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Stoke-on-Trent And The Award Winning Bus Station


20 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
Many people have their doubts about the regeneration of Hanley, the East West Precinct and the much spoken about bus station.
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Police Surgeries


20 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
A number of police surgeries are scheduled to be held across Stoke-on-Trent over the weekend. Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Units (NPUs) across the division will be on hand to meet visitors, and also offer crime reduction advice. Residents are encouraged to attend the meetings to discuss any issues or concerns with their local officers. Officers from Longton NPU will be at the town’s market between 9.30am and 12noon today. Residents in Northwood are invited to meet their local officers at
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Stoke-onTrent EDL Demonstration More Arrests


19 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
Detectives from Staffordshire Police have arrested eight more people in connection with crime committed at the English Defence League (EDL) demonstration earlier this year. The arrests have been made as part of ongoing work by officers from the force’s Major Investigation Department to identify those suspected of being responsible for violence and damage during the EDL demonstration on Saturday 23 January. DI Tim Martin is managing a dedicated team responsible for investigating crimes committed
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Complaining Gets Easier In Stoke-on-Trent


19 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
From 1 April, the length of time taken to investigate a complaint made to Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be reduced, and a new online system will be in place allowing members of the public to track their complaint after it has been made. The changes being made to the current system are: * The complaints procedure will now have only two stages * Stage one will be investigated by the manager of the service involved and have a 10 working day deadline for completion. * If the complainant wants the
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ICO Wants To See Performance Awards


19 Mar 2010
Posted by Guest Contributor
A data protection and publication performance assessment regime - similar to Audit Commission and Ofsted inspections of councils and schools - has been discussed at the highest levels of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Speaking exclusively to Public Servant, Christopher Graham said there was pressure to introduce a high-profile system of ratings for public bodies detailing examples of good performance to counter the many negative stories. 'It was put to me at our recent management bo
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Are You A Loyalist?


19 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
The Shop Newcastle-under-Lyme campaign kicks off with a Lyme Loyalist gathering at the farmer’s market today. Enthusiasts will be on a special promotional stand at the farmer’s market giving out Loyalist leaflets – so Newcastle shoppers can start collecting points as they do their shopping.
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Otter Spotter Or Kingfisher Counter?


19 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
British Waterways – guardian of the nation’s canals and rivers - is inviting nature lovers of all ages to visit Staffordshire’s local canals, rivers and reservoirs and tell us what creatures they see there. This year’s annual wildlife survey will focus on the splendid regent of the waterways – the kingfisher, whose numbers are expected to be affected by the recent harsh winter. Mark Robinson, British Waterways’ national ecology manager, explains, 'We have had a hard winter this year and although
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Operation Nemesis One Arrested


18 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
Police arrested a woman at an address in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, in connection with drugs offences. The 51-year-old was arrested at a property on Newfield Street last night (17 March), after officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act. A small cannabis factory was found in a bedroom at the location.
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Stoke City Vs Tottenham Hotspur Travel Advice


18 Mar 2010
Posted by Mike Rawlins
Football fans are being urged to make sure they leave plenty of time to arrive at the Britannia Stadium for the match on Saturday. Stoke City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Britannia Stadium for the match which kicks off at 3pm. The Midlands Grand National is also taking place this Saturday at Uttoxeter Racecourse, so traffic is set to be very heavy in the east of the county.
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Simon Darby On 'That' No-Show At The Youth Hustings In Hanley


18 Mar 2010
Posted by Tony Walley
Audio Interview With Simon Darby Online Now! Many people have commented and given their opinions on BNP Candidate Simon Darby's no-show at the Youth Hustings event at the Victoria Hall in Hanley last week. Today we can bring you an exclusive Audio Interview with Simon Darby and get his side of the story. The YMCA/Sentinel organised Youth Husting was a massive success. The hustings was brilliantly Chaired by the Sentinel's Editor-in-Chief Mike Sassi who made sure that all the panelists got a fair
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