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A 73-year-old student who is working on a project to bring light to children in Malawi has been awarded the West Midlands Adult Learner of the Year.

Dementia specialists from across Europe will be meeting at Staffordshire University next week to present a revolutionary online training platform for carers.

A research study to improve the rehabilitation of war-wounded soldiers undertaken by Staffordshire University has featured in a new national report in Parliament.

Staffordshire University has announced a £10 million plan to transform its Stoke campus as part of continued investment in the UniQ and the student experience.

Staffordshire University is offering sport taster sessions to students and staff as part of a week of Olympic themed events.

With just weeks until the London 2012 Games sparks into action Staffordshire University is already claiming gold as sports journalism students scoop Olympic roles.

Staffordshire University is gearing up to a week of activity aimed at boosting the reputation of University's students, graduates and researchers in the run up to London 2012.

Tributes have been made to Staffordshire University's first Chancellor who died at the weekend.

Events and Tourism Management students are finalising the programme of their Universities Week conference in a bid to explore why London 2012 is the time to be in Stoke-on-Trent.

Biomechanics experts and clinical practitioners from across the world will be visiting Staffordshire University this weekend to hear from specialists in the field.

An initiative to cut the amount of wasted energy in homes across Europe has been launched by Staffordshire University.

An event organiser from Staffordshire University is celebrating after landing a key role at Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A film project which aims to promote Staffordshire at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games has scooped a national award.

Staffordshire filmmakers are celebrating after receiving a national Royal Television Society Awards nomination.

A student sportsman from Staffordshire has set his sights on breaking a badminton world record to raise money for testicular cancer in memory of his father.

Today, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Staffordshire Police has re-iterated it’s strong commitment to tackling hate crime and homophobia.

The man who died following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, in the early hours of Sunday morning has now been formally identified.

Detectives are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent.

The winning artwork to feature in a new road safety campaign led by Stoke-on-Trent schoolchildren will be unveiled next week.

A crime fighting partnership that helps tackle the most challenging and prolific offenders in Stafford has been visited by Justice Minister Lord McNally who praised the ‘crucial role’ it plays in helping keep communities safe.

Criminals have been hit in the pocket to the tune of over £1.1 million by Staffordshire Police so far in 2011/12.

Motorists in Biddulph are being invited to get their number plates fitted with anti-tamper proof screws, free of charge.

Staffordshire Police is warning people to be on their guard against suspicious callers at the door following three distraction-type incidents in Barlaston, Stafford and Cannock.

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Bank Street, Tunstall.

Hundreds of vehicles were checked in Staffordshire as part of a week-long road safety campaign.

Staffordshire residents are being warned about falling prey to a scam involving MoneyGram and PayPoint.

Officers from East Staffordshire Local Policing Team (LPT) have issued CCTV images of two men they want to trace following the theft of a bank card.

Staffordshire Police Authority today reappointed Mr. David Pearsall as its Chairman for the final time.

Officers from East Staffs Local Policing Team (LPT) are urging residents to be vigilant following the theft of bank cards in Uttoxeter.

Two men have been jailed for almost four years in total for a street robbery in Lichfield.

Police have arrested seven people on suspicion of drug supply following a series of raids in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, this morning.

A man has today been jailed after targeting a disabled man, subjecting him to an assault with pepper spray, and then burgling his home in Blythe Bridge.

A community safety initiative designed to drive down number plate thefts is being expanded following its success.

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A FUND-RAISING campaign is about to begin in Ashbourne that will see St John Ambulance representatives visit people in their homes asking for support. The organisation will be sending out trained

BUSINESSES in the Ashbourne area are being urged to protect themselves and their staff from workplace fires. St Johns Ambulance, which is best known for offering first aid training, also offers Fire

GRANDMOTHER Norma Sey has won her battle to stay in her home of 38 years after proving the property is structurally safe.

Mrs Sey refused to move out of the house where she raised her family, after she was served with a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by Stoke-on-Trent City Council last year.

Instead she instructed her own engineer to carry out a new survey on her home in Ennerdale Close, Middleport – and it confirmed the building was safe.

Mrs Sey, aged 77, said today: "I have been fighting for this for so long and I am delighted that I can stay in my house.

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TENANTS will be warned not to carry out certain repairs to their homes amid claims they will be liable for any damage.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council yesterday chose to press ahead with its new DIY policy, which aims to save £2 million from the cost of carrying out minor repairs.

Councillor Dave Conway, leader of the opposition City Independents, 'called in' the plans after they were approved by the cabinet.

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PHIL 'The Power' Taylor says winning the McCoy's Premier League last night has set him up for a golden year.

Taylor wrapped up the title for the sixth time in front of more than 10,000 fans at the O2 Arena.

He edged out James Wade in the semi-finals, then ground out a 10-7 win over Simon Whitlock after the Aussie had levelled the match at 7-7.

"I feel as though I can win every tournament if I play as well as I have done in the last few weeks," said Taylor.

"This is the hardest tournament and I feel shattered.

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TENANTS will be warned not to carry out certain repairs to their homes amid claims they will be liable for any damage.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council yesterday chose to press ahead with its new DIY policy, which aims to save £2 million from the cost of carrying out minor repairs.

Councillor Dave Conway, leader of the opposition City Independents, 'called in' the plans after they were approved by the cabinet.

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DRUNKEN Patrick McDonald has been jailed for slashing a shop assistant with a knife.

The 44-year-old went to Grandad's Convenience Store in Wellesley Street, Shelton, believing someone had called him a 'grass.'

And when he arrived he slashed shop worker Mohammed Ghulam in the neck, leaving him with a 2cm puncture wound.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court yesterday heard how Mr Ghulam had been outside the store having a break at the time of the attack, at 4.40pm on January 12.

Mr Ghulam was acquainted with McDondald, who was a regular customer.

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A DECORATED soldier who couldn't find work after leaving the Army has landed a job.

Andrew Radford won the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) for his bravery rescuing a wounded comrade in Afghanistan.

Yet he had no luck finding work, despite applying for up to 20 positions a day after leaving the Army in March.

However, after his story was featured in The Sentinel, the 30-year-old father-of-four was inundated with job offers.

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CREWE'S double success over Cheltenham this season will count for nothing when the sides meet at Wembley, warns assistant boss Neil Baker.

Cheltenham progressed to meet the Alex in the League Two play-off final by sealing a 4-1 aggregate win over Torquay at Plainmoor last night.

It could be seen as a good omen for Crewe, who recorded 1-0 victories over the Robins at Whaddon Road in October and at Gresty Road in April.

But Baker admitted: "What happened in the regular season will not have any bearing whatsoever.

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COURAGEOUS youngster Sophie Spain is recovering at home after needing an emergency operation to remove blood clots.

The 18-month-old, who has the rare genetic disorder Noonan Syndrome, had to be transferred to the specialist Alder Hey Children's Hospital to ensure she pulled through.

Now her family are to start a fund-raising campaign so the University Hospital of North Staffordshire (UHNS) can have the same state-of-the-art equipment to ensure children in the Potteries have the best care.

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GRANDMOTHER Norma Sey has won her battle to stay in her home of 38 years after proving the property is structurally safe.

Mrs Sey refused to move out of the house where she raised her family, after she was served with a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by Stoke-on-Trent City Council last year.

Instead she instructed her own engineer to carry out a new survey on her home in Ennerdale Close, Middleport – and it confirmed the building was safe.

Mrs Sey, aged 77, said today: "I have been fighting for this for so long and I am delighted that I can stay in my house.

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GRANDMOTHER Norma Sey has won her battle to stay in her home of 38 years after proving the property is structurally safe.

Mrs Sey refused to move out of the house where she raised her family, after she was served with a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by Stoke-on-Trent City Council last year.

Instead she instructed her own engineer to carry out a new survey on her home in Ennerdale Close, Middleport – and it confirmed the building was safe.

Mrs Sey, aged 77, said today: "I have been fighting for this for so long and I am delighted that I can stay in my house.

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GRANDMOTHER Norma Sey has won her battle to stay in her home of 38 years after proving the property is structurally safe.

Mrs Sey refused to move out of the house where she raised her family, after she was served with a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) by Stoke-on-Trent City Council last year.

Instead she instructed her own engineer to carry out a new survey on her home in Ennerdale Close, Middleport – and it confirmed the building was safe.

Mrs Sey, aged 77, said today: "I have been fighting for this for so long and I am delighted that I can stay in my house.

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A STAFFORDSHIRE MP has been elected to a key post representing more than 200 Tory backbenchers.

Karen Bradley is the new joint secretary of the influential 1922 Committee, which keeps Government ministers in touch with the views and concerns of the rest of the Conservative party in Parliament.

As part of her role, she will be involved in shaping party policies and will have meetings with Prime Minister David Cameron. She hopes to brief him and other senior figures on the issues directly affecting people in her Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

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A DECORATED soldier who couldn't find work after leaving the Army has landed a job.

Andrew Radford won the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) for his bravery rescuing a wounded comrade in Afghanistan.

Yet he had no luck finding work, despite applying for up to 20 positions a day after leaving the Army in March.

However, after his story was featured in The Sentinel, the 30-year-old father-of-four was inundated with job offers.

read more