Stoke-on-Trent South Labour backs Burnham's leadership bid
LABOUR party members in Stoke-on-Trent have become the latest in the area to back Andy Burnham's leadership bid.Stoke-on-Trent South Constituency Labour Party has joined its counterparts in Newcastle...
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Sir Peter O'Sullevan dies aged 97
Former racing commentator Sir Peter O'Sullevan has died at his London home after a long illness. The Irish-born commentator worked on many of the big sporting events, such as the Grand National,...
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Residents claim removing bus service 'will isolate elderly'
FAMILIES have launched a petition against plans to axe a 'vital' bus link. Bus firm First is scrapping its number nine service – which runs from Chell to Hanley – from September 6. Now residents in...
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Thieves targeting garden gnomes
POLICE are warning families to take care of their gnomes. Several have been stolen from the back garden of a property in Norman Avenue, Mill Hill. Officers are concerned as they say the thefts are part...
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Residents reaction to McDonald's withdrawing plans
CONTROVERSIAL plans to open a McDonald's in a town centre have been withdrawn. The fast food giant had applied to build a 100-seat restaurant and 'drive-thru' on the site of Premier Garage in Leek. The...
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Drastic plans revealed to help keep Meir Social and Sports Club...
NEW houses are set to be built on the site of a social club – to secure the future of the cash-strapped venue. The plans for Meir Social and Sports Club include demolishing the Weston Road venue and...
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Motorway cops are issued with 'body cameras'
POLICE patrolling Staffordshire's motorways are to be kitted out with body cameras. Twenty of the devices will be shared between members of the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG). It follows pressure...
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Report reveals number of young drivers taking selfies behind the...
A SHOCKING report has revealed the extent to which mainly younger motorists drivers are taking selfies, making video calls or watching films while driving risking their lives and those of other road...
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'Buckle my shoe!' Son inspires Tower Bingo caller's fund-raising...
BINGO caller Kirsty Brearley is set to play a new numbers game when she adds up the miles by taking part in a charity walk. The 29-year-old is taking on the 10-mile challenge to support people with...
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Shop Local: The Little White Cottage fashion boutique offer 10...
WHEN shop owner Della Rowley spotted a business advert in The Sentinel 12 years ago, she seized the opportunity to steer her career in a different direction. Having completed a business studies degree...
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WIN a pair of day tickets to V Festival 2015
If you're a music fan then read on as we've teamed up with V Festival to celebrate their 20th anniversary by offer our readers the chance to win day tickets for either day. The famous festival first...
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Who's been up in court? The latest cases from across North...
BIDDULPH: THIRTY-YEAR-OLD Sean Booth pleaded guilty to two offences of failing to comply with the requirements of the sexual offenders' register. The defendant, of Woodland Street, Biddulph, will be...
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Factory worker from Stoke-on-Trent scoops £500k National...
A FACTORY-WORKER from Stoke-on-Trent is celebrating after scooping more than £500,000 on the National Lottery. The mystery lotto winner, known only as Mrs M, from Stoke-on-Trent, banked the winnings...
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Royal Stoke University Hospital under fire for relocating...
STAFFORDSHIRE'S biggest hospital is still transferring elderly patients late at night – three years after it was criticised for the practice. New figures show that over three months 16 Royal Stoke...
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Vice-principal wins praise after 41 years service at city school
LONG-SERVING teacher Lynn Jones has been recognised for her 45 years in education – after spending the majority of that time at the same school. The 63-year-old was awarded the MBE in the latest...
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Collision between car and motorcycle forces closure of A53 near...
A WOMAN has been cut from her car after a 'serious' collision with a motorcyclist on the A53. The incident, which happened at around 4.15pm took place at Gravelly Hill, near Loggerheads. Fire crews...
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Teen due to start law degree jailed after defying road ban
TEENAGER Mohammed Hanif has been jailed after he was caught behind the wheel despite being disqualified – just weeks before he was due to start a law degree. The 19-year-old was handed a 20-week...
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£20k vans stolen in fourth 'raid' on garage
THIEVES stole two vans from a garage forecourt in a crime that represented the fourth time the business has been targeted in a year. CCTV footage from cameras at BAR Garages in Shelton appears to show...
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BIG ISSUE: Has the council made the right decision over...
The latest twist in the Smithfield saga has come with the city council announcing it will only be occupying one of the buildings. Phil Corrigan looks into the issue...SIX years ago, Stoke-on-Trent City...
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TK Maxx submits application to open new store at Phoenix Park in...
MORE than fifty jobs are set to be created at a Stoke-on-Trent retail park – as discount retailer TK Maxx waits for the green light to begin construction of a new store. A planning application has been...
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