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

Eclair Ready for Silver Success

LADY Eclair has won with any amount in hand on her last couple of starts and can make her presence felt in the valuable Lanark Silver Bell Handicap at Hamilton. The daughter of Danehill Dancer did not come cheap with connections forking out 360,000 guineas to buy her as a yearling in 2007. The owners have had to be patient as she did not see the racecourse as a juvenile or as a three-year-old, but she began making up for lost time when winning a Kempton maiden on her second start in March.

Car Keys Taken From Hotel Changing Room ; Thief with 167 Convictions Caught On Cctv Taking Bmw

BURGLAR Craig Sant walked into the men's changing room at the Best Western Moat House Hotel's gym and stole the keys to a BMW. The 33-year-old, who has 167 previous convictions, made off in the car despite being banned from driving, North Staffordshire Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newcastle, heard yesterday.

Virtuous Verse: A Poet Is [...]

VIRTUOUS VERSE: A poet is putting her writing skills to good use by donating profits from the sale of her latest book to the Donna Louise Children's Hospice. Elizabeth Leaper, from Eccleshall, has written a book of more than 60 poems for children. It has now gone on sale to help boost charity funds and a signed copy has been presented to staff at the Trentham Lakes hospice.

Hartshill: A Three-Week Beginners' Painting [...] ; in Brief

Alsager: A Garden Will Be [...] ; in Brief

ALSAGER: A garden will be open for public viewing tomorrow. The garden at 19 Birch Avenue, Alsager, will be open from 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm.

Madeley: The North Staffordshire Marie [...] ; in Brief

Smallthorne: Andrew Bailey, Aged 45, [...] ; in Brief

SMALLTHORNE: Andrew Bailey, aged 45, of Duddle Road, Smallthorne, appeared at North Staffordshire Magistrates' Court, in Newcastle, for failing to pay his court fines. The court heard he has fines dating as far back as April 2007 which have not been paid.

Students Cash in On Diversity

A COLLEGE is giving students the chance to round off the academic year in style by entering a competition. The initiative at South Cheshire College targets A-level students and the winners will receive cash prizes.

Football Deal for Shoppers

A FURNITURE store has given customers a chance at winning a World Cup prize worth thousands of pounds. Leekes, in King Street, Fenton, based at the old Cole's store, is running an 'Up for the Cup' offer.

Beer Festival Toasts Success

A BEER festival is expected to have raised more than Pounds 2,000 for charity. Uttoxeter Beer Festival took place on Saturday at Oldfields Sports and Social Club and was a sell-out.

Help Us Illustrate Life in City

THESE pictures aim to capture the essence of living in Stoke-on- Trent - but we want your help to show more. As part of the city's centenary celebrations, the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, will be visiting the Potteries on July 23. To mark the event, The Sentinel will be publishing a special picture supplement presenting a snapshot of Stoke-on-Trent after 100 years. To that end, The Sentinel's photographers have spent the past six months capturing...

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Police Guard Gun Victim in Hospital ; Fears for Restaurant Owner Targeted by Hitmen

A RESTAURANT owner who was badly injured in a shooting incident is under police guard in hospital. Mohammed Afsar was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire after being attacked by suspected hitmen outside his Normacot home on Friday morning.

Writer Worms Way Into Shop

A CHILDREN'S author is to visit a bookstore for a day of activities. David Burgess, of Burslem, launched his book Waldo The Worm last year following his work with young people in North Staffordshire.

Classic Car Fans in for a Treat

A CLASSIC car show is to be staged on Father's Day. The Classic Car and Transport Show is celebrating its 21st event at Trentham Gardens next Sunday, June 20.

Meir: Martin Dowley, Aged 23, [...] ; in Brief

Hanley: The North Staffordshire Prostate [...] ; in Brief

Hanley: A 20-Year-Old has Pleaded [...] ; in Brief

Marriage of Two Churches Blessed ; Neighbouring Parishes Unite Under Single Vicar

TWO churches have been brought together under a new parish in a move aimed at encouraging more people to attend services. The newly-created Parish and Benefice of Goldenhill and Tunstall was confirmed with a 90-minute service last night.

Costs Review at Theatre by 'End of Year'

A REVIEW into the future of a landmark theatre is expected to take until the end of the year to complete. Consultants hired by Cheshire East Council at a cost of Pounds 10,000 are set to start looking into the future of Crewe's 99-year- old Lyceum Theatre.