A Tom Pope brace helped in-form Port Vale crush League Two leaders Luton 4-0 at Vale Park.

David Ball scores one and sets up the other as Rotherham keep on the tails of League One's top six with a win at Walsall.

Jamie Reckford's penalty six minutes from time gives Solihull Moors a much-needed win at Barrow.

Five months since their first letters, a group of schoolchildren and care home residents finally meet up.

Jacques Maghoma's late goal for Birmingham City earns the Championship's bottom side victory over in-form Leeds United.

Burton drop to 23rd place in the Championship after playing out a second 0-0 draw of the season with Norwich.

Police were left stunned after they stopped a car in Crewe that looked like it had been through a demolition derby.

The car, which police tweeted was once a red Rover hatchback, was seized at the scene.

Cheshire Police said the driver was reported for having no insurance and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

Image source, Cheshire Police

A sawn-off shotgun was recovered from a damaged car found at the scene.

A body found in a wood in Stafford is believed to be that of missing man Ken Konchalski, police say.

The 52-year-old disappeared on Christmas Eve.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Officers hunting for him discovered a body near Bradley Lane on Friday afternoon.

They say his family have been informed.

Things you should know about Britain's second city as it prepares for the 2022 games.

Revel Guest and Peter Florence are honoured for their work with the famous literary festival.

Alan Tuckett, ex-president of the International Council for Adult Education, said he was "humbled".

Dave Williams has taught first aid to thousands since joining the British Red Cross as a volunteer in 1977.

Arthur and Ann Frost have both been appointed MBE for their services to children and families.

Stella Tomkinson, from Nuneaton, said she was "really lucky" to watch so many children grow up.

Co-founder and director Peter Florence and former chairwoman Revel Guest are honoured.

Aged just 18, Charlie Fogarty set up a disability team after his own career was ended by a crash.

Marcus Watson scores twice as Wasps record a thrilling bonus-point win at Bath to move second in the Premiership.

David Bishop-Rowe received the £19,000 rise in 2013-14 without the school governors' approval.

That's all from us today.

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Happy New Year.