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• MikeBaggaley published Robbie Earle: Port Vale and Anthony Grant have big decisions

  18-01-2017 23:30
  
  IT'S important how you leave a club as well as what you do when you are there – and that is something I am sure Port Vale's Anthony Grant has been weighing up.The 29 year old made clear he wanted to go when he put in a transfer request in pre-season, but Vale knocked back offers then and, if reports are correct, they have turned down two more since the transfer window opened at the start of this month. Anthony Grant in action for Port Vale at OldhamGrant is under contract until the end...
  
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• PeteSmith published Ryan Shawcross: Little old Stoke deserve more credit

  18-01-2017 23:24
  
  Captain Ryan Shawcross has reiterated an ongoing appreciation for his relationship with Stoke fans. Shawcross was frustrated with the level of criticism received after defeats at Liverpool and Chelsea last month, even if he did his best to steer clear of social media. Comments directed his way from the stands in the warm-up for a win over Watford saw him cup his ears to the crowd when he scored in a 2-0 win – but he still has a lot of respect for the supporters who have made him feel...
  
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• cwarbrook published The Way We Were: Memories of the late Lord Snowdon

  18-01-2017 22:53
  
  Graham Holburn worked with Lord Snowdon on a design project in the 1980s, and even visited him at his London home. Here he shares his memories of Princess Margaret's former husband, who died this month, with Colette WarbrookWhen Graham Holburn told his sons about his visit to Lord Snowdon's home, he was met with 'typical teenage disinterest'. But this quickly changed when the boys discovered who Princess Margaret's former husband lived next door to in affluent Kensington."I met with, and visited
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale turn down £50,000 for Anthony Grant, chairman...

  18-01-2017 20:52
  
  Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has revealed the club has turned down a £50,000 offer for Anthony Grant and says he expects the midfielder to still be at the club at the end of the transfer window.The chairman has responded to reports that Vale turned down £120,000 for Grant. He said on Twitter that the eventual figure was substantially lower.
  @tsproston Yes it was when permission was granted to speak to player but then it was reduced by7/12ths so non starter and we move...
  
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• MikeBaggaley commented Robbie Earle: Stoke to Middlesbrough is a gamble for Bojan

  18-01-2017 20:30
  
  Bojan would play more games at Middlesbrough than he is getting at Stoke, so in that respect I can't blame him if he fancies a move to the North East.But I don't think this is a straightforward one for the player, even if the clubs agree a fee. For starters, there is no guarantee Middlesbrough are going to stay up. This wouldn't look such a clever move for the former Barcelona player if he's turning up at Barnsley away next season. Stoke boss Mark Hughes must decide whether to cash in on Bojan..
  
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• hparker1 commented Woman taken to hospital with head, neck and back injuries after...

  18-01-2017 19:13
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on an estate during rush-hour.The 60-year-old pedestrian landed on the bonnet of a blue Fiat Punto in Heathside Lane, Goldenhill.She was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital after suffering injuries to her head, neck and back injuries.The road was closed while police dealt with the incident at 8am this morning before reopening around an hour later.Now officers have launched an investigation into the collision.Read more: Knifeman, 29,
  
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• The Sentinel commented Armed men forced way into family home and pointed gun in mum's...

  18-01-2017 19:00
  
  Two armed men forced their way into a couple's home before reportedly pointing a gun into a woman's face.The terrified victims have told how one of the raiders grappled with the woman's husband at the property as the second attacker pulled out the gun.But the husband managed to grab the firearm and needed medical treatment after being hit over the head with the weapon.Armed police descended on the Chesterton street last night and seized an air weapon from the scene.Now Staffordshire Police have.
  
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• Stoke-on-Trent by-election: What you need to know - IBTimes UK - International Business Times UK

  18-01-2017 18:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
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  Stoke-on-Trent by-election: What you need to know - IBTimes UK
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  Tristram Hunt announced on 13 January that he is to quit as a Labour MP to take on a new role as director of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Hunt's decision ...and more »
  
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• The Sentinel commented Knifeman, 29, tasered by police after headbutting ex at...

  18-01-2017 17:43
  
  Angry Brett Lewis had to be tasered by police who were called after he headbutted his ex-girlfriend in her home.The 29-year-old also used a knife to slash a bed belonging to his victim's daughter during the disturbance.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard Lewis was drunk and had been behaving strangely prior to the incident, talking of self-harm and suicide.Prosecutor Jonathan Veasey-Pugh said the couple had split up around 10 months before, but had remained friends. However, he had become jealous..
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Tyler Walker can't wait to start at Port Vale

  18-01-2017 17:39
  
  Port Vale's new loan signing Tyler Walker can't wait to put a frustrating injury spell behind him as he sets his sights on helping the Valiants up the table. The 20-year old scored four goals in nine appearances at League Two Stevenage on loan from Nottingham Forest, but was held back by two months on the sidelines after he injured his knee in training.
  We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Tyler Walker on loan for the rest of the season from Nottingham Forest #PVFC...
  
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• PeteSmith published Peter Crouch hints he might dust off Robot dance if he scores...

  18-01-2017 17:34
  
  Peter Crouch sounds like he might be ready to celebrate a milestone goal with a famous celebration.The striker hit his 99th Premier League goal when he helped Stoke beat Sunderland last weekend and he is hoping to reach three figures when Manchester United come to town on Saturday.The former England front man, who has scored in three successive league games and netted his 50th goal for Stoke last week, has been pestered about how he would mark joining the 100 club – and whether he will...
  
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• cwarbrook published Win: Enter our Memory Factor nostalgia competition

  18-01-2017 17:17
  
  The Way We Were is relaunching The Sentinel Memory Factor competition.We're hunting for the most evocative memories of North Staffordshire and South Cheshire from readers of any age.The two best submissions will each receive £50 of shopping vouchers and a framed copy of their article. From now until July 15, 2017, you can share your recollections and photographs by sending them to Colette Warbrook at Features Desk, Sentinel House, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3GN, or by...
  
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• PhilCorrigan published Former Fenton Library to be handed over to Urban Vision six years...

  18-01-2017 16:32
  
  A former library is to be given a new lease of life by a regeneration charity – six years after it was closed as part of council cuts.Council leaders have agreed to hand Fenton Library over to Urban Vision North Staffordshire, which will use the Baker Street building as its Centre for Sustainable Regeneration and Design.Urban Vision's plans also involve creating a community gallery, a specialist 'built environment' library, five units to be let out to small businesses and two meeting...
  
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• PhilCorrigan commented Former Fenton Library to be handed over to Urban Vision six years...

  18-01-2017 16:32
  
  A former library is to be given a new lease of life by a regeneration charity – six years after it was closed as part of council cuts.Council leaders have agreed to hand Fenton Library over to Urban Vision North Staffordshire, which will use the Baker Street building as its Centre for Sustainable Regeneration and Design.Urban Vision's plans also involve creating a community gallery, a specialist 'built environment' library, five units to be let out to small businesses and two meeting...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke want new loan deal for emerging striker George Waring

  18-01-2017 16:07
  
  Stoke are keen to set up a new loan deal for George Waring after welcoming the striker back from Shrewsbury. The 22-year-old had a difficult time at the League One strugglers, only starting four league games and failing to find the net. He had previously had a successful time at Barnsley and helped Oxford to promotion from League Two – and to Wembley in the Football League Trophy – last season. He scored twice last night as Stoke under-23s reached the last four of the Staffs...
  
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• cwarbrook published The Way We Were: We reveal the winners of our nostalgia...

  18-01-2017 15:49
  
  Historian Fred Hughes has hailed the past six months as 'fabulous for history and nostalgia'. He was speaking as he revealed the winners of our latest competition to find the most evocative memories of North Staffordshire and South Cheshire."Every picture tells its own story, which is why I have chosen a photography story to be one of the winners," he says. "This is a joint contribution sent in by eight-year-old Ava Barnes and her grandfather Chris Morris, aged 60."Chris says Ava is...
  
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• hparker1 published Three men arrested after van stolen in Kidsgrove crashes into...

  18-01-2017 15:35
  
  Three men have been arrested after a stolen van crashed into a hedge late at night.The white Ford Transit van had been taken from the driveway of a home in Kidsgrove and was later found by officers from Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit in Leapley Lane, Alkmonton.The driver, a 27-year-old man from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and driving while under the influence of drugs.And the two passengers, two men from Derby aged 19 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of theft...
  
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• PeteSmith published Five issues still to decide for Stoke City with less than two...

  18-01-2017 15:29
  
  Eighteen days gone in the transfer window and 13 to go. Stoke have wrapped up one transfer so far – the permanent signing of Lee Grant from Derby – and are likely to do at least a couple more going in and out before the deadline passes at 11pm on Tuesday, January 31. Mark Hughes's phone might be ringing around the clock but what are the items on his to-do list as the clock ticks down? We have taken a closer look at how Stoke stand at the moment and what to expect going forward. It...
  
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• Don't bet on Paul Nuttall winning the Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election for UKIP - Business Insider UK

  18-01-2017 15:10 via uk.businessinsider.com
  
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  LONDON — UKIP leader Paul Nuttall is set to stand as the party's candidate in the Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election, according to multiple reports. The news, if confirmed, will create huge interest in what already looks like a fascinating race ...
  Ukip is the main challenger in the Stoke-on-Trent by-election, former Tory minister saysTelegraph.co.uk
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• Matt_Simpson published Cyclist suffers multiple injuries after hitting car windscreen

  18-01-2017 14:55
  
  A cyclist has suffered multiple injuries after his bike was involved in a collision with a car.Emergency services were called to the incident at the junction of High Street and Sneyd Terrace, in Silverdale, at around 8am.A 20-year-old man, who was reported to have not been wearing a helmet, was taken to hospital with facial and hip injuries.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to...
  
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• Matt_Simpson commented Cyclist suffers multiple injuries after hitting car windscreen

  18-01-2017 14:55
  
  A cyclist has suffered multiple injuries after his bike was involved in a collision with a car.Emergency services were called to the incident at the junction of High Street and Sneyd Terrace, in Silverdale, at around 8am.A 20-year-old man, who was reported to have not been wearing a helmet, was taken to hospital with facial and hip injuries.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke fans' letters: How supporters reacted to signing £1m...

  18-01-2017 14:18
  
  It has turned out to be one of the best signings in Stoke City's history: the £1m, rising to £2m, transfer of Ryan Shawcross from Manchester United on this day in 2008 as the Potters chased promotion to the Premier League.Shawcross had just turned 20 but had already impressed hugely on loan under Tony Pulis, forging a partnership at the back ultimately with Leon Cort that provided the platform for the side to finally end a 23-year exile from the top flight. At that point he had only.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Staffordshire Police appeal after armed robbery at Co-op in...

  18-01-2017 14:01
  
  Police want to speak to a 32-year-old man following an armed raid on a Co-op.Staffordshire Police want to speak to Paul Brian Payne following the raid at the Co-op store in Kinver, Stourbridge, in the south of the county on December 8.Three raiders, who had their faces, entered the store at 9.45pm.One man, who was holding a knife, approached a member of staff and held a knife up to her.The robbers then ushered the three members of staff and one customer, all women, to the rear of the shop before
  
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• hparker1 published 'Unsafe' care home in Leek threatened with closure if drastic...

  18-01-2017 13:42
  
  A care home has been ordered to make drastic improvements after being branded 'unsafe', 'uncaring' and 'poorly led' – or face being closed down.Ladydale Care Home in Leek remains in special measures after being rated inadequate across the board following two unannounced inspections.And the Care Quality Commission has warned if not enough progress has been made within the next six months the Fynney Street facility could be forced to shut.Now Aegis Residential Care Homes Limited, which runs.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published 22-year-old assaulted on Moorland Road in Burslem

  18-01-2017 13:37
  
  A man was injured after being assaulted in broad daylight while sitting in his car.The 22-year-old victim was attacked by two men in Moorland Road in Burslem at around 9.50am on Friday January 13.Two men, who were carrying weapons, got out of a black vehicle and attacked him – leaving him with an injury to his hand and severe bruising.The man was treated by paramedics before being taken to A&E before being discharged.Read More: Post Office reveals plan to relocate popular branchA...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published 21-year-old Marlon Dickens arrested in Hanley

  18-01-2017 13:23
  
  Police have arrested a man following a three week search.In December Staffordshire Police put out an appeal for Marlon Dickens - who they wanted to speak to in connection with a range of alleged drug offences and an assault.This afternoon police confirmed they had arrested him at a house in Hanley this morning.A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers searching for wanted man Marlon Dickens have arrested a man."A 21-year-old was arrested at an address in Hanley this morning,...
  
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• The Sentinel published Do you know who dumped this rubbish near Stone?

  18-01-2017 13:19
  
  These toys and a mattress have been dumped by fly-tippers.Council investigators have discovered the waste in Cross Lane, Oulton, near Stone.The rubbish also includes shoes, a window and a jacket.Read more: Three in court after rubbish dumped across Stoke-on-TrentNow Stafford Borough Council is appealing for help to catch the fly-tipper and take him to court.It comes as the council spent £25,000 removing fly-tipped waste across the borough last year.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Do you know who dumped this rubbish near Stone?

  18-01-2017 13:19
  
  These toys and a mattress have been dumped by fly-tippers.Council investigators have discovered the waste in Cross Lane, Oulton, near Stone.The rubbish also includes shoes, a window and a jacket.Read more: Three in court after rubbish dumped across Stoke-on-TrentNow Stafford Borough Council is appealing for help to catch the fly-tipper and take him to court.It comes as the council spent £25,000 removing fly-tipped waste across the borough last year.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the...
  
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• leah cassady published Is there mould inside your baby's Sophie the Giraffe toy?

  18-01-2017 13:09
  
  Parents whose tots have a Sophie the Giraffe teething toy are being warned about dangers lurking inside after some of the toys were found to have black mould.Sophie the Giraffe is a favourite with kids all over the world, but after noticing a musty smell some parents have cut the toy open to discover mould inside.Created by French company Vulli, Sophie the Giraffe was first launched in 1961 and is made from 100 per cent natural latex from the Hevea tree. Recommended by paediatricians and...
  
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• The Sentinel published Residents consulted over plans to relocate Tean Post Office

  18-01-2017 13:05
  
  Villagers are being consulted over plans to relocate a post office.The Post Office is looking to move Tean's existing branch further along the High Street to Tean Pharmacy.It is hoped that the new branch will be open six days-a-week and the opening hours almost doubled.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'Now shoppers and traders have until February 15 to comment on the proposed relocation.Post Office regional manager Suzanne Richardson said: "We are...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Residents consulted over plans to relocate Tean Post Office

  18-01-2017 13:05
  
  Villagers are being consulted over plans to relocate a post office.The Post Office is looking to move Tean's existing branch further along the High Street to Tean Pharmacy.It is hoped that the new branch will be open six days-a-week and the opening hours almost doubled.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'Now shoppers and traders have until February 15 to comment on the proposed relocation.Post Office regional manager Suzanne Richardson said: "We are...
  
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• PeteSmith published AFCON 2017: Mame Diouf fighting to keep place while Wilfried Bony...

  18-01-2017 13:03
  
  Nations – but the Stoke forward's spot is still up for debate back in his home country.Senegal beat a well-fancied Tunisia side 2-0 with goals from Sadio Mane and Kara Mbodji while Diouf missed a decent chance to make it three on a corner. The result puts his side well on the way to qualification from a tough Group B in Gabon, with Zimbabwe – who drew their opening fixture 2-2 with Algeria – up next tomorrow. A win would guarantee their progress.Diouf is under pressure from...
  
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• The Sentinel published Inquest to be held into death of Shelton man, 20, who 'ingested...

  18-01-2017 12:48
  
  An inquest takes place this week into the death of a 20-year-old man at a Stoke-on-Trent house.Staffordshire Police cordoned off Cauldon Road, in Shelton, for a number of hours following David Peters' death on March 24.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'Officers are not treating David's death as suspicious and revealed he had 'ingested an unknown substance'.Staffordshire University student David was studying software engineering and had represented...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Inquest to be held into death of Shelton man, 20, who 'ingested...

  18-01-2017 12:48
  
  An inquest takes place this week into the death of a 20-year-old man at a Stoke-on-Trent house.Staffordshire Police cordoned off Cauldon Road, in Shelton, for a number of hours following David Peters' death on March 24.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'Officers are not treating David's death as suspicious and revealed he had 'ingested an unknown substance'.Staffordshire University student David was studying software engineering and had represented...
  
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• The Sentinel published Police caught Tunstall drug-driver - because of cannabis smell...

  18-01-2017 12:38
  
  Drug-driver Gareth Davies has been banned from the roads for 12 months.The 31-year-old was stopped driving a silver Volkswagen Golf in High Lane, Burslem, on December 9.Police could smell cannabis in the car and carried out a drugs swipe which proved positive. The defendant was taken into custody where a blood sample was taken. It was analysed and found to have six micrograms of cannabis per litre - against the legal limit of two.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in
  
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• The Sentinel commented Police caught Tunstall drug-driver - because of cannabis smell...

  18-01-2017 12:38
  
  Drug-driver Gareth Davies has been banned from the roads for 12 months.The 31-year-old was stopped driving a silver Volkswagen Golf in High Lane, Burslem, on December 9.Police could smell cannabis in the car and carried out a drugs swipe which proved positive. The defendant was taken into custody where a blood sample was taken. It was analysed and found to have six micrograms of cannabis per litre - against the legal limit of two.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in
  
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• The Sentinel published Ten TV shows you can apply for RIGHT NOW

  18-01-2017 12:35
  
  Fancy yourself as a bit of a television star? Here's the shows you can apply to appear on right now.Big BrotherCould you see yourself in the Big Brother house?If so, you're in luck as the makers of Channel 5's Big Brother are currently keen to hear from you.Read more: How to save hundreds of pounds off your next holidayBut this year there is a twist - they want pairs.So whether you want to audition with your other half or a friend, Big Brother is keen to hear from you.Visit...
  
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• ChrisTravers published North Staffs and South Cheshire League Academy learn under-21...

  18-01-2017 12:30
  
  The North Staffs and South Cheshire League will face extra competition this summer as they bid to defend their CricTours North West Under-21 title.The NSSCL won the inaugural event last summer by beating the Bolton League in the final at Liverpool Cricket Club. But the four-team tournament has now been expanded to six with the inclusion of the Greater Manchester Cricket League and the Pennine Cricket League.The competition is managed by the Liverpool Competition, whose chairman John Williams is.
  
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• The Sentinel published Jack Devlin scores on his Stoke City debut as under-23s reach...

  18-01-2017 12:25
  
  Jack Devlin kicked off his Stoke City career in fine style last night, scoring on his debut as the Potters progressed to the semi-finals of the Staffordshire Senior Cup. The 18-year-old was handed a start for the Stoke under-23s team just a few hours after being recruited on a short-term deal from non-league Newcastle Benfield.Read more: Stoke City news and transfer rumours LIVE: Bruno loving Premier League test, Hughes eyes landmarkAnd Devlin responded in the perfect way, bagging Stoke's second
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale: Nathan Smith looking forward to battle with Tom Pope

  18-01-2017 12:25
  
  Port Vale centre half Nathan Smith is looking forward to testing himself against Tom Pope and strike partner James Vaughan as the Valiants prepare for Friday night's game at home to Bury (7.45pm). While Vale were out of action last weekend because Vale Park was waterlogged, Bury gained their first win in 22 games as they hammered Peterborough 5-1 at Gigg Lane, with Vaughan scoring four goals. Port Vale defender Nathan Smith The 20th-placed Shakers are six points behind Vale but the Valiants...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Man found in burning car in Butterton in Newcastle charged with...

  18-01-2017 12:21
  
  A man has been charged with murdering his children and attempting to kill their mother.Endris Mohammed, aged 46, was charged with killing Saros Endris, eight, and six-year-old Leanor Endris, following a fire at their home in Birmingham.Both youngsters were found dead at their home in Holland Road in the early hours of October 28 and were pronounced dead in hospital.An inquest has heard neither child's death was a result of smoke inhalation of burns – forensic tests are reported to be...
  
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• The Sentinel published Police called after drunk man discussing religion refused to...

  18-01-2017 12:01
  
  Drunken William Price has been handed a six-month conditional discharge - after refusing to leave a pub.The 54-year-old went into the Toby Carvery, in Talke, at 10.30pm on December 8 carrying a box of cider.But staff refused to serve him because he was drunk and called Staffordshire Police when he refused to leave.Read more: Dad-of-two: 'Why have the police stopped me 17 times in 12 months?'Prosecutor Steve Knowles told North Staffordshire Justice Centre: "He was asked immediately to leave...
  
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• LouiseElliott published How to save hundreds of pounds off your next holiday

  18-01-2017 11:52
  
  Thinking of booking a holiday? Well you may want to wait until next Tuesday - at 10am - precisely.Why? Because, according to research that is when airlines release their last minute deals for the following weekend.This sends competitors scrambling against each other for the best prices -and your custom.Bookings comparison website Skyscanner says travellers hoping for a bargain should aim for anytime before 11am. Tuesday is the day companies adjust their prices - especially if holidays aren't...
  
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• The number of Jobseeker's in Stoke-on-Trent is falling - Stoke Sentinel

  18-01-2017 11:43 via stokesentinel.co.uk
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  The number of claimants is also falling in Newcastle after 895 people collected the unemployment benefit, down from 910 the previous month. There was no change in the Staffordshire Moorlands in December, with 450 people receiving support – the same as ...and more »
  
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• The number of job seekers in Stoke-on-Trent is falling | Stoke Sentinel - Stoke Sentinel

  18-01-2017 11:43 via stokesentinel.co.uk
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  The number of people in Stoke-on-Trent claiming Jobseeker's Allowance is falling. Latest figures, from the Office of National Statistics, show that the city had ...and more »
  
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• The number of job seekers in Stoke-on-Trent is falling - Stoke Sentinel

  18-01-2017 11:43 via stokesentinel.co.uk
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  The number of job seekers in Stoke-on-Trent is falling
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  The number of claimants is also falling in Newcastle after 895 people collected the unemployment benefit, down from 910 the previous month. There was no change in the Staffordshire Moorlands in December, with 450 people receiving support – the same as ...and more »
  
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• Tom_Burnett published ​Firefighters from Sandyford and Newcastle deal with property...

  18-01-2017 11:34
  
  Firefighters tackled a blaze at a multi-occupancy property in the early hours.Fire crews from Sandyford and Newcastle were called to the fire, on Station Street, Longport, at 12.11am this morning.Crews used two breathing apparatus and one dry powder extinguisher to put out the fire.A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire was in the main consumer unit of a multi-occupancy property."It was an accidental ignition and fire crews had to force entry to the...
  
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• LouiseElliott commented What is the law if someone parks in front of your house?

  18-01-2017 11:30
  
  It's one of the most irritating situations you may come across - you need to get to work or pop out to pick the kids up from school but there is someone blocking your driveway and you can't get out.However, because you live in a street doesn't give you a legal entitlement to park outside your home - and nor does it mean that other drivers can't park outside your home either. Unfortunately, if you live in a town centre or built up area, where parking's a premium, people blocking your driveway...
  
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• laura_james commented The number of Jobseeker's in Stoke-on-Trent is falling

  18-01-2017 11:26
  
  The number of people in Stoke-on-Trent claiming Jobseeker's Allowance is falling.Latest figures, from the Office of National Statistics, show that the city had 3,085 claimants in December – compared to 3,130 in November.The number of claimants is also falling in Newcastle after 895 people collected the unemployment benefit, down from 910 the previous month.There was no change in the Staffordshire Moorlands in December, with 450 people receiving support – the same as in November.In...
  
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• ChrisTravers published North Staffs and South Cheshire Cricket League looking to recruit...

  18-01-2017 11:18
  
  The North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League are continuing to recruit new umpires for the 2017 season. Last year's expansion of the league created the need for more match officials to take charge of games.The league have also joined forces with Staffordshire Cricket to provide a cost-effective way to attract new umpires. For a nominal £10, prospective umpires can get trained, join the Association of Cricket Officials, and even get the league umpires jacket. The regular cost of all...
  
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