The Sentinel - April 26, 2025

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April 26, 2025

Blue plaque to be unveiled in memory of an unsung city hero

A BLUE plaque is set to be unveiled in the town where an 'unsung hero' from Stoke-on-Trent grew up.

2 mins

It's fight night!

The Beast heads east for MMA showdown with Polish rival

1 min

Residents write off £300k in debts thanks to city charity

Advisors also help net £3.25m in benefits

1 min

'More important than ever to remember'

The first ceramic poppies have been put in place for a new art installation set to mark the sacrifices of war ahead of VE Day. There is also a Stoke-on-Trent connection to the original installation viewed by millions...

2 mins

'A total of 3,370 incidents of abuse and violence is 3,370 too many'

HUNDREDS of ambulance workers have been attacked or abused in the past 12 months while they have been doing their jobs.

2 mins

'Gangster' paid friend £1.6k to smash up pair’s property

A 'GANGSTER' who paid a mate £1,600 to repeatedly damage an address in an ongoing dispute has been spared jail.

1 min

How Arnold put the Potteries on the menu!

SOME years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Savoy Hotel and was served with Omelette Arnold Bennett, which went down a treat with a glass of pinot grigio.

3 mins

Apple eyes a shift to India

APPLE is planning to move the production of iPhones it sells in the US to India and away from China in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs, it has been reported.

1 min

Leaders arrive for funeral

WORLD leaders will attend the funeral of Pope Francis today.

2 mins

Trio jailed over robber murder bid

THREE men have been jailed for plotting to kill a former cagefighter convicted of Britain's largest cash robbery.

1 min

All options 'remain on table' for Ukraine, says Downing St

DOWNING Street has said that all options “remain on the table” when it comes to support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.

2 mins

'Warmer weather' boosts retail sales

UK retail sales rose unexpectedly last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres.

1 min

EU links are 'priority' over US says Reeves

BRITAIN’S relationship with the EU is \"arguably even more important\" than trading links with the US, the Chancellor said ahead of a meeting with her American counterpart.

1 min

Hospital says sorry as A&E patients held up on trolleys

PATIENTS were being treated on trolleys in corridors in 'shambolic scenes' at Stoke-on-Trent's main hospital.

1 min

Esmai, 7, treated for a brain tumour after 'seeing spots'

THE mum of a little girl diagnosed with a tumour so large it distorted the shape of her brain is calling on other parents to get their children’s eyes tested.

2 mins

Dad fled cops as they raided cannabis farm

Force discovered nearly 200 plants at house

1 min

Man jailed ten years for sexual assault

PAEDOPHILE Paul Leon has been handed a 10-year prison sentence.

1 min

Drunk, 44, claimed driver had run off after flipping car

DRUNKEN Shiv Mohindra flipped his dad’s mobility car - after hitting two other vehicles in the middle of the night.

2 mins

New musical aims to celebrate the city's centenary

THE rich history of Stoke-on-Trent is being celebrated in a new musical to mark the city’s centenary year.

1 min

Go-ahead for £5m museum upgrade

Terraced area and wheelchair ramp among improvements

1 min

THE REAL DAD'S ARMY

AS VE DAY ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES, SUSAN LEE LOOKS AT THE HEROES OF THE HOME FRONT

1 min

Opposites attract

A CHALK and cheese romance proved one of the TV comedy hits of the 1980s.

1 min

SLOW & STEADY

CAREFULLY cutting around a pastry top, it’s lifted off the bowl to reveal a lamb shank leg inside - the tender meat effortlessly falling off the bone as it’s removed and mixed into the rice.

2 mins

PAT'S THE WAY TO GROW YOUR OWN!

PATIOS are perfect for growing your own produce.

1 min

BROTHER IN ARMS

THE irony of his sister Carey Mulligan's glamorous film career compared with his own army experience dodging bombs and bullets in war-torn countries isn't lost on Owain Mulligan, genial and witty sibling of the famous movie star.

5 mins

DESERT CLASSIC

The retro cool of California's Palm Springs soothes and amazes EMMA DEADMAN

5 mins

OH, BROTHER!

THE week begins with Carl calling in at No.13 where his sister-in-law Abi senses that something is bothering him.

1 min

AFFAIR HEARING

IF you've ever been cheated on, the thought of being trapped in a villa with your ex might sound like an absolute nightmare.

4 mins

Focus is the watchword for Moore ahead of away test

PORT Vale could be promoted back to League One today as they tackle AFC Wimbledon in a lunchtime showdown (12.30pm) live on Sky.

2 mins

Byers eager to rise to the occasion on capital stage

GEORGE Byers is not taking anything for granted and he and his Port Vale teammates take on AFC Wimbledon, today.

2 mins

Boulter beaten heavily in Open

Katie Boulter was thumped 6-1 6-2 by Jasmine Paolini in just 56 minutes in the second round of the Madrid Open.

1 min

Hassan hopes for smooth marathon run

ATHLETICS Olympic champion Sifan Hassan is hoping for a drama-free London Marathon as she eyes a repeat of her successful debut in 2023.

1 min

Eubank hit hard for missing the weight

CHRIS Eubank Jr missed the weight by 0.05lb on Friday and will be fined £375,000 ahead of his showdown with Conor Benn tonight.

2 mins

Pressure is off for Baker after Castle complete survival

NEWCASTLE Town boss Neil Baker admitted to a feeling of “massive relief” after his side ensured their safety in the Northern Premier League West Division.

2 mins

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