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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 532-year-old...

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19-year-old man assaulted in street

April 27, 2016, 3:52 am

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A 19-year-old man has been assaulted while walking down the street. The man was walking down Ryder Road, Meir, at around 7pm on Monday when a group of men jumped out of a car behind him. One of the men then punched the victim to the ground before kicking him several times. A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "A 19 yr-old man was walking along Ryder Road, just before 6:50pm on Monday evening (April 25), when a car stopped in the road behind him."A group of male youths got...

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April 27, 2016, 4:00 am

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Pharmacies have come a long way from the days when they were just a little shop dispensing pills and plasters – but many people do not yet realise what a helpful and knowledgeable service they have sitting right on their doorstep.Bank holidays can be a great time of rest and recreation – but also a source of stress and worry if you don't plan ahead.If you're on medication then please check that you have the supply you need well in advance of a bank holiday.If you do find that you've...

Police hunt knifeman who targeted off licence

April 27, 2016, 4:05 am

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Police have appealed for help in tracking down a thief who robbed an off licence at knifepoint. The man went into the Bargain Booze shop in Blurton Road, Blurton, at around 9.45pm last night brandishing what was described as a kitchen knife. As an accomplice held the shop door open, the robber threatened staff with the knife and forced them to hand over a quantity of cash. Both offenders then ran off towards the nearby BP Garage. The robber, who had his face covered, is described as tall...

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April 27, 2016, 4:23 am

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A look at the pubs we love and some we've lost in this video gallery of images taken from the Way We Were supplement 'Last Orders' published in March.

BHS slashes prices as high street chain goes into administration

April 27, 2016, 6:02 am

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High Street chain BHS has slashed prices by up to 60 per cent - as the company slides into administration.The final clearance sales are taking place at all 164 of the chain's shops - which could all face closure if a buyer cannot be found.More than 11,000 jobs are at risk across the country if the company, which has shops in Hanley, Etruria and Crewe, goes under.Few businesses are willing to take on the company due to its £571m pension deficit - with talks with Sports Direct about buying...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Roadworks causing delays in three places

April 27, 2016, 6:46 am

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Once again there are considerable traffic problems across the city centre. The A5007 City Road is currently experiencing slow traffic. And the A50 Victoria Road is also facing delays in the roadworks area. It is expected to be clear today at 5:54pm. Meanwhile, watch out for roadworks at these other following locations: A53 Leek Road - Endon, Staffordshire Slow traffic on A53 Leek Road at Hillswood Drive. In the roadworks area. Should be clear by: 5:54pm.B5367 Knutton Lane - Silverdale,...

'Disorder' on residential street in Normacot involving 30 people...

April 27, 2016, 8:38 am

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POLICE are investigating 'disorder' on a residential street where up to 30 people were involved. The force was called out to Buccleuch Road in Normacot at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening where a property was damaged. Now officers, who diffused the situation on Tuesday, are checking through CCTV. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "Officers attended the location and were able to defuse the situation."Damage was caused to a property on the street during the incident and an...

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Mystery retailer wants to move into Hanley's Webberley's building...

April 27, 2016, 9:27 am

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A MYSTERY retailer is in talks about moving into the former Webberley's building as plans get underway to transform the rest of the site into high-end apartments. Developers M1 Investments Ltd yesterday won planning permission to convert the upper floors of the five-storey complex in Percy Street, Hanley, into 12 flats. The aim is to rent them out to professionals, such as hospital doctors or businessmen and women who may be relocating to Stoke-on-Trent and looking for somewhere to...

Knifeman threatened staff during raid of Blurton Bargain Booze

April 27, 2016, 9:32 am

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POLICE are hunting an armed robber who threatened off-licence staff at knifepoint before fleeing with cash. A masked man burst into Bargain Booze, in Blurton, while his accomplice held the door open. He then pulled out a knife on two women shop assistants and forced them to hand over money from the till. Both men ran off down Blurton Road in the direction of the BP garage. Now detectives are appealing for witnesses to the raid, which took place at around 9.45pm on Tuesday. It is the...

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April 27, 2016, 10:27 am

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DRUG dealer Samantha Miller has been jailed after selling heroin and cocaine to fund her own habit. The 32-year-old was caught when police swooped at a house in Northwood and discovered both class A and C drugs. Now Miller has been handed a 28-month prison sentence. Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard officers went to the home in Mynors Street on August 30 after gathering intelligence that drug dealing had been taking place. Andrew Wilkins, prosecuting, said: "Police had gone to arrest...

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April 27, 2016, 10:46 am

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THE parents of teenage Hillsborough victim Paul Murray have spoken of their 27-year fight for justice over their son's death. Grieving Tony and Edna Murray, from Meir, were in court to hear jurors conclude that the 96 Liverpool supporters were unlawfully killed and not to blame for the 1989 tragedy. The inquest verdict was delivered on the 27th anniversary of 14-year-old Paul's funeral. 'We are relieved that at last it is all out in the open' They were back in Liverpool tonight to attend a...

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April 27, 2016, 12:47 pm

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Are you feeling lucky? Tonight's lottery has a jackpot of £6.1million.The winning numbers are 12, 24, 29, 34, 39, and 57. The bonus ball is 28.The UK National Lottery was first drawn on November 19, 1994. Half all all money spent by players goes to the prize fund, with 28 per cent to good causes, 12 per cent to the Government as duty, five per cent to retailers and five per cent to Camelot, which has operated the lottery throughout its history.The largest ever jackpot for the main Lotto...

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April 27, 2016, 12:57 pm

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Are you feeling lucky? The Health Lottery for Wednesday, April 27, 2016, revealed an estimated jackpot of up to £100,000.The winning numbers are 8, 16, 27, 33, 44, and the bonus ball is 28.Let's hope you're a winner!20p of every £1 played on The Health Lottery goes directly to local health-related good causes across Great Britain.The Health Lottery is not a national lottery but 51 local society lotteries each representing one or more local authority areas. Each one is licensed by the...

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April 27, 2016, 10:59 pm

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Here's your one-stop place to catch the latest news, sport and travel headlines for in and around Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Come back through the morning to see the latest headlines, breaking news and traffic information. Here are other articles you might be interested in: Stoke City manager gossip: Everton want Mark Hughes to replace Roberto Martinez STOKE City boss Mark Hughes is being lined up to replace Roberto Martinez at Everton, claim the...

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April 27, 2016, 11:35 pm

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Another cold day ahead with the distinct possibility of snow in hilly areas. The question that people will be asking, though, is: will it snow over the May Bank Holiday.Check the weather map below to find out what the prospects are for where you live. Rain, shine or something more cold and wet with weather systems brought in from the Arctic?Related: May Bank holiday 2016: When are Alton Towers and Drayton Manor theme parks open?Weather mapThe table of forecasts below is based on averages for all...

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April 28, 2016, 12:12 am

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There are plenty of PA and secretarial jobs available within 20 miles of Stoke-on-Trent. Here's some of the latest available. Click the links below to find out more about the post.For hundreds of vacancies available in and around where you live, visit jobs section.Lettings NegotiatorsSalary: £14k - £16k paLocation: Stoke-on-TrentDetails: Our client, one of the regions largest Lettings, Estate Agency businesses based in Stoke-on-Trent are looking for an enthusiastic, highly...

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April 28, 2016, 12:27 am

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People are being warned about a phone scam which could cost you hundreds of pounds - even if you ignore it.The con focuses on on 0845 and 0843 numbers and involves getting a missed call from an 08 number, and without calling it back, finding you get a text message from your mobile provider warning you that your phone is being blocked due to high usage.Oddly, when victims of the scam have complained to their mobile provider, they've been told they rang the number back with a call that can last...

Barrier is back at Stoke-on-Trent retail park to stop boy racers

April 28, 2016, 12:33 am

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OWNERS of a busy retail park have reinstated a barrier – in a bid to put the brakes on boy racers.Concerns had been raised over car enthusiasts using Trent Vale's Springfield Retail Park as a place to meet up. A barrier had previously been introduced to help shut the area off when the shops were shut. Now the scheme is back after Trent Vale bobby PC Rob Dyble met with the owners of the plot. He said: "The barrier is back in place. "Car cruisers and boy racers take note –...

Who's been up in court? Thursday April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016, 1:54 am

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LEEK: TWO men and a woman have denied an affray in Leek on May 26. Wayne Porter, aged 43, of Haig Road, Leek, Michael Wakefield, aged 21, of Roaches Close, Leek, and Shannon Gordejczuk, aged 20, of Morley Street, Leek, denied the charge at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Their trial will be held in the week starting July 11. All three were bailed. LONGTON: MARTIN Green, aged 28, of Greendock Street, Longton, has denied assaulting Jade Lawton by beating at Longton and criminal damage to a door at a...