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• Tom_Burnett published Fire at former Methodist church on Hospital Street in Nantwich

  19-06-2017 23:41
  
  Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at a disused church this evening.Hospital Street in Nantwich is currently closed as emergency services deal with the situation.A Cheshire Police spokesman asked people to avoid the area.He said: "We are currently assisting fire who are dealing with an incident on Hospital street in Nantwich, please avoid the area."We will bring you an update when one becomes available.Read More: Firefighters issue barbecue safety tips - after spate of fires
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Can you help police find missing 39-year-old Donna?

  19-06-2017 23:33
  
  Police are appealing for information about a woman who has been reported missing over the weekend.Donna Eagles has been missing since Saturday morning - and police are growing concerned for her welfare.A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "We are currently searching for 39-year-old Donna Eagles, who has been missing from the North Staffordshire area since 8.20am on Saturday."Donna is described as white, 5ft 3 inches tall and of slim build. She has very long brown hair, often worn...
  
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• Martin_Spinks published Glenn Whelan hailed by chief as arguably Stoke City's best...

  19-06-2017 23:30
  
  Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes says the club won't let Glenn Whelan go lightly - even if an acceptable bid lands on the table.Aston Villa have already failed with a £500,000 offer for the 33 year-old Irishman, while Derby were linked at the weekend with a potential move for a player rated nearer the £1m mark by Stoke.Whelan's future - not for the first time during his nine-and-a-half years at the club - has been thrown into doubt by a new signing.Fellow 33 year-old Darren...
  
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• The Sentinel published Personally Speaking: Paul Williams: Football success has driven...

  19-06-2017 22:15
  
  The publication on Wednesday of the Premier League fixtures for the forthcoming season sees Stoke City travel to Everton in the 2017/18 curtain-raiser. I now live in Stoke-on-Trent and actively follow the Potters' footballing fortunes, but as a lifelong Everton fan I will have a greater vested interest in the result of this match which also marks the opening of Stoke City's tenth consecutive campaign in the top tier of English football. On-field performances and results last season saw manager..
  
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• ChrisTravers published Unicorns Championship: Staffordshire in control of their clash...

  19-06-2017 21:29
  
  Staffordshire showed grit and determination to take control of their Unicorns Championship match against Lincolnshire on day two.Staffs turned in an excellent bowling performance to establish a sizeable first-innings lead… before steadily building on that advantage in the early-evening sun.Seamer Dan Richardson (4-49) and left-arm spinner Paul Byrne (3-38) were the toast of their county team-mates after joining forces to skittle Lincolnshire, who resumed on 79-2, for 189.And then skipper.
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke star Peter Crouch poses for photo with giraffes, Tweet goes...

  19-06-2017 19:50
  
  Peter Crouch has delivered another viral Twitter post by posing for a photograph with two giraffes and the message: "Summer for me is about time with family." The 6ft 7in tall Stoke marksman has got social media nailed since breaking a vow and signing up to the website in 2014. Now followed by nearly a quarter of a million fans, the former England striker's previous popular posts include a picture next to a diminutive jockey and a claim for the Ballon d'Or.
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• JSwift published Hanley Economic best for first time buyers, say finance experts.

  19-06-2017 19:06
  
  The Hanley Economic Building Society has been voted the best mortgage provider for first time buyers by finance industry experts.The Festival Park-based society beat other nominees such as HSBC, Nationwide, Yorkshire BS and TSB to win the prestigious Moneyfacts 2017 Best First Time Buyer Mortgage Provider award.David Lownds, Head of Marketing & Business Development, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have won Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider at this year's Moneyfacts awards....
  
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• JSwift published Stoke-on-Trent tops buy to let market for property investors.

  19-06-2017 19:05
  
  Property investors get more for their money in Stoke-on-Trent than any other city in the UK, a study has found.Lower house prices and a thriving student market helps push up yields here and placed the city at the top of a buy-to-let league showing the best returns for landlords who put their money into bricks and mortar.The Potteries beat cities such as Oldham, Liverpool, Leeds and Middlesborough in the report by crowdfunding platform, Property Partner, using data from Home.co.uk which ranked...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Firefighters issue barbecue safety tips - after spate of fires...

  19-06-2017 19:02
  
  Firefighters are asking people taking advantage of the good weather to take care when using barbecues – after a spate of incidents over the weekend. Fire crews from Sandyford were called to a house in the north of the city at around 6.30pm on Sunday after a man poured petrol onto a charcoal barbecue after it failed to light. The out-of-control flames then set fire to a fence and children's garden toys – with firefighters using a hose reel jet to put the fire out. The barbecue...
  
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• Tom_Burnett commented Firefighters issue barbecue safety tips - after spate of fires...

  19-06-2017 19:02
  
  Firefighters are asking people taking advantage of the good weather to take care when using barbecues – after a spate of incidents over the weekend. Fire crews from Sandyford were called to a house in the north of the city at around 6.30pm on Sunday after a man poured petrol onto a charcoal barbecue after it failed to light. The out-of-control flames then set fire to a fence and children's garden toys – with firefighters using a hose reel jet to put the fire out. The barbecue...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Police continue to patrol near churches and mosques after...

  19-06-2017 18:45
  
  Police in Staffordshire are continuing patrols around places of worship in the county – after a terrorist attack outside a mosque in London.One man died after pedestrians were targeted by a man driving a van near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London early on Monday.Witnesses described hearing the man, who was detained by members of the public at the scene, shout: "I'm going to kill Muslims."A 47-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody – with...
  
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• Dave_Knapper published New Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Gareth Morgan outlines...

  19-06-2017 18:45
  
  New chief constable Gareth Morgan is only too aware of the challenges he faces to keep the public safe against a backdrop of budget cuts and more complex crimes.But the father-of-three – who was today officially appointed Staffordshire's top cop – insists he is the right man for the job.Outlining his key priorities, Gareth wants to safeguard frontline policing and keep neighbourhood officers on the street while addressing the threat of terrorism.He said: "People woke up this...
  
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• Dave_Knapper commented New Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Gareth Morgan outlines...

  19-06-2017 18:45
  
  New chief constable Gareth Morgan is only too aware of the challenges he faces to keep the public safe against a backdrop of budget cuts and more complex crimes.But the father-of-three – who was today officially appointed Staffordshire's top cop – insists he is the right man for the job.Outlining his key priorities, Gareth wants to safeguard frontline policing and keep neighbourhood officers on the street while addressing the threat of terrorism.He said: "People woke up this...
  
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• The Sentinel published Lou Macari: Stoke City will think long and hard on who follows...

  19-06-2017 18:30
  
  "If Stoke sell Glenn Whelan, there will be a lot of fans saying the club couldn't then sell other mainstays of the squad this summer.I understand there's some speculation about Jon Walters, for instance, and there's no doubt that both him and Whelan would want to be playing most weeks next season because of next summer's World Cup finals with Ireland.I'm sure Mark Hughes would think long and hard about allowing the sale of a Walters, Charlie Adam or Peter Crouch if Whelan is also sold.The...
  
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• The Sentinel commented Lou Macari: Stoke City will think long and hard on who follows...

  19-06-2017 18:30
  
  "If Stoke sell Glenn Whelan, there will be a lot of fans saying the club couldn't then sell other mainstays of the squad this summer.I understand there's some speculation about Jon Walters, for instance, and there's no doubt that both him and Whelan would want to be playing most weeks next season because of next summer's World Cup finals with Ireland.I'm sure Mark Hughes would think long and hard about allowing the sale of a Walters, Charlie Adam or Peter Crouch if Whelan is also sold.The...
  
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• MikeBaggaley published Port Vale reportedly close to signing Joe Davis

  19-06-2017 18:27
  
  Port Vale are reportedly close to completing a deal to re-sign their former defender Joe Davis from Fleetwood. The 23 year would join the Valiants on a free transfer from Fleetwood Town.Davis, who is the son of former Crewe manager Steve Davis, came through the youth system at Vale Park. He won the club's youth team and young player of the year awards in 2012 and went on to make 31 appearances for the first team. The centre half joined Leicester's under-21 squad after turning down a contract...
  
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• MikeBaggaley commented Port Vale reportedly close to signing Joe Davis

  19-06-2017 18:27
  
  Port Vale are reportedly close to completing a deal to re-sign their former defender Joe Davis from Fleetwood. The 23 year would join the Valiants on a free transfer from Fleetwood Town.Davis, who is the son of former Crewe manager Steve Davis, came through the youth system at Vale Park. He won the club's youth team and young player of the year awards in 2012 and went on to make 31 appearances for the first team. The centre half joined Leicester's under-21 squad after turning down a contract...
  
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• What will the weather be like in Stoke-on-Trent for the next few days? - Stoke Sentinel

  19-06-2017 18:18
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  What will the weather be like in Stoke-on-Trent for the next few days?
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  Today has been one of the hottest days of the year so far - with Stoke-on-Trent residents relishing the opportunity to enjoy the sun. The good news is that you don't need to pack away the barbecue for the year just yet - as the Met Office are ...
  
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• woodhouse67 published Big Issue: Is the Queen right to say the nation is in sombre...

  19-06-2017 17:57
  
  In the wake of tragedy after tragedy, the Queen says "it is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood". Does that reflect how you feel? John Woodhouse finds outIt's Monday, 11am, and dotted around North Staffordshire, in stores, offices, warehouses, staff rooms, wherever, thousands of people are standing, paying solemn respect to the dozens who perished in the Grenfell Tower blaze. Following on from the Manchester bombing and Borough Market knife attack, it's the third time in a...
  
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• woodhouse67 commented Big Issue: Is the Queen right to say the nation is in sombre...

  19-06-2017 17:57
  
  In the wake of tragedy after tragedy, the Queen says "it is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood". Does that reflect how you feel? John Woodhouse finds outIt's Monday, 11am, and dotted around North Staffordshire, in stores, offices, warehouses, staff rooms, wherever, thousands of people are standing, paying solemn respect to the dozens who perished in the Grenfell Tower blaze. Following on from the Manchester bombing and Borough Market knife attack, it's the third time in a...
  
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• laura_james published Job-seekers! bet365, Alton Towers and the Army are recruiting!

  19-06-2017 17:42
  
  More than 20 organisations will be showcasing their vacancies at a jobs fair next month.Companies including gambling-giant bet365, Alton Towers Resort and the Armed Forces will be among the businesses looking for new recruits.Other firms include UK Fuels, based in Crewe, debt collection company Advantis Credit and Choices Housing as well as recruitment specialists Reed and Hillary's Blinds.The free event will give job-seekers the chance to meet employers face-to-face and learn about the current.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published TRAFFIC RECAP: A527 closed between Biddulph and Congleton

  19-06-2017 17:30
  
  The A527 is closed in both directions between Biddulph and Congleton following an accident.The accident has taken place between Bailey's Bank and Castle Inn Road.An accident on the A53 Leek New Road which led to the road being closed and an 18-year-old girl being taken to hospital has now been cleared.Stay with us for the latest live travel news throughout the afternoon on the feed below.We'll be posting live information, along with a link to this page, regularly on the Sentinel's Twitter...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published TRAFFIC LIVE: A53 Leek New Road closed following two vehicle...

  19-06-2017 17:30
  
  An 18-year-old girl has been taken to hospital following an accident on the A53 this afternoon.Ambulance crews came across the crash, which involves two cars at the junction between Leek New Road and Berwick Street in Sneyd Green.A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the girl had been driving one of the cars.She said: "All patients were out of the vehicles. We are currently on the way to Royal Stoke with one patient."The 18-year-old girl was the driver of one of the...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published TRAFFIC LIVE: A527 closed between Biddulph and Congleton

  19-06-2017 17:30
  
  The A527 is closed in both directions between Biddulph and Congleton following an accident.The accident has taken place between Bailey's Bank and Castle Inn Road.An accident on the A53 Leek New Road which led to the road being closed and an 18-year-old girl being taken to hospital has now been cleared.Stay with us for the latest live travel news throughout the afternoon on the feed below.We'll be posting live information, along with a link to this page, regularly on the Sentinel's Twitter...
  
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• JennyAm published Summer fashion - do you wear socks with sandals, muscle vests or...

  19-06-2017 17:30
  
  Are you guilty of any of the summer fashion crimes Jenny Amphlett has witnessed in the city centre during the heatwave?Stripped to the waist, with a sweaty, discarded vest top tucked into the pocket of jeans slung so low you can see the brand of his underpants. The young British male (okay, not all of them) makes a bold fashion statement during a heatwave.Maybe the sunshine has gone to our heads. Perhaps the rare sight of a bit of blue sky has rid us of the last of our common sense. Whatever the
  
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• Tom_Burnett published What will the weather be like in Stoke-on-Trent for the next few...

  19-06-2017 17:24
  
  Today has been one of the hottest days of the year so far - with Stoke-on-Trent residents relishing the opportunity to enjoy the sun.The good news is that you don't need to pack away the barbecue for the year just yet - as the Met Office are predicting more sun in the next few days.Although it won't be quite as warm the Met Office is predicting sunny spells for the next few days – with occasional thundery showers later in the week.Read More: Big Issue: Is the Queen right to say the nation.
  
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• ChrisTravers published Unicorns Championship day two tea update: Staffordshire in...

  19-06-2017 17:15
  
  Staffordshire put themselves in the driving seat at tea on day two of their Unicorns Championship game against Lincolnshire at Sleaford.Staffs, buoyed by a superb bowling performance, reached the interval on 29-1 – a lead of 136.Dan Richardson's county best 4-36, allied to 3-38 from left-arm spinner Paul Byrne, instigated a Lincolnshire collapse from their overnight 79-2 to 189 all out.Staffs picked up five wickets in the morning session to reduce the home side to 155-7.And it didn't take.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Appeal for information on Cheshire woman who disappeared six...

  19-06-2017 16:46
  
  Police are appealing for information about a Cheshire woman who disappeared six months ago.Kirby Noden was last seen by neighbours on January 11.The 32-year-old is originally from Cheshire but lives in Marazion, near Penzance.Dean Lowe, also aged 32 and originally from Cheshire, has been charged with her murder.Devon and Cornwall Police are asking for anyone who has had contact with Kirby since December 2016 to contact them.Read More: Air Ambulance lands at old Victoria Ground following accident
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Air Ambulance lands at old Victoria Ground following accident on...

  19-06-2017 16:36
  
  An air ambulance landed at the old Victoria Ground following an accident on the D-Road this afternoon.The helicopter touched down at the old Stoke City ground following a crash on the road near Sideway Roundabout.Sentinel reader Matthew Halliday sent us this photograph of the Midlands Air Ambulance landing.One lane of the Northbound A500 is closed following the accident – which took place at around 2.30pm today.Read More: Police investigating after man found injured in streetWest Midlands.
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Police investigating after man found injured in Century Street in...

  19-06-2017 16:21
  
  Police are investigating after a man was taken to hospital following an incident on a residential street.Emergency services were called to Century Street in Hanley shortly before 2.30pm this afternoon.The man, who is believed to be in his 30s, was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with a hand injury.Police are now trying to establish what had taken place.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We received a call from a property on Century Street, Hanley, at around 2.25pm this...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Hospital patient proposes to girlfriend - on Royal Stoke helipad

  19-06-2017 15:41
  
  A hospital patient has proposed to his girlfriend – on the helipad he was airlifted to after an accident.Paul Price was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital by air ambulance after a road accident on Tuesday June 13.He suffered a broken wrist, broken arm and fractured sternum in the accident – but that didn't stop him proposing to girlfriend Lianne Camsell earlier today.Still wearing a sling and a cast on his arm, Paul got down on one knee on the hospital's helipad to pop the...
  
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• cwarbrook published The Way We Were: The rise of punk rock in the 1970s

  19-06-2017 15:31
  
  Dave Blackhurst – The Sentinel's former award-winning health correspondent – became a punk in the 1970s after first hearing the music of bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash. He looks back at how punk (eventually) came to Stoke-on-Trent...Unlike in bigger cities, punk rock was at best a slow burner in the Potteries. While the Pistols and Buzzcocks were ripping up Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall in 1976 to bring the movement to the north, North Staffordshire nightlife was...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Royal Stoke University Hospital infected with WannaCry ransomware...

  19-06-2017 15:05
  
  Computer systems at Royal Stoke University Hospital were infected by the WannaCry ransomware virus last week – the hospital has revealed.On Friday the hospital declared a 'cyber-incident' had taken place and they had aimed to minimise the disruption.Today the Trust revealed a small number of the hospital's systems were infected by WannaCry.The ransomware caused disruption across the world, including at a large number of NHS hospitals, in a widespread cyberattack last month.Read More:...
  
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• The Sentinel published REVEALED: Hanley flat fire was started deliberately

  19-06-2017 14:56
  
  Police have confirmed a fire which triggered an explosion was started deliberately.They have revealed the cause of the fire after being called to The Parkway, in Hanley, on Saturday.Neighbours called Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service after the force of the blaze blasted out a window within the second-floor flat.Read more: UPDATE: Man, 33, and woman, 28, still being quizzed by cops after firearms operation in Meir streetA Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We discovered a top-floor...
  
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• Tom_Burnett published Signal FM to launch Signal Summertime for summer 2017

  19-06-2017 14:54
  
  A popular radio station is launching a new station for summer 2017.Signal FM, which broadcasts Signal One, today announced Signal Summertime will run throughout the season.The station will have non-stop music, information for holidaymakers and cash prizes.There will also be a chance for listeners to win their dream school prom – to be hosted by Signal FM's Breakfast Show presenters.Read more: How to get to sleep during a heatwaveThe station is set to launch on July 7 and is set to run...
  
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• The Sentinel published UPDATE: Two 35-year-old suspects quizzed over 20-man Hanley brawl

  19-06-2017 14:36
  
  Police have revealed two 35-year-old men were arrested after a 20-man brawl in a Stoke-on-Trent street.One of the men was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, with the second suspect held on suspicion of racially-aggravated public order. It follows a brawl in Portland Street, Hanley, on Friday night which saw clashes involving people armed with metal bars, bottles and knives.Read more: UPDATE: Man, 33, and woman, 28, still being quizzed by cops after firearms operation in Meir streetPolice.
  
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• ChrisTravers published Unicorns Championship day two lunch update: Dan Richardson takes...

  19-06-2017 14:31
  
  Dan Richardson took four wickets in the morning session to lead the Staffordshire fight back on day two of their Unicorns Championship match against Lincolnshire.Lincs, resuming on 79-2 in reply to Staffs' 296 all out, reached lunch on 155-7 after a Richardson-inspired seam bowling burst.The Leek all-rounder made full use of the overhead conditions to steadily work his way through the Lincolnshire line-up.Dan Freeman was the first to go, nicking a Richardson delivery through to wicketkeeper Ross
  
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• The Sentinel published UPDATE: Man, 33, and woman, 28, still being quizzed by cops after...

  19-06-2017 14:25
  
  Police are today continuing to question a man and woman after reports of a firearm being pointed at a house.Armed police descended on Mollison Road, in Meir, at 8pm last night after being alerted to the incident.They made two arrests and seized weapons from a vehicle.Read more: UPDATE: Stabbing victim still in hospital as man, 25, charged with GBHNow a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are being quizzed on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and possessing a firearm with intent to.
  
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• Stoke City: Ryan Shawcross and Bruno Martins Indi in talks over extended deals

  19-06-2017 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City hope to extend Ryan Shawcross' contract and also sign loan man Bruno Martins Indi on a more permanent deal.
  
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• The Sentinel published Abbey Hulton driver, 35, was over the limit when he crashed after...

  19-06-2017 14:00
  
  Uninsured Charles Oluoch was over the drink-drive limit when he crashed on a busy road.The 35-year-old was then spotted by a passing police inspector who carried out a roadside breath test following the collision in Lichfield Street, Hanley.North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard the defendant - who only had a provisional licence - had drank beer and tequila in a pub following a row with his fiancee.Read more: UPDATE: Stabbing victim still in hospital as man, 25, charged with GBHProsecutor...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke's old rival Monchi scuppers move for third Belgian rising...

  19-06-2017 13:53
  
  Monchi was the Seville transfer godfather who stole Steven Nzonzi from Stoke, swiped Yevhen Konoplyanka from under their noses and seemed to stick his oar in pretty much all the Potters' transfer business in the summer of 2015.Now he has moved to Roma … and he's apparently still getting in the way.The Belgian press is reporting how Stoke had wanted to add Belgium under-20s starlet Keres Masangu to their youthful Thomson and Thompson double act Thibaud Verlinden and Julien Ngoy.Read more:.
  
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• PeteSmith commented Stoke's old rival Monchi scuppers move for third Belgian rising...

  19-06-2017 13:53
  
  Monchi was the Seville transfer godfather who stole Steven Nzonzi from Stoke, swiped Yevhen Konoplyanka from under their noses and seemed to stick his oar in pretty much all the Potters' transfer business in the summer of 2015.Now he has moved to Roma … and he's apparently still getting in the way.The Belgian press is reporting how Stoke had wanted to add Belgium under-20s starlet Keres Masangu to their youthful Thomson and Thompson double act Thibaud Verlinden and Julien Ngoy.Read more:.
  
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• PeteSmith published Spanish club could turn to Stoke striker Joselu to replace...

  19-06-2017 13:35
  
  Sandro Ramirez seems to have slipped out of Stoke's reach – but his rising star could still have ramifications for the Potters. Forward Sandro was on Mark Hughes's radar when he was playing for Barcelona B and has emerged on plenty more after impressing during a year with Malaga. He is expected to seal an imminent transfer to free-spending Everton for a bargain £5.2m release clause. Malaga are already scouting who could fill the gap and the Spanish press claim their attention has...
  
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• The Sentinel published Shoplifter 'kicked off' after being caught stealing protein bars...

  19-06-2017 13:30
  
  Shoplifter Matthew Gibson was 'taken to the floor' by a determined security guard after pinching goods from a discount store. The 29-year-old was spotted on CCTV stealing protein bars and a bag worth £19.33 from the Longton branch of B&M. But he was followed from the store by the security worker and detained until police arrived. Read more: UPDATE: Stabbing victim still in hospital as man, 25, charged with GBHNow Gibson, of Weston Road, Meir, has been ordered to pay £270 in fines
  
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• The Sentinel commented Shoplifter 'kicked off' after being caught stealing protein bars...

  19-06-2017 13:30
  
  Shoplifter Matthew Gibson was 'taken to the floor' by a determined security guard after pinching goods from a discount store. The 29-year-old was spotted on CCTV stealing protein bars and a bag worth £19.33 from the Longton branch of B&M. But he was followed from the store by the security worker and detained until police arrived. Read more: UPDATE: Stabbing victim still in hospital as man, 25, charged with GBHNow Gibson, of Weston Road, Meir, has been ordered to pay £270 in fines
  
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• The Sentinel published Heron Foods gammon and cheese thief, 37, has £40-a-day drug...

  19-06-2017 13:21
  
  Heroin user Andrew Kent was caught stealing gammon and cheese from a supermarket. The 37-year-old targeted Heron Foods, in Burslem, because he wanted to eat the food himself. Now Kent, of Andrew Street, Goldenhill, has been fined and put on a programme to help him to try to beat his £40-a-day drug habit. Prosecutor Steve Knowles said: "The defendant was interviewed and made full and frank admissions."Read more: UPDATE: Stabbing victim still in hospital as man, 25, charged with...
  
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• The Sentinel commented POLICE ALERT: Did you see 2 Irish men trying to break into a van...

  19-06-2017 12:44
  
  Police are appealing for sightings of 'two Irish men' after reports of them trying to break into a van.The suspects were seen acting suspiciously in Wraggs Lane, Biddulph Moor, on Thursday.Read more: Police make 2 arrests after reports of 'man in car pointing handgun at house'But they fled after being confronted by workmen.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "The two men left in a Silver Ford Focus after trying to gaining access to the van. They are described as white Irish men. They...
  
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• PeteSmith published Stoke favourite Bojan wants to suss out his future at the club

  19-06-2017 12:36
  
  Bojan namechecked five La Liga clubs and spoke warmly about another as he admitted his future at Stoke remains up in the air. The playmaker is weighing up what to do next after falling out of Mark Hughes's plans at the bet365 Stadium and spending the second half of last season on loan at Mainz in Germany. The former Barcelona prodigy is clear that a return to La Liga would be his preferred option if he was to end a three-year stay with the Potters, where he has scored 15 times in 60...
  
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• PeteSmith commented Stoke favourite Bojan wants to suss out his future at the club

  19-06-2017 12:36
  
  Bojan namechecked five La Liga clubs and spoke warmly about another as he admitted his future at Stoke remains up in the air. The playmaker is weighing up what to do next after falling out of Mark Hughes's plans at the bet365 Stadium and spending the second half of last season on loan at Mainz in Germany. The former Barcelona prodigy is clear that a return to La Liga would be his preferred option if he was to end a three-year stay with the Potters, where he has scored 15 times in 60...
  
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