Give a Dog a Home: Can you help rehome these rescue dogs from...

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Since March 2015, The Sentinel has been trying to help find new homes for cats and dogs left abandoned or handed in because their owners can no longer properly care for them.We've worked with the City Dogs' Home in Brookhouse Lane, Bucknall, Animal Lifeline in Cellarhead and the RSPCA shelter at Blakely Farm, in Cellerhead, and have helped to rehouse dozens of loveable animals.Please take a look at the pictures below and, if you can help Give a Dog a Home, please contact Animal Lifeline on 01782...

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Potters 'Arf 2016 RECAP: Relive the highs and lows of the day

June 11, 2016, 11:26 pm

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Almost 2,000 people took part in this year's Potters' Arf half-marathon which started at 10:30am this morning. Relive the day with more about the runners, loads of pictures as well as the full results from the main race, relay, walk and junior competition. Here's a list of everyone who has been entered into the race, whether in the main run, or as a team or as a walker. The current men's holder of the Potters' Arf has been sidelined for much of the season...

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June 12, 2016, 12:10 am

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TWO teenagers are due to answer their bail later this month after a major fire was started at a scrapyard.The youths – a 17-year-old boy from Kidsgrove and a 15-year-old boy from Wolverhampton – were arrested on suspicion of arson after the blaze at McGuinness & Sons, Longport, on March 5. Now they will report back to police within the next fortnight.Officers have already confirmed they are not taking any further action against a 21-year-old woman from Newcastle and a 15-year-old...

Newcastle council officer suspended over taxi licensing...

June 12, 2016, 12:14 am

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A COUNCIL licensing officer has been suspended following allegations against the staff member.Newcastle Borough Council has taken the action while an internal investigation into the issue takes place.It is understood that the allegations against the officer relate to the borough council's issuing of licences to taxi drivers.A borough council spokesman said: "We can confirm that a member of staff has been suspended while an investigation takes place."As this is still under way it would...

Two men released without charge after death of man found outside...

June 12, 2016, 12:27 am

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TWO people arrested on suspicion of assault following the death of a man have been released without charge.Alan Homer, of Havergal Walk, Longton, died weeks after being found outside a Cheadle pub with a leg injury.A post-mortem examination has revealed the 56-year-old died after 'complications following surgery'.A 38-year-old Cheddleton woman and a 27-year-old Cheadle man were arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.Now police have confirmed they have been released...

Drug addict stole from friend to feed habit

June 12, 2016, 12:27 am

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DRUG user Jackie Wallace has been given a conditional discharge after stealing £30 from a friend to buy drugs.Magistrates at north Staffordshire Justice Centre heard the 42-year-old, of Attwood Street, Kidsgrove, was given the money to buy plants for the victim.But after finding the plants were sold out she used the cash to buy drugs.She pleaded guilty to carrying out the theft on May 30.Magistrates imposed a 12-month conditional discharge,The defendant was also ordered to pay £30...

More than 2,500 attend Hot Air Festival featuring Kirstie...

June 12, 2016, 2:41 am

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MORE than 2,500 people re-discovered their love for reading and writing at this year's Hot Air Literary Festival. The three-day celebration hosted 21 events across the Potteries before coming to a close on Saturday. Some of the highlights of the festival, which was hosted by the Emma Bridgewater Factory, included appearances from TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp, historian Mary Beard and best-selling author Nick Hornby. Steph Woodhouse, marketing manager for the Emma Bridgewater Factory and...

Stoke City fans forced to flee after violence erupts at England's...

June 12, 2016, 4:46 am

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Four Stoke City fans were forced to flee after becoming caught up in the violence which broke out after England's first game in the Euro 2016 tournament. Jake Hall, Adam Clarke, Daniel Oakley and Elliot Hackney were trying to make their way back to their hotel when they were faced by a stampede of around 200 England fans trying to escape trouble which escalated. Around 20 England fans were injured along with police in fighting after the 1-1 draw between Russia and England in Marseilles...

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Locked up: Who's been sentenced to prison before the courts in...

June 12, 2016, 7:50 am

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IT HAS been a busy time for Stoke-on-Trent's courts. Here is a run-down of all the cases which The Sentinel reported on in recent weeks. Drunken woman set fire to bin, garage door and fence at her mum's home DRUNKEN arsonist Coleen Rose set fire to a garage door and wheelie bin at her mum's house – just weeks after attacking her in the street. The 35-year-old grabbed her mum's hair and punched and kicked her to the head in a fit of rage. Jail for thug who attacked man with...

Mystery over man 'stabbed in city centre street'

June 12, 2016, 8:46 am

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POLICE have dropped their investigation after a man was found with a stab wound in a city centre street.The 39-year-old, from Newcastle, suffered abdominal wounds in the incident in Stafford Street, Hanley, on May 18.The man was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. But police now say the circumstances surrounding the incident can not be fully established.DS Pete Goodwin of Staffordshire Police said: "We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. "The...

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June 12, 2016, 9:47 am

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Paranormal Investigator Damon Simms explored the dingiest corners of some of Staffordshire's spookiest places. Here he tells of something frightening that happened just days ago.Many paranormal incidents I get to hear about have happened many years ago, but this week, I got the chance to meet two brothers and their sister, who had a bizarre and terrifying experience, just last month.And then, another brush with the paranormal, just last Friday.Teenagers Ben and Callum live in Caverswall with...

Man jailed after breaching suspended sentence

June 13, 2016, 2:07 am

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A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after breaching a suspended sentence. Kieran Meredith, of Youlgreave Avenue, Berryhill, was made the subject of a suspended sentence order last month. But he gave the probation service an address where he was not living; and failed to make contact with probation staff. He admitted the breach during a hearing at North Staffordshire Justice Centre. The court heard he was given a four-month sentence, suspended for 12 months, on May 13, and ordered to do 150...

Police investigating sexual assault in Nantwich town centre

June 13, 2016, 2:08 am

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Police have set up cordons in a town centre following reports of a sexual assault.Several areas of Nantwich town centre have been cordoned off as police continue their enquiries into the assault - which is reported to have taken place in the early hours of the morning.Reports suggest the cordons have been in place since around 5am this morning.A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "Officers from Cheshire Police are currently investigating reports of a sexual assault which is reported to have...

Wide load travelling up A34

June 13, 2016, 2:25 am

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Motorists are advised to expect delays as a wide load makes its way through North Staffordshire this morning.Police say the load is travelling towards Stone and will head up the A34 before travelling on to Talke.In other travel news this morning:Hazardous driving conditions and queueing traffic on M6 Southbound between J19 A556 (Knutsford) and J18 A54 (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel). In the roadworks area.There is heavy rainfall. Affecting traffic between Warrington and Sandbach.Nantwich: A530...

Who's been up in court? Monday June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016, 2:31 am

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NORTHWOOD: TWENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Natasha Walters, of Rawlins Street, Northwood, has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge after she pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly on May 26. Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre ordered her to pay £135 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. BENTILEE: TWENTY-YEAR-OLD Jessica Pegg, who is charged with driving while disqualified and driving without insurance, will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on June 28....

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June 13, 2016, 2:52 am

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Police are hunting a registered sex offender who is believed to have links to Staffordshire.Anthony Fordham, from Corby, Northamptonshire, is wanted after breaching his court order.The 24-year-old, who sometimes uses the aliases Chase Hull and Olly Sykes, is known to have links to Staffordshire, as well as other counties.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Northamptonshire Police is appealing for information as to the whereabouts of 24-year-old Anthony Fordham of Eastbourne Avenue,...

12-year-old boy airlifted to hospital

June 13, 2016, 3:15 am

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A 12-year-old boy has been airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital after a collision with a car. An ambulance was called to the junction of Hemlock Way and Sidon Hill Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, shortly after 8.20am this morning. A Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford was sent to the scene and the boy was taken to hospital - where he remains in a serious condition.A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Crews arrived to find a 12-year-old boy with a number of serious injuries...

Thief caught on CCTV stealing from shops

June 13, 2016, 3:30 am

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THIEF Kazik Babecki stole from shops to fund his drug habit. The 30-year-old was caught on CCTV taking groceries, coffee and washing liquid in April and May. North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard the businesses targeted included the Co-op, One Stop Shop and Euro Garage, all in Blurton. Steve Knowles, prosecuting, said: "These were unsophisticated low-level thefts." Babecki, of Finstock Avenue, Blurton, admitted six charges of theft and failing to attend an assessment...

Nostalgia: do you recognise anyone in this great Churchill China...

June 13, 2016, 4:41 am

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Here's some fascinating images taken over the past few years at Churchill China. Have a look and see who you recognise... The Way We Were: Littlewoods, Scooby-Doo and Harry Potter

Bomb disposal experts called to deal with hand grenade

June 13, 2016, 5:05 am

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Police have cordoned off a house after reports a hand grenade has been found.Officers have cordoned off the address on Dunkirk Court, Newcastle, and the public are being advised to avoid the area.Bomb disposal experts are preparing to carry out a controlled explosion in the area.A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers are currently responding to an incident at Dunkirk Court in Newcastle following reports that a historic hand grenade has been found."As a precautionary...