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• PeteSmith published Ryan Shawcross: Marko Arnautovic has top level potential - the...

  15-01-2017 23:24
  
  Ryan Shawcross hopes Stoke can hold onto Marko Arnautovic for as long as possible after admitting the forward has Champions League potential.Arnautovic scored twice to set up Stoke's first league win at Sunderland since 1994 and lift the Potters up to ninth in the Premier League. The 27-year-old Austria star has already got one Champions League title on his CV but only as a member of the Inter Milan squad, rather than first team, in 2010. He signed a new contract until 2020 with Stoke in the...
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Stoke City veteran urged to reach milestone against Manchester...

  15-01-2017 23:19
  
  Peter Crouch is being urged to reach his century of Premier League goals on the grand stage against Manchester United this coming weekend.The 35 year-old veteran made it 99 in the top flight by heading Stoke's third in the first half of Saturday's clinical 3-1 win at Sunderland.That tees him up to reach his milestone against United at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday - and to also celebrate his forthcoming birthday and his recent one-year contract extension."It would be great story and he...
  
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• Ukip is the main challenger in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, former Tory minister says - Telegraph.co.uk

  15-01-2017 22:43 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Ukip is the main challenger in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, former Tory minister says
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• Ukip is the main challenger in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, former ... - Telegraph.co.uk

  15-01-2017 22:43 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Ukip is the main challenger in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, former ...
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  The UK Independence Party is the “main threat” to Labour in the Stoke on Trent Central by-election, a former Tory minister has said. Both Ukip and the ...and more »
  
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• Tom_Burnett published American WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka dies at 73 -...

  15-01-2017 21:42
  
  American professional wrestler Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka has died aged 73 – his daughter confirmed.Tamina Snuka, herself a wrestler, confirmed on Twitter her father had died following a battle with cancer.As a wrestler, Snuka, who earned the nickname 'superfly' for his high-flying style, was famed mostly for his time with the WWF (now WWE) in the 1980s.World Wrestling Entertainment, the largest professional wrestling company in the world, paid tribute to him.In a statement the company said:..
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3 Match Comment: Mixed ages and...

  15-01-2017 19:30
  
  Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3Defoe (40); Arnautovic (15,22), Crouch (34)What goes Adam – Pieters – Arnautovic – Shaqiri – Arnautovic – Crouch – Arnautovic – goal?Yes, the glorious sight and sound of Stoke's second on Saturday, one of the best team goals they have scored in the Premier League, and a welcome reminder for anyone beginning to doubt it that the old and the not-so-old, and the domestic and the overseas, can still combine effectively for the cause
  
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• Martin_Spinks commented Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3 Match Comment: Mixed ages and...

  15-01-2017 19:30
  
  Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3Defoe (40); Arnautovic (15,22), Crouch (34)What goes Adam – Pieters – Arnautovic – Shaqiri – Arnautovic – Crouch – Arnautovic – goal?Yes, the glorious sight and sound of Stoke's second on Saturday, one of the best team goals they have scored in the Premier League, and a welcome reminder for anyone beginning to doubt it that the old and the not-so-old, and the domestic and the overseas, can still combine effectively for the cause
  
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• Tom_Burnett published ​Police report person trying car doors on Arnside Avenue in...

  15-01-2017 19:15
  
  Police are asking residents of a town to be vigilant after reports someone was trying to open car doors in the early hours of the morning.The incident is believed to have taken place on Arnside Avenue, Congleton between 4.40 and 5am on Tuesday morning.A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: "It has been reported to us that someone has been trying car doors on Arnside Avenue in the early hours of Tuesday 10th Januray between 0430-0500hrs. "If you have any CCTV or have seen anything, please...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published COMMENT: Don't blame Port Vale - postponement was bad news

  15-01-2017 19:00
  
  HAVING the MK Dons game called off on Saturday was not all-round good news for the Vale.You only had to listen to groundsman Steve Speed to appreciate how brassed off he was at losing the game following heavy snow and rain. The club loses money when games are called off on a Saturday, not least because Tuesday nights nearly always attract lower gates.Port Vale caretaker manager Michael BrownYes, Vale would have been without Remie Streete and probably Jak Alnwick had the game gone ahead, but...
  
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• PeteSmith published Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Balanced selection makes...

  15-01-2017 17:30
  
  Mike Pejic almost embraced Roald Dahl when he described the balance of Stoke's midfield triangle in the Green Un before the Sunderland match. This wasn't quite Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean) but Adam, Allen and Whelan (one creative, one linker, one defensive) complemented each other again. It is the jigsaw rather than the parts that Mark Hughes has kept hinting towards over the last few weeks when he has been questioned about fitting star names into the starting...
  
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• PeteSmith published Sunderland 1 Stoke 2 TALKING POINT: Balanced selection makes...

  15-01-2017 17:30
  
  Mike Pejic almost embraced Roald Dahl when he described the balance of Stoke's midfield triangle in the Green Un before the Sunderland match. This wasn't quite Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean) but Adam, Allen and Whelan (one creative, one linker, one defensive) complemented each other again. It is the jigsaw rather than the parts that Mark Hughes has kept hinting towards over the last few weeks when he has been questioned about fitting star names into the starting...
  
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• PeteSmith commented Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Balanced selection makes...

  15-01-2017 17:30
  
  Mike Pejic almost embraced Roald Dahl when he described the balance of Stoke's midfield triangle in the Green Un before the Sunderland match. This wasn't quite Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean) but Adam, Allen and Whelan (one creative, one linker, one defensive) complemented each other again. It is the jigsaw rather than the parts that Mark Hughes has kept hinting towards over the last few weeks when he has been questioned about fitting star names into the starting...
  
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• The Sentinel published Supernatural Staffordshire: Night time visits from the Grey Lady

  15-01-2017 16:39
  
  Sometimes the most bizarre stories come at the most expected times – and from the most unlikely sources.This week I came across one such tale while visiting Tina, a woman I have known for almost a year.Tina has always struck me as very logical, cautious and mature-minded and I would suggest her profile fitted that of a sceptic.Our meet had nothing to do with Supernatural Staffordshire but during the conversation she mentioned the paranormal and I asked if she had ever experienced anything.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Firefighters from Crewe and Alsager called to fire on Edleston...

  15-01-2017 15:30
  
  Firefighters spent three hours tackling a fire at a commercial building yesterday morning.Two fire crews from Crewe, and another from Alsager, were called to the blaze on Edleston Road, Crewe at 10.09am on Saturday.Crews used breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire – before ventilating the building with a large fan.An ambulance was called and medics assessed one casualty at the scene.The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Environment Agency issues flood alerts for Staffordshire...

  15-01-2017 15:04
  
  Bad weather is causing disruption across North Staffordshire this afternoon. We have three reports of roads flooding in the Staffordshire Moorlands – with delays reported on the A53 and the A523. Meanwhile in Stoke wind has damaged a chimney – leading to the A52 Elenora Street being closed while specialist equipment is brought in to make it safe. The Environment Agency say flood alerts are also in place for four rivers in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Flood Alerts are in...
  
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• LouiseElliott published Road closed after chimney damaged by the wind

  15-01-2017 14:31
  
  Police have closed a Stoke-on-Trent road to enable engineers to fix a damaged chimney.Elenora Street, in Stoke, is currently closed to traffic in both directions as engineers try to assess damage to a chimney on a house which has been slightly damaged by the wind.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "The road is currently closed in both directions to enable a structural engineer to see how much damage has been caused. They need to bring in a special vehicle to assess the damage. There is...
  
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• KathieMcInnes published Oh baby! Darcey's back home after being born in a police car

  15-01-2017 14:17
  
  Little Darcey Carson-McBride is now back home recovering from her dramatic entrance into the world – after being born on the back seat of a police car following a snowstorm.Mum Emily McBride had gone into labour and was en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital when she and partner Tom Carson became stuck in traffic at Trentham.Quick-thinking Tom spotted police dealing with a nearby accident and asked for their help. The frantic pair then hitched a ride in the patrol car and Emily ended.
  
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• KathieMcInnes commented Oh baby! Darcey's back home after being born in a police car

  15-01-2017 14:17
  
  Little Darcey Carson-McBride is now back home recovering from her dramatic entrance into the world – after being born on the back seat of a police car following a snowstorm.Mum Emily McBride had gone into labour and was en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital when she and partner Tom Carson became stuck in traffic at Trentham.Quick-thinking Tom spotted police dealing with a nearby accident and asked for their help. The frantic pair then hitched a ride in the patrol car and Emily ended.
  
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• LouiseElliott published City centre road closed as teenager struck by car

  15-01-2017 12:52
  
  Police have closed a busy city centre road after a teenager was struck by a car.City Road in Fenton is currently closed in both directions after a 16-year-old girl was hit by the vehicle on the road near to Thrifty Car Hire.The road is closed in both directions and the ambulance is also in attendance.Read more: Toddler, 2, dies at house in Stoke-on-TrentChief Inspector Kev Mulligan from Staffordshire Police said the teenager has suffered a head injury.He said: "I can confirm a local female...
  
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• LouiseElliott published Busy road in city closed after teenager struck by car

  15-01-2017 12:52
  
  Police have closed a busy city centre road after a teenager was struck by a car.City Road in Fenton is currently closed in both directions after a 16-year-old girl was hit by the vehicle on the road near to Thrifty Car Hire.The road is closed in both directions and the ambulance is also in attendance.Read more: Toddler, 2, dies at house in Stoke-on-TrentChief Inspector Kev Mulligan from Staffordshire Police said the teenager has suffered a head injury.He said: "I can confirm a local female...
  
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• PeteSmith published Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Marko Arnautovic's second...

  15-01-2017 12:46
  
  Marko Arnautovic's second goal was a contender for Stoke's goal of the season so far. Eight passes including a pair of deft one-twos from Arnautovic with Xherdan Shaqiri and Peter Crouch to steam into the area and welly past Vito Mannone.It was a beautiful combination but also showed what Stoke had needed in their reaction to the FA Cup fall-out. Here was a key man taking responsibility to make things happen, making his own luck by forcing his own chance.Arnautovic and Shaqiri were linking up...
  
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• PeteSmith commented Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Marko Arnautovic's second...

  15-01-2017 12:46
  
  Marko Arnautovic's second goal was a contender for Stoke's goal of the season so far. Eight passes including a pair of deft one-twos from Arnautovic with Xherdan Shaqiri and Peter Crouch to steam into the area and welly past Vito Mannone.It was a beautiful combination but also showed what Stoke had needed in their reaction to the FA Cup fall-out. Here was a key man taking responsibility to make things happen, making his own luck by forcing his own chance.Arnautovic and Shaqiri were linking up...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Transfer gossip: Port Vale linked with Macclesfield's Danny Rowe

  15-01-2017 11:59
  
  Port Vale are being linked with a move for Macclesfield Town winger Danny Rowe. The Mail on Sunday reports the Valiants are interested in the 24 year old.However, the Mail says the Valiants would face stiff competition from Football League clubs for the player. It says: "Derby, chasing a play-off place, are considering a move for Macclesfield winger Danny Rowe., who has attracted bids from Walsall, Port Vale and Barnet." The paper also says Macclesfield value the player at around...
  
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• MikeBaggaley commented Transfer gossip: Port Vale linked with Macclesfield's Danny Rowe

  15-01-2017 11:59
  
  Port Vale are being linked with a move for Macclesfield Town winger Danny Rowe. The Mail on Sunday reports the Valiants are interested in the 24 year old.However, the Mail says the Valiants would face stiff competition from Football League clubs for the player. It says: "Derby, chasing a play-off place, are considering a move for Macclesfield winger Danny Rowe., who has attracted bids from Walsall, Port Vale and Barnet." The paper also says Macclesfield value the player at around...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Travellers move on to Homebase car park in Newcastle

  15-01-2017 11:43
  
  Travellers have set up camp on the car park of a DIY store.Four caravans moved on to the Homebase car park in Newcastle on Thursday.Chief Inspector Kev Mulligan, from Staffordshire Police, said: "They have been there since Thursday evening. We have been engaging with them this morning and they tell us they are in the process of packing up and moving on. We are monitoring the situation. If they do not move on we will engage with the landowners to see if they wish to commence eviction...
  
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• Two-year-old dies suddenly at Stoke-on-Trent house - BBC News - BBC News

  15-01-2017 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Two-year-old dies suddenly at Stoke-on-Trent house - BBC News
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  Police say the youngster's death in Stoke-on-Trent was "sudden and unexpected".
  Two-year-old toddler dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent in 'sudden and ...Mirror.co.uk
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• Two-year-old dies suddenly at Stoke-on-Trent house - BBC News

  15-01-2017 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Two-year-old dies suddenly at Stoke-on-Trent house
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  A two-year-old child has died suddenly at a house in Staffordshire. Police were called to Pebble View, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, by paramedics at 09:25 GMT on Saturday. Ch Insp Kevin Mulligan said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report was ...
  Two-year-old toddler dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent in 'sudden and unexplained' tragedyMirror.co.uk
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• Two-year-old dies suddenly at Stoke-on-Trent house

  15-01-2017 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the youngster's death in Stoke-on-Trent was "sudden and unexpected".
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3: Star man from Stadium of Light is...

  15-01-2017 11:00
  
  Star man - Marko ArnautovicLooked up for it even before he began to truly impose himself on proceedings.Took advantage of a long crossfield ball to score at the second attempt for his first, while his second was as good as anything he's produced in a Stoke shirt in terms of team play.A one-two off Shaqiri was followed with a one-two off Crouch, by which time our hero had ghosted unchallenged into the box to take his second return pass and fire past a helpless keeper.There was a chance for a...
  
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• Martin_Spinks commented Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3: Star man from Stadium of Light is...

  15-01-2017 11:00
  
  Star man - Marko ArnautovicLooked up for it even before he began to truly impose himself on proceedings.Took advantage of a long crossfield ball to score at the second attempt for his first, while his second was as good as anything he's produced in a Stoke shirt in terms of team play.A one-two off Shaqiri was followed with a one-two off Crouch, by which time our hero had ghosted unchallenged into the box to take his second return pass and fire past a helpless keeper.There was a chance for a...
  
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• PeteSmith published Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Bravo to Peter Crouch for...

  15-01-2017 10:47
  
  Peter Crouch's towering header saw him pull level with Ricardo Fuller and Dennis Wilshaw in the all-time Stoke scoring charts. That's 50 in all competitions for the big man from 137 starts and 50 appearances from the bench.His fight to reclaim the starting spot after pretty much 18 months out in the cold - this was the first time he had started three leagues in a row since March 2015 - shouldn't be underestimated. Even if he is the only fit senior striker in the squad at the moment, he wasn't...
  
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• PeteSmith commented Sunderland 1 Stoke 3 TALKING POINT: Bravo to Peter Crouch for...

  15-01-2017 10:47
  
  Peter Crouch's towering header saw him pull level with Ricardo Fuller and Dennis Wilshaw in the all-time Stoke scoring charts. That's 50 in all competitions for the big man from 137 starts and 50 appearances from the bench.His fight to reclaim the starting spot after pretty much 18 months out in the cold - this was the first time he had started three leagues in a row since March 2015 - shouldn't be underestimated. Even if he is the only fit senior striker in the squad at the moment, he wasn't...
  
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• LouiseElliott published When are the school holidays in North Staffordshire and East...

  15-01-2017 10:47
  
  If you are yearning for some warmer weather and are already thinking about your family holidays coming up, then you will need to know when the school holiday dates are for the rest of the year. Here's our comprehensive guide to all the school holidays for the current academic year across Staffordshire and Cheshire.STAFFORDSHIRE:Half Term: Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24Term ends: Friday, April 7Holiday: Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 21Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 16Summer term:Term.
  
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• Two-year-old toddler dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent in 'sudden and unexplained' tragedy - Mirror.co.uk

  15-01-2017 10:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Two-year-old toddler dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent in 'sudden and unexplained' tragedy
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  Police and paramedics were called to the address in Pebble View, in the Tunstall area of the city, at around 9.25am yesterday. Staffordshire Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and the case has been passed to the ...and more »
  
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• The Sentinel published Changes to car tax may mean an increase in how much you pay

  15-01-2017 10:03
  
  The rules and regulations concerning car tax are changing in April - and some of the changes may affect you.Under new rules some makes and models of car are going to cost significantly more to tax each year with only electric and hydrogen cars being exempt.Many motorists could end up paying hundreds more every year when the new DVLA car tax rules come into force in April.Read more: BMW 5 Series gets first Car of the Year 2017 awardThe proposals were first announced by former chancellor George...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Changes to car tax may mean an increase in how much you pay

  15-01-2017 10:03
  
  The rules and regulations concerning car tax are changing in April - and some of the changes may affect you.Under new rules some makes and models of car are going to cost significantly more to tax each year with only electric and hydrogen cars being exempt.Many motorists could end up paying hundreds more every year when the new DVLA car tax rules come into force in April.Read more: BMW 5 Series gets first Car of the Year 2017 awardThe proposals were first announced by former chancellor George...
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3: Player ratings from hearty trip north

  15-01-2017 10:00
  
  GRANT: One fumble under pressure from own player and no chance with goal during quiet afternoon at the office 6JOHNSON: Much improved. Calm with time on his side and decisive when time wasn't on his side 7PIETERS: May not remember too much after taking more than one knock for the team 6SHAWCROSS: Never totally comfortable with Defoe round his ankles, but pretty decisive when he had to be and fine block on Rodwell 7MARTINS INDI: Caught for pace by ball over the top for Defoe goal, but otherwise..
  
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• Martin_Spinks commented Sunderland 1, Stoke City 3: Player ratings from hearty trip north

  15-01-2017 10:00
  
  GRANT: One fumble under pressure from own player and no chance with goal during quiet afternoon at the office 6JOHNSON: Much improved. Calm with time on his side and decisive when time wasn't on his side 7PIETERS: May not remember too much after taking more than one knock for the team 6SHAWCROSS: Never totally comfortable with Defoe round his ankles, but pretty decisive when he had to be and fine block on Rodwell 7MARTINS INDI: Caught for pace by ball over the top for Defoe goal, but otherwise..
  
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• Toddler, 2, dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent - Stoke Sentinel

  15-01-2017 09:27 via stokesentinel.co.uk
  
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  Staffordshire Police were called to an address in Pebble View, Tunstall, at 9.25 yesterday morning by paramedics. There are no suspicious circumstances. Chief Inspector Kev Mulligan from Staffordshire Police said: "We received a call from the ambulance ...
  
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• LouiseElliott published Toddler, 2, dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent

  15-01-2017 09:09
  
  A two-year-old boy has died at a house in Tunstall.Staffordshire Police were called to an address in Pebble View, Tunstall, at 9.25 yesterday morning by paramedics. There are no suspicious circumstances.Chief Inspector Kev Mulligan from Staffordshire Police said: "We received a call from the ambulance crew at 9.25am to an address in Pebble View, Tunstall. It was a sudden and unexplained death of a two-year-old infant. There are no suspicious circumstances."Specially trained officers...
  
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• LouiseElliott commented Toddler, 2, dies at house in Stoke-on-Trent

  15-01-2017 09:09
  
  A two-year-old child has died at a house in Tunstall.Staffordshire Police were called to an address in Pebble View, Tunstall, at 9.25 yesterday morning by paramedics. There are no suspicious circumstances.Chief Inspector Kev Mulligan from Staffordshire Police said: "We received a call from the ambulance crew at 9.25am to an address in Pebble View, Tunstall. It was a sudden and unexplained death of a two-year-old infant. There are no suspicious circumstances."Specially trained officers...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale archives: Look out Stoke City, Vale were on the rise

  15-01-2017 09:00
  
  Port Vale fans had no football to cheer yesterday after the home game with MK Dons fell victim to the weather. So, we've gone back in time 28 years this weekend, and join a classic Valiants season......Port Vale were half-way to promotion on January 14 1989.They headed to Chester on this weekend 28 years ago, handily placed in second behind leaders Wolves. They had been knocked out of the FA Cup third round 3-1 at home to Norwich the previous week, but the Division Three campaign was firmly back
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Give a Pet A Home: Dogs from Animal Lifeline in Cellarhead

  15-01-2017 06:00
  
  Since March 2015, The Sentinel has been trying to help find new homes for cats and dogs left abandoned or handed in because their owners can no longer properly care for them.This week we've worked with the Animal Lifeline Centre in Cellarhead. But we have also worked alongside the RSPCA at Blakely Farm, and the City Dogs' Home in Brookhouse Lane, Bucknall, to help to rehome their furry friends.Please take a look at the pictures in the video and, if you can help Give a Pet a Home, please contact.
  
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