The Sentinel - May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

Drivers delayed by rush-hour crashes

DRIVERS faced delays following rush-hour crashes in successive days.

1 min

Ex-banker Andy is really cleaning up now!

New service helping to spread the costs

1 min

Over-limit owner caught napping in car

BUSINESSMAN John Hollinshead has been handed 10 penalty points after he was caught in his vehicle while over the drink-drive limit.

1 min

Why Cris's big feast will be right up your street!

Tasty treats and live music to kick-start bank holiday

1 min

'They reckon I've got about four to six months to live... but I'm still fighting, still punching every day'

Ex-pro boxer's pledge after doctors' shock diagnosis of terminal cancer

3 mins

Cannabis factory found in former council offices

Warning as find sparks police investigation

1 min

Take steps to boost your health

A campaign to ditch the car has been launched during National Walking Month. Joseph Richards finds out more

1 min

FedEx depot closure is ‘inexcusable’

UNION leaders have pledged to fight the planned closure of a North Staffordshire depot.

1 min

'These homes represent hope and a fresh start'

Charity secures more supported accommodation

1 min

Birthday girl Miriam is as old as the city

Centenarian joined by Mayor and sons for celebration

1 min

Road closed as part of Severn Trent work

MOTORISTS have been warned a city road will be shut off for four weeks as a multi-million pound project to replace water pipes continues.

1 min

Shopkeeper sold a bottle of vodka to girl, 14, while 'distracted by TV football'

Girl 'smelled of alcohol' on return home

2 mins

Mind the Sycamore Gap

The historic tree may be gone, but its slow, steady life can act as a lesson to us as we struggle to root ourselves in an increasingly frantic, ephemeral era

2 mins

Putin no-show at talks

RUSSIAN president Vladimir Putin did not show up in Turkey on Thursday for proposed direct peace talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who was waiting for him in the capital of Ankara after challenging the Kremlin leader to face-to-face discussions on ending their three-year-old war.

1 min

Star arrest: 'reasonable force used'

THE use of force by officers to arrest Sex Education star Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect “was reasonable in the circumstances”, the police watchdog found.

1 min

Benefit overpayments due to fraud and error 'staggering'

DATA revealing more than £9 billion is estimated to have been overpaid in benefits because of fraud and error has been branded \"staggering\" by a Government minister.

2 mins

Fast growing economy a boost for chancellor

THE UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025.

1 min

Flats plan for ex-nightclub site

63 apartments and 5 enterprise units proposed

1 min

Officers filmed 'asleep' in car told to reflect on their actions

Review completed after video posted online

1 min

'Everyone sang and danced'

Veterans recall the end of World War II

1 min

'We'll oppose change to terms & conditions'

A MAJOR trade union says it will 'oppose with all legitimate means' any attempt to change council workers' terms and conditions following Reform UK's election win.