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  1. Council leader Tony Johnson, a man wearing a grey suit and white shirt with a dark-coloured tie. He has a pin badge on his lapel, and is standing against a wood-panelled background.

  2. Two Midlands Air Ambulance crew walking towards a red helicopter. They are dressed in a res uniform with the words "critical care paramedic" on the back.

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  5. 🎧 Will Stoke continue good run of form?

    "They've set standards in how they've got to go about things for the next few games. They've got to play with the same level of intensity that they've shown, the same tempo, the same incisiveness and if they do that they'll probably pick up a fair few points."

    On the latest episode of A Cold Wet Tuesday Night, Lucas Yeomans, Mark Elliott and Ben Rowley discuss expectations for Stoke City following their excellent start to the Championship season, their expectations for some of the players and give their predictions for the Potters' upcoming fixtures.

    Listen to the full episode of A Cold Wet Tuesday Night on BBC Sounds

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  11. Robins 'has a lot of trust in me' - Tchamadeu

    Tchamadeu: 'I base my game on helping the team'

    Stoke City right-back Junior Tchamadeu has played every minute of the Championship season for the Potters so far and is pleased with the team's start.

    "It's given us a lot of confidence ... we'll try and continue and keep that form starting from next game," he told BBC Radio Stoke.

    After finishing just two points above the relegation zone last season, boss Mark Robins signed 10 players in the summer transfer window, while 12 departed, and the new-look squad have taken three wins from four games to begin the league campaign.

    "I put it down to togetherness of the group and how we started pre-season," Tchamadeu said.

    "Everyone's on the same wavelength and everyone's willing to work for each other, and that's the biggest thing for a team to perform at a high level."

    Stoke's new signings included Wales international Sorba Thomas, Manchester City academy loanee Divin Mubama and Aaron Cresswell, who boasts 10 years of Premier League experience with West Ham United.

    "Having them has been a huge lift to the group and they're all big characters," Tchamadeu said.

    "We've got a lot of game-changers that come on to the pitch. It's good to have that solid competition in and around the group, and it keeps us all wanting to push on and keep playing well."

    After the transfer of right-back Lynden Gooch to League One Huddersfield Town, Tchamadeu is the only senior right-back at Stoke and it is the acknowledgement of the fact that has motivated him to consistently put in good performances.

    "I believe the gaffer has a lot of trust in me, and he's shown that since he's come in. So it's down to me to repay that faith the club's shown in me," he said

    "As much as I'm the only right-back, if I'm not living up to it and performing to the standard I know I can, it doesn't help the team and I'm not helping myself as well."

    Stoke host Birmingham City on 13 September (15:00 BST).

    Listen to the full interview with Junior Tchamadeu and more Stoke City on Sounds.

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  13. Rowley Park Sports Stadium in Stafford. There is an asphalt track leading to a play park, with grass and astroturf sports pitches in the distance.

  14. Professor of ceramics Neil Brownsword, holding a blue and white vase, is wearing a black t-shirt and is stood in front of a glass cabinet with a number of ceramic items in it.

  16. Bosun Lawal celebrates scoring for Stoke City against Birmingham City

  17. West Brom and Stoke fined for mass brawl

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    West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City have been fined £5,000 each after a mass brawl during their Championship meeting last month.

    Both clubs were charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players after a "mass confrontation" which happened around the hour mark of their match on 30 August.

    The Baggies won the match 1-0 to move above the Potters into second place in the Championship.

    The clubs admitted the charge and accepted the standard penalty.

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  19. A police car is parked across a road, with a highways van parked alongside it. There is a blue sign on the grass verge indicating a road closure as a result of an incident.

  20. Port Vale manager Darren Moore on the touchline

  21. An aerial view of Hanley. Prominent landmarks in the shot include the Hilton hotel, the Smithfield development and the former BT building. In the foreground is housing.

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  23. Stoke's Rigo scores last-minute winner for Slovakia

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    Tomas Rigo was part of Slovakia's squad at Euro 2024

    Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo scored a last-minute winner for Slovakia against Luxembourg as they remained top of their World Cup qualifying group.

    The 23-year-old struck in the final seconds of the game at Stade de Luxembourg as Slovakia won 1-0 to follow up their opening win in Germany and maintain their 100% start to their qualifying campaign.

    Sunday's goal is his second at senior international level in his seventh appearance having scored on his debut in a 4-0 friendly win over San Marino in June 2024.

    Rigo joined Stoke from Banik Ostrava for an undisclosed fee on 30 August and could make his debut for the Potters when they return to Championship action at home to Birmingham City on Saturday, 13 September (15:00 BST).

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