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Two explosions wake terrified residents as cars hit with 'petrol bombs'
Neighbours have reported hearing 'two explosions' after a gang petrol bombed vehicles outside a property in Fegg Hayes, Stoke, as a man is questioned on suspicion of arson
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Pub's scathing response to one-star food review - when kitchen wasn't even open
The customer, who may be confused with another pub, had complained about everything from the food taking too long to arrive to a hair in the meal - despite the kitchen being closed on the day of the alleged visit
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Police appeal for sightings of 'puppy hitter' as manhunt continues
Doorbell camera footage captured the pet being suddenly pulled by its leash and then struck around the head during the horrifying incident in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
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Jim Carrey 'lookalike' burglary suspect taunts cops on Facebook while on the run
Devon Bentley is wanted by police in connection with suspected burglary offences - and he mocked the force online asking them for a reward if he handed himself in
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Curry house hits back at man who called chicken tikka 'powdery' in 1-star review
The TripAdvisor user has vowed to never return to Mehek restaurant in Bottomhouse after claiming his chicken tikka was made from 'powder' - but bosses have hit back
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Headteacher leaves role as parents and pupils protest 'strict' rules
Pupils and parents clashed with a headteacher over new rules at the Stoke-on-Trent school, as well as his "derogatory" remarks about false eyelashes - for which he later apologised
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Alton Towers conference centre evacuated as worker reports 'unusual smell'
Crews recorded "no readings of any concern" and guests were later told that it was safe for them to re-enter, said Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Tesco shopper 'stabbed' in violent mass brawl at store as man, 37, arrested
Emergency services rushed to Tesco's Meir Park branch in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, on Friday, following reports of a mass brawl. Two people were injured and a 37-year-old man was arrested
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Pub forced to apologise over 'absolute joke' Christmas meal that skipped dessert
Customers' gripes included waiting too long between courses, 'cold' soup, 'Yorkshire puddings that looked like pancakes', 'burnt' stuffing, and the kitchen shutting at 4pm which left diners without their puddings