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DEATH CRASH DOUBT

THE family of a motorcyclist killed in a road accident have called for action after discovering a blood test that showed he was drink-driving may have been mixed up with someone else's.

Steven Wild, aged 40, died after hitting a van head-on as he tried to avoid a braking car on the A53 in Stockton Brook.

The results of his...

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Man bailed after suspicious death (UPDATE)

ONE teenager has been bailed after the death of an alcoholic. The 18-year-old was among six men questioned after John Clarkson, known as Elvis because of his habit of singing Presley songs...

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Royal heir force blamed for disturbing the peace

PRINCES William and Harry may have piloted low flying helicopters blamed for disturbing the peace over a quiet, rural village. Eccleshall Parish Council summoned officers from RAF Shawbury...

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Cannes calling for regeneration team

REGENERATION leaders have travelled to France to launch a new team to help attract major investors and employers to North Staffordshire. The eight-strong inward investment unit will form...

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PRECINCT PLAN FOR EYESORE

THE SITE: Land at Mill Street and Lockitt Street.

DERELICT land will be transformed into a housing estate and shopping area if plans are approved. Proposals have been submitted to...

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PRECINCT PLAN FOR EYESORE

DERELICT land will be transformed into a housing estate and shopping area if plans are approved. Proposals have been submitted to...

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Patients may have to park in the streets

HEALTH CENTRE: Maureen Turfrey, NHS North Staffordshire project manager, with plans for the health centre.

RESIDENTS have criticised plans for a new £10 million health centre for not providing patient parking. The latest designs for the...

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Councillor faces conduct hearing over behaviour

A COUNCILLOR is facing possible disciplinary action following his actions at a residents' meeting. Liberal Democrat councillor David Sutton, who serves the Northwood and Birches Head ward on...

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Schools left off list for speed limit cuts

GO SLOW: Joanne McCormack, her sons Ruairidh and Angus, and crossing warden Josie Wilton outside Richard Heathcote Primary in Alsagers Bank. Picture: Mark Scott

TWO village schools will have to wait for 20mph zones outside their buildings after being left off a priority list – despite both...

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Motorists call for brakes on fuel prices

PRICE CHECK: At Morrisons on Festival Park, Tesco in Longton, Total in Shelton, Sainsbury's in Hanley, Asda in Wolstanton and Shell in Etruria yesterday.

MOTORISTS in the region are being warned they could be hit further in the pocket with the possibility of fuel prices rising to £1....

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Riders given extra time to cross roads

SAFE PASSAGE: Sandra Durose puts the new crossing to the test. Picture: Shaun Smith

PIONEERING technology which allows horse riders to change traffic lights at the push of a button has been installed at a crossroads....

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Stoke City: Are you the Potters' fan-of-the-year?

WE know Stoke fans are the loudest, but who is the proudest of them all?

The Sentinel is looking for City's fan of the season from the thousands of you shouting your support every inch of the way in the Barclays Premier League and the FA Cup.

And this year's winner will have big boots to fill. Such was the huge impact of...

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Robbie Earle: Richards could do worse than stay with the Valiants

I HOPE Micky Adams presents Marc Richards with a DVD of Leon Constantine's last appearance when the Vale boss sits down with his leading scorer to discuss a new contract. Since you asked,...

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Stoke City: Sheila hooked on Potters again after new season ticket success

LUCKY WINNER: Sheila Plant with the season tickets she won 15 years ago and the most recent. Picture: Wesley Webster

GRANDMOTHER Sheila Plant has won a pair of season tickets for Stoke City ... 15 years after a similar prize got her hooked on the Potte...

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Stoke City: Equalling points would be fine achievement, says Coates

STOKE chairman Peter Coates believes even equalling last season's points tally would be a remarkable feat as City strive to secure a...

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Port Vale: Horsfield warns of play-offs backlash

TOUGH: Geoff Horsfield says achieving a top seven spot will not be easy for Port Vale.

PORT Vale have been warned that their transformation into genuine play-off contenders will make their task of finishing in the League...

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Darts: Taylor aiming to end his Jenkins jinx

MY NEMESIS: Taylor looks on as he is condemned to an 8-5 defeat by old foe Terry Jenkins at the MEN Arena in Manchester in 2008.

PHIL Taylor will be looking to put to bed the Whyte & Mackay Premier League hoodoo that his opponent tonight, Terry Jenkins, seems...

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Cycling: Moore the merrier for season-opening victory

TEAM Goldtec scored their first success of the season when Longton's Darren Moore was first veteran home in the gruelling 36-miles Enduro mountain bike event through the Coed y Brenin forest...

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Angling: Weekend results

Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society midweek match, Ellenhall Pools, Stafford: 1 Ian Baddiley (Goms Mill) 6lbs 10oz; 2 Tony Birt (Dolphin Tackle) 3lbs; 3 Brian Hammond (Stoke Angling Society) 2lbs...

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Golf: Prodigy Ryan to challenge for world title in America

AMERICAN DREAM: Ryan Chadwick, aged 10, is off to the U.S. to compete in the World Junior Golf Championship. </B>Pictures: Mark Scott

PRODIGY Ryan Chadwick is planning the golf trip of a lifetime – at the tender age of 10. The youngster from Blythe Bridge, with a...

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Rugby union: Weekend squads and fixtures

National League Three Midlands LONGTON (v Hinckley, home): Baker, Wilson, Davies, J Smith, Glenn, Staley, Thompson, Kelly, Daniel, Healey, G Rawlings, Longshaw, Brandon, Buck, Green, S...

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POLICE were last night questioning six men on suspicion of murder following the death of alcoholic John Clarkson, known as Elvis for his singing in public. (March 17)

You were a true character John. We will miss you entertaining us with your Elvis songs. Fenton won't be the same without you! I hope you are at peace now and singing your...

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