Are you feeling lucky tonight? Could you be a winner on tonight's Euromillions draw? (Tuesday April 4 2017)For a chance at the jackpot players must match all five of the main numbers drawn, plus the two lucky stars.There are also other chances to become a millionaire, as ten UK ticket-holders are guaranteed to win £1 million.EuroMillions, which is played in nine European countries, has two draws a week - one on Tuesday and one on Friday - with jackpots occasionally reaching into the...
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Tom_Burnett published Euromillions Results: Winning numbers for tonight's jackpot...
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The Sentinel published Are you due for a pay rise as the National Living Wage increases...
As the National Living Wage increased this Saturday, thousands of workers in North Staffordshire could be in line for a pay rise.
Yes, the rate went up on April Fool's Day - but this is no joke. The annual hourly wage has gone up from £7.20 to £7.50, as pledged in chancellor Philip Hammond's budget last month.
The National Living Wage concept was launched by former chancellor George Osborne last year after the government announced it wanted to give a long-term financial boost to...
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laura_james commented Beautify hair & beauty salon offering training courses for...
A hair and beauty salon is now offering training courses for a series of treatments.Beautify, based in Newcastle, was established in 2012 by beauty therapist Becky Capewell.As part of a pledge to expand the business, Beautify is now offering beauty training packages for treatments including lash lifts, facials and waxing.The courses are available for anyone with a passion for beauty, from beginners to experienced beauty therapists.Read more: JCB, bet365 & Toyota are recruiting! Here's how to...
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JimHannah published Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson looks ahead to Crewe Alex...
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson admits he would love to get his hands on the Cheshire Senior Cup on Wednesday night, but says he'll also have one eye on Saturday's match against Ashton United.The Dabbers are sitting second in the Evo-Stik Premier Division table and within touching distance of securing a play-off spot.And Parkinson says he will put out a side against Crewe Alex under-23s tonight looking to win the tie, but not at the expense of promotion to the National League North.He...
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JimHannah published Potteries League side Shamblers enjoy Sentinel Sunday Cup success
Potteries and District Sunday League outfit Shamblers eased into the third round of the Sentinel Sunday Cup with a 2-1 win at Coors League side Robin Hood Rookery.Andy Parkinson and a Rob Brereton penalty saw Shamblers through.Fulford United reached the League Cup quarter-final with a penalty shoot-out win over Adderley Green.Simon Minshall and Joss Myatt scored for Fulford and Souleyman Soulane netted both goals for Adderley Green as the match ended all square at 2-2.Read more: Stoke City news...
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kawales published Stoke City transfer gossip: French interest in Potters outcast
Spring is in the air… and football agents are starting to earn their corn by trying to drum up interest in their clients. So one of the hardest-working representatives around must be the guy who works on behalf of Stoke City outcast Wilfried Bony, hence the rash of recent stories linking his man with clubs in England and abroad.Read more: Stoke City news and transfer rumours LIVE: Kids are alright, wonderful Ramadan, Burnley build-upFirst it was West Brom, Everton and West Ham who were...
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The Sentinel published Parents warned about dangers of nappy sacks after Staffordshire...
Parents are being told to exercise caution as experts claim nappy sacks have caused at least 16 baby deaths in the UK. The Mirror Online reported that, according to campaigners, suffocating or choking on the bags represented a huge danger to youngsters. The light and flimsy plastic bags are used for the disposal of dirty nappies. But, worryingly, they have also been responsible for a number of tragic accidents.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is now calling for the...
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Dave_Knapper published Stoke City fans to hold minute's applause in memory of little...
Stoke City fans are being urged to take part in a minute's applause in memory of a baby after his brave story touched the hearts of thousands across the Potteries.Little Connor McCue passed away in his mother's arms at the age of just nine months after his health took a turn for the worse.His grieving parents Jessica McDonagh and Paul McCue had him baptised before he lost his fight for life at 10.09pm last Thursday (April 30).Now they are calling on all Stokies to pay tribute to Connor by...
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The Sentinel published North Staffordshire child rapist threatened to kill his victim if...
Child rapist Benjamin Robinson threatened to kill his victim if she told anyone what he had done.The 42-year-old was a 15-year-old schoolboy in North Staffordshire when he sexually assaulted his victim.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard the abuse has had a dramatic effect on the child.Now Robinson has been locked up for six years and placed on the sex offenders' register for the rest of his life.Read more: Police called to street after woman kept children awake by shouting and banging...
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kawales published Bojan: I never thought I'd end up in a Bundesliga relegation...
Bojan has admitted he never envisaged becoming embroiled in a relegation battle when he joined Bundesliga side Mainz 05 on loan in January.The Stoke City playmaker opted for a move to Germany after becoming frustrated by his lack of action with the Potters, and Mainz 05 seemed a good fit.Read more: Stoke City news and transfer rumours LIVE: Kids are alright, wonderful Ramadan, Burnley build-upThey were solidly mid-table at the time the deal went through, but have since slumped to fourth from...
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The Sentinel commented Burnley v Stoke LIVE: All the action and reaction from Turf Moor
Stoke are in Burnley tonight for their final mid-week match of the season.
Mark Hughes's side lost to Leicester on Saturday and are looking to get back on form to bolster their claim for a top half finish.
You can follow all the action and reaction as it happens at Turf Moor.
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MikeBaggaley published Rochdale v Port Vale: Confirmed Teams
Port Vale boss Michael Brown has named an unchanged side for tonight's game at Rochdale as the Valiants look to build on Saturday's impressive 2-0 victory at home to AFC Wimbledon.
Port Vale boss Michael Brown
Brown's only change is on the bench where Kiko returns in place of Scott Tanser. Kiko missed the Wimbledon game with a calf strain.
The manager says his side have 'seven cup finals' remaining this season as they attempt to secure their League One status. They eased the pressure a...
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hparker1 commented Funeral date set for woman, 34, who drowned on holiday alongside...
A funeral date has been set for a woman who died in a boating accident alongside her husband.Alexandra Malkin-Dunne was on holiday in Ireland with husband Frank when their bodies were discovered in a river. The 34-year-old grew up in Newcastle and attended St Joseph's College in Trent Vale from 1994 to 2001 before moving to Manchester Metropolitan University.Now a service to celebrate both their lives will take place at Saint Sylvester's Church, Malahide, Dublin, on Saturday (April 8).Read more:...
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woodhouse67 commented Big Issue: Would a booze price rise put you off drinking?
Minimum unit pricing for alcohol should be rolled out across the UK, say politicians, but would it make you drink less? John Woodhouse investigatesJames McGillivray drinks, he estimates, a bottle of wine a night. That's around eight units. The UK's chief medical officer recommends adults have no more than 14 units a week. If James knocks back a bottle of wine a night, he's on 56."I share it with my wife Jenny – sometimes!" he laughs. But the 43-year-old security advisor, of...
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hparker1 commented Councillors to decide whether Aldi's controversial parking system...
Councillors are set to rule on whether a supermarket has broken any rules by implementing a controversial parking system.Aldi in Leek had been accused by shoppers of breaching an agreement attached to its planning permission for the branch by stating the car park is for customers only.Motorists have to input their registration number at terminals near the tills to qualify for two hours of free parking. Since the system was introduced in late 2015, a number of people have received £70...
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RichardAult published Way We Were: Ken Hawkins recalls his time as a bobby in 1939
Ken Hawkins, of Bucknall, spent 30 years as a police officer in Stoke-on-Trent. Ken, now aged 97, shared his memories of his early days in uniform with Richard Ault, when he first joined up as a 19-year-old officer, pounding the beat around Tunstall in 1939...A policeman's lot may not always be a happy one but there was plenty to keep the average officer occupied on the beat around Stoke-on-Trent.Ken Hawkins has particularly fond memories of the French girls who mobbed him one night at Tunstall,...
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kawales published How Stoke City saw off interest from Chelsea to sign the Egyptian...
Stoke City saw off interest from Chelsea to sign Egyptian winger Ramadan Sobhi during the summer, it has been claimed. Sobhi joined Stoke in a £5m move in July after helping Al Ahly win the Egyptian Premier League, and he has since made 15 appearances in league and cup for the Potters. The crowd-pleasing winger had already won admirers before heading to England, and it appears that Chelsea were one of those in the hunt for his signature. Bleacher Report journalist Dean Jones has visited...
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Tom_Burnett published National Lottery Results – Lotto Winning Numbers for...
Could you be a lucky winner in tonight's mega Lotto draw? (Wednesday April 5 2017)To win the jackpot you simply need to match all six numbers on your lottery ticket – as well as the bonus ball.There is also the chance to win big on the Thunderball.And even if your numbers don't come up there's still the chance to win big in the Lotto Raffle with one guaranteed £1m winner and another 20 raffle prizes of £20,000 each up for grabs.The UK National Lottery was first drawn on...
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MaryannAstle published Why Stoke-on-Trent deserves to be UK City of Culture 2021
Owrate, then. Sit thee down, duck. Grab thee sen a brew and learn a bit abayt the Pottrees…'
Stoke-on-Trent's is bidding to become UK City of Culture 2021.
So we've put together a little something special to showcase our magnificent city.
Take a look by clicking on the image below...
Whether or not the bid is successful, The Sentinel will continue to champion our city as a great place in which to live, work and invest.
You can find out more
here.
Let us know what you...
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kawales published Hughes' defence, a surprise recall and showing more b******* -...
It's been a busy day for Stoke City as the Potters reflect on another disappointing away defeat. Here is a selection of what has been said today... Mark Hughes on the defeat to Burnley "I thought our performance was good. I have no qualms about that."We defended against difficult opponents really, really well. I was really pleased with a marked improvement with what we produced against Leicester."We just needed a bit of quality, guile and an ability to pick a pass at the top end...
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