born: 1904. Home: KC Stadium (capacity 25,404). Average attendance: 19,941. Highest: 55,019 v Manchester United (February, 1949). High: Dean Windass burying a superb volley to win their...
Stoke City: Hull pen pics
BETWEEN THE STICKS MATT DUKE Once made nearly 100 appearances for Burton Albion and returned between the sticks at Burnley last week...
Bowls: MacDonald receives Rose Bowl honour
WERRINGTON'S Hazel MacDonald was the big winner at Staffordshire County Ladies' Bowling Association's annual dinner, as she was crowned...
Boxing: Win tickets to see Hatton v N'Dou
WE'VE got a knock-out prize for local fight fans ... a pair of ringside seats, worth £300, for the first senior world title fight to be held in Stoke-on-Trent. South Africa's IBO world...
Port Vale: Collins eyes defensive improvement
LEE Collins insists Port Vale's five-man defence will never rest on their laurels after proving to be one of League Two's toughest nuts...
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Dad says sorry for stealing cash from church collection
A REGULAR churchgoer is begging for forgiveness after pinching £15 from the collection plate at the end of Sunday Mass.
Gary Caldwell swiped the cash from the plate at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, in Ford Green Road, Norton, last month and ran off. But he was seen by...
Stray cow causes motorway chaos
A STRAY cow on the carriageway has caused long delays on the M6. The cow wandered onto the motorway in the early hours of the morning...
Fujitsu Crewe workers press ahead with strike
WORKERS at Fujitsu are due to strike for three days from next week in a row over job cuts, pensions and pay. Union Unite has said its...
Pensioners out of pocket for cold weather payments
THOUSANDS of pensioners will get a fairer deal on cold weather payments this winter, but not if they live in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle. Until now, cold weather payments have only been...
Waste tip golf course binned after protests
VILLAGERS are celebrating after winning their battle against plans to dump thousands of tonnes of waste at a former quarry. Members of...
TV viewers called on for park boost
TELEPHONE votes are needed to help a historic park secure £50,000 of lottery funding for an educational play area. Newcastle Borou...
Teenager bit grandmother in money row
A 19-YEAR-OLD girl bit her grandmother causing a "very nasty wound" which had to be treated with antibiotics, a court heard. Laura...
Sandbag offer to calm flood fears
EMERGENCY sandbags are being offered to flood-hit families who have been waiting 10 years for improvements to their estate. Residents...
Anger at £2.5m savings failure
COUNCILLORS have demanded an explanation from senior officers as to why almost £2.5 million of planned budget cuts never happened....
School run sees street choked by parked cars
FAMILIES are calling for extra parking in their street to ease the school run chaos. Residents in Langdale Road, Clayton, say parents...
Challenge for pupils to trip down school memory lane
TEENAGERS could soon be uncovering tales, scandals and memories of life at their schools as part of a writing competition inspired by...
Stoke City: Shawcross set to commit future
RYAN Shawcross is poised to sign a new contract after deciding to pledge his immediate future to Stoke City.
The news will come as a huge boost to management and fans alike following prolonged speculation linking the former England Under-21 defender with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham.
Shawcross, arguably his side’s best...
Comment on this storyStoke City: Pulis faces tough defensive decision
STOKE City manager Tony Pulis admits it will be a tough call between Andy Wilkinson and Robert Huth for the right-back slot at Hull...
Port Vale: Adams retains his focus
PORT Vale boss Micky Adams is refusing to dream about hitting the FA Cup jackpot on the eve of their first-round tie against non-league...
Stoke City: Potters are favourites at Hull on merit, says old boy Smith
I SEE some of the bookies are making Stoke favourites to win at Hull on Sunday. Now that may be a comment on Hull right now, but I'd...
Stoke City: Beware the wounded Tigers, warns Rory
RORY Delap says Stoke will beware the wounded Tigers at the KC Stadium on Sunday. Stoke are in the unusual position of finding themsel...
Stoke City: Beattie could fire bullets to gun down Brown
HULL fans were beginning to look enviously at Stoke City as far back as February, when the then Tigers chairman Paul Duffen appeared on...
Stoke City: Points hauls tell their own story
STOKE City have collected twice as many points as Hull City over the past 12 months. No other statistic better illustrates their wildly...
Stoke City: Match betting
FOUR of the last five league meetings between Stoke and Hull have finished 1-1 – a repeat of which is rated an 11/2 shot by Ladbr...
Port Vale: Bratt saved Vale from oblivion
Comment by Martin TideswellIT COMES as no surprise to me that Bill Bratt has announced his desire to quit as Port Vale chairman next...
Non-league football: Brindley sees signs of improvement
MANAGER Chris Brindley admits Stafford Rangers still fear being dragged back towards the bottom ahead of tomorrow's Blue Square North...
Port Vale: Match betting
VALE are 20/23 favourites (Boylesports) to win , whereas Stevenage are chalked up at 3/1 by Betfred, while bet365 rate them as a 5/2...
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Noises Off
Discord behind the scenes of a saucy sex farce spells double the fun in a classic play-within-play, writes Alan Cookman
NEWCASTLE Players are celebrating their 75th anniversary with a buy-one-get-one-free offer.
Buy a ticket for the comedy Noises Off and you get to see the sex romp Nothing On free of charge.
...Comment on this storyCentre Stage with Alan Cookman
ENDON Dramatic Society's upcoming production is by prolific panto writer Norman Robbins. But don't expect a knockabout show played for...
Joe insists his brand of mayhem is family-friendly
SQUEAKY-VOICED comedian Joe Pasquale will once again be delivering his appealing brand of family-friendly humour in what has to be one...
Truly Scrumptious show
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang This stage production has been delighting and frightening since it premiered at the London Palladium in 2002....
Review: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire Stafford Gatehouse THE Swynnerton Roses, the women who took on the roles of munitions workers...
Review: The Producers, The Regent Theatre, Hanley
According to The Producers the way to make serious money from a theatrical production is by staging an almightly flop. If that was...
Win tickets to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
MUSICAL extravaganza Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies into Hanley from Tuesday, November 17. The Sentinel has teamed up with the Regent...
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05 Nov 2009 13:27
Breaking News: Interest rates held - £25bn pumped into UK economy
Rate-setters elected to pump an extra £25 billion into the economy today amid concerns over getting the UK's faltering recovery out of recession.
The Bank of England voted to boost its quantitative easing (QE) programme, which is aimed at increasing the money supply and helping the economy, bringing planned spending to a total of...
Woman erects metal curtain to shield home from mobile phone mast
DISABLED Nancy Watts lives in a bungalow covered in steel mesh after claiming a mobile phone mast at the end of her garden has left her...
Two arrested over mystery death of football president
TWO pensioners have been arrested and questioned in connection with the death of a Sunday football league president. Lionel Webster,...
Sister facing stab charge
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder her sister. Susan Thomas, aged 44, of Peterfield Road, Chell, is charged...
Free calendars offer crime advice to elderly
HUNDREDS of people queued up to receive a free calendar featuring crime prevention advice. A total of 20,000 fact-filled calendars are...
MP's anger at being forced to sack wife
AN MP has hit out at proposed new rules which will see him forced to sack his wife. Newcastle MP Paul Farrelly said the proposals, part...
Council eyes £5m Spode factory site rebirth
THE £5 million purchase of a former pottery works is vital to the rebirth of a neglected town, according to regeneration leaders. ...
Wedgwood closes Stone Warehouse and moves to Stafford
WEDGWOOD is closing its warehouse in Stone and transferring operations to a new distribution centre in Stafford. The world-famous china...
Siblings can stay at home after council eviction u-turn
A BROTHER and sister are celebrating after a housing association reversed its decision to evict them following their mother's death....
Leone saddles up for Olympic dream (VIDEO)
One of Stoke-on-Trent's best young athletes enjoyed her first taste of the Olympic dream yesterday with a visit to London. Martin Tides...
Shining spotlight on top achievers
An awards ceremony to recognise achievements by vulnerable people in the community – the first of its kind in the country –...
Port Vale: Bratt ready to quit Vale
BILL Bratt has revealed his desire to step down as Port Vale chairman before the end of 2010.
Stoke City: Collins eager to make his mark
STOKE defender Danny Collins says he must prove himself to the City fans, regardless of his achievements at Sunderland.
Crewe Alex: Gradi concerned over lack of match action
DARIO Gradi admits he is concerned Crewe's fringe players have seen their last action for some time following this week's friendly at...
Robbie Earle: Adams act was masterstroke
Former Port Vale and Sentinel columnist Robbie Earle says Adams's move to list players has worked - unlike Brown's on pitch team-talk
Port Vale: Adams has united us, says Griffith
PORT Vale midfielder Anthony Griffith has lauded Micky Adams's man-management skills, which have earned his boss a manager-of-the-month...
Rugby: Greatholder returns to Stafford
STAFFORD, still without a win in Midlands Two West (North), have welcomed local boy Ollie Greatholder back into the fold.
Rugby: Scragg eyes tougher tests
NEW Uttoxeter coach Rob Scragg is longing for his team to be pushed to the limit.
Rugby: Robson receives international recognition
LONGTON half-back Dan Robson has been called into the England under-18s squad.
Cycling: Riders scoop medal haul
NORTH Staffs Track Cycling Association riders claimed five gold medals at the League of Veteran Racing Cyclists Championships.
6°C | 43°F Patchy Rain Mosque protest was too little too late
TOO LATE: While I am full of admiration for Jennifer Holdcroft and her demonstration against the mosque in Regent Road, Shelton (The Sentinel, October 20), as I'm sure she is expressing the views of the silent majority of people in Stoke-on-Trent, this is a case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, as it's too late to...
It's time to cherish what little heritage we still have left
STOKE-ON-TRENT City Council is ruining this city. Having just returned from a holiday in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties, I felt I had to comment on the council's performance....
Charlotte is right to fight
I APPLAUD the efforts of law student Charlotte Bailye to bring the Keele University authorities to book over the terrible situation regarding parking on the campus (The Sentinel, October...
Nightmare vision of a troubled country
I FELL asleep and dreamed we had to buy crockery from abroad, as the pot banks had all closed down. I dreamed we had no coal, as the mines had closed and we could no longer produce our own...
Committee needs to act on council size
NUMBERS: The Boundary Commission has plumped for about 45 Stoke-on-Trent City Council members, rejecting alternative proposals for up to 80. Reaching this counclusion, it appears to have...
Democracy problem?
IT IS sad it's taken the sacking of the government's drugs adviser to bring certain facts to public attention. First, it has been revealed that Professor David Nutt, pictured below, and his...
Help our soldiers have a Happy Christmas
APPEAL: I am sending Christmas parcels to our soldiers in Afghanistan and would like to appeal for donations. Children have been asked to collect and decorate boxes, so they can be filled...
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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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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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02 Nov 2009 15:37
Breaking News: Man admits murdering wife and then setting fire to home
A man has today admitted murdering his wife before setting fire to their home to cover his tracks.
Christopher Birks, aged 31, deliberately started the blaze in Chillington Way, Norton Heights, while his two-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son slept inside.
The fire was started the day after he killed his wife in January this...
PicturesStaffordshire gold hoard to be shown off in city (VIDEO)
PRICELESS artifacts from the biggest haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever unearthed in Britain are to go on public display in Stoke-on-Tre...
THE Sentinel has once again teamed up with Barclays to reward schools in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. All primary, secondary, special schools and colleges are being invited to...
RAF fly in to help reserve
MEMBERS of the Royal Air Force are helping to improve a nature reserve. Members of the RAF Tactical Supply Wing, who are based in Stafford, are thinning trees and improving footpaths in...
Part of A500 to shut for five nights
THE southbound carriageway of the A500, between Talke and Tunstall, will be closed from 8pm to 6am for five nights from today. The closure will allow resurfacing work to be carried out...
Man, 66, cut free from lorry after crash
A 66-YEAR-OLD lorry driver had to be cut from his cab following a collision with another trailer. Emergency services were called to...
TV antiques expert Henry opens pottery workshop
ANTIQUES Roadshow presenter Henry Sandon officially opened a new city pottery workshop. The ceramics expert cut the ribbon at the new...
Poor village parkers face fines blitz
A CRACKDOWN has been launched on dangerous parking in a village. Motorists who park on double yellow lines in Forsbrook have been warne...
Obese NHS workers helped to bin bad health habits
OVERWEIGHT NHS staff who drink and smoke too much will be the focus of a 'good health' campaign in a bid to get workers leading by...
Lose weight to boogie beat of the disco
A LIFE coach is hoping to harness the power of disco to help tackle the region's obesity crisis. Nigel Booth's new venture, Nimanics,...
Bus firms battle Euro regulations
NORTH Staffordshire bus firms travelled to Brussels to fight proposed new legislation which they fear could put them out of business. T...
Stoke City: Sidibe and Kitson handed reserve-team spots
MAMA Sidibe and Dave Kitson will form an experienced strike pairing for Stoke City's reserves against Chelsea at Nantwich Town tonight.
Sidibe continues his recovery from a cruciate knee ligament injury, while Kitson gets a run out after being omitted from the squad for Saturday's draw at home to Wolves.
The strikers have been...
Stoke City: Pulis seeks protection for Fuller
STOKE City manager Tony Pulis wants referees to better protect his more skilful players after seeing Ricardo Fuller hung out to dry...
Crewe Alex: Phillips signs for Crewe
STEVE Phillips will become the sixth keeper to appear on Crewe's books this season after agreeing to a loan deal.
Stockley hangs up his boots
FORMER Vale captain Sam Stockley has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 32 due to a persistent eye problem.
Rugby union: Weekend results
National Division Three Midlands: LONGTON 58, Bedford Athletic 13. Midlands One West: STOKE 18, Walsall 21. Midlands Two West (North): Wolverhampton 15, STAFFORD 6. Midlands Three West...
Stoke City: Wilkinson hurt by second-half collapse
ANDY WILKINSON said he may have to keep a low profile in his home town of Stone for a few days after City threw away two points against...
Stoke City: Faye spurns golden chance
ABDOULAYE Faye claimed he was blinded by the light when fluffing that late chance to nick the game from the hungry Wolves.
Stoke City: Lawrence pulls no punches
PERHAPS in tribute to guest of honour Ricky Hatton, Liam Lawrence pulled no punches in his assessment of a frustrating afternoon for...
Stoke City: Simon Lowe column
Stoke fan and author Simon Lowe gives his thoughts on City's 2-2 draw with Wolves
Stoke City: Wolves fans gloat at Stoke rivals
Stoke reporter Michael Baggaley assesses the Potter's disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Wolves
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Stoke City in picturesPort Vale in picturesCrewe Alex in picturesIs Michael Coleman the hardest working councillor in Stoke-on-Trent?
WASTAGE: Having worked alongside councillor Mike Coleman, I can testify to his arrow straightness and his honesty and dedication. I don't know of a harder working councillor in Stoke-on-Trent. In fact, I don't know why Mike hasn't challenged for the leadership of Stoke BNP.
In relation to the Chris Harman pay-off, Mike stood up for what...
Comment on this storyChristian attacks contrast with dignified mosque protest
SILENCE: Mr A Dickinson says he has not heard of any demonstrations against Christian churches in Muslim countries (The Sentinel, October 27). In contrast to Jennifer Holdcroft's peaceful...
Why the secrecy surrounding this shameful affair?
I AM absolutely amazed that the human resources committee sat and discussed a settlement for Chris Harman, who, in most people's eyes, has simply left his job. Why does the council employ...
Credit for hard work goes to association
I FEEL compelled to write to you with regard to your article in today's Sentinel (Tuesday, October 27). I am the chairman of Florence Residents' Association. For the last three years as a...
Expertise of city is laid bare by city signs farce
FARCE: Once again the "expertise" of our city council has been laid bare by The Sentinel in it's handling of two current issues: 1) What legal authority has the city council got to alter...
Time to vote off these councillors
TIME TO GO: So the interim chief executive has accepted a payout of £65, 616, because he didn't get the job he applied for. Where would the country be if this was the case for everyone?...
Bottle kilns are not alone in their demise
EXTINCT: As a product produced in 1951 in The Potteries, I was more than a little interested in The Time Archive picture, (The Sentinel...
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01 Nov 2009 23:35
Meir out in first round
MEIR KA lacked a cutting edge in their 1-0 first round defeat at home to Brereton Social.
The visitors, from the division below, scored a stunning goal from some 35 yards after 13 minutes and then absorbed constant pressure.
Meir joint manager Scott Reaney said: "We dominated the game for 90 minutes and had chances as well as twice...
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Saturday FA TROPHY AFC Flyde 2, Glapwell 1; Boston Utd 0, Quorn 0; Brackley 1, Mossley 1; Buxton 0, Stourbridge 1; Cambridge City 0,...
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Paul Baker, Cheltenham chairman. "We have got to bring things to a head with the Martin Allen situation this week. It has been difficult for John (Schofield) to come in, but we do expect...
Taylor does it again
PHIL Taylor's record-breaking year continued with an 11-3 victory over Steve Beaton in the European Championship final at the Claus Event Centre in Hoofddorp, Holland. Taylor has now claimed...
Williams leaves it late for Eccleshall
ECCLESHALL proved they can be a match for the best in the division when they beat second-placed Leek CSOB by the only goal on their own...
Newcastle edge through cup test
NEWCASTLE Town needed extra-time to overcome hosts Formby 3-1, but assistant manager Dorian Garner admitted: "We would have lost agains...
VALE boss Micky Adams was keen to glean the positives from this afternoon's 1-1 draw at high-flying Dagenham despite watching his side throw away the lead near the death. The Valiants looked...
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