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July 27, 2015, 9:33 am

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THUG Ashley Grimes had downed 15 pints of lager before striking his girlfriend during a row over a mobile phone. Magistrates heard that Grimes was 'absolutely smashed' when he back-handed Laura Peach across her face. Now the 25-year-old, of Wellington Street, Hanley, has been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £300 after admitting common assault. North Staffordshire Justice Centre was told that when the row took place Grimes had drunk 15 pints and also taken three...

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Investigation launched after gas main damaged in crash

July 27, 2015, 10:03 am

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POLICE are hunting a driver who crashed a car into a wall sparking a gas leak. The emergency services cordoned off Liverpool Road in Kidgrove following the incident at 8pm on Sunday night, July 26. And the force say they are concerned the driver – who fled the scene – may have suffered injuries in the crash. Residents from nearby homes were advised to stay inside as firefighters worked to stem the leak before National Grid engineers arrived. Now police are appealing for...

Police probe bid to set patrol car on fire

July 27, 2015, 10:25 am

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POLICE have launched an investigation after an apparent attempt was made to set a patrol car alight. A member of the public spotted 'suspicious activity' next to the vehicle while it was parked up in Leek. Officers had left the vehicle on the junction of Ashbourne Road and Mount Road while they attended a property in the area on Saturday night. But the force was called at 9.50pm to let them know something was going on next to the car. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "A...

Vandals who targeted cemetery are 'disgraceful'

July 27, 2015, 10:34 am

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FLOWERS and ornaments laid in memory of loved-ones have been desecrated at a town's cemetery. The offenders ripped up flowers from graves and damaged ornaments and pots at Cheadle Cemetery, in Cheadle. Vandals are believed to have targeted the Park Lane facility between 6pm on Wednesday, July 22 and 8am on Friday, July 24. Now police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the incident, which comes just weeks after similar complaints about vandalism at the site. Cheadle PC Dave...

CQC says Royal Stoke must do better

July 27, 2015, 11:02 am

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NHS regulators have demanded improvements at Staffordshire's biggest hospital trust, where patients wait too long for treatment. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave the University Hospitals of North Midlands trust – which runs the Royal Stoke University Hospital – the second lowest of four possible ratings for being unresponsive to people's needs. But despite the delays which were the worst in England in A&E over winter, it praised the caring nature of staff and awarded an...

Bosley mill explosion: Fourth body found

July 27, 2015, 12:53 pm

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A fourth body has been found at the site of the Bosley wood flour mill explosion.Search teams looking for a fourth missing person have discovered 'remains'.Cheshire police said: "Officers from Cheshire Constabulary, Cheshire Fire & Rescue and the Urban Search and Rescue team have recovered remains, which were removed and taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital for post-mortem examination. This was undertaken this afternoon and further forensic tests are required for identification...

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July 27, 2015, 1:48 pm

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If you're a bit of an Abba fan then we have the perfect competition for you! From the Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning 'Abba Mania' Musical - we're giving away tickets to see The Abba Reunion Tribute Show. Starring the original 'Frida' from London's West End, this show is now in it's 10th year. The Abba Reunion Tribute Show, which has become Internationally recognized as one of the top world-class authentic ABBA experiences, comes to Gawsworth Hall, Cheshire, on...

Ashley West funeral: 'He just wanted to make everyone smile'

July 28, 2015, 5:26 am

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FAMILY and friends said their final goodbyes to a popular sportsman who drowned while swimming in the sea. Ashley West was swept out to sea off Blackpool's North Shore beach on July 11. The 26-year-old, who had played for Silverdale Athletic Football Club, later died in hospital. More than a hundred mourners gathered for Ashley's funeral at St Giles Parish Church in Newcastle earlier today. Ashley's friend Mattie Adams told the congregation: "He would give before he would take and...

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The funeral of Ashley West at St Giles, Newcastle

July 28, 2015, 6:17 am

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Still plenty to shout about in North Staffordshire's NHS

July 28, 2015, 7:00 am

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GIVEN the stresses and strains the NHS is creaking under of late, it is testament to its battle-weary staff that it remains our most beloved institution.A statistic I came across the other day really brought home the point.It concerned the Royal Stoke University Hospital where, in the first three months on this year, the place received a staggering five times more compliments than formal complaints from patients about its care.In fact 4,134 people took the time to put pen to paper and shower...

Slimmer: 'I lost almost four stone so that I would not be fat at...

July 28, 2015, 8:05 am

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Geri Lafferty was determined to lose weight when hit a landmark birthday. She tells BECKY LOTON how having a personal trainer helped her kick her bad habits... FORTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD Geri Lafferty was a 'serial grazer' who would binge eat at her desk and raid the cupboards at home. "I felt unhealthy as well as looking it, and decided I couldn't afford to live like that any longer. I left a long-term relationship, bought a new home, and decided I would join the gym. I needed to take drastic...

Stanley residents prepare to fight solar panel farm plans

July 28, 2015, 8:13 am

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ANGRY residents are preparing to fight plans to build a solar farm on 20 acres of land near their homes.Renewable energy development company SunEdison is proposing to install solar panels in two fields near the village of Stanley, near Endon.The panels – if installed – would power more than 1,500 homes and save 2,150 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.But residents living in the village and the surrounding areas have objected to the proposals and claim the panels would become an...

Stoke-on-Trent City Council leaders agree to £4.5m savings...

July 28, 2015, 8:25 am

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COUNCIL leaders have given the final green light to plans to cut 81 jobs and save £4.5 million in an overhaul of services.Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been working with PricewaterhouseCoopers on the proposals to revamp customer services and back office roles.Cabinet members voted to approve the plans, which will not involve any compulsory redundancies, at their meeting today.The City Independent and Conservative groups, which now run the council in coalition with Ukip, both voted...

New industrial-themed steakhouse almost ready in Alsager

July 28, 2015, 8:55 am

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RESTAURATEUR Tiffany Walters is closing in on her dream of running her own restaurant as work on her new steakhouse is nearing completion. Thousands of pounds' worth of renovations are taking place at the site in Alsager town centre to convert an empty unit into an industrial-themed eatery. The new restaurant, called No. 6, will be situated in Crewe Road, next to the NatWest bank and will have a garden backing on to nearby Milton Park. Tiffany, from Alsager, has 13 years' experience in the...

Travellers have set up camp on a car park - next to Morrisons

July 28, 2015, 9:01 am

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TRAVELLERS have set up camp on a car park next to Morrisons. Families in three caravans and a van pitched up near Morrisons, in Newcastle, this morning, Tuesday, July 28. Now Newcastle Borough Council is warning the travellers they will take legal action within 24 hours if they do not leave the Goose Street site. Following the reports shoppers told The Sentinel that travelling families need to learn to be more respectful of the areas where they park. Peter Cotton, of Knutton, said:...

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Police appeal to find wanted man

July 28, 2015, 9:22 am

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Staffordshire Police are asking for the public's help to find a wanted man. Carl Barlow is wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of his licence. The 20-year-old was jailed in April 2015 for breach of a restraining order. He was later released from prison in June 2015 on licence but has now breached his licence conditions. Officers have carried out extensive inquiries with his family, friends and associates and searched numerous addresses in Stoke-on-Trent and the Stafford...

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July 28, 2015, 9:53 am

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RESTRICTIONS on the number and type of new bars and restaurants that can open in a town centre have contributed to a 11 per cent drop in violent crime. This is according to a senior Staffordshire Police officer who also reported a 22 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour in Newcastle town centre. Latest figures show police dealt with 410 violent incidents between January and December 2012 which fell to 362 last year. Anti-social behaviour reduced from 600 to 468 during the same...

Specialist awarded MBE retires after four decades with NHS

July 28, 2015, 10:10 am

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A RESPIRATORY specialist who received an MBE in light of her work has retired after nearly four decades in the health profession. Angela Evans spent 39 years in the NHS as a respiratory physiologist. The 60-year-old played a vital role in ensuring patients with obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were getting the correct treatment by helping to set up a respiratory team in the community. Angela worked at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for 29 years before joining the Staffordshire and...

Trentham dental nurse releases first novel

July 28, 2015, 10:34 am

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AN AUTHOR's first fantasy novel has taken off beyond her imagination. Jenn Thompson, who writes under the pen name RJ Thompson, has released her debut novel Soulkiss – and already has plans for her next piece. The 31-year-old dental nurse's novel, an erotic fantasy set largely in ancient Greece, took her nearly four years to write. It features a young woman who travels back in time after a dream involving a Greek warrior. She finds herself caught in a battle against vengeful Greek...

Pottery firms support The Sentinel's campaign to bring WW1 poppy...

July 28, 2015, 11:00 am

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POTTERY firms are backing a bid to bring thousands of ceramic poppies created as part of a First World War memorial to Stoke-on-Trent. The Wave and Weeping Window display is set to tour the country stopping at a list of chosen destinations this year. But Stoke-on-Trent is set to miss out on hosting the tour – despite half of the ceramic poppies being made by Johnson Tiles, in Tunstall. Now city pottery firms are calling on tour organisers 14-18 Now to re-think their decision to snub...