Roadworks: Closures on the A50 and A500 you need to know about

May 22, 2017, 2:05 am

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Motorists are advised to expect disruption as work continues on major routes throughout Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.Highways England have confirmed there will be overnight closures on the A50 and slip roads of the A500 over the coming week.We've put together a list of the work going on in our area this week – to help keep you on the move.A50 – Meir tunnel to Stanley Matthews way: carriageway repairs The westbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am...

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Three arrested after police chase ends on Burslem Golf Course

May 22, 2017, 2:52 am

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Three men have been arrested after a police chase ended on a golf course.The chase, which involved a silver Vauxhall Vectra which was believed to be stolen, began after the car failed to stop just before 10pm last night.Police were supported by a helicopter, a dog unit and the Central Motorway Police Group.Following a pursuit the car went off road onto Burslem Golf Course, off High Lane, and the men fled on foot.Read More: Three arrested following police chaseTwo of them were quickly caught...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Book-loving students have slept overnight in their classrooms - to help raise money towards a new library.Ash Green Primary School, in Trentham, does not have a library and members of the school council want to change that. Now year six pupils have supported the campaign by sleeping at The Lea school. They returned to school at 7pm to take part in literary activities, before tucking into a McDonald's meal for tea and then sleeping in the classrooms. The children also played games based on...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Police have paid out £2,995 to put on sporting activities and keep children off the streets.Port Vale Foundation Trust has received the cash to support the running of its Friday Night Youth Club which attracts more than 20 children every week.It was set up as part of attempts to reduce anti-social behaviour within Stoke-on-Trent North.Read more: Warning after schoolgirl approached by men in vanThe club offers a variety of sporting sessions, including glow-in-the-dark football, laser tag...

General Election: The challenges facing education in Stoke-on-Tre...

May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Teenager Lloyd Astley will be part-way through his A-level exams when election day arrives. As a first-time voter, he feels a lot is riding on both sets of results.It's been just two years since the last government swept to power and, even in that short space of time, the world of education has changed dramatically."With A-levels, I'm in the guinea pig year," said the 18-year-old Newcastle College student.Two of Lloyd's courses – history and economics – are part of the new exams...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Angry Darren Allberry kicked his girlfriend in the face during a row over switching the heating on.The 36-year-old dragged his victim along the floor and threw a Moses basket at her during the 'sustained' attack.He then evaded justice for two years after failing to turn up at court.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard Allberry and his then-partner had been to a neighbour's for a Christmas drink in December 2014, before returning home and going to bed.The victim had gone downstairs to sleep on the...

'Gang' member, 42, linked to crime scene at Fenton's City Park...

May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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'Gang' member Stuart Barnes tried to steal a safe from a business unit before leaving empty-handed.The 42-year-old was one of a group who targeted a business on Fenton's City Park Trading Estate.Barnes entered the unit but left when they could not remove the safe, while the others returned to finish the job.Now the defendant – who has 11 previous convictions for 21 offences – has been spared jail after he was traced to the break-in when his blood was found on a window.Fiona Cortese,...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Residents are set to win their fight to stop a former newsagents being redeveloped – for a second time.Plans have been lodged to create an extended shop and three flats on the corner of Baddeley Green Lane and Gilman Avenue, Baddeley Green.But families living nearby fear the scheme will lead to parking issues on surrounding roadsNow the proposals are set to be refused by Stoke-on-Trent City Council after it received a 31-name petition.It comes after a previous application – for a...

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Court round-up: The latest cases from Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court

May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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BLURTONTwenty-six-year-old Mark Donkin pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving in Oakwood Road, Blurton, on April 22.But the defendant, of Roundway, Blurton, denied causing grievous bodily harm with intent and will have a trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on September 13. He was remanded in custody.BURSLEMIvan Gayle, aged 33, of Edge Street, Burslem, denied having a kitchen knife in Broom Street, Hanley, on April 11. He also denied making a threat to kill and damaging...

Woman, 29, with £100-a-day crack cocaine habit caught...

May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Drug dealer Emma Malik was caught red-handed selling crack cocaine to fund her £100-a-day habit.The 29-year-old was arrested after police saw her carry out a sale in Newcastle.Ten minutes later they searched her flat and found teenager Keanu Leigh with 28 wraps of crack cocaine hidden in his sock and £500 on the floor. They also seized £30 and his mobile phone.Now Malik has been handed a suspended jail sentence and Leigh, aged 18, has been sentenced to 32 months' detention in a...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Families fear their peaceful village will be destroyed if plans for nearly 100 houses are given the go-ahead.Bellway Homes wants to build 99 properties on an 11-4-acre site on Meadow Way, Baldwins Gate.It comes as developer Kier continues work on a 109-home estate off Gateway Avenue.Now residents are calling for the latest scheme to be thrown out as they fear both developments would put too much strain on the road network, schools and other amenities.The application is set to be discussed by...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Prolific criminal Andrew Salt stole £4,000 worth of computers and other valuables from a house – minutes after pinching alcohol from a supermarket.The 37-year-old – who has 51 previous convictions for 141 offences – took four cans of cider from The Co-op, Wolstanton, before walking round the corner and climbing through a house window.He stole eight computer tablets, a laptop, an iPod, computer games, a games console, a mobile phone, two watches, CDs, and perfumes.But Salt...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Port Vale fan Simon Fowler has been given a final chance by a judge after he threw a plastic tumbler during crowd trouble.The 27-year-old hurled the cup when violence broke out in Burslem town centre ahead of a League One game against Barnsley in September, 2014.He was sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work last year for his involvement in the match-day fighting.But Fowler, of Birks Street, Stoke, was back in court after he only completed 27 hours.The defendant went on to plead guilty to breaching...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Tributes have been paid to a tattoo artist with a 'wicked sense of humour' after his sudden death.Russ Williams was at home with his 18-year-old daughter, Cleo, when he was taken ill and suffered a fatal heart attack earlier this month.The 53-year-old owned Freeman Tattoo Shop, in Park Street, Congleton.Now friends and family are preparing to attend Russ's funeral later this month. Read more: 19 dead and 59 injured in suspected terrorist attack at Manchester areaLong-standing friend Robert...

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May 22, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Kind-hearted bikers hit the road as part of the fund-raising campaign to send a terminally-ill mother-of-three overseas for revolutionary medical treatment.Funeral arranger Michelle Jones has been diagnosed with spinal cancer – three years after being given the all-clear.The 41-year-old has launched a campaign to raise £110,000 to pay for the treatment in Germany - and has so far collected around £16,000.Now community group Beartown Bikers has staged a fund-raiser in support of...

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22 dead and 59 injured after suicide bomber targets Manchester...

May 22, 2017, 9:51 pm

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At least 22 people - including children - have been killed and dozens are injured after a suicide bomber targeted Manchester Arena. Thousands of people were attending a concert from US star Ariana Grande last night when two explosions were reported. Dozens of others were injured in the explosion moments after the singer left the stage at about 10.30pm. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) believe the attack was carried out by one man and he died at the arena. They believe he was carrying an IED...

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May 23, 2017, 1:13 am

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Hundreds of people are desperately searching for loved ones in the aftermath of a terror attack at Manchester Arena which left 22 dead and at least 59 injured. Parents, relatives and friends are frantically trying to contact people still missing after the explosion, flooding social media with images as they try to track them down. Thousands of teenagers were inside the arena for a concert by Ariana Grande last night, and Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins has confirmed...

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May 23, 2017, 1:51 am

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Staffordshire Police are appealing for the public to remain vigilant after the terror attack in Manchester which killed 22 people. Twenty-two people – including children – lost their lives in last night's attack – with a further 59 people injured. Thousands of people were attending a concert from US star Ariana Grande when two explosions were reported. Dozens of others were injured in the explosion moments after the singer left the stage at about 10.30pm. Staffordshire...

What can I do to help after the Manchester Arena terror attack?

May 23, 2017, 2:17 am

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Last night a terror attack in Manchester claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 59 others. And just hours after the explosion at the Manchester Arena – in a heartening display of resilience and spirit – people in the city and across the country, are offering to help in any way they can. Already many Manchester residents have been helping the victims and their families, as well as other concert goers, through the night. Read more: 22 dead and 59 injured after suicide bomber...

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May 23, 2017, 2:21 am

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Candles are being lit, blood is being donated and over the coming days silences will be observed and Facebook profile pictures will no doubt be changed in attempt to show solidarity for the people caught up in the Manchester attack .People across the globe find their own ways to make sense of a world where violence is randomly inflicted on innocents – to show solidarity with nations whose citizens have been slaughtered by terrorists.Social media is usually divided between those who seek...