​Stoke-on-Trent nurse denies causing death of woman

November 27, 2015, 11:50 am

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A NURSE has denied causing the death of a woman who travelled from Ireland for an abortion in England. Gemma Pullen, of Birches Head Road, Birches Head, is charged with the manslaughter of Aisha Chithira through gross negligence. The 32-year-old has been charged alongside fellow nurse Margaret Miller and Dr Adedayo Adedeji. At a brief hearing at the Old Bailey in London before Judge Charles Wide, all three denied killing Ms Chithira. A six-week trial has already been scheduled to start...

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November 27, 2015, 9:00 pm

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BUNGLING burglar Alan Mellor broke into a police officer's home – before being chased and detained by the off-duty cop. The 26-year-old fled after the officer's family returned to their Newcastle home this month. But PC Stephen Chawner-Bowers saw the burglar run past his front window with his wife's handbag and chased after him. They ended up in an alleyway where the Chesterton beat bobby punched Mellor during a struggle and ended up with a broken finger. Now Mellor has been jailed...

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November 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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THUG Kevin Burton has been jailed after breaking a man's jaw in a city centre attack – just two years after carrying out a 'strikingly similar' assault. The 33-year-old knocked out victim Marc Sutton with one punch in the unprovoked assault during a night out in Hanley.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard Burton had committed an 'almost identical' attack on another man – who suffered a fractured skull – in the same location in 2013.Prosecutor William Donnelly said Mr Sutton was out...

​Former soldier stalked ex after break-up

November 28, 2015, 12:25 am

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FORMER soldier Benjamin Hopwood stalked his ex-girlfriend – including secretly taking photographs of her relatives through the window. The 28-year-old would also drive up and down the street outside Susan McNulty's home and bombarded her with texts over a nine-day period following their break-up. Now Hopwood, of Grayling Willows, Madeley, has been handed an 18-month restraining order forcing him to stay away from Mrs McNulty. Prosecutor Sue Hayers told North Staffordshire...

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November 28, 2015, 1:11 am

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BURSLEM: THIEF Abigail Hall has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge.The 21-year-old, of Warburton Street, Burslem, pleading guilty to stealing a sound bar worth £85 from Sainsbury's, Stoke, on August 29. She also admitted stealing another sound bar and food worth £125 from the same store on July 3.North Staffordshire magistrates ordered her to pay £385 in costs and compensation. HANLEY: TEENAGER Charlotte Nugent has pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a car belonging...

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November 28, 2015, 9:30 pm

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DAD Callan Wilde has been ordered to pay a police officer more than £3,000 compensation after causing her a leg injury. PC Andrea Rowley suffered a ruptured ligament while trying to restrain Wilde during an incident in Newcastle. Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard 26-year-old Wilde had called police to Hassell Street, saying he had been assaulted. When PC Rowley and a female colleague arrived, the defendant was in the street 'shouting and screaming' with another man. Prosecutor...

Three taxi drivers injured after incident outside pub

November 29, 2015, 4:18 am

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A TAXI driver is today in hospital with a suspected fractured jaw following an attack outside a city pub.It is believed the man - who works for Tunstall-based City Central Taxis - is awaiting an emergency operation.The incident, outside The Village Tavern, in Joiners Square happened at 2.34am on Saturday morning.It is thought more than five people, including two other taxi drivers, were involved.Staffordshire Police has confirmed that two men are helping police with their enquiries.An appeal for...

Port Vale has third highest number of fans arrested for...

November 29, 2015, 11:13 am

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PORT Vale supporters were the subject of the third highest number of arrests in League One last season. Home Office figures show 29 Vale supporters were arrested for football-related offences over the course of the campaign. The only clubs with a higher total in the division were Barnsley with 42 and Sheffield United with 32. The Vale arrests include six on away grounds and 23 at Vale Park, the highest number of arrests for home supporters in the division. The figures are broken down...

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November 29, 2015, 11:11 pm

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TWO men were last night being questioned by police after a taxi driver was left with a broken jaw following a dispute outside a city pub. The cabbie – who works for Tunstall-based City Central Taxis – needed emergency surgery at the Royal Stoke University Hospital following the incident. It is understood five men, including two other taxi drivers, were involved in the trouble, which erupted outside the Village Tavern pub, in Leek Road, Joiners Square at 2.34am on...

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November 30, 2015, 3:46 am

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NORMACOT: TWENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Dean Goodwin, of Lennox Road, Normacot, has pleaded guilty to six charges of sexual activity with a child. But the defendant has denied five offences of rape; three charges of abducting a child; and one further count of sexual activity with a child. His trial will be held at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on a date to be fixed. Goodwin was remanded in custody. LONGTON: DRINK-DRIVER Wendy Johnson was caught behind the wheel while nearly three times the legal limit....

Officers believe Blythe Bridge break-ins are linked

November 30, 2015, 5:18 am

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POLICE are linking two car break-ins – which included one incident where a range of hairdressing kit was taken. Now officers are appealing for witnesses as they look to track down those responsible for the crimes in Blythe Bridge. The break-ins both took place on Blythe Mount Park between 10pm on November 21 and 7am the following day. A Ford Focus was targeted and a Fiat Bravo which contained hairdressing equipment was also hit. Witnesses are asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101...

New support for crime victims in Cheshire

December 1, 2015, 1:38 am

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CRIME victims are being offered faster assessments to help police understand their needs and concerns.The scheme in Cheshire has been funded by the county's Police and Crime Commissioner to provide a new level of support. And the scheme – Cheshire CARES – has been backed by the constabulary's chiefs. Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: "We want people to know that if they come into contact with us as a victim or witness, we are here for them."PCC John Dwyer added: "Every...

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December 1, 2015, 1:55 am

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BARLASTON: BRADLEY Nixon has been banned from driving for six months by magistrates. It follows the 22-year-old's guilty pleas to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance on October 18 in Barlaston. Nixon, of Crossfield Avenue, Blythe Bridge, was also given a 12-month community order, with 70 hours' unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £135 costs, a £150 criminal court charge and a £60 victim surcharge. LONGTON: A 35-YEAR-OLD is due to appear before...

Trio lied to protect drink-driving dad

December 1, 2015, 5:50 am

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THREE friends lied to police to try to stop a drink-driver being convicted. But the trio were caught out when the man they were trying to help confessed. Jade Dixon, Kamara Roberts and Nathan Broad told police Nathan's dad, Paul Broad, had not driven his BMW when over the legal limit. However, within hours Mr Broad senior admitted the offence and a common assault in his interview with officers. The three defendants were arrested and all admitted they had made false statements. Now they...

Police continue hunt for van raiders

December 1, 2015, 7:58 am

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OFFENDERS who broke into seven vans in the same night remain at large.Thieves targeted vehicles parked in Sandyford, Burslem, and Tunstall to steal a range of tools during a one night rampage. And the force remains on the lookout for the crooks following the break-ins on September 25. One crime victim, Shaun Clark, of Sandy Road, lost about £1,200 worth of tools when his van was hit.Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101 and quote incident 93 of September 25.

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Who's been up in court? (Wednesday, December 2)

December 1, 2015, 11:50 pm

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STOKE-ON-TRENT: Two men have been sent to Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court charged with robbery. Michael Cooper, aged 26, of Dorcas Drive, Heron Cross, and Ross Woolley, aged 26, of Grove Road, Fenton, are accused of robbing Abdullah Jailoh of a mobile phone charger on October 9. They are also charged with possessing cannabis on the same date . Both men will now appear at crown court for a plea and case management hearing on March 11. MADELEY: A 29-year-old man charged with three offences...

Police warn: 'Don't leave gifts on display'

December 2, 2015, 12:47 am

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FAMILIES are being warned not to leave seasonal gifts in full view – to reduce the chances of them being pinched by opportunist thieves.Cheshire Police has issued safety advice ahead of the seasonal period in a bid to help stop families falling victim to crime while they should be enjoying the festivities. The constabulary has recommended residents avoid: - Leaving highly valuable goods by the front door; - Falling foul of cyber crime by ensuring new gadgets are all password protected; -...

Two arrested following break-in

December 2, 2015, 2:25 am

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after patrolling police officers discovered a smashed shop window. Officers noticed the damage to the shop, in Greyfriars, Stafford just after 1.35am today, Wednesday December 2. They found items to be missing from the shop and carried out a search of the surrounding area with the help of the Dog Support Unit who were able to track discarded items. Two men from Stafford, aged 28 and 30 were arrested nearby and taken into custody where...

Police warn motorists following a spate of thefts

December 2, 2015, 2:48 am

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Motorists in Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to be vigilant following a spate of thefts from cars. More than 10 vehicles have had items stolen from them in recent weeks, including an iPad, a mobile phone and a wallet. However, Staffordshire Police are warning car owners to ensure they always lock their cars, as many of these thefts have been from vehicles left unlocked. In the run up to Christmas, it is also warned that vehicles with shopping on view are especially attractive to...

Police appeal after windows smashed at supermarket

December 2, 2015, 3:39 am

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Police are appealing for information after windows were smashed at a supermarket. They are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident at Sainsbury's in Liverpool Road, Newcastle. It is believed that the windows were smashed at around 5.30pm on Sunday, November 29.Anyone with any information is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 558 of November 29.