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July 7, 2016, 9:07 pm

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VOLUNTEERS have been left devastated after vandals targeted a community allotment for the third time. Yobs wrecked a new polytunnel that had only recently been installed at Burslem Park's communal garden. It is thought the culprits climbed over a fence to get into the site – which is used by schoolchildren and disabled adults – on Wednesday night, and damaged the 20ft by 10ft structure. Mike Watson, chairman of Friends of Burslem Park, said: "We came in on Thursday morning to...

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July 7, 2016, 9:08 pm

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a former managing director at food giant Wrights Pies. David Wright took over the running of the family firm in 1962 following the death of his father and company founder John James Wright. He remained as managing director until his retirement in 1993. Now tributes have been paid to the 79-year-old, from Eccleshall, following his sudden death this week. Wrights Food Group chief executive Peter Wright today led the tributes to his uncle, pictured right. He...

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July 7, 2016, 9:10 pm

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CHURCH leaders are calling for unity in the wake of the turmoil brought about by Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Bishops across Staffordshire, including the Bishop of Stafford, Geoff Annas, and Michael Ipgrave, of Lichfield, have written a joint letter asking people to come together as the country heads towards a new future. As part of their message, the bishops have also called on residents to look out for EU citizens, who may be feeling vulnerable, young people, and to...

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July 7, 2016, 9:11 pm

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Eight out of 10 people have left a restaurant, café, or pub early because of the noise, according to a new survey. So should our eateries pipe down a bit? John Woodhouse investigates... FOR many of us, dining out is a favourite way to socialise. Restaurants, cafés and pubs aren't just places to eat and drink, they are pleasant social spaces for getting together with our nearest and dearest. Fair to say that you don't want to stage a party for your favourite grandma to the...

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July 7, 2016, 9:12 pm

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TEENAGER Joseph Weaver repeatedly fired a gun at a man who went to his house to collect a debt. The 19-year-old leaned out of an upstairs bedroom window and fired the Beretta handgun at 20-year-old Curtis Gardener who wanted £20 he believed the defendant owed his cousin. Mr Gardener said the defendant fired the weapon about 10 times but a terrified neighbour believed up to 20 shots were discharged. One pellet struck Mr Gardener on his thigh. Armed police arrived and the defendant left...

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July 7, 2016, 9:13 pm

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MISS Staffordshire Kim Jones is bringing a dash of glamour to the fight to save Hanley's Crown Bank public toilets. The Stafford Street toilets were shut by Stoke-on-Trent City Council last year to combat anti-social behaviour. But Kim, aged 24, a paramedic, from Talke, who was crowned Miss Staffordshire last month, believes the conveniences are of crucial importance. And, after reading about the closure and planned demolition in The Sentinel, she decided to take action. Kim said: "I...

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July 7, 2016, 9:14 pm

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GRANDAD-OF-EIGHT David Marsh is looking forward to legally driving again for the first time in 36 years – after magistrates lifted his lifetime ban. The 62-year-old, right, was disqualified from driving for life in 1980 for 'reckless driving' after taking police on a chase from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby. He was also caught driving illegally in 2002 and 2008. But David has now successfully applied to the courts to have his disqualification overturned. It means the dad-of-four can now...

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July 7, 2016, 10:05 pm

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JACK Butland is confident he's recovered from any psychological scars left by that awful broken ankle back in March.The 23 year-old keeper has already spent plenty of his summer at the club's Clayton Wood training ground ahead of today's official return for pre-season training.And during that time he's conquered the mental aspects of restoring himself back to full health."I've overcome those already and it (the ankle) feels really strong," said Stoke's number one."In the last couple of...

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MaryannAstle published VIDEO: Bert Bentley's Life in the Suburbs - Bucknall (part one)

July 7, 2016, 10:28 pm

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Continuing our look through the Bert Bentley collection from Stoke-on-Trent City Archives. This week we're exploring Bucknall, and the surrounding areas, from the 1960s.Watch next:Nostalgia: Bert Bentley's Life in the Suburbs - Hartshill

Natasha_Hardy published Long delays and lanes closed on M6 after two lorries crash

July 7, 2016, 10:37 pm

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Drivers are warned of long delays on the M6 this morning following a crash between two lorries. The incident happened at around 5.30am but the delays are expected to last well into the morning.At present, two lanes are closed on the northbound carriageway between junction 17 for Sandbach and Crewe and junction 18 for Holmes Chapel. Lanes one and two are closed heading away from Stoke.The emergency services are at the scene.Drivers are urged to find alternative routes as queues are now affecting...

MikeBaggaley published Newcastle Town v Port Vale: New managers and players set for...

July 7, 2016, 11:00 pm

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PORT Vale's traditional pre-season friendly at Newcastle Town is always worth watching, but will have extra interest to supporters of both sides tomorrow (2.30pm).Both teams will in the charge of new managers, Scott Dundas at Newcastle and Bruno Ribeiro at Vale. Newcastle Town manager Scott Dundas Both will field new signings, in fact Vale could have at least eight new faces in their team after a hectic fortnight in the transfer market. That could include a new central defensive partnership...

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July 7, 2016, 11:07 pm

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These are some of the latest food hygiene reports published by the Food Standards Agency.Ratings below 3 are given to organisations that need to make changes to improve conditions.According to the Food Standards Agency, the rating given shows how well the business is doing overall but also takes account of the element or elements most in need of improving and also the level of risk to people's health that these issues pose. This is because some businesses will do well in some areas and less well...

Digital_team published Talking Sport: 'Is school sport making a big enough difference?'

July 8, 2016, 1:47 pm

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by Caroline Holder – Physical Education and Active Lifestyles ConsultantTHESE are exciting times in Sport. I'm not just thinking of Stoke-on-Trent being the European City of Sport, there's Wimbledon, the Tour de France and the European Football Championships. For our children, however, there were changes to the physical education national curriculum in 2014 which has provided a good opportunity to refocus on what we are providing as part of PE and school sport provision.School-based PE is ...

MaryannAstle published Big Night Out: Party pictures at Bar Social in Newcastle-under-Ly...

July 8, 2016, 1:55 pm

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Our photographer was out in Newcastle - taking pictures of people having a good time at Bar Social. We joined revellers as they enjoyed all the delights the the town has to offer - so have a look at our video slideshow and see if you can spot someone you know. Every week our photographer joins the crowds on a Friday night – and takes pictures of those looking to celebrate with a tipple or a good dance. Last week, we focused on the nightlife in Newcastle - you can click here to see...

Rich_Sharpe published Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis – Still work to be done after...

July 8, 2016, 4:12 pm

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STEVE Davis admits there's still plenty of work to be done after seeing his side win their first pre-season friendly of 2016 at Buxton FC.Goals from Callum Ainley, new signing Chris Dagnall and Daniel Udoh saw Davis' men battle back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division side.It was the first of nine close season games for Crewe, who take on Kidsgrove Athletic on Monday, having been back training since June 28.They were shocked by two quickfire Buxton goals...

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KathieMcInnes published Video: Cheerleaders prove it's never too soon to be national...

July 8, 2016, 9:00 pm

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YOUNG cheerleaders have been crowned national champions – just months after taking up the energetic sport. The after-school club at Endon High was set up by former student Megan Beardmore, who has been coaching the 18-strong team of girls once a week since December. Now their dance moves, high kicks, lifts, cartwheels and twirls have earned them a top trophy in the 11 to 14-year-old category at the National Schools UDOIT Cheerleading Championships. Endon Cheer only entered the...

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July 8, 2016, 9:00 pm

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STEVE Davis was keeping his cards, or more accurately, his league tables, close to his chest this week.Davis revealed last week that he was keen to add more competition to the club's pre-season fitness work by introducing a league table system for the players.That would see the players ranked and split in to separate divisions based on their results during the pre-season fitness work.Those results would then be published every couple of days, giving the players at the top and bottom an incentive...

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July 8, 2016, 9:00 pm

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PORT Vale have had one hell of a fortnight with no fewer than eight players, all from overseas, joining the club. So, should Vale have a stronger squad than the one that finished 12th last season, and have the bookies got it wrong again by making the Vale favourites for relegation?We asked our fans' panel of Jean Jackson, from Oakhill, Stephen Walters, from Stone, Phil Sherwin, from Burslem, and Andrew Blakemore from Baddeley Green for their views. Port Vale's new manager Bruno Ribeiro with...

Martin_Spinks published Stoke City: We will make signings - Mark Hughes

July 8, 2016, 9:00 pm

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MARK Hughes has assured Stoke fans that there definitely will be new signings this summer to bolster the team ahead of their ninth Premier League campaign.Stoke are now one of only four top-flight clubs - alongside Sunderland, Hull and Burnley - yet to sign a senior player in this window.But Hughes insists patience is the name of the game as Stoke hold their nerve on various transfer fronts.That includes their pursuit of Saido Berahino- their long-time strike target - which appears to have...

The Sentinel published Jail for 'devious' sex offender who breached court order

July 8, 2016, 9:01 pm

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'DEVIOUS' Christopher Foster has been jailed after he breached a sexual harm prevention order. The 32-year-old was handed a three year community order last March after pleading guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Foster also admitted to two counts of distributing indecent images of a child and attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sexual offence. But he breached the order and also failed to comply with notification requirements. Now...