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Every day The Sentinel publishes dozens of stories, features and galleries about where you live in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and South Cheshire.Although we do our best to keep you up to speed with what's going on, it can be tricky to know what the hottest news is.So find below a list of the current top-performing content on our site at this moment. We will regularly update the list so you can always be sure to find something new or interesting to read.What's hot - The Top 5Mortage...

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Police warn of Cobridge conmen offering to clean gutters

April 22, 2016, 4:01 am

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Police have received reports of males in the Cobridge area offering to clean gutters this week.They visited one address and took money from the residents for materials, but never returned to complete the work.They know there were four males, and at least two of them spoke with Irish-style accents. They were wearing flourescent jackets, and driving a white Transit-type van. The registration plate is unknown.Police are now urging people to warn their neighbours - especially the elderly and...

APPEAL: Did you see three vehicle crash in Stone?

April 22, 2016, 4:35 am

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Police received a call just after 5.30pm yesterday afternoon reporting a three vehicle road traffic collision in Stone. One vehicle ended up on its roof after the collision on the B5066 Hilderstone Road, in Spot Acre. It involved a silver Ford Bmax, a blue Toyota Yaris and a black Audi A4 estate. The road was blocked whilst one person was removed from the overturned car, and recovery of the vehicles was arranged. West Midlands Ambulance Service attended, and took one person to North Staffs...

Bert Bentley's Life in the Suburbs: Cobridge Pt2

April 22, 2016, 5:00 am

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Continuing our series of galleries of photographs depicting life in 1960s Stoke-on-Trent by local photographer Bert Bentley. Bentley was commissioned by the City Archives Department to record the changing face of life in the city during a period of major regeneration and slum clearance. This week week return for a second look at 1960s Cobridge.

7 Things To Do This Weekend: Saturday, April 23, and Sunday,...

April 22, 2016, 5:25 am

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1.THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY Direct from its success in London's West End, a sold out UK tour, and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back. It tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York, went on to become the world's most successful music duo of all time. Starting from their humble beginnings as 50's Rock n Roll duo 'Tom & Jerry', 'The Simon and Garfunkel Story' takes you through all the songs and stories that...

Petrol prices: The 10 cheapest places to fill up in and around...

April 22, 2016, 5:28 am

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These are the cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire according to Petrolprices.com.Petrol prices in North Staffordshire title postcode price date Asda ST5 0AP 103.7p Apr 19th Sainsburys ST13 8LE 103.9p Apr 20th Esso ST9 9BA 103.9p Apr 15th Sainsburys ST1 5SA 103.9p Apr 20th ...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Major hold-up on M6 because of broken down lorry

April 22, 2016, 6:22 am

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There are delays in Sandbach, Crewe and Nantwich because of a broken down lorry.One lane is blocked and there is very slow traffic, due to the broken down lorry, which is on the M6 Northbound between J18 A54 (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel) and J19 A556 (Knutsford). Congestion is also heavy on M6 to J17 A534 (Sandbach / Crewe), in the roadworks area. There are further problems up to J16 and on the A500/A51 towards Nantwich.It is expected to be clear by 3.10pm today.Meanwhile, make sure you still...

Who's been up in court? (Friday, April 22, 2016)

April 22, 2016, 7:15 am

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HERON CROSS: A 38-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to common assault. Nathan Miotk, of Ladybank Road, Heron Cross, is accused of committing the offence against Amy Wallbanks on March 10. The defendant will next appear before North Staffordshire Justice Centre on July 7 and he was granted conditional bail BIDDULPH: FORTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD David Baker of Kingsfield Road, Biddulph, is accused of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause Miranda Smith alarm or...

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Josiah Wedgwood rejected as face for UK's new £20 note

April 22, 2016, 8:39 am

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Pottery giant Josiah Wedgwood has been overlooked in the race to be chosen as the next historic figure to appear on a UK banknote. Bank of England officials asked the public to nominate someone to appear on the next £20 note – due to be issued in 2020 – and specified that it should be an artist. They received a total of more than 29,000 suggestions and an expert committee whittled the names down to a shortlist that included Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Hepworth, Derek Jarman,...

Cookies and other food products recalled in 'mislabeling' scare

April 22, 2016, 9:15 am

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A food manufacturer has issued a recall of packets of cookies and four other products amid fears mislabeling of ingredients could put allergy suffers at risk. The products – all manufactured by Sara International Ltd – are: Product: Halwani Bros Maamoul Date Filled Cookies Pack size: 420gBest before end date: January 2018Incorrectly labelled allergens: milk, wheat (gluten) Product: Halwani Bros Plain HalawaPack size: 320gBest before end date: 07 February 2018Batch code:...

Delight for residents as city centre flats get a £1.7...

April 22, 2016, 10:27 am

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RESIDENTS have welcomed a £1.7 million makeover of a block of city centre flats. Work has been completed on the refurbishment of Matthews Walk, which is made up of four three-storey buildings containing 48 apartments. It has included: Installing new bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, windows and gas central heating in each flat;Fitting new main doors and putting in a fire sprinkler system in each property;Giving each block a new roof, and removing asbestos from the buildings;Cleaning the...

Euro Millions Results - winning EuroMillions numbers for tonight...

April 22, 2016, 11:41 am

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Tonight's EuroMillions lottery was a DOUBLE ROLLOVER jackpot of £24 million. Is it your lucky night? Tonight's winning numbers are: 17, 26, 32, 34 and 43 with Lucky Star numbers 2 and 10. If you missed it, the numbers for Tuesday, April 19 were 11, 14, 15, 27 and 44. The lucky stars were 2 and 7. The next EuroMillions draw will be on Tuesday, April 26.

Johnson Tiles staff honoured as they clock up a magnificent 2,106...

April 22, 2016, 12:00 pm

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STAFF at a tile firm who have worked for a whopping 2,016 years between them were recognised for their loyalty during a special awards night. Bosses at Johnson Tiles staged the glitzy evening as they paid tribute to workers who have amassed 25, 40 and 50 years with the Tunstall-based firm. The bash – held at Festival Park's Moat House hotel – saw 62 employees honoured for their time spent in a wide range of departments. Managing director Stephen Dixon, who first started out in...

Biker Dave publishes book to help riders repair their own...

April 22, 2016, 12:05 pm

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MOTORCYCLE enthusiast Dave Boothroyd has put 50 years on the biking scene to good use – by publishing a book to help riders repair their own machines. He has lectured in motorbike engineering, is a former British Champion and knows everything there is to know about two-stroke motorcycle engines. The 69-year-old has published his first book as an instruction manual for enthusiasts who want to take apart motorcycles and put them back together again. Dave, of Biddulph, said: "My...

Ladies lose their locks in memory of boy who died from brain...

April 22, 2016, 12:10 pm

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TWO women had 'the chop' to raise funds in memory of six-year-old Lucas Williams. Lucas was a pupil at The Willows Primary School, in Penkhull, when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour last May. Following the awful news, the school started fund-raising – something they have continued to do since Lucas lost his battle against the tumour just 11 weeks after he was taken ill. Their latest fund-raiser saw parent Harriet Keates and teaching assistant Laura Crump have their long hair cut...

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April 22, 2016, 12:15 pm

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As Stoke-on-Trent plays host to England's World Cup winning greats, John Woodhouse asks if the memory of 1966 really does live on in the heart of the nation. Or is it, for some, little more than fading nostalgia?"FOR young people now," ponders Newcastle-based England fan Andy Tideswell, "it really is ancient history. Even someone my age – I was born in 1968 – doesn't remember it."It really is getting to be a long time ago, and the longer it goes on the...

Big Night Out: Newcastle-under-Lyme

April 22, 2016, 1:05 pm

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Our photographer was out in Newcastle - taking pictures of people having a good time. We joined revellers as they enjoyed all the delights the town has to offer - so have a look at our video slideshow below and see if you can spot someone you know. Every week our photographer joins the crowds on a Friday night – and takes pictures of those looking to celebrate with a tipple or a good dance. Last week, we focused on the nightlife in Burslem and you can see that...

Family of heroin overdose victim demand to know: 'How did Paul...

April 22, 2016, 9:00 pm

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THE grieving family of a 33-year-old pottery worker are appealing for answers after the death of their loved-one from a heroin overdose. Dad-of-one Paul Taylor was found dead at his Blurton home last May with enough heroin in his system 'to kill a horse'. Police arrested two men on suspicion of possessing heroin with intent to supply following Paul's death. But officers later released the suspects without charge. Now Paul's family are hoping the public can piece together his movements in...

Brave Ruth, 23, to take on marathon despite fighting leukaemia

April 22, 2016, 9:05 pm

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DETERMINED Ruth Parsons will be taking on the London Marathon – despite battling an incurable form of blood cancer. The 23-year-old was in the final year of her sign language degree when she started suffering chronic migraines. Then, during the Easter holidays, Ruth collapsed at her parents' Talke Pits' home. Blood tests finally confirmed she had chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), which has no known cure. Now, three years on, she will be tackling the 26-mile course tomorrow to...

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April 22, 2016, 9:10 pm

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POLICE are working to prevent tensions in the community where a spiritualist leader has been jailed for fraud. Saint Pir Pandariman, also known as Mehboob Akhtar, was jailed for 14 years on Thursday for his part in a £4.4 million mortgage fraud. Pandariman – who runs the Darbar Unique Centre, in Oldfield Street, Fenton – abused his position as a faith healer to build up a property portfolio and became involved in a series of sophisticated frauds. Hundreds of Pandariman's...