General Election: Who will be elected Stone's last ever MP?

May 31, 2017, 1:55 am

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Voters in one of Staffordshire largest constituencies could be electing an MP for the last time in this General Election. Stone – which stretches from Cheadle in the east to Madeley Heath in the West and Church Eaton in the south – is set to be abolished in the forthcoming boundary review. Under the current proposals to redraw Staffordshire's electoral map, Stone would be replaced with a 'West Staffordshire' constituency, which would include wards from Stoke-on-Trent and...

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May 31, 2017, 9:35 am

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Motorists are being advised to avoid the M6 this evening after an overturned vehicle has blocked part of the motoway and is causing lengthy delays.The accident, which occurred at around 5pm between near junction 14 on the southbound carriageway, has forced two lanes to be closed.Emergency services are at the scene of the incident, which involved a car towing a caravan.A Highways England spokesman said: "The M6 has severe delays of at least 90 minutes this afternoon between junctions 15...

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May 31, 2017, 10:40 am

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Security has been tightened at this year's Staffordshire County Show but that didn't put off thousands of families attending one of the most popular events in the agricultural calendar.The two-day rural celebration at Staffordshire County Showground, near Stafford, opened its gates today to visitors from across the country.Organisers from Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society have worked with Staffordshire Police to increase security measures in the wake of last week's bombing in...

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May 31, 2017, 10:48 am

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A 21-year-old man who caused a double fatal horror crash is due to be sentenced tomorrow.Shaun Goldstraw admitted two charges of causing death by dangerous driving.Mum-of-two Tracy Louise Haley was killed instantly in the smash in the Conwy Valley, North Wales, on February 27 last year.Her partner Darren Lowe died of his injuries on March 30 last year.Read more: Dad-of-six held knife to ex-wife's neck - during holiday to PontinsGoldstraw, of Tulip Way, Leek, was himself seriously injured in the...

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May 31, 2017, 8:51 pm

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Theresa May is urging voters to back her plans for Brexit amid further signs of trouble in her General Election campaign. The Prime Minister, who was ridiculed by opponents after refusing to take part in a major TV debate on Tuesday night, will suggest there could be a "brighter future" for the UK if there is a good deal with the European Union. Jeremy Corbyn, her opponent in the race for Number 10, will also be campaigning on Brexit, buoyed by an opinion poll which suggested the...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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A 24-year-old man has been hit with a £485.50 court bill - after leaving a wheelie bin outside his house every day and failing to clear up dog faeces from his backyard.Stoke-on-Trent City Council prosecuted Liam Cotterill after investigators snapped the bin outside his Fenton property when it was not his bin day.Environmental health officers also took a picture of the dog mess at the back of the defendant's Ramsey Street home. Read more: Dad-of-six held knife to ex-wife's neck - during...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Police are hunting 'mean' thieves who swiped a collection box from a charity shop in the middle of the day.The distinctive green and black tin was on the counter at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's town centre store in Leek when it was taken.Now officers are appealing for witnesses to the theft, which took place at around lunchtime last Friday (May 26).News of the theft has shocked shoppers and business owners in the town.Alan Lyford, owner of the Town Crier Newsagents opposite the Trust's Derby...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Drink-driver Valerij Jurkian crashed into another vehicle in the city – while taking his new car out for a spin.The 38-year-old's Nissan Primera mounted the pavement before hitting a stationary vehicle in Trinity Street, Hanley, in the early hours.Police arrived and self-employed builder Jurkian gave a positive road-side breath test.Now the defendant, of Cheltenham Grove, Newcastle, has been banned from the roads for 20 months.Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard Jurkian...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Opportunist thief Daniel Blizard sneaked behind the bar of a popular town centre venue to steal four bottles of spirits – before selling them for £5 each.The 35-year-old was caught on CCTV taking the alcohol off the shelves at Revolution in Newcastle.Now magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre have ordered the defendant to pay fines and costs along with compensation to the Hassell Street bar.John Cattell, prosecuting, said: "The defendant went into Revolution, which is...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Welfare reform has been one of the most important and controversial Government policies since 2010 – and it will be a divisive issue again in the forthcoming General Election.The Conservative government, and the coalition before it, has been working to slash the UK's welfare bill as part of efforts to bring down the deficit.Working-age claimants have bore the brunt of this cost-cutting, with policies such as the so-called bedroom tax, the benefit cap and changes to disability benefits.The...

Our Heroes: CareLink volunteer makes 2,978 calls lasting 678...

May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Caring Carl Simpson has made a staggering 2,978 phone calls lasting a total of 678 hours in just one year – to stop the elderly and vulnerable feeling lonely.The 49-year-old gives up his spare time to chat to those who would otherwise not hear a friendly voice for days on end.His role with CareLink also sees him escort pensioners out on day trips around North Staffordshire.Now Carl's dedication has seen him nominated for a Sentinel Our Heroes award in the Volunteer of the Year...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Bank customers have spoken of their dismay after their town's branch shut for the final time.More than 1,500 people signed a petition calling for NatWest in Alsager to remain open.But the banking giant decided to press ahead with yesterday's closure.It means customers will now have to travel to make a 13-mile round trip to Crewe or a 10-mile round trip to Sandbach to use NatWest's services.And some have already chosen to transfer to Barclays which still has a presence in the town.Retired...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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More than £200,000 of taxpayers' money has been spent on scaffolding at Stoke-on-Trent's oldest-surviving theatre in the past five years.The scaffolding has been in place at the Queens Theatre and Princes Hall, in Burslem, almost continuously since lead was stolen from the roof in 2012. Stoke-on-Trent City Council - which owns the building - was previously engaged in a long-running dispute with former leaseholder, Steve Ball, over the leaking roof, which resulted in extensive damage to the...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Building work on a £7.7 million training and leisure facility for gambling giant bet365 is set to start within weeks.Planners have approved the application for the development on a two-acre site within Etruria Valley.The 33,500 square foot development will feature two five-a-side football pitches, a multi-use games area, changing rooms, training rooms, offices and on-site staff parking for workers at bet365.Read more: Dad-of-six held knife to ex-wife's neck - during holiday to PontinsIt...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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An extra £5 million of taxpayers' money is being invested to repair 13,000 potholes on Staffordshire's crumbling roads.The cash will be used to target the backlog of 'low-risk' potholes and roads with a number of defects.Staffordshire County Council has revealed the funding package after potholes were one of the hottest topics on the doorstep during last month's county council elections. The cash will be spent on:Recruiting an extra 12 patching crews to help repair the roads; Four new...

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May 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Long-suffering residents are calling for action to stop lorry drivers urinating in bushes, dumping rubbish and keeping them awake at night.Staffordshire County Council is attempting to tackle the problem by drawing up 'no-waiting' restrictions from 8pm to 6am for part of Brookhouse Way, Glebe Road and Kenilworth Walk, in Cheadle.But other families want the restrictions extended further along the roads because they fear the current scheme will only push the problem elsewhere. Read more:...

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May 31, 2017, 11:38 pm

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Firefighters have been called out to a flat fire which was caused by a cooker hob being left on.Crews from Sandyford, Newcastle and Burslem were called to a first floor flat on Salisbury Avenue, in Shelton just before 1.30pm yesterday after receiving reports of smoke coming from the building.A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We received a call at 1.23pm to reports of smoke coming from a first floor flat. Three appliances attended and the fire - which had been started...

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May 31, 2017, 11:59 pm

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This shocking video shows the moment a motorist was captured on dashcam almost crashing into two cars after trying to overtake on a country road.The footage - taken on Sunday - shows a blue Renault narrowly missing an oncoming camper van as it tries to overtake a car.The driver, took the footage in Axminster, Somerset, on Sunday and has now handed it to the police.Read more: Angry residents: 'We want action to stop truckers urinating in bushes outside our homes'They wished to remain...

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June 1, 2017, 1:13 am

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Armed police and the force helicopter were deployed last as part of a manhunt for a suspect involved in a 'domestic incident'.Officers were called to a property off Pepper Street, in Silverdale, earlier in the evening to reports a male had made off from the scene armed with an unknown weapon.An area search for the suspect was carried out, but he remains at large. Officers also conducted a search of the property, where they recovered bladed and airgun-type weapons.Read more: Dad-of-six held knife...

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June 1, 2017, 1:46 am

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Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who has gone missing this morning.Sixty-three-year-old Michael Ratcliffe, was reported missing from an address in Toothill Road, Uttoxeter, just before 7am.Michael is described as white, 5ft 9in tall with a large build. He has short, grey hair and is believed to be wearing a black t-shirt.A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "Searches are underway to locate Michael. "If you have seen him, or know of his whereabouts, please contact us...