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Sacked caretaker gave away £5m Tudor carving

Brian Wilson let a businessman remove the 400-year-old oak panel which he believed was "rubbish".

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Overmantel

Sacked caretaker gave away £5m Tudor carving

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Overmantel

Sacked caretaker gave away £5m Tudor carving

Brian Wilson let a businessman remove the 400-year-old oak panel which he believed was "rubbish".

  • 4h4 hours ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
Ryan Watson

Woman charged with murder over fatal crash

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Rode Heath, Cheshire, earlier this month.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
The Queen looks at chinaware

Brits set to spend millions on jubilee merchandise

As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee approaches, memorabilia and flags are flying off the shelves.

  • 17h17 hours ago
  • Business
Jess Bailey

Milkshake vending machine saves family farm

Jess Bailey says her family was ready to quit the dairy industry because of low milk prices.

  • 1da day ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
St John's Church Trent Vale

Lengthy process to restore church damaged in fire

The fire at Stoke-on-Trent's Grade II listed St John the Evangelist in April began accidentally.

  • 1da day ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
Eleanor

Girl curtseys to cut out of Queen in florists

Donny Wrench says his daughter Eleanor crosses the road to visit the image every time they pass.

  • 1da day ago
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Ryan Watson

Woman charged with murder over fatal crash

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Rode Heath, Cheshire, earlier this month.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
The Queen looks at chinaware

Brits set to spend millions on jubilee merchandise

As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee approaches, memorabilia and flags are flying off the shelves.

  • 17h17 hours ago
  • Business
Jess Bailey

Milkshake vending machine saves family farm

Jess Bailey says her family was ready to quit the dairy industry because of low milk prices.

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  • Stoke & Staffordshire
St John's Church Trent Vale

Lengthy process to restore church damaged in fire

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  1. Posted at 12:0612:06

    Sacked caretaker gave away £5m Tudor carving

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    Brian Wilson let a businessman remove the 400-year-old oak panel which he believed was "rubbish".

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    Woman charged with murder over fatal crash

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    A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Rode Heath, Cheshire, earlier this month.

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  3. Posted at 17:02 26 May17:02 26 May

    'Exceptional' Vale support helped return - Clarke

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    Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke credits the club's support for giving him the strength to return from compassionate leave.

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  4. Posted at 16:59 26 May16:59 26 May

    Port Vale boss Clarke signs new five-year contract

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    Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke signs a new five-year contract to keep him at the League Two club until 2027.

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  5. Posted at 12:29 26 May12:29 26 May

    Mandron to leave Crewe after rejecting new deal

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    Striker Mikael Mandron is to leave relegated Crewe Alexandra after deciding not to sign a new contract.

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  6. Posted at 11:57 26 May11:57 26 May

    Milkshake vending machine saves family farm

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    Jess Bailey says her family was ready to quit the dairy industry because of low milk prices.

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  7. Posted at 6:03 26 May6:03 26 May

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  8. Posted at 6:03 26 May6:03 26 May

    Lengthy process to restore church damaged in fire

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    The fire at Stoke-on-Trent's Grade II listed St John the Evangelist in April began accidentally.

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  9. Posted at 20:36 25 May20:36 25 May

    Appeal for witnesses after victims of crash named

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    Diana Roberts, 79, and Paul PIttam, 71, died when their cars collided on the A518.

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  10. Posted at 17:00 25 May17:00 25 May

    Ambulance service boss warns of possible collapse

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  11. Posted at 16:46 25 May16:46 25 May

    Catalytic converters 'worth more than gold'

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    West Midlands Police said it had seen a 58% rise in catalytic converter thefts in the area.

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  12. Posted at 11:57 25 May11:57 25 May

    We knew Vale squad were 'special' - Shanahan

    Carol Shanahan (right) with Darrell Clarke

    Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan says reaching the League Two play-off final is a fitting finale to an "emotional" season.

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  13. Posted at 10:01 25 May10:01 25 May

    Man killed in crash involving lorry and cars

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    Three other people are taken to hospital, after the collision in the Tamworth area.

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  14. Posted at 5:25 25 May5:25 25 May

    Sculpture trail to help boost high street footfall

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    It is hoped 30 horse sculptures made from recycled plastic will bring shoppers to Burton-upon-Trent.

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  15. Posted at 16:12 24 May16:12 24 May

    Quarry smell campaigners end legal fight

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    Walleys Quarry

    An injunction against people protesting outside a quarry will remain in place until 2026.

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    Murder probe after man suffers cardiac arrest

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  17. Posted at 9:05 24 May9:05 24 May

    Fly-tipping probe after waste piles dumped in lanes

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    Three piles of rubbish are being sifted through for evidence after blocking roads in Staffordshire.

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  18. Posted at 7:56 24 May7:56 24 May

    Wales U19 defender Williams signs new Crewe deal

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    Crewe Alexandra's Wales Under-19 defender Zac Williams signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the relegated League One club.

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  19. Posted at 13:18 23 May13:18 23 May

    Calls for town centre 20mph limit 'not supported'

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    More than 6,000 sign a petition for improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Leek.

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  20. Posted at 11:42 23 May11:42 23 May

    Man questioned after claims van ran over ducklings

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    Police are urging people not to take their own action after a post was shared on social media.

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