Stoke-on-Trent Live

A few of the headlines from the Stoke-on-Trent Live website today:

• Car stolen in Staffordshire with pet dog in the back, external
• Young children and OAPs look on in horror as brothers batter rival 'gang' member, external
• Taxi passenger's fury as cabbie says he looks like heroin and crack cocaine addict on way to chemist, external

Loved ones remember "funny, kind", "empathetic" friends and colleagues Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones.

A man remains in hospital in a critical condition after coming into contact with overhead cables at Birmingham's New Street railway station.

Image source, John Sutton

He was taken to hospital suffering life-threatening burns after the incident at about 08:00 on Sunday.

One onlooker said the man, who is a member of the public and not a railway worker, was "on fire".

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said the circumstances were "not believed to be suspicious".

Bobby Humphries, from Yardley, Birmingham, has spent more than half of his young life battling cancer.

The six-year-old was first diagnosed when he was just two years old.

After undergoing a second round of chemotherapy he was able to ring the bell at Birmingham Children's Hospital to mark the end of his treatment.

A minute's silence has been observed at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Image source, Holy Trinity Church

News that the second victim was Saskia Jones from the town came as the church was about to begin the carol service on Sunday, said vicar Patrick Taylor.

"The service began with the church in darkness, and as I said to the congregation, it’s a reminder to us that we live in a world which can be very dark, and the attack in London last week showed us the reality of what that darkness can be like, " he said.

"But we also began with just a single candle burning in the darkness, to remind us that there is hope, a light that the darkness cannot extinguish.

"The bravery of those who risked their own lives to save others on Friday gave us a glimpse of this light.," he added.

A book of condolences has also been placed in the church.

A vigil to pay tribute to the victims of the London Bridge attack is under way.

Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23, are being commemorated in a service at Guildhall Yard in the City.

They were stabbed to death by convicted terrorist Usman Khan, 28, at a prisoner rehabilitation conference on Friday.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan are among those attending the vigil.

BBC Sport

Tributes have been paid after Stoke City striker Benik Afobe revealed at the weekend his two-year-old daughter Amora died on Friday.

Image source, Getty Images

The 26-year-old, currently on loan with Bristol City, released a statement on Sunday saying he and his family were "devastated and heartbroken".

Stoke tweeted their condolences , externalto Afobe, saying: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Stoke City are with Benik Afobe following this morning's tragic news.

"We'll be with you, Benik."

His former club Wolverhampton Wanderers also sent a message of support, tweeting: , external"Our hearts break for Benik Afobe and his family following the tragic news of his daughter's passing this weekend.

"The Wolves family are with you, Benik."

Matt Doherty, who scored Wolves' equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Sunday, took off his black armband, kissed it and raised it to the sky in an emotional tribute following the goal.

Friends of Saskia Jones have expressed anger and disbelief the 23-year-old was stabbed to death.

A car's been stolen this morning with a pet dog still inside.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

The Audi Q3 was taken from Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, at about 08:00, Staffordshire Police said, external.

Two dogs were inside, although officers said one had been recovered.

The other animal, a white West Highland Terrier, was in a cage in the boot and hasn't been found.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn are among those expected to attend a vigil for the victims of the London Bridge attack in the capital later.

Image source, AFP

Saskia Jones, 23, from Stratford-upon-Avon and 25-year-old Jack Merritt, 25, and will be honoured in a remembrance service at Guildhall Yard in the City.

A book of condolences will be opened at Guildhall Art Gallery, and members of the public will be invited to lay flowers outside nearby Mansion House.

The service will take place at 11:00, less than a mile from Fishmongers' Hall, where Usman Khan launched his attack on Friday.

A minute's silence will also be marked at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Local newspapers are carrying the news that Saskia Jones from Stratford-upon-Avon was one of the victims of Friday's terror attack.

This story, external is from the Stratford Observer.

The Stratford Herald is also covering the story. , external

BBC Shropshire

Drivers are being urged to avoid a main junction in Ludlow this morning after a water main burst and ruptured the road surface.

West Mercia Police said it happened at about 07:50 at the roundabout connecting the A4117 and the A49 in Rock Green. , external

Severn Trent said it could take until at least 13:00, external before the burst is fixed and people have their water supply back.

However, there's been no information on how long repairs to the road could take.

BBC News Travel

Buses are being diverted away from the A46 near Leamington after three crashes in the area.

Emergency repairs have closed the road at Leek Wootton near the A429 Coventry Road after a car crossed on to the central reservation.

Two further crashes have happened between Stoneleigh and Kenilworth, police said.

Warwickshire Police advised drivers to take care on the icy roads.

Police want to quiz Tyrall Blake as four men are arrested over a death near a nightclub.

Stoke City striker Benik Afobe says his family are "devastated and heartbroken" after his two-year-old daughter Amora died.

Six men have been charged on suspicion of attempted murder.

It follows an incident in Wylds Lane, Worcester on 23 November.

Five men from Worcester, aged between 21 and 28, along with a 30-year-old from Birmingham have all been charged.

A seventh man, aged 28, has been released with no further action, said West Mercia Police.

BBC News Travel

Bus replacement services are running between Blake Street in Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield City due to signalling problems.

Tickets for affected routes through Birmingham New Street are being accepted on alternative trains.

Saskia Jones, killed in the terror attack at London Bridge, has been described as a "warrior" who "wasn't afraid of anything."

Colleen Moore, a lecturer from Anglia Ruskin University said the former student - who received a 100% mark for her dissertation - "stood out above everyone".

"She wasn’t afraid to say anything. There was no fooling her. She was really funny, she had a wicked sense of humour - she was cheeky, and she was mischievous, she said things she knew were a bit risky but they were always right."

"She was fearless, she was a warrior, she was going to change the world – maybe she will."

Asked how she would be remembered at the university, the course leader went on to say: "Every time I speak to a student about their dissertation I mention Saskia because she got 100% - we’ve already been doing that and we won’t ever forget Saskia.

"How can you forget Saskia?"

The form of Aston Villa's Jack Grealish has got people talking whether he can make the England squad for Euro 2020.

West Bromwich Albion's promotion drive is still built on scoring big but they have become better at the back under Slaven Bilic.