Burglar Terrence Williams stole hundreds of pounds worth of property from a house – but was caught after leaving his sock at the scene.The 23-year-old got into the address in Hanley while the female occupant was asleep.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard it was the fourth time Williams had burgled a residential property.Prosecutor Benjamin Lawrence said the incident took place during the early hours of July 9 last year.Read more: Police bust £630k drugs factory inside MANSION with pool...
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The Sentinel published Burglar, 23, caught after leaving sock at Hanley home
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laura_james published Staffordshire University on how it works with firms to champion...
Staffordshire University has its say on higher and degree apprenticeships and how it champions innovative and applied learning."Where do you turn if you are want to develop your managers, engineers digital professionals, police constables, registered nurses, legal executives, or biomedical scientists?The apprenticeship levy is a 0.5 per cent tax on all businesses with a payroll in excess of £3 million payroll, introduced in April 2017 to help the government towards its ambitious...
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The Sentinel published Adderley Green fraudster, 44 , spent her dad's savings instead of...
Fraudster Julie Dale plundered thousands of pounds from her elderly dad's bank card when the cash should have been used to pay his care home fees.The 44-year-old teamed up with son, Ian Dale, to take money from Peter Sherratt's bank account.They used his card to withdraw more than £15,000, make online purchases which were delivered to their homes, and buy takeaways.Read more: Police bust £630k drugs factory inside MANSION with pool and DVD roomNow Julie Dale has been handed a...
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MikeBaggaley published Port Vale boss Michael Brown impressed with Michael Tonge
Port Vale boss Michael Brown says midfielder Michael Tonge has been a good influence on and off the pitch after joining the Valiants on trial.Brown has a vacancy for at least one, and probably two, central midfielders, and has taken a look at Tonge in training and over Vale's four pre-season games so far. The manager played with Tonge at Sheffield United before Tonge went on to sign for Stoke City and Leeds. The 34 year old, who is available on a free transfer after spending the last two years...
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Jack_Furness published Plans for 99 homes in Baldwins Gate put on hold following...
Plans to build nearly 100 houses in a village have been put on hold – following mass objections from residents.The proposals would see 99 properties built on an 11.4-acre site at Meadows Way, in Baldwins Gate.The development would include a mix of properties boasting anything from one to five bedrooms, with space for up to 167 cars.But families living nearby say the new estate will lead to a 160 per cent increase in the size of their village.Read more: MP barred from closure-threatened...
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P_Cullinane published One-time revellers asked to share memories of Maxims in Newcastle...
An appeal has been launched for one-time revellers to share their memories of dancing the night away at a much-loved North Staffordshire club.Maxims in Newcastle town centre – seen by many as the place to be between 1969 and 2006 – is being given a new lease of life as part of a £13.5 million care village.Now care operator Belong is asking people for their stories, photos and memorabilia of the iconic Grade II-listed building as work continues.Read more: Appeal for memories and...
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The Sentinel published 'Discredited' sergeant sacked by Staffordshire Police after...
A sergeant convicted of harassing his police officer ex-wife after bombarding her with a series of 'abusive' text messages has been sacked.Chief Constable Gareth Morgan dismissed Shaun Beardmore following a behind-closed-doors misconduct hearing this week. The panel found Beardmore had 'discredited' the force by landing the criminal conviction.Read more: Burglar, 23, caught after leaving sock at Hanley homeThe hearing was held eight months after Beardmore's conviction at Birmingham...
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PhilCorrigan published Stoke-on-Trent MP Gareth Snell barred from meeting staff at...
An MP has been barred from meeting staff at a closure-threatened Government office.Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour MP Gareth Snell had arranged to meet workers at Bennett House in Hanley, where up to 86 employees are facing an uncertain future.The Ministry of Justice's lease for the tribunal centre expires in October, and union officials fear it will close next April. But managers told Mr Snell that he would not be able to enter the Town Road building and meet with staff as an MP, although he...
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The Sentinel published The voice of UK universities and how they work with businesses
Universities make an important contribution to businesses; providing graduates with the skills they need thrive and be successful.
But these educational establishments are also businesses in their own right - helping to create spin-out companies and make a huge impact to the economies where they operate.
Here, leading universities from across the UK give their views on the quality of students they are attracting and how they work with other businesses.
Looking for a job? Here are the...
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ARedfern published Customers fear Barclays in Newcastle will close as opening hours...
Bank customers fear their branch could close after a cut in opening hours was announced.Barclays Bank in Newcastle will open for an hour less each day starting on July 24.Bosses say the change is down to a decline in custom due to the way people now choose to do their banking, but claim branches are still 'an important part' of their business.The shift will see the High Street branch open at 9.30am from Monday to Friday, instead of 9am. It will close at 4.30pm instead of 5pm.On a Saturday it...
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RichardAult published Tributes paid to one of The Sentinel's longest-serving journalist...
One of The Sentinel's longest-serving journalists who was described as Staffordshire's version of renowned writer Neville Cardus has died.Eric Snape's career at the newspaper spanned six decades before his retirement 10 years ago.He had filled a variety of roles from his early days as a 'glorified office boy' to sports editor and music critic.Just like Neville Cardus, Eric's cricket match reports and his concert reviews were much loved and sought out by Sentinel readers.The 86-year-old, from...
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KathieMcInnes published Our Heroes: The Haywood Academy teacher who's inspired generation...
When Karen Whitmore began her first teaching job, she had no idea she was going to enjoy working at the school so much that she'd spend her entire career there.
But now after clocking up 39 years and two terms, she is about to retire from Haywood Academy in Burslem.
Over the years, she has taught both history and English and risen through the management ranks to become senior deputy headteacher.
Karen has educated thousands of young people and has been a guiding light in their academic...
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The Sentinel published Families celebrate after First Potteries removes two streets from...
Families are celebrating after their roads were wiped off a bus route.Residents in Kings Road and Queen Mary Road, in Hanford, were furious when First Potteries decided to send its 21 and 21A services along their streets.It followed complaints from the company's drivers about them finding it difficult to turn left from Wilson Road into Church Lane.But the buses struggled to get past parked cars on Kings Road and Queen Mary Road and led to confrontations with residents. Read more: Police bust...
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The Sentinel published IT COULD BE YOU!: Groups offered up to £5k to improve...
Community groups can pocket up to £5,000 each - by coming up with schemes to improve safety on North Staffordshire's roads.
Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership is willing to hand over the cash windfall for at least 40 schemes over the next two years.
The cash will be used to support projects, including speed watch groups or walking buses to and from schools.
Read more: Police bust £630k drugs factory inside MANSION with pool and DVD room
Now groups have from August 1 to...
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laura_james published VIDEO: Trentham Estate visitors will soon be able decorate a...
Visitors to one of the region's best-loved tourist attractions will soon be able to decorate their own pottery.The Potter's Barn is the latest business to be revealed at Trentham Estate's new £7 million shopping village extension.There will be a workshop where families will be able to try their hand at sponge decorating and designing their own plates, cups, pots and even ornaments.And customers will also be able to buy a range of colourful crockery.The Potter's Barn will join a number of...
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MikeBaggaley published Robbie Earle on Port Vale: Marbella? We were regulars at...
I thought I must have misheard when I was told Port Vale are heading for a training camp in Marbella. I am certainly jealous because when I was at the Vale our most exotic location during pre-season was Exeter University.That was under John Rudge who broadened our horizons more than his predecessor John McGrath whose favourite pre-season destination was Blackpool. I think he must have had shares in a guesthouse because we were regulars there, getting some kip ahead of training runs along the...
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PeteSmith published Stoke striker Saido Berahino looking better with every game, says...
Saido Berahino's welcome first Stoke goal has capped an encouraging return for pre-season, says Mark Hughes.The 23-year-old striker started all three of Stoke's friendlies inside six days during their Swiss training camp and had been impressing his manager even before opening the scoring in the last, a tough and frenetic clash with Champions League semi-finalists Monaco.The breakthrough was a gift; in the right place to tap a loose ball into the net when Giannelli Imbula hit the post after a...
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The Sentinel published Stoke news and transfer rumours LIVE: Striker impressing, Peter...
Stoke head to France this weekend - but how different will the squad be to the one Mark Hughes took to Switzerland?
There might be a couple of incomings and a couple of departures before the Potters take on Amiens on Saturday. Glenn Whelan was at Aston Villa yesterday ahead of a move that could be worth up to £1.5m and there have been murmurs of a breakthrough in Hughes' pursuit of Fabian Delph from Manchester City. That's on top of seemingly imminent switches for Kurt Zouma and Marko...
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LouiseElliott published LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel across North Staffordshir...
Welcome to the Sentinel's breaking news service bringing you all the latest updates from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire on July 20, 2017.
A cloudy start for most with patchy rain for some at first. However, fresher and brighter conditions will spread in from the west through the rest of the morning, leaving sunny spells for all during the afternoon. The maximum temperature will be 20 °C.
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ChrisTravers published Liam Banks impresses for England Under-19s, while Staffs seamer...
Former Hem Heath batsman Liam Banks made a positive impact on the opening day of England Under-19s warm-up game ahead of their series against India.
The 18-year-old compiled 30 against the Unicorns – a side made up of minor counties players – at Loughborough yesterday.
Banks, who is now on the staff at Warwickshire, hit three fours in his 71-ball innings before being caught by Michael Pepper off spinner Peter Burgoyne as England reached 270-7 declared on day one of...
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