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Stoke-on-Trent teenagers raise cash for hospital in memory of...
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...
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Who's been up in court? The latest cases from North Staffordshire...
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...
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Taxi drivers assaulted teen before robbing him in row over fare
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...
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Pupils plate it up for Sir Stan as part of competition
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,...
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The Way We Were: The Hohenzollern Redoubt and World War 1
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...
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Granite team have offer for Sentinel readers
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...
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Man jailed after being caught with £8k of cannabis
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....
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Our burgers are so big you need a bib to keep you clean!
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...
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Stoke-on-Trent nurse denies causing death of woman
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...
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Jane celebrates 25 years with chambers of commerce
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...
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Gas leak set to cause disruption for weeks
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...
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The Way We Were: Does picture show Fenton in the snow?
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...
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The Way We Were: Memories of the best Santa – ever!
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...
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Serial criminal raided home as family 'slept upstairs'
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...
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Albanian grew drugs 'to pay for hernia op'
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...
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SENTINEL SLIMMER: 'I can go on the beach and not have to cover...
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...
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Big Issue: The hidden cost of giving children educational trips
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,...
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Fire crews at Birches Head house blaze
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...
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Pupils and parents join staff for primary school's centenary...
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...
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Bus passengers hit out at timetable changes and axed services
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...
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