Police name boy, 7, who died after collision with car

April 21, 2016, 7:27 am

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Police have this afternoon named the seven-year-old boy who died following a collision in Sneyd Green.He was Kayden Dunn, from Fitzherbert Road, Sneyd Green.Kayden was involved in a collision with a black Volvo XC90 car in Repington Road, Sneyd Green, at around 5pm last Thursday, April 14.Passers-by fought to keep him alive by administering CPR until paramedics arrived.He was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital and then transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital where his condition...

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Culture Club: 'In Stoke-in-Trent culture is everywhere...'

April 21, 2016, 7:42 am

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As Stoke-on-Trent bids to be named the UK's City of Culture, LAURA JAMES spoke to ceramic expert Steven Moore as to why we are worthy contenders..."STOKE-ON-TRENT'S culture is everywhere. You only need to dig up a bit of soil and bring up some clay to see that it is all around us." That's the view of Antiques Roadshow star Steven Moore, who is also the creative director at Burslem pottery firm Burleigh. He believes Stoke-on-Trent's ceramic heritage should put the city well...

Shop Local: Historic pub reopens after full-scale facelift

April 21, 2016, 8:25 am

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A POPULAR pub has reopened after undergoing its biggest refurbishment in 20 years. The Swynnerton Arms, pictured, in Rough Close, closed on Sunday and reopened on Wednesday following the works. It followed comments from customers that the pub was 'tired' and 'dated'. Landlord Julian Davies first worked at the Windmill Hill venue as a restaurant and bar manager in the early 1990s. He then worked in the restaurant trade in London and ran his own business in Devon. But Julian never forgot...

Police renew appeal for help after four robberies in city

April 21, 2016, 9:16 am

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Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after four robberies in Stoke-on-Trent. The further appeal follows a robbery in the Dresden area of the city earlier this week. The incident happened at around 9.20pm on Tuesday April 19 when a man entered an off-licence in Carlisle Street. He threatened staff with a bladed weapon and demanded cash but fled empty handed.No-one was injured during the incident but staff were left shaken by the incident.The suspect is described as white, aged in his...

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April 21, 2016, 9:23 am

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As the country marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death Jack Furness looks at whether the Bard's plays still carry the same resonance... HE created some of the most unforgettable heroes and villains ever to grace the stage, and his plays were packed with gripping themes, from forbidden love through to foul play. But despite the sheer entertainment value of his work, is William Shakespeare, pictured below, still relevant to our modern age? It's a question many people will be...

Mortage fraud gang led by faith healer jailed for total of 52...

April 21, 2016, 9:31 am

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TEN defendants have been jailed for more than 52 years after being involved in a major mortgage fraud conspiracy. The 'boss' of the organisation was Saint Pir Pandariman, a Fenton-based spiritualist faith healer, who was jailed for 14 years. Hundreds of supporters of Saint Pir Pandariman were at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday as the spiritualist healer was sentenced for a multi-million pound mortgage fraud. Some could not contain their anger and shouted, 'racist', and, 'This is not...

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April 21, 2016, 9:55 am

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WHEN the Government unveiled plans to create free schools, university technical colleges and studio schools, they were seen as part of a brave new world for education.Ministers wanted them to be innovative and so gave them fancy names. In reality, all these types of schools are actually academies. They just come in various flavours.But the decision to market them as something different has been a double-edged sword. Parents choosing schools for their children tend to prefer the familiar and are...

Award-winning musician Prince dies, aged 57

April 21, 2016, 10:05 am

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Pop and rock star Prince is reported to have died at the age of just 57. The multi-award winning artist who sold more than 100 million records during a career spanning four decades was rushed to hospital six days ago suffering from flu-like symptoms. He was later allowed to return to his home at Paisley Park, Minnesota. This morning, however, paramedics were called to the estate and Carver County Sheriff's Department confirmed that there had been a fatality. Prince was born in...

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April 21, 2016, 10:32 am

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THE heartbroken family of a seven-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car killed in a crash have thanked the community for their support. Kayden Dunn was injured in the collision in Sneyd Green last Thursday. He died at Birmingham Children's Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by his loved ones. A statement from his mother Tonie and the rest of the family, said: "We are very sad to announce the passing of our much-loved son Kayden Dunn."We would like to thank...

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April 21, 2016, 10:40 am

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IN The Leopard in Burslem there's a permanent reminder of two great engineers and entrepreneurs of their day who sat down over a pint to plan a canal which was to transform not only the English landscape but also the economic prosperity of North Staffordshire.James Brindley and Josiah Wedgwood were true pioneers and industrialists.We all prospered from the legacy of the Trent and Mersey Canal.But only recently have we started to give sufficient attention to the decline of the canal network after...

Rail services disrupted after person hit by train

April 21, 2016, 10:41 am

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We're getting reports of severe disruption on rail services between Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport following reports that a person has been hit by a train at Macclesfield.Virgin Trains and CrossCountry managers say replacement bus services have been arranged but commuters should expect long delays while the incident is dealt with.

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April 21, 2016, 10:58 am

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A COUPLE can finally welcome guests back to their B&B – after £2 million repairs to a huge sinkhole were completed. Phil and Helen Tester were forced to shut The Laurels in Oakamoor after a huge 40-metre deep hole opened up on their driveway two years ago following a landslide a few months earlier. A total of 68 concrete piles have since been put in place to secure the foundations. Mrs Tester – who had been running the business with her husband for less than a year...

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April 21, 2016, 11:15 am

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Police have arrested seven people believed to be concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs in Stafford as part of their on-going Operation Nemesis. The arrests were made in two phases by armed response officers on routine patrol in Stafford. The first wave of arrests came on Monday April 18 when armed response officers spotted a possible wanted person in a car in Kingsley Road. At around 11.45pm they approached the car and spoke to the occupant. Although they turned out not to be the...

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April 21, 2016, 11:37 am

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DAD-OF-TWO Tim Guy is running the London Marathon for Barnardo's – after the charity cared for his mother as a child. Jean Charlesworth was supported by the charity when she and her brother endured an abusive family relationship. The 82-year-old was aged just five at the time and spent four years with the charity. But Jean – who overcame her troubled start to have three children – never saw her brother again before he died. Now son Tim is running the 26.2-mile London...

Alton Towers owners due in court over Smiler crash

April 21, 2016, 11:53 am

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THE owners of theme park Alton Towers were due to appear in court tomorrow (Friday) charged with health and safety breaches following The Smiler crash. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is taking legal action against Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd after two rollercoaster carriages collided last June. The accident left five people seriously injured. And two passengers, Leah Washington, aged 18, and 20-year-old Vicky Balch, both had a leg amputated. Now the company will appear at...

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Mystery hole forces road to close until at least Sunday

April 21, 2016, 12:00 pm

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A BUSY city centre road will be closed until Sunday – after a gaping hole appeared in the ground. Investigations are currently underway into what caused the hole to open up in Keelings Road, Hanley, on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood there had been a dip in the road for several months, which caved in around an hour after work to patch it up had finished. A section of the road has been closed from just below the entrance to Northwood Stadium's car park, up to Cromer...

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April 21, 2016, 12:13 pm

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THE city's oldest residents enjoyed a tea fit for a Queen to celebrate Her Majesty turning 90. Every pensioner aged 90 and above in Stoke-on-Trent was invited to the special afternoon party at the King's Hall in Stoke yesterday. And they rolled back the years with sing-a-longs and clips of historic footage. The event had been organised by Stoke-on-Trent City Council as part of nationwide celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's landmark birthday. Former headteacher Roy Horley was one of...

Police find £900k of cannabis in Stoke-on-Trent in just one...

April 22, 2016, 1:34 am

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Two cannabis factories discovered on the Stoke-on-Trent South Local Policing Team area within a week housed cannabis plants worth more than £900,000. The latest one, discovered at a void premise in Atlas Street, Fenton, on Tuesday, was filled with approximately 1,500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of around £712,500. Last Thursday officers found a cannabis factory in an empty building in Railway Passage, Longton, and recovered approximately £200,000 worth of...

Smiler crash: Alton Towers owners plead guilty to safety failings

April 22, 2016, 2:26 am

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THE owners of Alton Towers have today admitted health and safety failings over The Smiler crash which left four thrill-seekers seriously injured.The victims were at North Staffordshire Justice Centre this morning to hear the court proceedings. They included Leah Washington and Vicky Balch who both had a leg amputated after two carriages collided on the ride last June.Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd - which owns Alton Towers - today appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre to admit one...

A50 blocked after crash between caravan and lorry

April 22, 2016, 3:41 am

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Motorists are being warned about a crash involving a caravan and lorry on the A50.The Eastbound A50 is partially blocked as a result of the accident on the dual carriageway and the A500 D Road at the Sideway roundabout.It's affecting traffic heading Meir and Longton, although traffic is moving well.Here are other articles you might be interested in:Live: All the latest breaking news and traffic from in and around Stoke-on-TrentMystery hole forces road to close until at least SundayA BUSY city...