MAN HIT BY POLICE CAR ON 999 CALL

TRAGEDY: The scene of the accident in 2006 where Farid Sarwari  was hit and killed  by a police car.

TWO men have recalled the moment their friend was knocked down and killed by a police car on a 999 call as he crossed a main road.

Farid Sarwari, pictured below, died shortly after being hit by the car which had its blue lights on, and then a second vehicle, at the junction of Bucknall New Road and Potteries Way in Hanley.

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Mum gives birth alone to stillborn

TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE: Jane Auden with partner Adrian Turner. Picture: Cara Edgington

A HOSPITAL is reviewing its childbirth care after a mother delivered her stillborn baby alone in her own bathroom. Jane Auden, who...

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Voters back land sale for GP centre

VICTORY: Anthony Munday, residents' association chairman, at the site.

A 14-YEAR search to find a use for an area of community-owned land has ended after almost 500 residents voted in favour of selling the...

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Pioneering stroke drugs saved Mike

Pioneering stroke drugs saved Mike

FATHER-OF-FOUR Mike Nind owes his life to being at the right place at the right time after suffering a massive stroke. The attack was...

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Crash followed gritting request

CRASH SCENE: Peter Heath at the scene of his accident. Inset, where his car ended up. Below, the damage caused to his car.

MOTORIST Peter Heath wants to know why a road was not gritted following an accident, after his own car crashed at the same spot 90...

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On your marks for city's 2010k race

JOIN IN: St Peter's under-15 athletics champion James Taylor. Top, Councillor  Derek Capey  with Weston Coyney Primary School cross country team and St Peter's High   athletes.   Pictures:   Mark Scott

ATHLETES and schoolchildren are in the running to mark Stoke-on-Trent's centenary. The 2010k race through Stoke and Hanley will take...

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Family relieved to know worst at last

FOUND DEAD: Gordon Beard.

THE family of a 79-year-old man found dead after disappearing from home in August say they can now start to move on after months of not...

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Five in court over EDL gathering

Five in court  over EDL gathering

FIVE men have appeared in court following disturbances during a rally staged by the English Defence League. About 1,300 people attended...

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Pupils band together to stop teenagers smoking

STAMP IT OUT: Pupil Chris Caton.   Picture: Mark Scott

ENTERPRISING teenagers are hoping to win an award for their campaign to combat smoking among their peers. Pupils at Brownhills Maths...

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Barred spouse bullied wife to run sham firm

THE wife of a "bully" car clamper who was convicted of operating illegally has been banned from being a company director. Linda Watson admitted being the sole director of Clamping Enforcemen...

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Parents dig deep to support primary school

Parents dig deep to support primary school

AMAZING: Parents have been urged to dig deep to help fund improvements at a primary school. The Parents Teachers and Friends Associatio...

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Stoke City: Fuller set for Wigan clash, despite nightclub arrest

Stoke City: Fuller set for Wigan clash, despite nightclub arrest

STOKE boss Tony Pulis will brush aside the latest controversy surrounding star striker Ricardo Fuller by including him in his squad to face Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium tonight (7.45pm).

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Port Vale: Goal-getter Richards in bid to break new ground

Port Vale: Goal-getter Richards in bid to break new ground

STRIKER Marc Richards has set his sights on breaking the 20-goal barrier for the first time in his career this season.

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Crewe Alex: Bailey back to help bridge Crewe's midfield woes

Crewe Alex: Bailey back to help bridge Crewe's midfield woes

JAMES Bailey could have finally put his long-term injury problems behind him after coming through a Crewe reserve team run-out at Birmi...

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Lou Macari: Premier League needs more players with Wilko's character

Lou Macari: Premier League needs more players with Wilko's character

Former Stoke boss and Sentinel columnist Lou Macari has his say ahead of tonight's Wigan v Stoke clash...

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Stoke City: Boss Pulis hails 'best ever' Higgy

BORN-AGAIN defender Danny Higginbotham has never played better in a Stoke City shirt.

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Stoke City: Tempers flare as City kids give Reds a roasting

Stoke City: Tempers flare as City kids give Reds a roasting

STOKE'S academy coaches were accosted by angry Liverpool staff after City thrashed the Reds 4-0 in their latest youth team outing.

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Stoke City: Wigan v Potters match tactics

Stoke City: Wigan v Potters match tactics

Pre-match tactics for Wigan v Stoke...

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Stoke City: Meet the Wigan players likely to face Stoke tonight

Stoke City: Meet the Wigan players likely to face Stoke  tonight

All you need to know about Wigan ahead of tonight's clash...

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Stoke City: Wigan boss Martinez has 'learned lessons' of Brit draw

Stoke City: Wigan boss Martinez has 'learned lessons' of Brit draw

WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez believes his side are better prepared to face Stoke tonight having learned the lessons from their previo...

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Port Vale: 'Biggest game' can define Vale's season, claims skipper Fraser

Port Vale: 'Biggest game' can define Vale's season, claims skipper Fraser

SKIPPER Tommy Fraser has billed tonight's "cup final" clash against Chesterfield as one of Port Vale's biggest games of the season.

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Why should taxpayers fund stay-at-home family?

SIMPLE: Mrs J Wright, of Kidsgrove, asks 'why no help for families' (The Sentinel, February 4). The answer is simple Mrs Wright.

Why should we taxpayers be expected to help – that is support your son and his partner bring up their child when neither of them has a job?

Both myself and my wife work and if we want...

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Why should young family be entitled to our money?

ANGRY: My heart goes out to Mrs J Wright, of Kidsgrove, and her family (The Sentinel, February 4). I could not get a wink of sleep after reading her letter about her 19-year-old son and his...

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Youngster should get a job, not play benefits system

NERVE: In response to the letter regarding help for young families (The Sentinel, February 4), 13 years ago, when I was aged 19, I to found myself in the same position – a young...

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Why is cash-strapped council wasting money?

STOKE-ON-TRENT City Council needs to save money, so what is doing? Well, it is proposing to close Tunstall and Shelton swimming pools. Shelton swimming pool is the only pool in the area that...

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Undefined Headline

CULTURE: Concerning the letter from local artist Tony Amore (January 23) about the role of culture in our cities – he makes valid points. Culture, art and music could increase tourism...

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Waiting for all answers

A S THE Britannia Stadium row rumbles on at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, there are several issues which remain confusingly opaque. The District Auditor promises that in the fullness of time...

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You deserve high praise

I JUST want to say well done to the decent human being who helped a fallen officer from the thugs of the Hanley demonstrations. The man helped an officer who had been attacked during the...

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