Rob Andrews

Stoke-on-Trent

News Editor at The Sentinel (Stoke)

News Editor at Stoke Sentinel. Crewe Alex fan.

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Hanley Post Office faces uncertain future after WHSmith deal

8 hours ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Hanley Post Office is in The Potteries CentreThe long-term future of a city centre post office branch remains uncertain - after the impending sale of WHSmith. Hanley Post Office has been inside WHSmith in The Potteries Centre ever since leaving its Tontine Street HQ. But WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital in a £76 million deal and its future direction is still not known. The business will later rebrand as TG Jones - affecting 480 stores and 500 staff.
Carer scoops £3.6m on National Lottery but won't give up her job just yet for one reason

4 days ago | msn.com | Rob Andrews |Andrew Robinson

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Coroner to open inquest today 101 days after death of Stoke-on-Trent Thomas, 33

5 days ago | msn.com | Rob Andrews

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Rough sleepers still getting inside Hanley building where Jamie, 40, died

5 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Rough sleepers are still getting inside an abandoned building where the body of a homeless man was found. The body of Jamie Parker was discovered in the old Yates's bar - on Brockley Square, in Hanley - after a devastating 2024 fire. An inquest has ruled the 40-year-old died as a result of misadventure. But it has emerged that issues remain with the building.
Coroner to open inquest today 101 days after death of Stoke-on-Trent Thomas, 33

5 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

An inquest is finally set to be opened into the death of a 33-year-old man - 101 days after he passed away. Grieving relatives demanded justice following the death of Thomas Sockett. Thomas had paranoid schizophrenia, personality disorder, and learning disabilities and passed away at his Meir home on March 14. But he had only been placed in temporary accommodation five months earlier and the family believe Thomas had needed more support.
Building work starts on North Staffordshire's newest curry house

5 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

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Nightclub to get new name and makeover as closure rumours quashed

5 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A nightclub is set to change its name. 3D Congleton is being ditched later this month and renamed Nana Pam's Bar & Nightclub. It comes as the High Street venue is also in line for a four-day makeover as part of the rebranding. It has had many names over the years - including Raphaels, Snooty Fox, and Bamboogy. In a social media statement to revellers, the venue stated: "We have had many people come up to us asking if we are closing down. That is not true.
Council wants to restrict parking on these 53 Stoke-on-Trent streets - full list

6 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Parking is to be banned on sections of 53 Stoke-on-Trent streets. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently consulting drivers and residents over its plan. The consultation runs until Wednesday, June 25. A council notice states: "Full details of these proposals, including plans and the city council's statement of the reasons for proposing to make this order, may be examined online." To object to any of the proposals email the council here, quoting reference: BULK/NM/ TRO04/2025.
Council wants rule change on these two Stoke-on-Trent car parks

6 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

Existing regulations are set to be changed on two car parks. Stoke-on-Trent City Council operates community car parks on Elgood Lane, in Goldenhill, and on Carlisle Street, in Dresden. But an eight-hour parking restriction is now set to be brought in.
End of an era as farm shop to shut after 18 years

6 days ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Rob Andrews

A farm shop is shutting - after 18 years. Hall Farm Shop, on the outskirts of Alsager, will close for good on August 30. But The Courtyard Cafe is unaffected by the announcement and is remaining open. In a social media post to customers, Hall Farm Shop stated: "We have made the hardest decision to retire and close the business on 30 August.