The Sentinel - April 19, 2025

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April 19, 2025

Warning over waste recycling centre

A WASTE recycling centre has had its licence suspended - and dumping waste there is now illegal and could lead to enforcement action.

1 min

27st Matt used to eat three takeaways a night – but take a look at him now!

Super slimmer sheds more than 7st in 11 months!

2 mins

'Residents do not feel safe using it'

THE future of a town centre subway has still to be decided.

2 mins

'So many to love where we live'

As a proud Stokie, it's been a joy to witness our city come together to celebrate its centenary year. It is a reminder of all the reasons that make Stoke-on-Trent such a special place to live the people, sense of community, beautiful places and our proud heritage.

3 mins

Dad caught with hundreds of abuse images spared jail

PERVERT Ashley Vicarey has been spared jail after he was caught with hundreds of sickening child abuse images.

2 mins

New supermarket causes 'mayhem' on 'residents only' road

FAMILIES living on a residential street are calling for action to stop cars using it as a cut-through to a new supermarket.

2 mins

Sainsbury's shoppers using it as 'rat run'

FAMILIES living on a residential street are calling for action to stop cars using it as a cut-through to a new supermarket.

2 mins

Tesco 'sorry' after couple fined £70

CCTV didn't clock shoppers leaving the store's car park

1 min

New role will lead to more car seizures

Specialist position will also see stolen vehicles returned

1 min

Foodbank users 'terrified' about plan to cut benefits

Claimants urged to contact MPs with stories of hardship for campaign

2 mins

ROCK STARS

Diamonds are a girl's best friend and now they're dazzling in a new exhibition dedicated to Cartier, jeweller of the stars and royalty.

4 mins

Gladders' golden greats!

'VE always maintained that it is the volunteers who drive the tourism industry in Stoke-on-Trent.

5 mins

Steady, Eddie!

MISTRESSES, politics and right royal family rows all helped to make Edward The Seventh compulsive viewing.

1 min

Drooling dog on high alert

My 14-year-old female dog is acting very strangely. She is permanently alert, frightened, shaking and drooling, except when she is in her safe haven cage. Any advice would be helpful.

1 min

I don't think I could live without kimchi

UNTIL fairly recently, the jars of pickles many of us came into contact with were the gigantic ones on the counter at the chippy, afloat with whole boiled eggs like specimens in formaldehyde. Or the gherkins in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder...

2 mins

JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK

■Sow French marigolds for vibrant summer colour and natural pest control. Start seeds indoors or sow directly into well-drained soil after frost risk passes. Keep in a sunny spot and water regularly. Their strong scent deters whiteflies, making them ideal for companion planting in greenhouses and vegetable beds.

1 min

Watch kids BLOOM outdoors

WORKING ON A PATCH OF THEIR OWN HELPS CHILDREN GROW INTO GARDENERS

2 mins

I wanted to make this one a little funnier than some of the others...

HARLAN Coben never wanted to collaborate with anyone else on a book until Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon changed his mind.

5 mins

Making plans for Nigel

WALFORD residents are all excited about the Easter egg hunt in the Square but Nigel feels suffocated by Phil.

1 min

WORLD IN MOTION

AS THE LATEST SERIES BEGINS, YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI MEETS THE NEW BATCH OF CONTESTANTS ATTEMPTING TO RACE ACROSS THE WORLD

2 mins

A very good Friday sees Potters push closer to safety

STOKE City have taken a giant step towards Championship safety with a well-deserved 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in front of a bumper home crowd.

3 mins

'I'm hoping for him and for us that he'll be OK'

MARK Robins is keeping his fingers crossed for Jordan Thompson, who was stretchered off during a win that gave Stoke City a huge push towards Championship safety.

2 mins