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June 25, 2015, 11:45 am

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WHEN Albert Cross lost his brave battle with cancer three of his grandchildren decided to thank the hospital which cared for him by embarking on a fund-raising mission. And the efforts of charitable teenagers Tom and Ruby Ankers, and Oliver Plant have helped raise more than £750 for ward 201 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Albert passed away at the age of 73 from non-Hodgkin lymphoma – a form of cancer which targets the lymph nodes. Tom, aged 17, led the way with the...

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September 22, 2015, 3:13 am

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NEWCASTLE: A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has been sent to Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court following an alleged attack on her ex-partner. Nadine Johnson, of Tulip Grove, Newcastle, is accused of wounding Liam Lovatt with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on September 19.Johnson indicated she would plead not guilty when she appeared before North Staffordshire magistrates yesterday. She was remanded in custody until her crown court appearance on October 12. There was no application for bail.BIRCHES HEAD:...

Taxi drivers assaulted teen before robbing him in row over fare

October 1, 2015, 8:00 pm

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A TEENAGE reveller was grabbed around the neck and punched by two taxi drivers before being robbed of £20. Cabbies Zazakat Mohammed and Raheel Ahmed carried out the attack after a row over a fare from Hanley to Sandbach. Ahmed had driven the 18-year-old to Hanley's Sainsbury's store to get cash to pay for the £50 fare. But when the passenger refused to pay that much Ahmed was joined by Mohammed and they carried out the robbery. Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard the incident...

Pupils plate it up for Sir Stan as part of competition

October 8, 2015, 11:53 pm

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A SCHOOL is running a series of projects based on the career of Stoke City legend Sir Stanley Matthews. Pupils at Grove Junior, in Northwood, are having art, PE and IT lessons to learn about Sir Stan, nicknamed the Wizard of Dribble. And the youngsters are also creating a series of plate designs in a competition to mark what what would have been Sir Stan's 100th birthday. The event, organised by the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation, will see the winning designs being made into special...

The Way We Were: The Hohenzollern Redoubt and World War 1

October 17, 2015, 6:00 am

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MADAM, – I write with reference to the current features regarding the North Staffordshire Regiment and the events at the Hohenzollern Redoubt 100 years ago. I've enclosed three photographs I took during a visit to the Canadian National Memorial at Vimy Ridge, France, in August this year. The first photograph is a general view of CWGC Canadian Cemetery No.2, which is situated adjacent to Vimy Ridge at Neuville-St Vaast. The other two pictures show details of graves within the...

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October 31, 2015, 12:43 am

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FRANCHISEE Tim Davies began his business venture – after being so impressed with the granite worktop fitted in his own kitchen.The 51-year-old, from Birches Head, strongly felt he could sell the product to others and opened the latest Granite Transformations showroom 18 months ago. Now Tim and his partner Tracey Raftery, aged 52, sell their stock in the UK's largest garden centre – Bridgmere Nursery and Garden World, near Nantwich – with a range of products.He said: "You...

Man jailed after being caught with £8k of cannabis

November 1, 2015, 4:16 am

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DRUG-DEALER Stephen Hinsley sold cannabis so he could buy luxury holidays and fancy watches. The 39-year-old was caught with drugs worth an estimated £8,230 when police raided his Birches Head home. Officers found 32 grams of cannabis as well as scales, plastic bags and large wads of cash alongside expensive technology, jewellery and evidence of a holiday worth £1,000. Hinsley has now been jailed for a total of six months. Prosecutor Paul Mytton said: "Police were...

Our burgers are so big you need a bib to keep you clean!

November 13, 2015, 4:08 am

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BURGERS at a new city centre venture are so huge – customers are issued with a bib to save on dry-cleaning bills. Specialities such as the Dirty Cow and the Dirty Monster stand an impressive six inches tall. The American-style burgers are loaded with chilli, pulled pork, chicken wings and sausages. Customers have been left open-mouthed when staff at Burgers 'n' Bibs, located inside Rift & Co, in Hanley, serve them up. And because of the size of the dishes, each customer is...

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November 27, 2015, 11:50 am

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A NURSE has denied causing the death of a woman who travelled from Ireland for an abortion in England. Gemma Pullen, of Birches Head Road, Birches Head, is charged with the manslaughter of Aisha Chithira through gross negligence. The 32-year-old has been charged alongside fellow nurse Margaret Miller and Dr Adedayo Adedeji. At a brief hearing at the Old Bailey in London before Judge Charles Wide, all three denied killing Ms Chithira. A six-week trial has already been scheduled to start...

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December 6, 2015, 8:00 pm

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TWENTY FIVE years ago Jane Gratton wrote a letter to the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce inviting the then chief executive to offer her a job.He was sensible enough to take her advice, and so began a long and fruitful career with the organisation which is instrumental in ensuring businesses thrive and grow, creating jobs and wealth.Since then she has been promoted several times, up to her current role as deputy chief executive; while the chamber has grown from a team of just eight staff...

Gas leak set to cause disruption for weeks

December 6, 2015, 11:15 pm

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A GAS leak on a road has meant delays are expected for almost two weeks. Birches Head Road is currently closed in both directions after a gas leak between Widecombe Road and Redhills Road. The issue will be repaired and motorists are warned to expected delays until December 20.

The Way We Were: Does picture show Fenton in the snow?

December 18, 2015, 8:00 pm

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MADAM, – Regarding the pictures of snow scenes sent in by Derrick Baddeley (The Way We Were, December 5).I think the photograph in the bottom right corner of page seven has been reproduced back to front.The picture was taken from the bridge crossing the railway on Smithpool Road in Fenton.The park (which is 'The Lido' or Smithpool Park) should be on the right of the shot.Beyond the bridge, in the distance, is the site of Fenton railway station, and the hill is in fact the spoil heap of...

The Way We Were: Memories of the best Santa – ever!

December 18, 2015, 8:00 pm

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MADAM, – In the 1980s and onwards the squash club owners at Trent, in Birches Head Road, gave a wonderful Christmas party for the children of club members.There was lovely food, drinks, games and a visit by Santa.This Santa was a Lewis's of Hanley Santa, who travelled all over the city in a horse-drawn cab.He then spent Christmas Day visiting the Hartshill Hospital children's ward, and handing out presents.Santa accepted the club's invitation to surprise and delight the children at the...

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December 21, 2015, 10:38 am

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DRUG addict Andrew Rimes burgled a house while a couple and their three children were asleep in bed. The 36-year-old, who has been using drugs since the age of 10, broke into a property in Moston Street, Birches Head, in the middle of the night. But police soon tracked down the defendant and found some of the stolen property in his house. Now Rimes – who has 22 previous convictions for 73 offences, including 23 house burglaries – has been jailed for 876 days. Prosecutor...

Albanian grew drugs 'to pay for hernia op'

December 21, 2015, 8:00 pm

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ILLEGAL immigrant Arben Bakillari faces deportation once he is released from prison after being caught growing cannabis.The 46-year-old Albanian national – who arrived in the UK on a truck – was arrested after police found more than 300 cannabis plants during a raid on the house where he was staying.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard officers made the discovery after hearing a loud banging noise coming from the property in Birches Head Road, in Birches Head, in the early...

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December 21, 2015, 8:00 pm

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MUM Sarah Jones can finally run around with her children after losing six stone in less than two years. The 40-year-old, from Birches Head, started going to the Northwood branch of Slimming World 18 months ago, determined to lose weight. Sarah said: "It all started when I stopped smoking, I really piled on the pounds then."I started noticing when I was walking to Hanley that I was short of breath and really struggling with it, so that was huge."Looking at photos of...

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December 28, 2015, 7:50 am

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School visits, sporting and musical activities and swimming can all be a drain on family finances. Matt Simpson spoke to several parents to find out their views.. WHETHER it is learning to swim, playing sport, buying clothes or going on a school trip, the cost of bringing up a child adds up. Year on year, parents are shelling out thousands of pounds to keep their children fed and clothed, as well as broadening their experiences and keeping them entertained. With more families feeling the...

Fire crews at Birches Head house blaze

December 30, 2015, 1:16 pm

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FIREFIGHTERS have been called to fire at a house in Birches Head.Three pumps were initially sent out to the fire, at a house in Eros Crescent, at about 8.20pm. One returned to base as the fire was not as serious as first feared.A spokesman for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue said: "We always take house fires very seriously, to make sure it is dealt with properly. At one point there were three pumps at the scene. However, one of the pumps was sent back."The spokesman said no-one had been...

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December 31, 2015, 4:07 am

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DESPITE countless changes at St George and St Martin's RC Primary School over the last 100 years, the relationship between staff and pupils has remained a constant. This year, the Birches Head school has been celebrating its centenary, and has shared its history with everyone associated with it, past and present. In September, it revealed a commemorative stained glass window, and former teachers, pupils and parents were invited to look through the surviving registers and punishment...

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March 24, 2016, 9:00 pm

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TRANSPORT provider D&G Bus is shaking up its timetables – with some services being scrapped. The firm says the changes – which are coming in from Sunday – are needed to improve reliability. The number 33 Newcastle – Westlands service had faced the axe for financial reasons. But the route has been saved – with fewer journeys – after a deal was struck with Staffordshire County Council. The changes also include: Early-morning and late-evening services...