Sentinel, The (Stoke-on-Trent UK) back issues from September 2008:
Union channel
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Leading trade union has launched its own TV channel tohighlight current issues. The Communication Workers' Union (CWU), which represents 250,000workers from firms including Royal Mail ...
Lender cuts fixed rates
Sep 01, 2008 ... Britannia Building Society has cut the rate of its two-year fixedrate mortgages. Interest rates for the packages now range from 5.44 per cent to6.89 per cent depending on how much is charged for arranging theloan and what percentage of the value of the property is needed. Tim ...
House prices fall over month
Sep 01, 2008 ... Latest Land Registry figures show the value of house deals inStoke-on-Trent fell slightly in July. Houses sold on average for pounds91,973, down 0.8 per cent frompounds92,745 in June. The average cost of a detached home was pounds175,965 compared topounds177,443 the month ...
Engineering firm gears up for wind power boom
Sep 01, 2008; ... Specialist engineering firm Converteam is looking for more than30 new recruits as it expands on the back of sustainable energyprojects. Sales at the Kidsgrove power conversion specialist have surgedfrom pounds11 million in 2005 to pounds63 million in 2007 aspoliticians across the ...
Economic pressure forces manufacturers to increase prices
Sep 01, 2008 ... Nearly 40 per cent of West Midlands manufacturers have had toincrease prices during the last quarter, according to a new report. The survey, carried out by manufacturing organisation EEF andGrant Thornton, also revealed that new orders are at a three-yearlow, although exports have ...
Charter will offer a voice
Sep 01, 2008 ... Creative firms in North Staffordshire can sign up to a neworganisation designed to promote their interests. Creative Republic wants companies to sign up to its charter togive the sector a united ...
Office workers feeling 'unfit'
Sep 01, 2008 ... Most workers believe they have become unfit because of theincreasing amount of time they sit at their office desk. A survey of over 1,200 office staff found that most admitted thatbetter communications made them lazy because it was easier to emailsomeone ...
Police to join forces in HQ
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bosses at Staffordshire Police have wrapped up a deal which willsee the force create one central base. Staffordshire Police Authority has bought more than 50,000sq ftof office space at Stafford's Staffordshire Technology Park fromCongleton-based developer Gladman ...
Boost for budget supermarkets as the crunch bites home
Sep 01, 2008 ... New research shows supermarkets have made further inroads intothe grocery market as customers look for cheaper goods. Operators Aldi, Lidl and Netto say their combined market sharehas risen to 6.1 per cent. Aldi saw sales grow 19.8 per centduring the 12 weeks to August 10 ...
Thieves and vandals force firms to shut up shop
Sep 01, 2008 ... One in four UK businesses has been struck by crime in the lastyear, according to a new report. The survey, carried out by insurer RSA, reveals that 657,570 ofthe country's firms were affected by crime at least once in the past12 months. More than 82,000 companies have been hit at ...
Water savings drip through
Sep 01, 2008 ... Eco-conscious businesses can sign up for a free scheme designedto help them reduce water consumption and cut costs. Experts at Government-funded Envirowise say firms can save up to30 per cent on their water and effluent bills, increasing to 50 percent if they invest in long-term ...
Trumpeting success of music idea
Sep 01, 2008; ... When teenager Daniel Keen asked classical star Hayley Westenra tovisit Stoke-on-Trent for a charity concert, he never expected her tosay yes. But the singer surprised him and the resulting event raised morethan pounds10,000 for charity. The experience inspired Daniel, now 20, ...
Recession fears hit investment
Sep 01, 2008 ... Business investment fell by nearly pounds700 million in thesecond quarter of 2008 as recession fears loomed. Official figures show total investment between April and June waspounds35.8 billion across the UK - 1.9 per cent lower compared withthe first three months of the ...
Builders must hit standards
Sep 01, 2008 ... Construction firms are being urged not to abandon best practiceprinciples in the wake of the downturn affecting the sector. Experts at the West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellencesay abandoning the measures to win business could be counter-productive. Operations ...
New asbestos labs provide jobs boost
Sep 01, 2008; ... An Asbestos management consultancy has created more than 10 jobsafter moving to new state-of-the-art headquarters. It means Environmental Essentials's laboratories, offices andtraining facilities are now all under one roof at SilverdaleEnterprise Park. The firm made the move ...
Goodwin strikes gold in Brazil
Sep 01, 2008; ... Engineering group Goodwin has unveiled profits of almost pounds10million on the back of rising oil costs and spiralling demand forenergy in China and India. In the year to the end of April the Stoke-on-Trent manufacturermade pre-tax profits of pounds9.82 million - up from ...
Fenton company p+d's product range the key to its success
Sep 01, 2008 ... Describing the projects undertaken by P+D over the past decadeas varied would be an understatement. Products designed or produced by the Fenton business include areplica of a three-foot cod, pounds2,200 wooden rocking horses soldin Harrods, roulette wheels which now grace casinos ...
Upper crust fare for career-changing Karen
Sep 01, 2008; ... Former Masterchef contestant Karen Kemp has swapped mortgagebrokering and the credit crunch for baking. Karen, from Stafford, decided to leave her job in the sub-primesector last summer, just before the credit problems began to takehold. After deciding to turn her love of ...
Power lunch ; Sue Summers is chief executive of Investbx, an online share trading platform for West Midlands small and medium-sized businesses
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sue Summers is chief executive of Investbx, an online sharetrading platform for West Midlands small and medium-sized businesses Condoleezza Rice A strong woman in an extremely difficult role - some would argueone of the most challenging to manage in the world. It would also ...
Rise in sales for software
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bosses at computer software firm eg solutions say they areconfident of improved sales for the first half of the year. In March, the AIM-listed company, which employs 50 people inPenkridge, near Stafford, posted pre-tax losses of pounds815,000 forthe year ending in ...
Daniel calls for phone vigilance
Sep 01, 2008; ... A Locksmith has hit out at an international telecommunicationsgiant after his phone number was diverted to a national competitor. When Daniel Topping set up Opening All Hours Mobile LocksmithServices last January, he decided to pay for an 0800 number on topof his regular 01782 ...
Flowcrete's tough new floor brightens up airport security
Sep 01, 2008 ... Specialist flooring company Flowcrete has installed a bespokefloor in just one weekend at a new pounds10 million development atManchester Airport. Contractors for the Sandbach firm applied its Flowfast Terrosso product - which is ready for use two hours after installation -across ...
Little sympathy for bookies as profits fall
Sep 01, 2008 ... Profits at the bookmaker which has already paid out on bets thatStoke City will be relegated have been hit after a series of resultswent against it. The news will bring a wry smile to Potters fans who were leftfuming after Paddy Power said City's relegation was a ...
Pressure for higher wages
Sep 01, 2008 ... Experts say employers are under increasing pressure to awardbumper pay rises. Stone-based workplace research firm Croner Reward found bosseswere feeling the pressure from staff because of rising inflation dueto fuel costs and energy prices. They also blamed public sector pay ...
Sunday papers
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sunday Times AN EMINENT West Country law firm is at the centre of a probe bythe legal watchdog into allegations that sub-prime loans may havebeen mis-sold to farmers. Burgess Salmon, which writes the textbookon English agricultural law, is being investigated by the ...
Tune in
Sep 01, 2008 ... Suzi Quatro's Heroes R2, 11.30pm Ghost Train to The Eastern Star R4, 9.45am and 12.30am THIS should be one of Suzi's more interesting interviews, herguest being the legendary Sam Moore, one half of the soul pairSam and Dave. It was a famously stormy partnership, ...
Sculpting an interest in forgotten art
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Sculpture Diaries C4 "SCULPTURE," someone once said, "is something you trip over whenyou stand back to look at the paintings." As someone who has been to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, I wouldhave to disagree. There, countless slabs of rock have been carvedinto all sorts ...
'Get bulldozers off my land'
Sep 01, 2008; ... An Australian factory worker who claims his family owns swathesof land in North Staffordshire is fighting the demolition of dozensof homes. Albert Hopkins-Shirley De-ferrers is adamant that the deeds tothe Slater Street clearance area, in Middleport, belonged to hisancestors and ...
Extremism caught on film
Sep 01, 2008 ... Dispatches: Undercover Mosque: The Return C4, 8pm AT AN important British mosque, which claims to be dedicated tomoderation and dialogue with other faiths, secret cameras recordshocking sermons in which female preachers recite extremist andintolerant beliefs. As hundreds of ...
Murder rocks new family unit
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Children ITV1, 9pm KEVIN Whately stars in this provocative three-part drama aboutstep-families and our messy modern lives. The Children explores the upheaval and excitement of newrelationships, and how the emotional turmoil can lead to theunthinkable happening, ...
Switch on
Sep 01, 2008 ... Extreme Fishing With Robson Green Five, 9pm ROBSON Green embarks on a fishing trip of colossal proportionsthat sees him attempting to land some of the wildest and mostelusive sea ...
Shining on home turf
Sep 01, 2008 ... Organ Prom by Michael Rhodes Victoria Hall, Hanley NOT only did the audience hear a well played and varied programmefrom Handel to Hollands (the encore), but soloist Michael Rhodesgave a most interesting verbal and pictorial description of how themagnificent Victoria Hall organ ...
In brief
Sep 01, 2008 ... Meir: A nearly new fashion show will be held in aid of a charitysupporting cystic fibrosis sufferers, and St Francis Church. It will be held at the church in Sandon Road, Meir Heath, onFriday at 7.30pm. Tickets pounds5 or pay at door. Telephone 01782396707. CREWE: The new ...
Flowers power park centenary
Sep 01, 2008; ... A Garden produce show which was saved from the axe has enjoyedbumper entries despite fears exhibitors may have enteredcompetitions elsewhere. The 59th annual Floral and Garden Produce Show was held inTunstall Park yesterday. The show is normally held in Hanley Park in ...
Market is on move
Sep 01, 2008; ... Market traders are to be moved to a new site to encourage moreshoppers. It comes after some traders had complained that building worknear to their traditional location in Market Square, Stoke, wasputting people off shopping at their stalls. In June, stallholders told The ...
In brief
Sep 01, 2008 ... Newcastle: Football memorabilia will be among the lots beingauctioned off in memory of a two-year-old cancer sufferer. Cash raised will go towards a trust fund set up in Dylan Mason'sname. Dylan, from Tunstall, died in 2003 after battling against acutemyeloid ...
Customers prefer stalls to big stores
Sep 01, 2008 ... Stoke and Trent Vale councillor Gavin Webb regularly uses themarket. He said: "Wherever the market goes it will be better thanwhat's here at the minute. A move might give the market more ...
Rampant Vale starting to believe in themselves
Sep 01, 2008 ... When Vale boss Lee Sinnott demanded more attacking flair from histroops, it's a fair bet he wasn't expecting Maradona-esque featsfrom his centre-half. But the Argentinian legend would have been proud to showcase thedribbling skills defender Chris Slater displayed to lay on ...
Rival talk
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kevin Bond (Bournemouth manager): I need someone with experiencein there. I couldn't fault my defenders for their effort, but welooked as though we might concede goals. It's easy to say I'd liketo bring somebody in, but identifying and then signing the rightplayer is ...
Fans' verdict
Sep 01, 2008 ... On Saturday we saw glimpses of Lee Sinnott's high-tempo brand ofpossession football, and we liked it. If Vale's defending for the Bournemouth goal was ridiculous, thenthe their response, with two goals in as many minutes, was sublime. Slick approach play, two-touch flowing ...
Treble chance
Sep 01, 2008 ... Ipswich striker Jon Walters and Cardiff winger Joe Ledley were onStoke's radar today as manager Tony Pulis aimed to bring in at leastone new face before the transfer window closes at midnight. And the more exotic signing of Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennantwas also being tipped in ...
Potters prove they have the spirit to survive
Sep 01, 2008 ... Yellow shirted, but far from yellow bellied, Stoke left the northeast with their chins on the floor, but their heads held high. Not literally, of course, though their defending was athletic andelastic enough at times for such contortionism not to be entirelybeyond their wit on ...
Fans' verdict
Sep 01, 2008 ... Once again a ref who liked red ... but not when it was combinedwith white! No arguments with the sending off. It was a two-footedtackle and that's a red card. And by all accounts it was a penalty, but too far away for us tojudge. No, the problem was the bookings of our players for ...
No case for defence
Sep 01, 2008 ... Crewe fans basking in the glow of a juicy Carling Cup clash atLiverpool and the Herefordshire sunshine were given another jolt. Their inconsistent side have offered pain and pleasure all in thespace of the first three weeks of the campaign. One of the biggest away followings in ...
Rival talk
Sep 01, 2008 ... Gareth Southgate (Boro manager): I don't think we were at ourbest, but we still had the chances to have it sewn up. Stoke were very good on the day. They did a disciplined job,especially when they went down to 10 men. Tony (Pulis) will feel hisplayers did everything he asked of ...
More night buses in bid to boost trade
Sep 01, 2008; ... Night bus services that shuttle revellers home in the early hoursare to be expanded. It is hoped providing extended services will encourage morepeople to visit Hanley at night. The weekend night bus scheme has been running since January onfour routes from the city centre to ...
In brief
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kidsgrove: A reunion is being held for past and presentparishioners and residents of Rookery, near Kidsgrove. It will take place at St Saviour's Church, Church Street,Rookery, on Friday. Organisers say it is a chance for anyone with fond memories ofRookery to come together ...
Memorial is a lottery winner
Sep 01, 2008 ... A Memorial to 16,000 fallen service personnel has been namedamong the nation's top National Lottery projects. The Armed Forces Memorial, in Alrewas, Staffordshire, isdedicated to those who have died during active service since 1948. It was created because many veterans and ...
In brief
Sep 01, 2008 ... Stoke: Parents and children are invited to enjoy a hot meal andtake part in games and crafts. The Family, Fun and Food event takesplace on Wednesday, September 10 from 5pm until 6.30pm at WesleyMethodist Church, in Epworth Street, Stoke. The event, which includes a two-course ...
Kidsgrove put injuries aside to progress
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kidsgrove cruised through their preliminary-round tie despitepicking up three injuries. Manager Peter Ward had to replace Craig Dove (groin) and KarlMiller (knee) at half-time and was forced to make a further changeearly in the second half when the immaculate Charlie Reeves ...
Weston is the hero for eagles
Sep 01, 2008 ... Goalkeeper Barry Weston was villain and hero for Eccleshall intheir 2-2 draw at Wigan Robin Park. Weston held his hand up to being at fault for the goals on 28 and36 minutes that gave the hosts a 2-0 lead, but later redeemedhimself. Dwayne Spence put Eccleshall back in the ...
Kitson proud of Stoke battlers
Sep 01, 2008 ... Dave Kitson was cheekily laying claim to his first goal of theseason - even though replays proved it was a Justin Hoyte own goalfor Stoke at Middlesbrough. "It's definitely my goal, at least until I see it on TV, becauseI want my first one," he quipped. "I'm honestly not sure ...
Ace cort reveals the pain of defeat
Sep 01, 2008 ... Leon Cort spoke for the entire Stoke contingent after Saturday'snear heroics when he exclaimed: "I'm absolutely devastated." Cort could see a courageous draw looming into view when it wassnatched away in the final five minutes of normal time. "We worked our socks off, ...
City poised to prove prophets of doom wrong
Sep 01, 2008 ... Prophets come in so many different guises it's sometimesdifficult to know whether you've met someone of higher intelligenceor just a bloke with a big gob. By definition a prophet is a person who has encountered thesupernatural or the divine and serves as an intermediary ...
Miller on the spot to seal victory for Blues
Sep 01, 2008; ... Leek Town secured their place in the first round of qualifyingwith victory over local rivals Norton United. In extending their unbeaten run to five games, Leek have set upan away tie at Clitheroe of the UniBond First Division North. However, they did not have it all their own ...
Clowes bemoans lack of chances
Sep 01, 2008 ... Newcastle Town crashed out of the FA Cup when they went down tothe only goal of their preliminary round tie against Skelmersdale atLyme Valley Stadium. Defences were generally on top in a keenly-contested game, butSkelmersdale won it with a goal on 65 minutes. Newcastle Town ...
Bull goes on warpath
Sep 01, 2008 ... Steve Bull was on the warpath after seeing his Stafford Rangersteam humbled in front of their own fans by Blue Square Northpacesetters Southport. The Rangers boss was dismayed as the Sandgrounders strolled intoa three-goal lead inside the first 15 minutes. All the scoring was ...
Davis keen to take the next step up ladder
Sep 01, 2008 ... Nantwich head coach Steve Davis admits his team have adapted tolife in the Premier Division quicker than expected. The goal-hungry Dabbers reeled off their third successive win atthe expense of Kendal, scoring 11 times in the process, to reach thefringe of the play-off ...
Bullets fire in the goals
Sep 01, 2008 ... Alsager Town sprang the shock result of the day with their 4-1defeat of title favourites New Mills. The first half was scoreless, but just before the break New Millshad a player sent off for two yellow cards. After the break, Scott Taylor scored a brace for Alsager. NewMills ...
Posties seek deliverance
Sep 01, 2008; ... Postal workers fighting to keep a depot open say they could helpimprove Royal Mail's performance in the Potteries. The Crewe sorting office is under threat as part of Royal Mail'sreorganisation plans. It wants to shut the depot and open a new operation ...
We need lessons in concentration to cut out errors
Sep 01, 2008 ... The margin between success and failure in the Premier League issmaller than we could ever have believed. Both goals Stoke conceded came from poor clearances which werepunished clinically. So too did the penalty. Meanwhile, at the other end, Boro made countless errors, but ...
Aspiring models aim for fame
Sep 01, 2008; ... More than 160 hopeful models took to a shopping centre catwalk toprove they have what it takes to become a professional. Model Search 2008 took place at the Potteries Shopping Centre, inHanley, on Saturday and Sunday. The 167 entrants were given lessons on how stand, pose and ...
Forensic technology feared by criminals
Sep 01, 2008 ... Cash machine crooks in Staffordshire are to be thwarted by state-of-the-art technology. Sunwin Services Group, part of The Co-operative Group, whichdelivers cash to ATM machines, has installed a forensic device toprotect its cash boxes and cash delivery vehicles. The ...
In brief
Sep 01, 2008 ... Leek: Children are being asked to get artistic as part of areading challenge. Young people in the Staffordshire Moorlands have been encouragedto read at least six books from Leek Library to win a gold medal. Now they are invited to design magazine covers based on afootball ...
Sadness at farm death
Sep 01, 2008; ... Tributes have been paid to a man who died after becoming trappedinside farm machinery. Emergency services were called to High Forest Farm in SharpleyHeath, near Stone, on Friday. Owner Stephen Biddulph told The Sentinel that contractor AnthonyMardling was working alone when ...