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'Failings' over diabetic who died Systematic failings and poor standards of nursing contributed to the death of a 66-year-old diabetic, a jury at an inquest finds.

Men in armed robbery at jewellers Three armed men threaten staff during a robbery at a jewellers in Stoke-on-Trent in the afternoon.

Men punch boy to ground Two men attack a 15-year-old boy after stopping him to ask for a cigarette in an alleyway in Wilnecote.

Former head jailed for sex abuse A former boarding school head teacher, from Burton-on-Trent, is jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing and beating pupils.

Man rescued after fall from rocks A 42-year-old man from Burton-upon-Trent is rescued after falling from an outcrop in Derbyshire.

'Murder' case CCTV person traced A person wanted by police over the case a missing woman, thought to have been murdered, is eliminated from inquiries.

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Pompey chase Lawrence loan deal Portsmouth hope to sign Stoke City's Liam Lawrence on an emergency loan after a permanent deal collapses.

Fraser happy with new Vale role Port Vale's Tommy Fraser says he is happy to play a new role in the team after making his first league start of the season.

Burton defender sidelined Burton Albion manager Paul Peschisolido fears defender Nathan Stanton will be missing for most of September with a torn hamstring.

Crewe extend Taylor's loan deal Crewe extend the loan of Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor until the end of the season

Potters lose to Monarchs Stoke Potters lose 51-41 to Edinburgh Monarchs at Loomer Road.

New star shines for Crewe Crewe boss Dario Gradi compares youngster Nick Powell to Steven Gerrard after draw at Stevenage

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'Youngest' double murderer jailed A girl thought to be Britain's youngest female double murderer is given a life sentence and told she will serve a minimum of 14 years.

Cell assault sergeant is jailed A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell is jailed for six months.

Tube strike ends after 24 hours Millions of Londoners faced long delays and severe disruptions during a major Tube strike which affected nearly all its lines.

No helmet suspect killed in crash A man suspected of being a motorbike thief who police refused to pursue because he was not wearing a helmet is killed riding a stolen bike.

Golf course burnt body identified A man whose body was set alight and dumped at a golf course is identified by police as a 37-year-old man from Brighton.

Council fined £12,000 for injury Newcastle City Council is fined £12,000 after a five-year-old girl was injured by an exhibit at one of its museums.

Vicar denies trying to rape girl A vicar tried to rape a schoolgirl, telling her she could not get pregnant because he had "had the snip", a court is told.

Swamp fever horse to be destroyed A horse imported to Northumberland which has tested positive for rare swamp fever is to be put down.

Ex-Mr Gay UK denies rape charges A police officer and former Mr Gay UK winner denies a number of sex offences, including raping another man.

Blitz commemorated at St Paul's Pilots, firefighters, nurses and ambulance workers gather 70 years after battling through eight months of bombing raids over Britain's industrial centres.