Stoke couple gear up for Afghanistan

A married couple from Stoke-on-Trent are among a group of 25 Territorial Army soldiers preparing to deploy to Afghanistan.

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JLS to headline big Britannia Stadium gig

JLS will split up at the end of the year Credit: PA

JLS will perform live at the Britannia Stadium 'Big Event' next month, one of their final gigs before they split.

They'll headline the entertainment at Stoke City on Sunday 2nd June.

The Big Event will be a seven hour extravaganza featuring a Stoke City legends v Celebrity Soap Stars football match, live music and other entertainment.

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Pupils in Tunstall share a cup of tea with Prince Charles

Prince Charles is visiting The Co-Operative Academy as part of his visit to Tunstall. Credit: ITV News Central
Prince Charles last visited Stoke-on-Trent in January 2013 Credit: ITV News Central
The Prince's Trust has helped more than 700,000 young people since 1976. Credit: ITV News Central

Prince Charles greeted by pupils at new academy

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Prince Charles has been greeted by pupils at The Co-Operative Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, as part of his visit to the city.

The academy moved to its new £23m building in September 2012.

The Prince of Wales is returning to the city to view the progress which is being made by his charities in their efforts to regenerate Stoke-on-Trent.

Prince Charles arrives in Stoke-on-Trent

Prince Charles was last in Stoke-on-Trent in January 2013. Credit: ITV News Central

The Prince of Wales has returned to Stoke-on-Trent to see the progress being made by his charities, in an effort to regenerate the city.

He began his visit in The Co-Operative Academy in Tunstall, where he met graduates, pupils and youth leaders.

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Three endangered monkeys born at Trentham Gardens

These primates are traditionally found in the Mountains of Algeria and Morocco Credit: ITV News Central

Staff have welcomed the birth of three baby primates at Trentham Monkey Forest – all boys – two of which were born of the same day.

"Barbary macaques are considered an endangered species," said Primatologist and Monkey Forest Director, Sue Wiper.

“This is a lovely time of year for us. We have several babies each year but to have two in one day is unusual and exciting. We celebrate every birth as a very positive step in our conservation programme," she added.

Visitors to the forest will be able to glimpse the babies holding on to their mother’s where they keep warm and feed.

The park is expecting more arrivals in the coming weeks.

The Barbary macaque is gregarious, forming mixed groups of several females and males. Credit: ITV News Central
Wild populations of Barbary macaques have suffered a major decline in recent years. Credit: ITV News Central
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