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• PeteSmith published Hull 0, Stoke 2: Xherdan Shaqiri - I owe Joe Allen thanks for...

  22-10-2016 22:12
  
  Xherdan Shaqiri has credited Joe Allen – although he doesn't know it – for making the space that allowed him to score the cracker that set Stoke on the way to victory at Hull. Shaqiri scored two goals, beautiful by his own admission, as he continued his eye-catching form since returning from injury – but it is his first that will be a contender for Premier League goal of the month. He had taken a corner that was half-cleared and hooked back wide by Ryan Shawcross when he...
  
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• PeteSmith commented Hull 0, Stoke 2: Xherdan Shaqiri - I owe Joe Allen thanks for...

  22-10-2016 22:12
  
  Xherdan Shaqiri has credited Joe Allen – although he doesn't know it – for making the space that allowed him to score the cracker that set Stoke on the way to victory at Hull. Shaqiri scored two goals, beautiful by his own admission, as he continued his eye-catching form since returning from injury – but it is his first that will be a contender for Premier League goal of the month. He had taken a corner that was half-cleared and hooked back wide by Ryan Shawcross when he...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Bruno Ribeiro should forget Plan A, Plan B is much better for...

  22-10-2016 21:30
  
  Our fans' panel have had their say about the 2-2 draw at home to Oxford.. PHIL SHERWIN, from Burslem: "For the future we should start with Plan B and scrap Plan A. We are much better with two up front, as we were here when pushed Jerome Thomas in the middle. Ryan Taylor was causing mayhem with free kicks and it's a pity he went off before the end when we had that one 25 yards out that Remie Streete put just over.Remie Streete came close in injury time for Vale"The first half was...
  
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• hparker1 published Woman and man posed as charity collectors in bid to con Leek...

  22-10-2016 21:29
  
  Police are hunting fraudsters who are posing as charity collectors in a bid to con businesses out of cash and stock.A woman falsely claiming to represent the Donna Louise Children's Hospice visited EcigSwag, in Sheepmarket, and One Little Daisy, in St Edward Street, Leek, to ask for donations.And in a separate incident, a man purporting to be from Cancer Research UK was handed two £25 prints at One Little Daisy to use as 'raffle prizes' before trying the same trick in EcigSwag.Read more:..
  
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• hparker1 commented Woman and man posed as charity collectors in bid to con Leek...

  22-10-2016 21:29
  
  Police are hunting fraudsters who are posing as charity collectors in a bid to con businesses out of cash and stock.A woman falsely claiming to represent the Donna Louise Children's Hospice visited EcigSwag, in Sheepmarket, and One Little Daisy, in St Edward Street, Leek, to ask for donations.And in a separate incident, a man purporting to be from Cancer Research UK was handed two £25 prints at One Little Daisy to use as 'raffle prizes' before trying the same trick in EcigSwag.Read more:..
  
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• hparker1 published Housing estate to be built in Fenton despite objections

  22-10-2016 21:13
  
  Plans to build seven homes on land used by a builder's merchants have been approved – despite objections.BCF ltd has been granted outline permission to create the mini housing estate on land off Grove Road, Fenton, close to Heron Cross Primary School.It will include six semi-detached properties and one detached home each with two parking spaces.Read more: Boy, 13, due in court over arson attack at parkStoke-on-Trent City Council passed the scheme with conditions despite concerns from...
  
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• hparker1 published Boy, 13, due in court over arson attack at Brown Edge park

  22-10-2016 20:50
  
  A 13-year-old boy is due to appear in court in connection with a large blaze which caused damage to play equipment.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with arson following a fire in Brown Edge last month.He will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre's youth court on Monday.Fire crews were called to the blaze at the playing fields off High Lane, Brown Edge, on the night of September 24.The playground - which is insured and owned by Brown Edge Parish Council -...
  
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• hparker1 commented Boy, 13, due in court over arson attack at Brown Edge park

  22-10-2016 20:50
  
  A 13-year-old boy is due to appear in court in connection with a large blaze which caused damage to play equipment.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with arson following a fire in Brown Edge last month.He will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre's youth court on Monday.Fire crews were called to the blaze at the playing fields off High Lane, Brown Edge, on the night of September 24.The playground - which is insured and owned by Brown Edge Parish Council -...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Ladsandads honoured by the Queen

  22-10-2016 20:00
  
  LADSANDADS has been honoured by the Queen at a special dinner to mark the junior football organisation's 50th anniversary. The organisation was presented with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service last night, an honour to recognise its work in helping tens of thousands of youngsters to play organised football over 50 seasons. The Queen's Award is equivalent status to the MBE and recognises the exceptional contribution made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time for the.
  
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• Port Vale 2-2 Oxford United

  22-10-2016 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A debut goal from new signing Ryan Taylor helped Port Vale overcome a two-goal half-time deficit to draw with Oxford.
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale 2, Oxford 2: Michael Brown thrilled with Ryan Taylor...

  22-10-2016 19:45
  
  Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown said his team deserved their point against Oxford after changing their style and going more direct in the second half.The Valiants were outplayed in the first half as they trailed to goals from Chey Dunkley on 11 minutes and Dan Crowley on 19. But Vale roared back in the second half as Rigino Cicilia netted on 54 minutes then won a penalty five minutes later for debutant Ryan Taylor to equalise.Port Vale striker Rigino CiciliaThe Valiants pushed Jerome..
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale deliver injury news on Alex Jones and Sam Foley

  22-10-2016 19:16
  
  Port Vale fear Alex Jones could be out for several weeks after he injured his knee in training on Friday.The 22 year old missed today's 2-2 draw at home to Oxford and has returned to his parent club Birmingham City for treatment. The forward will have a scan on Tuesday to determine the extent of the damage, but assistant manager Michael Brown warned that it is unrealistic to expect Jones to be back in action within a couple of weeks.He said: "He is back at Birmingham getting treatmentso...
  
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• PeteSmith published Hull 0, Stoke 2: Mike Phelan bemoans 'exceptional goals from a...

  22-10-2016 18:39
  
  Mike Phelan admits Hull were undone by exceptional goals from a quality player as Xherdan Shaqiri earned Stoke a 2-0 win. Shaqiri scored either side of half-time to earn Stoke a second consecutive win and clean sheet, leapfrogging their hosts in the Premier League table. His first was a beauty after drifting in from the right to dispatch a shot into the top right corner, the second a free-kick from 20 yards that he dinked over the wall.
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• PeteSmith commented Hull 0, Stoke 2: Mike Phelan bemoans 'exceptional goals from a...

  22-10-2016 18:39
  
  Mike Phelan admits Hull were undone by exceptional goals from a quality player as Xherdan Shaqiri earned Stoke a 2-0 win. Shaqiri scored either side of half-time to earn Stoke a second consecutive win and clean sheet, leapfrogging their hosts in the Premier League table. His first was a beauty after drifting in from the right to dispatch a shot into the top right corner, the second a free-kick from 20 yards that he dinked over the wall.
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• The Sentinel published Leek drink-driver fell asleep at side of A53 the morning after a...

  22-10-2016 18:30
  
  Drink-driver Louise Langton fell asleep at the side of a busy road – after deciding to get behind the wheel the morning after a night out.The 28-year-old mum partied with work colleagues in Newcastle and Hanley until 2am before staying at her friend's house in Stockton Brook.When she woke up around four hours later, the defendant attempted to drive back home to Windsor Drive, Leek.But she felt tired and pulled over on the A53, hoping to get her partner to come to pick her up.Read more:...
  
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• Rich_Sharpe published Crewe Alexandra 0 Yeovil 1: Steve Davis felt his side were made...

  22-10-2016 18:22
  
  Steve Davis felt his side's failure to take their chances when they came played a big part in the 1-0 defeat to Yeovil Town at Gresty Road.Crewe are now seven games without a win after they went down to Matty Dolan's 62nd minute free-kick.The hosts dominated the first-half, creating several good opportunities, but without taking them as they went a seventh game in a row without scoring in the opening half. The second half was more disappointing, struggling to create anything of note, apart from.
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Hull 0, Stoke 2: Mark Hughes confused by after-match yellow cards

  22-10-2016 18:21
  
  Mark Hughes shrugged his shoulders at the flurry of bookings which followed an after-match melee involving his players after today's win here at Hull this afternoon.He believes Phil Bardsley, Joe Allen and matchwinner Xherdan Shaqiri were all yellow-carded after a minor rumpus involving Hull defender Sam Clucas just after the final whistle."I don't really know what happened," admitted a perplexed Hughes."I think the lad Clucas was animated at the end - maybe it was his red...
  
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• Martin_Spinks commented Hull 0, Stoke 2: Mark Hughes confused by after-match yellow cards

  22-10-2016 18:21
  
  Mark Hughes shrugged his shoulders at the flurry of bookings which followed an after-match melee involving his players after today's win here at Hull this afternoon.He believes Phil Bardsley, Joe Allen and matchwinner Xherdan Shaqiri were all yellow-carded after a minor rumpus involving Hull defender Sam Clucas just after the final whistle."I don't really know what happened," admitted a perplexed Hughes."I think the lad Clucas was animated at the end - maybe it was his red...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Stoke Beer Festival: CAMRA Potteries and Moorlands Sub-branch...

  22-10-2016 18:15
  
  The winners of the CAMRA Potteries awards for 2016 have been announced.Every year the Campaign for Real Ale Potteries Branch, and the Moorlands sub-branch, announce their winners at the Stoke Beer Festival - which this year has been held at Fenton Manor Sports Complex.The Holy Inadequate was awarded Potteries Pub of the Year Award.The Etruria venue has won several times previously but last year lost out to the Hopinn, which this year came second.In the Staffordshire Moorlands the Earl Grey...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Afterlife Paranormal Investigation team investigates Potteries...

  22-10-2016 18:03
  
  "You're lucky" Helen tells me "We are the first paranormal investigation team to have been allowed in here."We're standing in Hanley's Potteries Museum and Art Gallery at around and I have just been introduced to the four-person paranormal investigative team whom I am going to spend the next few hours with hunting for the presence of spirits in the museum this evening.Afterlife Paranormal Investigations have been running for about two years and broadcast their documentaries...
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Hull 0, Stoke 2: Your 90-second verdict on landmark Premier...

  22-10-2016 17:28
  
  MATCH VERDICTA thoroughly comfortable afternoon's work as Stoke demonstrated the gap between themselves and the bona fide relegation candidates for a second successive Saturday.And made it 100 Premier League victories in the process!This was also their first back-to-back three points since early March and their first back-to-back clean sheets since December.Xherdan Shaqiri was blatantly the main difference between the two teams, but by no means the only difference as Stoke looked the better team
  
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• The Sentinel published WATCH: Take a look at this modern family home on the Westlands

  22-10-2016 16:26
  
  This house began as one of the older properties in the neighbourhood but after an almost cost-no-object makeover, its owners have turned the five-bedroom house into a truly fabulous and modern family home. JOHN SWIFT takes a closer lookWhen Oliver Guildford, his wife Frederika and their children came here some five years ago, it was because they were attracted by the quality of the schools nearby and the opportunity they offered for a good education.The house was a showing its age a bit and it..
  
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• The Sentinel published Terminally-ill groom spent first day of married life on a trolley...

  22-10-2016 15:55
  
  Terminally-ill man David Love was forced to spend the first day of married life stuck on a trolley in A&E.The 48-year-old tied the knot with his fiancée Rachel but his condition started to deteriorate during the night and he was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital the following morning.However, a bed could not be found and he was forced to stay on a trolley.David was finally transferred to a ward and has started chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer.Read more: Council...
  
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• The Sentinel published Groom spent first day of married life on a trolley at Royal Stoke...

  22-10-2016 15:55
  
  Terminally-ill man David Love was forced to spend the first day of married life stuck on a trolley in A&E.The 48-year-old tied the knot with his fiancée Rachel but his condition started to deteriorate during the night and he was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital the following morning.However, a bed could not be found and he was forced to stay on a trolley.David was finally transferred to a ward and has started chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer.Read more: Council...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Groom spent first day of married life on a trolley at Royal Stoke...

  22-10-2016 15:55
  
  Terminally-ill man David Love was forced to spend the first day of married life stuck on a trolley in A&E.The 48-year-old tied the knot with his fiancée Rachel but his condition started to deteriorate during the night and he was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital the following morning.However, a bed could not be found and he was forced to stay on a trolley.David was finally transferred to a ward and has started chemotherapy treatment for bowel cancer.Read more: Council...
  
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• hparker1 published Papa John's to turn former city centre pub into a takeaway

  22-10-2016 15:13
  
  Twenty jobs will be created as another big name fast food restaurant has been given the go-ahead to open a city centre branch in a former pub.Papa John's is to turn The Old Plough Inn, in Etruria Road, Hanley, into a takeaway.The latest addition comes as work continues on a £10 million development, which will see Nando's, Bella Italia and TGI Friday's open on neighbouring derelict land.Papa John's, which was founded in the U.S. in 1984, has 4,000 outlets worldwide including ones at Longton
  
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• hparker1 commented Papa John's to turn former city centre pub into a takeaway

  22-10-2016 15:13
  
  Twenty jobs will be created as another big name fast food restaurant has been given the go-ahead to open a city centre branch in a former pub.Papa John's is to turn The Old Plough Inn, in Etruria Road, Hanley, into a takeaway.The latest addition comes as work continues on a £10 million development, which will see Nando's, Bella Italia and TGI Friday's open on neighbouring derelict land.Papa John's, which was founded in the U.S. in 1984, has 4,000 outlets worldwide including ones at Longton
  
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• PeteSmith published Hull v Stoke MATCH DAY LIVE: Xherdan Shaqiri scores another pair...

  22-10-2016 15:10
  
  Mark Hughes's Stoke City are in action against Hull today hoping to pick up back-to-back wins and clean sheets in the Premier League. Joe Allen is also trying to become the first Potter to score in four consecutive games since promotion in 2008 - and the first at any level since Sambegou Bangoura 10 years ago. Allen has made the number 10 role his own since switching to that position when Stoke slipped to a late defeat against Hull in the League Cup at the bet365 Stadium in September. Stoke...
  
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• PeteSmith published Hull v Stoke MATCH DAY LIVE: Joe Allen goes in search of scoring...

  22-10-2016 15:10
  
  Mark Hughes takes Stoke City to Hull today hoping to pick up back-to-back wins and clean sheets in the Premier League. Joe Allen is also trying to become the first Potter to score in four consecutive games since promotion in 2008 - and the first at any level since Sambegou Bangoura 10 years ago. Allen has made the number 10 role his own since switching to that position when Stoke slipped to a late defeat against Hull in the League Cup at the bet365 Stadium in September. Stoke have been...
  
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• PeteSmith published Hull 0 Stoke 2 REACTION LIVE: Xherdan Shaqiri scores another pair...

  22-10-2016 15:10
  
  Xherdan Shaqiri bagged a brace to help Stoke City pick up back-to-back wins and clean sheets in the Premier League.
  The winger scored a superb opener from outside the box after cutting in from the right then added a second with a delicate free-kick in the second half. Stoke remain unbeaten with him in the team this season - and have now racked up 100 wins since promotion to the Premier League.That landmark has already given us an excuse to pick out some terrific pictures from our archives. Phil.
  
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• The Sentinel published Nurses launch petition against Bradwell Hospital beds closure

  22-10-2016 15:03
  
  A GROUP of nurses have begun a petition against the closure of 64 beds at Bradwell Hospital.They have today gathered in the centre of Hanley to collect signatures and raise awareness of the danger of closing the community beds. All 64 beds at Bradwell Hospital are expected to close by the end of the month, following bed closures at Cheadle Hospital, Longton Cottage Hospital and Burslem's Haywood Hospital.Shoppers have been queuing to sign the petition and wear a sticker.Sharon Emery is a staff..
  
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• PeteSmith published Hull v Stoke TEAM NEWS: Mark Hughes goes unchanged as he searches...

  22-10-2016 14:58
  
  Phil Bardsley has passed a fitness test to allow Mark Hughes to name an unchanged Stoke City team at Hull this afternoon. The Stoke boss has largely kept the same starting XI as the Potters have got their season on track, drawing with West Brom and Manchester United before beating Sunderland. Only an injury to Glen Johnson (thigh) has forced his hand – but Johnson's deputy Bardsley might have done likewise this week.
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale vs Oxford LIVE: Alex Jones injured but Ryan Taylor...

  22-10-2016 14:53
  
  Good afternoon from Vale Park for Port Vale's home game with Oxford United. I'm The Sentinel's Port Vale FC reporter Mike Baggaley and will be covering today's game. So follow me for all the action and reaction as the Valiants look to strengthen their position in the play-off places..
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale 2, Oxford 2 LIVE reaction: Rigino Cicilia sparks Vale...

  22-10-2016 14:53
  
  Good afternoon from Vale Park for Port Vale's home game with Oxford United. I'm The Sentinel's Port Vale FC reporter Mike Baggaley and will be covering today's game. So follow me for all the action and reaction as the Valiants look to strengthen their position in the play-off places..
  
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• MikeBaggaley commented Port Vale 2, Oxford 2 LIVE reaction: Rigino Cicilia sparks Vale...

  22-10-2016 14:53
  
  Good afternoon from Vale Park for Port Vale's home game with Oxford United. I'm The Sentinel's Port Vale FC reporter Mike Baggaley and will be covering today's game. So follow me for all the action and reaction as the Valiants look to strengthen their position in the play-off places..
  
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• Rich_Sharpe published Crewe Alexandra vs Yeovil LIVE Score Updates: Alex slip to...

  22-10-2016 14:30
  
  Crewe Alexandra's unbeaten home league record came to an end with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Yeovil Town at Gresty Road. Matty Dolan's 62nd minute free-kick from 25 yards found a way in to the corner in what proved to be the game's only goal.Crewe failed to score for a seventh consecutive opening 45 minutes, but they will wonder how, having missed several good opportunities, as well as seeing Chris Dagnall strike the bar with a dipping effort just before the break.And the striker was...
  
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• Matt_Simpson published National outcry as Greggs bakery ditches customer favourite

  22-10-2016 14:12
  
  Britain is up in arms after the country's biggest bakery chain scrapped one of its customers' favourite items.Greggs confirmed this week its 1,700 stores across the UK have stopped selling scones, from fruit and plain to cheese and bran varieties.The tasty snack had been a staple on the bakery's shelves for decades, but bosses made the decision to stop making them after a recent fall in popularity.Read more: Council family support worker jailed for 'sexual activity' with 13-year-old girl Greggs,
  
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• Matt_Simpson commented National outcry as Greggs bakery ditches customer favourite

  22-10-2016 14:12
  
  Britain is up in arms after the country's biggest bakery chain scrapped one of its customers' favourite items.Greggs confirmed this week its 1,700 stores across the UK have stopped selling scones, from fruit and plain to cheese and bran varieties.The tasty snack had been a staple on the bakery's shelves for decades, but bosses made the decision to stop making them after a recent fall in popularity.Read more: Council family support worker jailed for 'sexual activity' with 13-year-old girl Greggs,
  
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• Jack_Furness published VIDEO: Vodafone worker to make TV debut on the X Factor –...

  22-10-2016 13:23
  
  X Factor mega-fan David Adams will be appearing on TV tonight as millions tune into watch the live show.The 29-year-old, from Biddulph, filmed himself miming John Newman's hit song Give Me Your Love.And his video caught the eye of X Factor sponsor TalkTalk and will be shown as part of the telecoms company's advert.The Vodafone customer services manager said: "I can't wait to see it as it will be my first time on TV."I've always been a massive X Factor fan. I've been watching it for...
  
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• Jack_Furness commented VIDEO: Vodafone worker to make TV debut on the X Factor –...

  22-10-2016 13:23
  
  X Factor mega-fan David Adams will be appearing on TV tonight as millions tune into watch the live show.The 29-year-old, from Biddulph, filmed himself miming John Newman's hit song Give Me Your Love.And his video caught the eye of X Factor sponsor TalkTalk and will be shown as part of the telecoms company's advert.The Vodafone customer services manager said: "I can't wait to see it as it will be my first time on TV."I've always been a massive X Factor fan. I've been watching it for...
  
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• Rise in sex offences in Stoke-on-Trent sparks city council support plan - StaffsLive

  22-10-2016 12:41 via staffslive.co.uk
  
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  Rise in sex offences in Stoke-on-Trent sparks city council support plan
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  The number of sex offences in Stoke-on-Trent has risen by 23% in the last year, latest figures show. Police statistics show these type offences increased from 677 in 2014/15 to 834 reported cases in 2015/16. There are 2.51 recorded sexual offences per ...
  
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• Matt_Simpson published Neighbours rescue woman from Tunstall house fire

  22-10-2016 12:39
  
  A woman was rescued by her neighbours after a fire started in her ground-floor flat.Firefighters were called to the scene in Athelstan Street, Tunstall, at around 9.15pm last night.Crews from Sandyford, Hanley and Newcastle attended, but the woman was out of the property on their arrival.Read more: Car badly damaged after hitting debris left by collision minutes earlierTwo neighbours had responded to the property's fire alarm and the occupier banging on the window.Paramedics checked over the...
  
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• Matt_Simpson published Car badly damaged after hitting debris left by collision minutes...

  22-10-2016 12:15
  
  A car has been left badly damaged after crashing into debris left from a collision just minutes earlier. Police were called to the A523 Ashbourne Road, in Bradnop, at around 5.30am following reports of a single car involved in a collision.Read more: Police seize more than 200 cannabis plants at Burslem propertyBut on arrival officers discovered a second car had hit a piece of debris, believed to be the engine, which had been ejected from the first vehicle.A Staffordshire Police spokesman...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke City's first 99 Premier League wins in pictures - PART FOUR

  22-10-2016 11:00
  
  The Mark Hughes era was hitting full stride as we enter our fourth and final instalment of a look back at Stoke's first 99 wins in the Premier League. We start this chapter in the summer of 2014, a year after Hughes had taken up the hot seat - and with a brilliant win at Manchester City when Mame Diouf scored a super solo goal. There are wins over Manchester United and, of course, Arsenal as well as the new boss firmly put his stamp on the job. Read more: Stoke City can take leaf out of...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says more signings to come

  22-10-2016 10:06
  
  Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told supporters to expect more signings after the Valiants invested in former Newcastle United player Ryan Taylor. Taylor, aged 32, has signed a short-term deal as the Vale look to strengthen their push for promotion. Smurthwaite says he will sanction more deals to help keep the Valiants in contention at the right end of the table.
  Valiants.My plans this season may of seemed radical but have been entered with total convinction on my part.There will be...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke City keeper Lee Grant keeps winning at Hull ... but that...

  22-10-2016 09:00
  
  PROOF, perhaps, that record books don't tell the full story.Lee Grant has won on his last three appearances at Hull and was in the Derby squad that won there 2-0 twice last season.But it's that last visit that sticks in the craw because it was the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals ... and Derby were already trailing 3-0 on aggregate.So the keeper, fresh from his first Premier League clean sheet last weekend, is bracing himself for another big test – especially, he...
  
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• Matt_Simpson published Lorry fire causing long delays on the M6

  22-10-2016 08:39
  
  Motorists are experiencing long delays on the M6 while emergency services work to recover a lorry which had been on fire.The incident took place at around 5.35am on the southbound carriageway between junction 18 for Holmes Chapel and junction 17 for Sandbach.Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service crews were called out to the scene where an LGV and trailer containing paper rolls was on fire.Lane three of the motorway has reopened, but drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow the diversion along
  
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• JSwift published What is the point of supercars today?

  22-10-2016 06:30
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• woodhouse67 published Big Issue: Party costumes - what happened to the boundaries of...

  22-10-2016 06:00
  
  It's an odd idea. What kind of person feels it OK to go out on the town dressed as those who suffered serious injuries in a rollercoaster crash? And yet this, apparently, is what a group of Nottingham University students (bear in mind these are supposedly among the finest minds in the country) did recently, to the extent even of tying their jeans at the knee to give the impression they were amputees. They deny it was in any way a reference to the Alton Towers accident.But the incident is only...
  
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• woodhouse67 commented Big Issue: Party costumes - what happened to the boundaries of...

  22-10-2016 06:00
  
  It's an odd idea. What kind of person feels it OK to go out on the town dressed as those who suffered serious injuries in a rollercoaster crash? And yet this, apparently, is what a group of Nottingham University students (bear in mind these are supposedly among the finest minds in the country) did recently, to the extent even of tying their jeans at the knee to give the impression they were amputees. They deny it was in any way a reference to the Alton Towers accident.But the incident is only...
  
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