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

Market for New Artwork

A MARKET'S heritage is to be celebrated in a new piece of art. Textile artist Rachel Grant will move into Longton Indoor Market for an eight-week residency from today to work on the Under One Roof project.

Tragic Dad in Changes Call

MORE than 25 signatures have been collected on a petition over incompatibility of British and foreign death certificates. Tom Heavey, of Wynbank Close, Miles Green, was spurred on to set up the petition after the death of his eight-month-old daughter Kallista in Paris in 2006.

Park for Free On Sundays ; Six-Month Trial to Help Boost Trade [Edition 3]

SHOPPERS and traders will enjoy free parking in Stoke-on-Trent on Sundays under plans to boost trade. The free parking scheme is set to be offered on 35 city councilrun car parks from next month. It is predicted to cost the council Pounds 145,000 in lost income and lack of penalty charges through the duration of the six-month trial.

Dvds Will Guide Victims Through Justice System ; Police Hand Out Film to Cut Number of Court Witness No-Shows

POLICE will give victims of crime a DVD to explain what to expect from the justice system and court process. The film, presented by TV news reader Dermot Murnaghan, has been designed to inform the public how the police will investigate their report and what will happen if they need to go to court.

Meeting Will Decide Pitch Plan

VIEWS are split on plans to turn fields into football pitches. Proposals submitted to Cheshire East Council seek permission to build 10 pitches and changing facilities operated by Sandbach Football Club on land off Hind Heath Road, in Sandbach.

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TUNSTALL: Bobby Roberts' Super Circus is visiting Tunstall. It will be in Brownhills Road, opposite Aldi, from Wednesday, October 7 until Sunday, October 11. The production features jugglers, comedy, an equestrian dressage display, clowns and aerial acts.

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COBRIDGE: Police are investigating the theft of a car after a stolen Fiat Brava was found burnt out at the junction of Elder Road and Grove Street. Staffordshire Police, along with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, were called to the car fire at around 5.35am yesterday.

Woman Was Married Twice [Edition 3]

A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to marrying a man at Hanley Register Office when she was already married. Makala Robinson, pictured, aged 27, yesterday pleaded guilty to perjury and bigamy at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

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STAFFORD: Knitters are needed to help a first aid charity. St John Ambulance is preparing to host its Big Tea Cosy event. The campaign encourages supporters to hold tea parties in November to raise cash for the charity.

Potters' Legends Set for Restaurant Grilling

TICKETS are available for a fund-raising supper with two Stoke City legends. Former players Terry Conroy and Denis Smith, pictured, from left, will be at Granville's restaurant, in Stone, for the special event, where fans will be able to ask them questions about their careers.

Ghosts Book Into Libraries

A PROGRAMME of free taster sessions has been lined up to entertain families at a town''s library next month. The events at Cheadle Councils Connect are part of Family Learning Month which brings families together in fun, informal learning activities.

Town Centre Masterplan Consultation

DESIGN ideas for a new town centre masterplan will be on display at drop-in sessions. The first event will be held in Market Place, Cheadle, from 10am to 4pm, followed by a session at the town's Guild Hall, Tape Street, from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, October 13.

Land Battle Poses Threat to Schools ; Row Over Open Spaces 'Could Hold Up Project'

CONSERVATIONISTS are fighting plans to build two new schools in Stoke-on-Trent. The Open Spaces Society fears the redeveloped James Brindley Science College and a neighbouring new special school will swallow up some recreational land and a popular path.

Tune in for Cyber-Debate

RESIDENTS have the chance to tune in to a live debate where decisions will be taken on the top issues affecting Staffordshire. Tomorrow's full Staffordshire County Council meeting will be webcast - giving people the chance to find out the inside story of the authority's involvement in the Staffordshire Hoard Anglo-Saxon archaeological find.