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Woman, 30, twice over drink-drive limit died in crash
THIRTY-year-old Erif Wade was more than twice the drink-drive limit when she was killed in a car crash. Erif had battled with mental health and alcohol problems for a number of years. But an inquest...
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Final farewells for alleged murder victim Linda Norcup
THE funeral takes place this week of a 46-year-old woman allegedly murdered on a housing estate. Police discovered the body of Linda Norcup at her flat in Beckett Avenue, Meir, on June 28. A...
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Murder suspect set to go on trial after denying killing Norasab...
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman is to go on trial charged with murder. Sophie Butler, of Bromley Court, Hanley, has denied the murder of Norasab Hussain. Her trial will be held at Stafford Crown Court on October...
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Big Issue: Police funding reform
Staffordshire Police could see a dramatic change in how much cash it receives following proposals to reform the finance system. Emma Lloyd finds out more... AN 'OUT of date' funding system used for 43...
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The Sentinel's new app keeps readers updated while on the move
FAMILIES heading off on their summer holidays will find it easier to keep up-to-date with the news from back home than ever before. Last month The Sentinel launched the Evening Edition app – which...
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Officials question claim 20,000 people kept out of hospitals
HEALTH officials are demanding to see official data – after claims 20,000 people have been kept out of hospital thanks to better community services. Leaders running Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent...
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Our Heroes: Mum organises special trips for son with cancer
BRAVE George Bould has a whole host of celebrity friends – thanks to his determined mum and dad lining up plenty of treats as he continues his battle with cancer. From appearing on stage with The Who...
View ArticleLack of private care firms sparks new bed blocking crisis in...
ELDERLY people are being trapped in community hospital beds because there are too few private companies to look after them at home.Health bosses say it is a problem throughout Staffordshire and...
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Dad had his head 'stamped on' as seven-man brawl broke out at...
A DAD who had his head 'stamped on' and his ear bitten in a brawl has spoken after police launched an investigation into the incident at a popular North Staffordshire hotel.Darren Alcock, 36, was...
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Council to give £20,000 loans to struggling householders
HARD-UP homeowners will be offered loans of up to £20,000 to help them carry out repairs and improvements to their properties. Newcastle Borough Council is launching a new housing renewal loans scheme...
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Coroner's Office search for family of Newcastle man
Her Majesty's Coroner's Office in Stoke-on-Trent is appealing for help to trace the family of a Newcastle man who has died. Mr Christopher Leverton lived alone in Newcastle and was found dead in his...
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Siblings take on charity desert trek for mum
THREE siblings are to undertake a gruelling trek across the desert in memory of their mother. Tony and Steve Dalgarno along with their sister Petra Heath are to take on the challenging Petra Trek for...
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Alton Towers crash victim praises rescuers and nominates them for...
DANIEL Thorpe has heaped praise on the firefighters who rescued him following the Smiler crash at Alton Towers. The 27-year-old was among four people who were left seriously injured and trapped on The...
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Care homes rated: How do local centres compare?
There are more than 100 care homes available across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire - but how do they perform? The Care Quality Commission produces regular reports on the performance of homes of...
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Author hopes book can solve mystery of local poet
A NOVICE author is hoping her first book will help bring a poet's long lost diaries to light. Pauline Hart's book The Life and Works of George Heath chronicles the background of the Staffordshire...
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600 back campaign to bring poppies to Potteries
MORE than 600 people have signed a petition backing The Sentinel's campaign to bring a poignant First World War art installation to the city that helped create it. Stoke-on-Trent is set to lose its bid...
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VIDEO: Spontaneous combustion causes barn fire
A barn was set ablaze when 600 tonnes of bailed hay spontaneously combusted. Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the fire and were still at the incident today at the farm in Adbaston...
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50 farmers protest about milk price at supermarket
DESPERATE farmers have staged a peaceful protest at a supermarket as part of their campaign for fairer milk prices Around 50 farmers – in around 30 tractors – drove along the A50 on Wednesday, July 29,...
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Accident results in A34 closure
The A34, Stone Road in Trent Vale has been closed due to an accident.This is causing queuing traffic in both directions between the Hanford Interchange and the Lymevale Road junction. Read more of...
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City Council will not relocate staff from Civic Centre to 'fit...
THE Smithfield buildings in Hanley have been passed as 'fit for purpose' – but council staff will only occupy one of them.World-leading concrete experts have told Stoke-on-Trent City Council that the...
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