Sentinel, The; Stoke-on-Trent (UK)

Prince Likes to Coast to Victory

PATAVIUM Prince loves to be beside the seaside and can strike again at Brighton in the Brakes Food Service Handicap (3.00). The six-year-old is a confirmed fan of the south coast track and has been in the first two home on five of her six starts there. Jo Crowley's gelding is giving away weight to all challengers, but that should not unduly concern punters as he is a game sort who always gives his best.

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Merlin 7pm, Bbc3 Arthur's Uncle [...]

Ugly Betty 10pm, Channel 4 [...]

Economy Gastronomy 8pm, Bbc2 This [...]

Harry Potter: Behind the Magic [...]

Neighbours 5.30pm, Five After Karl's [...]

Crimewatch 9pm, Bbc1 Crimewatch Is [...]

Film Cradle 2 the Grave [...]

Family Pub Plan for Drug Raid Bar ; Applicants Fear Police Opposition

A NEW bar and restaurant could open in premises left empty following a police raid two years ago. Up to 15 jobs may be created with the launch of Bar 53 in the Newcastle building formerly occupied by Gatsby's.

Your Stars

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Top Gear: Children Learned How to Paint

Appointment of New Chief

COUNCILLORS will meet tomorrow to discuss the appointment of a new chief officer. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been without a permanent chief executive since the departure of previous council manager Steve Robinson almost a year ago.

Dechra Delight at Healthy Profit Rise ; Pounds 350m Sales at Animal Medicine Specialist

ANIMAL medicine specialist Dechra has posted a near 40 per cent rise in profits. The company, which employs more than 480 people in Talke, saw pre- tax profits reach Pounds 16.1 million for the year to the end of June; up 38 per cent from Pounds 11.7 million the year before.

Fenton: The Case of a [...] ; in Brief

FENTON: The case of a woman accused of the murder of a 54-year- old Stoke-on-Trent man was due to be heard today. Sabina Eriksson, aged 40, a Swedish national, of no fixed address, but formerly of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, denies murdering Glen Hollinshead on May 20 last year. Her trial was due to start at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday before Mr Justice Saunders.

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Stafford: A Young Soldier Was [...] ; in Brief

STAFFORD: A young soldier was banned from driving 24 hours before going to Afghanistan. Liam Nicholson, who was more than three times over the drink drive limit, is due to fly to the war zone today, his solicitor Hayley Keegan told North Staffordshire Magistrates. She said: "As well as the court penalty, Nicholson will be punished by the Army when he gets out there." Miss Keegan said the driving ban would not affect her client's duties in Afghanistan. The defendant, aged 22, of Maple Grove, S...

Knypersley: A Woman has Died [...] ; in Brief

KNYPERSLEY: A woman has died after she was crushed under a van. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Tunstall Road in Knypersley at about 5.25pm yesterday.

Stoke It Up: Museum Visitors [...]

STOKE IT UP: Museum visitors have been asked to dig out clothes from almost seven decades ago to get a taste of life during the Second World War. Etruria Industrial Museum is holding its 'Stoke the Home Fires' event on Saturday and Sunday, offering performances and displays with a wartime flavour. Niki Harratt, of the museum, said: "We want the event to have a real community feel, just like it was on VE day with everyone getting together to celebrate." Admission is half price for anybody in 1...

Pair Refused Taxi Licences

TWO would-be taxi drivers have been refused taxi and private hire licenses after councillors felt they posed a serious danger to the public. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's licensing and registration panel dealt with the applications last month, but minutes of the private meetings have only just been made public.