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INTERNATIONAL triathlete Jacqui Slack visited a school to inspire its students with a motivational talk. Twenty-five pupils at Haywood Academy, in Burslem, had the opportunity to meet the world championship hopeful and quiz her on the secrets to her success. Keen footballer Monica Johnson, aged 15, of Smallthorne, said: "The advice Jacqui gave me was invaluable. She talked all about how to have the right diet to compete in sports, which really helped."I hope to try for a local...

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September 14, 2015, 10:33 am

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FORTY-FIVE workers will be axed following a service review by two councils. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and High Peak Borough Council, who are in a strategic alliance, have looked at all the services it provides in an effort to make £1 million of savings. And, speaking at a meeting of the district council's resources overview and scrutiny panel, council officer Mary Walker said: "There will be redundancies. It is intended to remove all temporary and agency staff and...

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September 14, 2015, 10:50 am

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A TEENAGER who re-learnt to walk after a devastating illness has set himself a new challenge – becoming Stoke-on-Trent's first youth MP. Finlay Gordon-McCuster is so determined to stand for election that he has even written his own manifesto. Now he is appealing to Stoke-on-Trent City Council to sign up to the UK Youth Parliament so youngsters in the Potteries can be represented at a national level. The 13-year-old, from Baddeley Green, said: "There are so many young people who...

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September 14, 2015, 10:57 am

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Government proposals have outlined more volunteer posts in constabularies to offset budget cuts. Dave Knapper asks police and community figures if this is a good idea... THE variety and satisfaction of a role in the police has prompted thousands to sign up for voluntary roles over the years. Since 1831, Special Constables have pounded the beat with the reward for supporting their community meaning more than a pay packet. Now the Government is looking to find out just how much people fancy...

Firefighters to be trained to carry out health checks to ease...

September 14, 2015, 11:13 am

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FIREFIGHTERS are being trained to carry out health checks during home visits under plans to ease the strain on the NHS. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has confirmed fire crews will now be expected to identify trip hazards, check that homes are heated properly and remind people about immunisations. The deal with NHS England comes after accident and emergency departments across the country faced enormous pressure last winter, with waiting time targets missed for 33 consecutive...

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September 14, 2015, 11:41 am

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MOTORISTS faced tailbacks earlier today after a taxi caught fire on one of Stoke-on-Trent's busiest roads. Police shut the northbound carriageway of the A500 at Basford roundabout near the A53 Etruria Road after the car became engulfed in flames at the end of the slip road at 9.36am. Two fire engines were also called to the scene and the fire was put out by 11am. The driver was treated for smoke inhalation. WATCH: Footage submitted by Jen Robinshaw

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September 14, 2015, 12:00 pm

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STOKE-ON-TRENT has been presented with medallions to recognise the area's pivotal role in the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Society, a national group dedicated to promoting the historic warplane, gave the two medals to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, in Hanley, to mark today's Battle of Britain Day. The bronze medallions feature Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell on one side, and the plane n the other, and have been handed out on the 75th anniversary of the battle. Mitchell was...

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September 14, 2015, 9:00 pm

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POLICE have set up a base at Stoke-on-Trent's biggest gypsy camp – to help families living there report crimes to officers. It follows concerns travellers can feel 'isolated' and repeated reports of tensions between gypsies and the wider community. Now Staffordshire Police are using a community building at Linehouses Gypsy and Traveller site in Goldenhill to try to tackle the crime concerns of those living at the camp. Health visitors, city council staff and charity workers are also...

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September 14, 2015, 9:30 pm

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ELDERLY gym members have been left shocked and devastated by the sudden closure of their 'vital' fitness centre. Without any prior warning, members who went to work out at the Motorcise Gym, in Newcastle, on Thursday morning were met with a sign on the door. It stated: 'Attention all members, it is with deep regret that due to a management decision this club will remain closed'. The gym was popular with pensioners and those struggling with injuries due to the motorised exercise machines...

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September 14, 2015, 9:45 pm

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A SOLDIER informed a senior Army official he was a 'weak swimmer' before he drowned during a white water rafting exercise, an inquest heard. Private John Lomas, of the Royal Logistics Corps, was with comrades in Austria when his raft overturned on June 21, 2012. Yesterday, an inquest heard the 22-year-old from Meir had told Captain Eddy Foster, who helped to plan the trip, that he was a 'weak swimmer' prior to the adventurous training exercise. Captain Foster said: "He (Private Lomas)...

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September 14, 2015, 10:00 pm

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DRAG racing and thefts of garden furniture are among the issues facing families after their cul-de-sac was turned into a through-road. Now residents living on Row Moor Way, in Norton, are calling on highways officials to block off the stretch to put the brakes on reckless drivers. And police say there will be an increased presence in the neighbourhood in response to the concerns. Householders say the road which links onto Bur Tree Drive and the neighbouring Norton Heights estate – is...

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September 15, 2015, 12:05 am

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STOKE: STEPHEN Fitzgerald, aged 35, of Vale Street, Stoke, has admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order imposed on him on December 30. Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre adjourned the case. MEIR: A WARRANT without bail has been issued at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in the case of Cal Cairns, aged 33, of Mollison Road, Meir. He failed to appear at the court for sentencing after having already entered guilty pleas to offences of theft of...

Accident on A34 causes traffic problems

September 15, 2015, 12:11 am

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There has been an accident on the A34 involving two vehicles. The crash happened on the A34 Newcastle Road, Southbound, Talke at A500/Peacock Hay Road.It has resulted in very slow moving traffic but is expected to be clear by 9:30am. Read more of today's top news stories here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Looking for a job? Check out our jobs channel. Download The Sentinel Evening Edition App from the App Store or Google Play store now.

51 training jobs within 20 miles of Stoke-on-Trent

September 15, 2015, 12:27 am

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There are 51 training 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. ICT Technician Salary: Undisclosed Location: Blythe Bridge Details: Senior ICT Technician Grade 7 £21,503 - £24,472 Full time, whole year Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form is looking to recruit a highly...

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September 15, 2015, 12:41 am

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There's a high possibility of more rain throughout the week, although today is set to be not as intense as yesterday's. Moving towards the weekend the Met Office beieve Stoke-on-Trent could be seeing one sunshine - read the full weather forecast below. Weather map The table of forecasts below is based on averages for all of the 340 weather stations based within Staffordshire and North Birmingham area. All data is provided by the Met Office through its Datapoint service. Weather...

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Most expensive properties for sale in and around Stoke-on-Trent

September 15, 2015, 1:00 am

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Here are some of the most expensive properties available in and around the The Sentinel area. Click the links to see more pictures and find out more about the properties. Descriptions are provided by the estate agents. Park Drive, Stoke-on-trent, Trentham, Staffordshire Asking price: £995,000 Maybe not a buy one get one free, however, still an incredible chance to purchase two stunning homes sitting side by side, where, when families need to be close but not in one anothers pockets...

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September 15, 2015, 2:15 am

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In celebration of 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain 40 Spitfires and Hurricane will take to the sky. Prince Harry will join veterans the watch as the celebrations begin. The Battle of Britain, was one of the pivotal moments in UK history, took place between July and October 1940 as Germany attempted to destroy the RAF. But today 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Britain Day, is when the German Luftwaffe launched a large attack against London. The aircrafts taking part, the...

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September 15, 2015, 2:53 am

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A new social enterprise hopes to help encourage young people to develop new skills. The Ruff and Ruby Rooms, which opened Sunday, September 14, at Hanley's Intu Potteries, aims to help raise aspirations and self-esteem. It has been opened by Rubygirl UK, which was founded by Dawn Deaville, in 2010, and will operate seven days a week. Workshops are expected to include textiles, craft afternoons, open mic events, child literacy activities and legal advice for parents. Actress Rachel...

Stoke City fans clock up the miles to see Potters in action

September 16, 2015, 6:16 am

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STOKE fans will travel almost 5,000 miles to follow their team, according to new research. The research, examining how far Premier League football fans will go to watch their team and commissioned by parking app, JustPark, shows the average Potters fan driving to every game spends over 80 hours and £863 on the road. In total, Stoke fans will travel 4,970 miles at an average of 262 miles per away match. Stoke's longest journey will be when they visit Bournemouth in February – a...

Plans for Keele University 'autism centre' given the go ahead

September 16, 2015, 6:19 am

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PLANS to create an autism centre at Keele University have been given the go ahead.Stoke-based charity Caudwell Children applied to Newcastle Borough Council to construct a building at the university for use as a treatment assessment and research facility for children with autism.The charity claims the development will enable research into autism and other disabilities and will incorporate technology and an IT infrastructure that will allow therapists to reach more families.The building will be...