£588k project to provide homes or youngsters leaving care

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TEN teenagers in care will move into a 'groundbreaking' housing scheme – which could save taxpayers thousands of pounds. The House Project is the first housing co-operative in the country designed specifically for care leavers. Stoke-on-Trent City Council received £588,000 of Government funding to set up the project last year, and the authority will now provide 10 properties for its use. Here are some other articles you might be interested in:LIVE: The latest news, traffic and...

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Schoolgirl has finger amputated after playground prank goes wrong

April 28, 2016, 2:12 am

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A 14-year-old schoolgirl has had her finger amputated after it was almost ripped off when a playground prank went horribly wrong.Lola Bennett was rushed to hospital after her hand slipped on a spiked fence as she tried to retrieve her school bag which had been hung there as a joke.She used a tree stump to reach the strap of her bag but her friendship ring got snagged on the fence and tore her finger apart as pals tried to yank off her shoe. Teenagers accused of schoolgirl Bethany Gallimore's...

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April 28, 2016, 2:28 am

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THE Sentinel's Our Heroes Awards are celebrating their eleventh anniversary of honouring inspirational individuals and unsung heroes from across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Sponsored by Stoke-on-Trent City Council for the second year running, the awards are being launched today so individuals and groups can be recognised for going the extra mile to help others. We are now appealing for people to come forward with nominations for categories including Community Group of the Year,...

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April 28, 2016, 4:08 am

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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 5Parents take...

7 great things you can do on Friday April 29, 2016

April 28, 2016, 5:25 am

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THEATRE Diana of Dobson's New Vic Theatre Diana works at Dobson's Drapery Emporium. Out of the blue, her upstairs downstairs world is turned upside down when she inherits enough money to free her from a lifetime of drudgery. But she impulsively decides to spend the lot on a madcap, month-long taste of the high-life. Posing as a wealthy widow in a luxurious Swiss hotel, she's eagerly pursued by the charming Captain Bretherton. But is he attracted to her or to her supposed wealth? And how...

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April 28, 2016, 5:46 am

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A teenage rider has been left heartbroken after two of her horses died in a freak accident. The animals – Red and Ron – were electrocuted when power cables crossing the field where they were kept came down in stormy weather on Tuesday night. It is believed the cables dropped from the wooden poles carrying them across the field at Mow Cop and landed on the backs of the two horses standing directly underneath. The damaged cables were spotted by passers-by who contacted...

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April 28, 2016, 6:05 am

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April 28, 2016, 6:40 am

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Nights out on the town have always proven popular with the people of North Staffordshire from the swinging 60s, Northern Soul 70s onto the rave scene of the 1990s. Here is a celebration of those nights out, first published in the Way We Were special from September 2015.

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April 28, 2016, 6:52 am

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A busy city road has been blocked by a tree this afternoon. The A52 Leek Road is partially blocked at A50 Lichfield Street (Joiner's Square). Police are at the scene and specialists are working to remove the tree. Traffic remains very slow in the area and queues are affecting surrounding routes. The road is not expected to be fully clear for at least another hour and drivers are urged to find alternative routes, particularly as the rush hour sets in. This latest incident comes just two...

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April 28, 2016, 10:33 am

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TRAMPOLINE enthusiast Rachel Tonge has turned to coaching – after bouncing around for almost 20 years. The 26-year-old has been trampolining since the age of seven and been taking part in competitions since she was 18. Now Rachel has branched out into coaching with the creation of Tumbling Trampoliners at Hanley's YMCA. Her club started in September and now has more than 30 members. It features six trampolines and has four coaches. Sessions run on Wednesdays from 2.45pm to 4.15pm;...

Kathie McInnes: Why primary pupils are going on strike

April 28, 2016, 11:11 am

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PUPILS are going on strike next week over school testing. No, you didn't misread that, it's really going to happen.Campaign group Let Our Kids Be Kids is staging a national day of action, calling on the Government to rethink its whole approach to primary school assessments.More than a dozen parents at Bridgemere CE Primary have already signed up and will be keeping their children out of lessons on Tuesday. Youngsters will be enjoying informal learning sessions in parks instead.Grizzled education...

88 child porn arrests as new technology speeds up investigations

April 28, 2016, 11:49 am

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ALMOST 90 suspects have been arrested for child porn or grooming offences since police dramatically speeded up the way they deal with cases. Staffordshire Police's Operation Safenet was launched last July to catch people who sexually exploit youngsters by targeting them online or by sharing explicit images. To date, it has led to 88 arrests, 256 charges being brought against suspects, and more than 120 children being safeguarded. Many cases are still going through the courts, but some...

E-cigarettes could improve the lives of millions of smokers, says...

April 28, 2016, 1:19 pm

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"I WAS a smoker until last Friday," says Janet Sanyang. "I was doing 20 a day. Then I tried this (she holds up an e-cigarette) and that was it. I'm now on zero strength – I've basically given up." Janet is perhaps the finest walking advert for vaping. The 50-year-old, from Hanley, was told she needed to give up smoking ahead of a knee operation. "They couldn't believe it when I told them I'd given up," she says of her pre-op team. "I feel miles better....

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April 28, 2016, 7:26 pm

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CONTROLLING Sam Williams psychologically bullied his partner – by telling her what clothes to wear. The 28-year-old rarely let his girlfriend out alone, cut her off from friends, checked her messages and told her what clothes to put on. He has now been convicted of the new offence of 'using coercive or controlling behaviour'. North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard Williams only occasionally allowed the victim to go out alone during their 18-month relationship, and when she did he...

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May 5, 2016, 4:45 am

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MUSICMark Radcliffe's Galleon BlastFoxlowe Arts CentreStockwell Street, Leek ST13 6ADPress ganged into service by an unscrupulous gangmaster from the Spanish Main (well….Knutsford actually), the swarthy seadogs of Galleon Blast occasionally get shore leave to ply their raggle-taggle trade wherever folk will have them. Galleon Blast feature banjos, whistles, accordions and fiddles from members of The Family Mahone, Full House and Mark Radcliffe and Foes, including the pirate DJ himself Mr...

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May 5, 2016, 4:48 am

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Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a woman was attacked yesterday afternoon.The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was allegedly assaulted by a 20-year-old woman on First Avenue, Stafford opposite the junction with Hurlingham Road, police said.The incident took place at around 3.15pm.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said they wanted to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident - including the driver of a vehicle who is believed to have stepped in.The spokesman said: "We are...

Two lorries and a car involved in crash on M6

May 5, 2016, 5:40 am

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The M6 Northbound is experiencing severe delays following a serious accident this afternoon involving two lorries and a car.Traffic is experiencing severe delays and two lanes are closed following the crash between J18 A54 (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel) and J19 A556 (Knutsford).The Air Ambulance is reported to have landed in a nearby field next to the accident - which it is believed took place shortly after 12pm this afternoon.Traffic is also moving very slowly on the M6 Southbound due to people...

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May 5, 2016, 6:10 am

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MOTORISTS on the M6 faced lengthy delays after a collision between two lorries and a car.Cheshire Police have confirmed that all lanes of the M6 Northbound, from J18 to 19, are now running - although there are still delays. The accident, which happened between junctions 18 (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel) and 19 (Knutsford) in Cheshire, caused delays of two hours. Traffic is now moving slowly. The collision, which is believed to involve two HGVs and a car, was reported to officers at about 12.10pm...

Five outdoor pools and water parks in Staffordshire &...

May 5, 2016, 6:55 am

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The lovely warm weather means North Staffordshire and South Cheshire are expected to be hotter than the Mediterranean this weekend. Temperatures may even reach more than 22C - the same temperature as the Costa del Sol hotspots of Marbella and Fuengirola. So what better time than now to explore the great outdoor water parks, wet play areas, and pools? Thrillseekers will love the slides at Waterworld and Splash Landings, the whole family can chill out at Nantwich Outdoor Pool, and Victoria Park...

Let's Party: Jumpin' Jaks & Liquid in Hanley in 2008

May 5, 2016, 7:07 am

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Since 2008, The Sentinel has been photographing people out on the town as part of our Let's Party and Big Night Out feature.Scroll down the page and you'll find a video slideshow of Let's Party from Jumpin' Jaks and Liquid, in Hanley, from 2008.There's lots of great watering holes to enjoy in North Staffordshire and if you're looking for inspiration take a look at our list of ' 21 of the best pubs in and around Stoke-on-Trent according to Trip Advisor'. And if you're planning ahead and looking...