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Karate kids back on road

Friday, March 19, 2010

YOUNG karate enthusiasts are one step closer to being able to compete in competitions after launching an appeal for help.

The Sentinel reported in February that youngsters at Burslem Budokan were unable to compete in competitions, because the karate club's minibus was...

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New limits for busy schools

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

AROUND £275,000 is to be spent over the next two years on introducing part-time speed limits outside schools. Staffordshire County Council has...

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Mum in final vigil for brave Madison

FIGHTER: Madison Parton with her mum Annette.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

DOCTORS have told the family of young Madison Parton that she has only weeks to live, after finding her cancer has spread. The youngster from Sandford...

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£1.1m award swings it for 10 more play areas

Thursday, March 11, 2010

TEN more play areas are to be built or upgraded as part of a Government scheme. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has secured an overall £1.1 million...

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Extra staff needed for referrals work

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

MORE than £500,000 is being spent on extra social workers to help cope with a "massive increase" in referrals of children at risk of abuse or...

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It's all in the genes for smiling winner

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU: Gene Smith, aged 21 months, from Etruria has been named overall winner of
<I>The Sentinel's</I>
</B> Baby Of The Year competition. Pictures: Clare Jennings

Friday, February 19, 2010

WITH his curly hair and cute smile, Gene Smith's parents always thought he was adorable – and now readers of The Sentinel have made him an award...

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Drug hopes for Madison

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

YOUNG cancer sufferer Madison Parton has started a potentially life-saving drug trial. The Sandford Hill schoolgirl, aged four, has a rare form of...

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Project offers more sports for disabled

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

THOUSANDS of disabled children and their families could soon be experiencing the thrills of watersports, performing arts, and other short breaks as...

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Fat-fighting youngsters hit the gym

FIT FOR LIFE: Seven-year-old Black Cobra kick-boxer Harvi Hough, from Audley, keeping fit at the gym. Picture: Mark Scott

Monday, January 25, 2010

OVERWEIGHT children can get fit with free martial arts sessions being offered to help fight back against childhood obesity. Doug Clark, who runs the...

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Camping firm help dream come true

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

DISABLED youngster Owen Rollason is looking forward to swimming with dolphins after a company stepped in to help make his dream come true. Eight-year-...

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