'End of an era' for family's French links to Michelin site
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 96-year-old man whose father brought tyre giant Michelin to Stoke-on-Trent. Rene Chadeyron's death has been described as an 'end of an era' for the family's connection to...
View Article'Defibrillator will help keep our young footballers safe'
A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed at a clubhouse used by hundreds of young footballers. The life-saving medical equipment is available at Kidsgrove Ladsandads' base at Birchenwood playing fields. It...
View ArticleHospice home care service marks 15-year milestone
A SERVICE which supports terminally-ill patients in their own homes has reached a 15-year milestone. The Douglas Macmillan Hospice led the way nationally when it set up its Hospice at Home service in...
View ArticleSentinel Live News April 5 2016
Live news and travel information from across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire
View ArticleYour five-day forecast: enjoy today - it's only going to get...
Expect some sunny spells and the occasional light shower today before things change, with heavy, blustery showers a the threat of hail and thunder tomorrow. Weather map The table of forecasts below is...
View ArticleMore than half of fires in county started deliberately
More than half the fires in a county were deliberate - a fire service claim.Cheshire Fire service claim they have so far spent more than 900 hours dealing with deliberate fires already this year and...
View ArticleOrgans donated to others after man, 27, found dead on church car...
RECOVERING heroin addict Richard Pepper died in hospital following a relapse.The 27-year-old was holding a needle when he was found unconscious in a church car park in Alsager.He was taken to Crewe's...
View ArticleJust the job: catering jobs in and around the Stoke-on-Trent area
There are 26 catering 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...
View ArticleMan 'smashed' his way into partner's home
THUG Phillip Machin assaulted his girlfriend as he tried to flee from her house before the police arrived. The 23-year-old smashed his way into Louise Shaw's home and was in bed when she returned. The...
View ArticleWhy comic Jason Manford's on a mission to prove that #stokeisnojo...
Jason Manford and Phill Jupitus have marked their stay in Stoke-on-Trent by espousing the virtues of the city. But why have we had to wait for outsiders to do the shouting? asks John Woodhouse… LAST...
View ArticleSpeeding driver caused fatal crash, plus four other great stories...
Every day The Sentinel publishes dozens of stories, features and galleries about where you live in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and South Cheshire.Although we do our best to keep you up to speed...
View ArticleWW2: How brave Roy dodged German paratroopers and got himself out...
YESTERDAY we brought you the story of wartime sweethearts Roy Vickerman and Nora Jackson – who got engaged 70 years after they split up due to the trauma of his wartime experiences. Now, read the story...
View ArticlePolice visit businesses across county ahead of ban on 'legal...
POLICE and trading standards have visited businesses across the county ahead of the impending ban on legal highs.Officers visited 15 businesses across the county and gave advice on the Psychoactive...
View ArticleHealth watchdog leader leaves
THE BOSS of Stoke-on-Trents's statutory NHS watchdog group has announced her departure.Val Lewis will leave as manager Healthwatch Stoke on April 29.No successor has so far been confirmed.She was...
View ArticleRoad partially closed due to gas leak
A town centre road is set to remain shut due to a gas leak. The Eastbound A5007 Uttoxeter Road in Longton has been shut for emergency repairs according to Stoke Highways. Uttoxeter Road closed...
View ArticleWho's been up in court? (Tuesday April 5, 2016)
STOKE: FIFTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD Patrick Davenport pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered on March 2, but has denied arson with intent to endanger life. His pleas were not...
View ArticleSchoolgirl attacked by teen bullies 'recovering well' says dad
A schoolgirl who was beaten up by bullies – and then saw horrific video of her ordeal posted on social media – is recovering well and hoping to return to school next week. Bethany Gallimore was...
View ArticleCity McDonald's set to reopen tomorrow after a makeover
A CITY McDonald's is set to reopen tomorrow following a makeover.The fast-food chain's revamped Trent Vale restaurant will open its doors at 10.30am.The new look branch features an outdoor seating area...
View ArticleHealth reporter Dave Blackhurst's 15 seconds of fame
BY SHEER dint of my job - and nothing to do with looks, talent or otherwise - I have appeared on the telly quite a few times down the years.Given that a reporter's role is to be at news flash-points...
View ArticleDog microchipping will be mandatory in the UK from tomorrow:...
Pet owners who fail to microchip and register their dogs will now face fines of up to £500.The new law comes into force tomorrow, but it is thought that thousands of owners have still to comply.Here's...
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