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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#68

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Probation Service failings after robber found dead in Stoke-on-Trent hostel

17 hours ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Gary Porter

Concerns have been raised following the death of a 33-year-old man at a Stoke-on-Trent bail hostel. Carl Sheldon was residing at Wharflane House Approved Premises in Shelton having been released on licence from HMP Dovegate on March 2, 2021. He had been convicted of robbery back in 2017 and sentenced to seven and half years in prison. An inquest held into his death has heard that Carl had been found slumped on the floor of the Rectory Road hostel on March 8, 2021.
Girl, 8, breaks neck on 'lethal' zipline after being flung into air at playground

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

A young girl was rushed to hospital with a broken neck after riding on a 'lethal' zipline at a recently-revamped playpark. Lois Crook was lucky not to have sustained spinal cord damage when she was hurled from the fast-moving ride. Her mum Emma Crook recounted how her daughter was tossed "around 10 feet in the air" as the ride suddenly accelerated on March 27, sending her over the end-stop bumper.
Brits vow to 'never return' to popular holiday spot as soaring prices leave them 'skint'

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

Brits are shunning a beloved holiday location as skyrocketing prices leave them out of pocket. The buzz of once lively spots has hushed, as last year's stories of escalating costs hinted at impending woes. Now, as the peak travel period kicks off, familiar grievances about exorbitant fees resurge, with tourists balking at the steep bills. A TikTok user named Tez has been particularly vocal, advising his followers to give Antalya in Turkey a miss "unless they want to be skint".
Met Office 'heatwave' verdict as Stoke-on-Trent to be hotter than Ibiza

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

Brits are set for balmy weather ahead with temperatures in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire predicted to be hotter than Ibiza. Weather maps show the country turning orange as the Potteries is set to bask in 22C at the end of the month and heading into May.
'Do not approach' warning as police ask for help to find man missing for 11 days

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

Police have renewed an urgent appeal to find a missing man who has not been seen for 11 days - but urged the public not to approach him. The last confirmed sighting of Robert was when he left his address in Stafford at 4.15pm on April 12. The 51-year-old is described as 5ft 8ins with medium build, blue eyes and a pale complexion. He has a shaved head and has beard stubble.
£5m Potteries Museum revamp approved with new cafe, terrace seating and eye-catching entrance

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

A £5 million revamp of one of Stoke-on-Trent's main visitor attractions can now get underway. Plans have been approved to carry out a major refurbishment of Hanley's Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. The biggest external change will involve covering over the moat at the front and side of the museum with new terraced areas.
First glimpse of how Spode's historic courtyard will look as renovation plan revealed

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

A former pottery site's historic courtyard is to undergo a transformation to make it more appealing to workers and visitors. Work has been ongoing for years to renovate the Spode Works in Stoke since the factory’s closure in 2008. Now the latest scheme will see the existing green space renovated and the remains of the bottle kilns preserved.
Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski: ring walk time, live stream and undercard

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

North Staffordshire's Eddie Hall is preparing to take on Mariusz Pudzianowski in a huge MMA bout this weekend. The Beast will take on Pudzianowski in a long-anticipated super-heavyweight fight. Thirty-seven-year-old Eddie - who currently tips the scales at around 26st - was named the World Strongest Man in 2017, while Pudzianowski took the title five times during his career. The Clayton Colossus previously won a two-on-one debut bout in the cage against brothers Jami and Jamel Neffati last June.
Two drug-dealing women caught on same day with £7.5k haul avoid jail

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

Two women caught dealing drugs in Staffordshire have avoided being sent to prison. Stacey Culvin, 40, and Sharnie Price, 31, both walked free from court last week after being convicted of drug offences. Stafford Crown Court heard Culvin was found with cocaine, ketamine and cannabis following a search. And officers recovered cocaine and cannabis from Price on the same day. The total estimated street value of the drugs seized was around £7,500.
Staffordshire job losses as Hobbycraft announces nine store closures - full list

1 day ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker

Redundancies are to be made in Staffordshire as part of a restructuring of Hobbycraft which will also see nine stores close within weeks. The arts and crafts retailer has confirmed the branches that will shut by mid-July with the future of 'a number of other stores' still being reviewed. The overhaul is being launched by the new owner Modella Capital, which bought Hobbycraft in August last year. The closures will also see between 72 and 126 job losses.