The Sentinel (Stoke)

The Sentinel is a daily newspaper that serves the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire regions. Currently owned by Local World, its headquarters are located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. As the sixth-best-selling regional newspaper in the UK, The Sentinel stands out by providing daily coverage of local professional football teams, including Stoke City, Port Vale, and Crewe Alexandra. In addition to its print edition, the newspaper has an active online presence featuring news, sports, entertainment, and a detailed directory of local businesses. The Sentinel also engages with its audience through social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to share news updates and connect with readers. It is the top-selling publication within the Local World group.

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#21367

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#779

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Twelve designs, one clear winner and a new battleground for Stoke City

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Peter Smith

It is fair to say that Stoke City have been getting their ducks in a row to release a new kit for Mark Robins’ first full season in charge. The design process started way back in March 2024, has involved an unprecedented amount of dialogue with supporters, and they are the first club in the Championship to unveil their home strip for 2025/26. It is definitely bespoke rather than an off-the-peg copycat of other clubs.
Stoke City new kit reveal live as radical design unveiled

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Peter Smith

Stoke City have today revealed their new home strip for 2025/26. It is the culmination of 14 months' worth of work in a pioneering way of making a new strip as the club liaised with supporters about the design in collaboration with long term partners Macron. A statement from Stoke said: "The 25/26 home kit is the result of a labour of love from Stokies who took part in fan assemblies to decide on the design for the new campaign.
Meir Heath off the mark at the fifth attempt in NSSCL Division Two

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Meir Heath picked up their first NSSCL Division Two success of the season by winning at Norton in Hales seconds. It had been a testing start for Meir Heath as they suffered four straight defeats to commence their summer schedule. However, they finally had something to cheer as they banked a six-wicket win at the weekend. It was far from straightforward, though, as the prospect of another defeat loomed large in their run chase.
Super six from Dhapola is catalyst for Checkley's easy NSSCL Premier A victory

1 week ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Deepak Dhapola claimed a six-wicket haul as Checkley crushed Meakins in their NSSCL Premier A meeting. It had been an indifferent start for both sides heading into Saturday’s encounter at Ivy House Road. But it was visitors Checkley who were left with the feel-good factor after Dhapola ran riot in Meakins’ innings. The home side were set 248 to win from their 45 overs, but folded to 53 all out in just 20.4 as Dhapola captured 6-23.
Stoke City youngster named in provisional England squad for u21s Euros

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Peter Smith

Highly-rated young Stoke City goalkeeper Tommy Simkin has been named in England's preparation camp for this summer's under-21s European Championships. It caps a remarkable season for the 20-year-old, who has come through the ranks at Clayton Wood, and has committed his future to the club with a long-term deal announced in February.
Will the teacher or pupil emerge victorious in NSSCL Premier B clash?

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Wood Lane captain Danny Brierley wants his side to remain part of the NSSCL Premier B promotion conversation as the season unfolds. Brierley has masterminded an unblemished start to the 2025 campaign with four successive wins in the win/lose format to leave them setting the early pace in the division. The former Staffordshire batsman is experienced enough to realise that there’s a heck of a long way to go before any honours are dished out.
Rahul is hero of the hour as Audlem seal last-ball NSSCL Division Four win

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Vijayan Rahul delivered some late-innings batting heroics to guide Audlem to a thrilling one-wicket success against Burslem seconds in NSSCL Division Four. Audlem were on the brink of defeat as they slipped to 177-9 in pursuit of their victory target of 198, despite Ben Salisbury’s 33, 26 from David Parkinson and 21 from Chris Shenton. However, Rahul and last man Simon Swift refused to throw in the towel, which set up a nervy conclusion.
Kinsey is the bowling hero as Sandyford bank NSSCL Division Two success

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Sandyford had to dig deep to maintain their unblemished record in NSSCL Division Two in a low-scoring encounter against Meir Heath. Sandyford went into the contest on the back of a hat-trick of wins, while Meir Heath made the road trip with three straight defeats on their record. It looked like the tables might be turned at the halfway point of the contest, though, after Sandyford were bundled out for just 64.
Longton rip up the form book to net first NSSCL Premier A win of the season

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Chris Travers

Longton chalked up their first NSSCL Premier A win of the season with an against-the-odd success at Porthill Park. Lee Ridgway’s side had lost their opening three matches – two of them comprehensively – to head to the Old County Ground bottom of the early standings. Skipper Ridgway had called for his players to show character ahead of the match to try to kick-start their campaign.
Every Championship retained list published so far as Stoke City look for deals to avoid new FFP nightmare

2 weeks ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Keith Wales

Mark Robins has arguably one of the busiest summers of his managerial career ahead of him as he tests the water of Stoke City's new-look recruitment department while also ensuring he gets the right players in to revive the ailing Potters. We all know the story - Stoke relegated from the Premier League, spend a relative fortune to get back there, fail, fire their manager, fire another manager, fire yet another manager, results nosedive, Championship finishes follow suit.