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SPACE Scheme 2015: 350+ summer activities listed across...

July 10, 2015, 2:49 am
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There are more than 350 summer activities events listed across Staffordshire with the relaunch of the SPACE scheme Click the nearest ward to where you live to find out what's on and when. You will also find details of who to contact and which events you will have to register for and which ones you can just turn up on the day. The listings will be updated as more activities are added. Last update: July 10, 2015. Ward listing Audley and Halmerend Bentilee and Ubberley Biddulph town Birches...

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Police seek witnesses after bike stolen in Newcastle

July 10, 2015, 3:30 am
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Police are appealing for information after a bicycle was stolen in Newcastle. The theft happened on Tuesday, July 7, between 9.30pm and 10.45pm. The victim was riding his bike in Silverdale Community Park, when he pushed off by an unknown male who stole the bike and rode off in the direction of Silverdale Church. Fortunately the victim, a 29-year-old man from Newcastle, was uninjured during the incident. The bicycle is described as a La Pierre Zesty AM 727 carbon bike. The frame is white...

Police seek witnesses after bike stolen in Newcastle

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Schoolboy's misery as lunch time injury sees him miss out on free...

July 10, 2015, 3:53 am
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THE family of a 10-year-old boy are in dispute with their son's school – after a playground accident saw him miss out on a free bike or scooter for 100 per cent attendance. Lewis Sutton missed out on one afternoon mark after bumping his head during the lunch break and being advised to go to A&E. He managed to get into school the next day and his parents hoped he would still qualify for the 100 per cent attendance prize. But Lewis, of Smallthorne, returned home distraught after...

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Drink-driving thug crashed stolen car

July 10, 2015, 4:00 am
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DRINK-DRIVER Kiely Welsh stole a car and crashed it into a telegraph pole. The 26-year-old took the Seat Leon without permission after its owner – an acquaintance of Welsh – left him in the passenger seat and the keys in the ignition. Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard witnesses saw Welsh driving 'too fast' before the car swerved, span 180 degrees and crashed. The car was written off. Prosecutor Sue Hayers said Welsh was a passenger in the car while the...

Drink-driving thug crashed stolen car

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WIN Fruit Bombes to Chill from Hotel Chocolat's new range

July 10, 2015, 5:20 am
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In celebration of the warm weather the UK has been enjoying, we've teamed up with Hotel Chocolat to give away 10 boxes from their new Chocs to Chill range. This range is exactly what it sounds like, the brand now offer tasty chocolates that you can keep in the fridge and serve cold! We've got 10 tubs of Fruit Bombes to Chill, which are worth £9 each. These fruit bombes come in five flavours: Blackcurrant, lime, lemon, cherry and passion fruit - all of which have the perfect contrast of...

WIN Fruit Bombes to Chill from Hotel Chocolat's new range

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Stoke-on-Trent quiz: How much of a 'Stokie' are you?

July 10, 2015, 5:49 am
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Here's the latest quiz to test your knowledge of life, culture and the people of Stoke-on-Trent. How much do you know? * Read more of today's top news stories here. 
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23-year-old woman 'ate herself to death'

July 10, 2015, 5:52 am
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A YOUNG woman 'ate herself to death' after her rare eating disorder was not effectively treated. Kirsty Derry, aged 23, was found dead in her supported living flat at Victoria Mews, Stone. An inquest heard she was just two-years-old when she was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome, where sufferers experience a constantly high appetite. It led to her diabetes and when she died her Body Mass Index was 42.1 when a normal BMI is 19 to 25. Kirsty had been sent to Victoria Mews, in Altona...

23-year-old woman 'ate herself to death'

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Teenager takes on 160ft bungee jump ​in dance tutor's memory

July 10, 2015, 6:11 am
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THRILL-SEEKING teenager Katie Chell is preparing to bungee jump from 160ft to raise money in memory of her former dance teacher. The 15-year-old will travel to Salford Quays on Saturday, July 11, before launching herself from a platform to raise money for the Royal Stoke University Hospital's Breast Care Unit. The Sandon High School pupil was inspired to start fund-raising after grandmother-of-five Pauline Steel, who ran Fenton-based Steelworks Academy, lost her battle with the disease at...

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Killer jailed for murder of mum-of-three Lindsay Hughes

July 10, 2015, 6:19 am
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MURDERER Peter Plant will spend a minimum of 15 years behind bars for killing Lindsay Hughes. The 47-year-old was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court this afternoon after pleading guilty to murdering the mother-of-three. Miss Hughes, aged 38, was battered to death at Plant's flat in Tunstall on February 27. Plant, of Furlong Road, was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years by Judge Michael Chambers QC. Read more of today's top news stories here. 
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Killer jailed for murder of mum-of-three Lindsay Hughes

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Staffordshire University Graduation 2015, Day 4

July 10, 2015, 7:06 am
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A50 blocked after accident

July 10, 2015, 7:50 am
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Motorists are being warned to expect severe delays on the Westbound A50 after an accident on the dual carriageway. Reports from the Highways Agency say the road near to its junction with the A5007 near Heron Cross is blocked and eye witnesses warn of vehicles backing up to the Meir tunnel. Recovery work is ongoing and police are directing traffic. * Read more of today's top news stories here. 
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Mixed response as plan to build 30 homes on quarry site are...

July 10, 2015, 7:55 am
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PLANS have been unveiled to build 30 large family homes on the site of an active quarry. Development company Renew Land Developments wants to transform the 24-acre Hurst Quarry, near Biddulph Grange Garden, into a housing estate. Now families living nearby have given a mixed response to the proposals, which would see the gravel and sand quarry close for good. A consultation took place at St Lawrence's Church, on Congleton Road in Biddulph, for householders to meet with engineers,...

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Campaigners call for disability-friendly doors at Blurton centre

July 10, 2015, 8:20 am
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MORE than 130 people are calling for an automatic door system at a community centre to ensure disabled visitors can access the building.Despite being completed five years ago, Blurton Hub's disability-friendly doors were never installed.Now a petition has been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council.Councillor Joan Bell, chairman of trustees at the centre, said the venue was used by at least 50 MS sufferers twice a week and was also popular with the elderly.She added: "If you are disabled,...
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Sneak peek at Robbie's charity auction items

July 10, 2015, 9:40 am
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Excitement is growing over plans by Potteries superstar Robbie Williams to sell-off some of his most prized possessions – to raise thousands of pounds for a city children's charity.More than 150 items from the superstar's private collection will go under the hammer in support of the Donna Louise Children's Hospice.The press were given a sneak peek at many of the pieces from the Tunstall-born singer's private collection at the London offices of top auctioneers Bonhams ahead of the sale on...

Sneak peek at Robbie's charity auction items

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Our Heroes - Louie's gift to earthquake victims

July 10, 2015, 10:01 am
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KIND-HEARTED Louie Hammond refused to accept any presents for his ninth birthday – after setting out on a fund-raising mission to help victims of an earthquake. Instead of opening up any gifts the schoolboy was happier in the knowledge that cash was being handed over to support youngsters affected by the devastating incident in Nepal. And his generous gesture has resulted in more than £520 being raised to support the nation that had been left devastated by the earthquake on...

Our Heroes - Louie's gift to earthquake victims

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The Big Issue: Are glamorous ads of 70s to blame for rise in lung...

July 10, 2015, 11:46 am
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CIGARETTES were a big part of life in the 1970s with more than 45 per cent of women giving in to the 'fashionable' smoking trend at the beginning of the decade. Tempted by marketing campaigns which promised to make ladies look glamorous, depicting 'cigs' as modern, empowering and liberating, it convinced thousands to shell out the cash despite 'mild' health warnings. But now record numbers of women are developing lung cancer with figures showing there are more than 20,000 new cases a year...

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Ex-City trainee 'given cheque to keep quiet'

July 10, 2015, 1:24 pm
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A FORMER Stoke City trainee claims he told Professional Footballers Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor about the club's apprentices being assaulted. Philip Howard was an apprentice at the club in the mid-1980s at the same time as Northern Irishman George Blackstock, who is claiming damages from the club and former goalkeeper Peter Fox. Mr Howard's career ended prematurely when he did not regain his form after breaking his leg and he fell into debt. Preston County Court heard...

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EuroMillions Lottery Results: Winning Numbers for Friday July 10

July 10, 2015, 1:44 pm
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How lucky are you feeling?Tonight's lotto draw is in but are you about to become the next millionaire?The current jackpot total stands at an estimated £29 million!Tonight's winning numbers are 5, 8, 15, 35, 41 and the lucky stars are 4 and 5.Read more: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/8203-EuroMillions-Lottery-Results-Winning-numbers/story-26851403-detail/story.html#ixzz3fWWcC89j Follow us: @SentinelStaffs on Twitter | sentinelstaffs on Facebook

EuroMillions Lottery Results: Winning Numbers for Friday July 10

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Moddershall Mucky Ducks race to raise cash for Staffordshire...

July 10, 2015, 1:46 pm
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RUNNERS will be raising cash for an animal charity by tackling a 5km race over hills and through mud and water.Moddershall Oaks, near Stone, is holding a 'Moddershall Mucky Ducks' 5km race on Saturday, August 15. The cost of entering the race, which is open to all ages and abilities, is £35 – with £5 from each ticket sold going to Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.Penny Holland, Director at Moddershall Oaks, said: "We are excited to be hosting our first fun run around the...
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Drink-driving thug crashed pal's car

July 10, 2015, 8:00 pm
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DRINK-DRIVER Kiely Welsh drove off in another man's car and crashed it into a telegraph pole.The 26-year-old took the Seat Leon without permission after its owner – an acquaintance of his – left him in the passenger seat and the keys in the ignition.North Staffordshire magistrates heard witnesses saw Welsh driving 'too fast' before the car swerved, span 180 degrees and crashed. The car was written off.Prosecutor Sue Hayers said Welsh was a passenger in the car while the owner drove...

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