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Abi, 34, slams NHS as Covid delays leave her with incurable cancer
coronavirus
Abi Macnamara is furious with the NHS
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Steven Schumacher on leaders in the Stoke City changing room heading into final nine games
Stoke City FC
News from the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City prepare to take on Norwich in the Championship
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Ex-Stokie builder's 'life destroyed' after suffering 'numbness from waist down'
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Ronald Carnell, 59, has a warning for smokers after starting the habit when he was just 14
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Jonny Wilkes back for 20th Regent Theatre panto as he hails 'greatest honour'
Jonathan Wilkes
The Potteries favourite will return for Dick Whittington in this year's panto at The Regent Theatre in Hanley
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Butlin's launches £25 all-inclusive drinks package - with beer and cocktails
UK & World News
The deal is available to book now
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Kelvin Fletcher to open family farm for Easter adventure - how to book
Easter
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have announced their farm in the shadow of the Roaches near Leek will open to the public again for an 'unforgettable Easter celebration'
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Boyfriend killer, 'sugar daddy' teacher and other criminals jailed in February
Courts
Among those sentenced was 'high flier' Alice Wood for the murder of her fiancé Ryan Watson
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Grieving son, 12, in special tribute to dad killed on way to work
Stone
Police Sergeant Paul Frear died of his injuries the morning after the crash in September
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Pervert Mr Christmas asked 13-year-old 'schoolgirls' for sex
Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
Mihai Craciun, 43, of Fenton, was actually communicating with undercover police officers
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Robbie Williams issues statement on Gary Barlow 'feud' as he shares cartoon of Take That pal
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams has shared a colourful cartoon of his former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow, and issued a statement about their 'feud' as he reflected on his time in the band
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TUI under fire as Staffordshire couple hit by 'nightmare' three-week vomiting bug
Real Life
The couple booked the holiday to get over a disastrous Christmas, during which a pipe burst in their home, leaving them in temporary accommodation
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Hanley salon owner surviving inflation celebrates 20 years in business
Hanley
Victoria Postles opened on Lichfield Street in January 2004
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Five bad drivers in North Staffordshire's courts this week
North Staffordshire Magistrates Court
They've all appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre
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Number of flu patients in hospitals doubles with 106 critically ill
NHS
An average of 2,478 people were in hospital each day last week with flu, including 106 in critical care beds, according to NHS England.
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You have picked Stoke City's best XI as Steven Schumacher searches for vital wins
Stoke City FC
News and opinion from the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City head into closing stages of the Championship season in a desperate search for points
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Tattoo addict mum: 'I have eight Christmas trees up all year round – my kids love it'
Christmas
Melissa Sloan revealed her obsession with Christmas started after an unhappy childhood in Stoke-on-Trent where she rarely got to celebrate
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Panto superfan leaves Staffordshire University with world-first degree
Staffordshire University
Jefferson Parlett has graduated in panto from Staffordshire University
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Dad fuming as Calvin Klein shirts he ordered arrive with Primark printed inside
UK & World News
Jason Bush, 42, had ordered the items from Next for his 15-year-old son but they arrived with Primark printed on the inside
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NHS apology after grandad died before ambulance came - despite three 999 calls
West Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Ambulance Service has apologised
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Mum who hasn't switched her heating on all winter shares hack to keep warm
In the news
Vicki works from home but can't afford the high energy bills
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Wife leads tributes after Shirley's Transport boss, 78, dies
Cellarhead
Arthur Shirley died on Christmas Day
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Staffordshire firefighter Keith quits after 41 years - now he can grow a beard
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Watch manager Keith Davies began his career with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in 1982
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Ten minutes of mayhem as half-naked man brandishes machete in Stoke-on-Trent street
Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
Now Andrew Aston, 39, of Burslem, has been spared jail at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
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Great Pottery Throw Down contestants to make Staffordshire flatbacks - but what are they?
Great pottery Throwdown
Stoke-on-Trent is home to a significant collection of Victorian 'flatback' pieces
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