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If you fancy a bit of fun and thrillseeking this bank holiday weekend, you might want to spend a day at one of our nearby theme parks. We are lucky enough to be close to one of the country's biggest theme parks, Alton Towers. And new for this year is rollercoaster Galactica which is said to be the world's first rollercoaster entirely customised to offer a full virtual reality experience. You can be launched into space – all while strapped to a pulse-racing ride hurtling through...

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April 26, 2016, 4:48 am

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If you're a fan of Greggs then you might be partial to their classic Steak Bakes or sausage rolls. But now the chain has unveiled new additions to its menu – and they're all under 400 calories.New additions to the balanced choice range include a falafel and houmous salad and a teriyaki chicken noodle salad (both under 320 calories). Greggs has branches in Hanley, Longton, Stone, Newcastle, Crewe, Uttoxeter, and Stafford.See the full range of new options below…GREGGS NEW BALANCED...

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April 26, 2016, 5:37 am

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STAFF, parents and former pupils at Staffordshire's oldest pre-school are celebrating its 45th birthday. St Andrew's With St Peter's Pre-School was founded in 1970, initially as a parent and toddler group before evolving into its current role. Now the Weston Coyney-based pre-school prepares two to five-year-olds for the next stage of their education. On Saturday, families were invited to a fun day where a plaque was unveiled to mark reaching the milestone. Co-founder Jenny Jarvis, from...

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April 26, 2016, 5:55 am

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Gritters will be out on the roads tonight amid falling temperatures over the next few days and the risk of ice.Stoke-on-Trent City Council has sent out an email alert to subscribers to warn it will be gritting tonight amid a forcast of sub-zero temperatures and the risk of snow above 300 metres.Meanwhile, Cheshire East Council has confirmed that its road gritting teams will go out tonight.We're #gritting two of our high level routes to the east of @Cheshire East at 8pm and all other routes at...

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April 26, 2016, 7:00 am

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IF history teaches us anything it is that you take on the medical profession at your peril. Disputes with other groups can be tough enough. Clever lawyers can see us in jail, accountants and bankers can hold the nation's prosperity in their hands. But staying on the good side of doctors dwarfs them all. After all, they hold our very lives in their hands so the stakes could hardly be higher. So why does every few years someone lock horns with doctors either individually or en masse in...

Coffee morning in memory of crash victim Kayden Dunn

April 26, 2016, 7:11 am

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AN EVENT has been organised in memory of a seven-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car. The coffee morning takes place on Thursday following the death of Sneyd Green youngster Kayden Dunn. It will be at the White Hart pub, in Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, from 9.30am to midday. The sad news of the death has touched many people, even those who didn't know the youngster. The Thistleberry pub, in Newcastle, also announced they would be holding a 12-hour pool marathon, on May 8, to...

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April 26, 2016, 7:21 am

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Continuing with our celebration of the 30th anniversary of the National Garden Festival, in Etruria, here are some more images from the 1986 event.Ray Ball, aged 73, of Biddulph Road, Chell, who took the pictures, says: "I made many visits that summer – it was a colour extravaganza. My favourites were the tulips, and Twyford's cascade, cleverly assembled from sanitary fittings. The reclamation of the whole site was a remarkable achievement."A blend of industry and nature, with...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays after accident between car and bus

April 26, 2016, 7:28 am

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There are reports of serious delays on Tittensor Road, in Barlaston. Tittensor Road is partially blocked in both ways due to an accident involving a car and bus, between Old Road, Meaford Road, Station Road and A34 Stone Road. It is expected to be clear today at 4:11pm. The M6 also has queuing traffic because of an accident on M6 Northbound between J16 A500 (Crewe / Stoke-On-Trent) and J17 A534 (Sandbach / Crewe). On lane is blocked, but the road should be clear by 4:04pm. In the...

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Fallen tree blocking road

April 26, 2016, 8:51 am

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The weather has been very unpredictable today. As a result, the A34 Stone Road southbound, between Tittensor and Darlaston Island Road, is now blocked due to a fallen tree. Staffordshire Police are urging motorists to avoid the stretch while it is resolved. It should be clear by 5:25pm. In the meantime, continue to watch out for these delays: A5008 Bucknall New Road - Hanley, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire Slow traffic on A5008 Bucknall New Road Eastbound between A50 Potteries Way and...

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April 26, 2016, 9:18 am

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BLURTON: 43-year-old Kelvin Emery, of Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man occasioning him actual bodily harm on February 20. He will be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after a report is prepared on him. He was granted bail. TUNSTALL: Mouhannadou Barry, aged 31, of Greengates Street, Tunstall, pleaded guilty to possession of a false Dutch identity card. He will be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after a report is prepared on him. His bail was...

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April 26, 2016, 9:58 am

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THREE teenagers accused of attacking a 14-year-old girl must report back to police next month. Staffordshire Police arrested and bailed the girls – two aged 16 and a 13-year-old – following an incident involving Congleton High School pupil Bethany Gallimore. They were quizzed on suspicion of assault after Bethany, of Mow Cop, was repeatedly stamped on, punched and had clumps of her hair pulled out in Kidsgrove on March 27. UPDATE: teens accused of attack on 14-year-old schoolgirl...

Motorbiker still in hospital 6 weeks after crash on A51

April 26, 2016, 10:28 am

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A 36-YEAR-OLD man last night remained in hospital – six weeks after being seriously injured in a bike crash. The Ipstones motorbiker suffered multiple injures in the two-bike collision on the A51 at Cotes Heath. He was last night at the Royal Stoke University Hospital where his condition 'continues to improve'. The other biker – a 54-year-old man from Caverswall – suffered less serious injuries and has been discharged from hospital. Police closed the road for around six...

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April 26, 2016, 11:38 am

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We are getting reports of storm damage across the county, as what has been described as a 'mini tornado' hits Staffordshire. An estimated six houses have been left damaged in the vicinity of Edward Street, in May Bank. Police have cordoned off some of the surrounding streets. The tiles of Ellison Primary School in Wolstanton have also come off in the extreme weather. But it is believed the school will be open as normal tomorrow. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "We know...

'Mini tornado' in May Bank and Wolstanton devastates residents...

April 26, 2016, 1:23 pm

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RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock after a 'mini tornado' ripped through their street causing damage to buildings and a car. Yesterday's unpredictable weather took a turn for the worse in the May Bank and Wolstanton areas at around 6.30pm. And on Ellison Street, Wolstanton, the thunder and lightning gave way to huge gusts of wind which blew tiles off roofs and toppled walls. Jacob Durkin had just arrived home when a trampoline, blown over from a street more than 125 feet away, hit his...

More snow expected across Staffordshire overnight

April 26, 2016, 11:58 pm

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MORE snow is expected for North Staffordshire overnight – after unseasonal weather across the area yesterday.The Met Office is forecasting snow across the region between midnight and 7am on Thursday morning as North Staffordshire continues to experience unusual weather for this time of year.Stoke-on-Trent is most likely to see snow begin to fall between 6am and 8am tomorrow morning with the weather expected to calm down later on.Meanwhile in Leek snow is expected between midnight and 9am...

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Big Issue: Hillsborough - could it ever happen again?

April 27, 2016, 12:23 am

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With standards at football grounds given a major overhaul post-Hillsborough, the assumption is a tragedy could never happen again. But, asks John Woodhouse, have we become blasé about stadium safety?"I HAD trouble breathing the next day, it was such a crush. By the turnstiles I saw one lady pushed right up against the wall."Sue Bryan is recalling the terrifying conditions she experienced before Stoke City's League Cup semi-final at Liverpool earlier this year. "I was...

Eight jobs created as Wrights opens 19th pie shop

April 27, 2016, 12:56 am

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PIE producer Wrights has opened another North Staffordshire outlet. Its 19th store has opened in Biddulph Road, Chell, with the creation of eight jobs. It has opened in the former Kwik Save unit and is next to Tesco Express. Wrights chairman and chief executive Peter Wright said: "We are delighted to be able to invest in Chell and provide our valued customers with a modern and convenient new shop."The new layout concept will also see customers benefit from a breakfast bar and...

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April 27, 2016, 1:20 am

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COBRIDGE: VIETNAMESE national Hoang Nguyen has pleaded guilty to producing 240 cannabis plants at an address in Hillary Street, Cobridge, between March 1 and March 26. The 20-year-old defendant, of no fixed address, will be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after the conclusion of his co-accused's case. Syed Shakel Ghalani, aged 37, of Anthony Place, Longton, did not attend court but is expected to have a trial. Nguyen was remanded in custody. ABBEY HULTON: TWENTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Robert...

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April 27, 2016, 2:23 am

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Four of the five candidates standing in next month's police and crime commissioner election for Staffordshire have been questioned at a hustings event in Stoke-on-Trent. It was organised by the Hartshill and Harpfield Occasions community group. Crime reporter DAVE KNAPPER listened to the questions and answers... Peter Cotton, of Knutton, asked: "What should the entry requirements be for police officers and should they have a degree?" Paul Woodhead (PW): We need to look at the...

Police warn about fake advertising sellers

April 27, 2016, 3:14 am

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Police are warning business owners in Staffordshire to watch out for fake advertising sellers .A Care Home in Blythe Bridge contacted police after receiving a phone call from a company claiming to be selling advertising space on behalf of Staffordshire Police. Insp Ian Hancock of Moorlands Local Policing Team said: "Fortunately, the person at the care home took the precaution of checking with us before agreeing to pay for anything. Staffordshire Police does not produce any publication which...