Summary

  • Updates on Friday 12 November

  1. Vale teenager Shorrock no longer feels 'a liability'published at 15:09 British Summer Time 14 October

    Port Vale's Jack Shorrock, 17, says he does not feel like "a liability" to his teammates as he continues to mature and develop his game.

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  2. Charities collect coats amid 'increasing demand'published at 14:16 British Summer Time 14 October

    Two charities are working together to collect and distribute coats and jumpers for people in need.

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  3. Pregnant women offered vaccine to help newbornspublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 14 October

    Women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant are eligible for the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine

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  4. 'I’m going to give it everything' - kart racer, 11published at 13:55 British Summer Time 14 October

    Zachary says he is nervous for his race on Monday and thanks everyone for their support.

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  5. New history centre to open in Novemberpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 14 October

    The centre will combine collections from the county museum, archives and William Salt Library.

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  6. 'Speak out if you are the subject of a hate crime'published at 12:50 British Summer Time 14 October

    People can attend pop up locations throughout the week to find out more about the criminal offence.

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  7. Charity submits plans for new HQpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 14 October

    North Staffordshire Mind's plans include a cafe, a secure waiting area and a rooftop garden.

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  8. Dumping of otters in cage a new low, charity sayspublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 14 October

    The cubs are abandoned at a roadside in a "planned and cruel" act.

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  9. Michelin-starred restaurant Purnell's closespublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 14 October

    Glynn Purnell says "no-one is bulletproof" in the current economic climate.

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  10. Bridge closure warning amid HGV damage fearspublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 14 October

    Some drivers are reported to be ignoring weight limits on Grade II listed Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas.

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  11. Family thanks town for raising £2k for funeralpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 14 October

    Sharon Bennett died last week from breast cancer, leaving behind three daughters.

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  12. 'Learning to ride a horse at 40 changed my life'published at 06:15 British Summer Time 14 October

    Karen Tidman says having a horse gives her the motivation to get outside every day.

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  13. Robert Plant and ex-Wolves captains salute fanpublished at 06:13 British Summer Time 14 October

    Two hundred Wolves fans gather to remember Steve Plant at book launch in Wolverhampton.

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  14. Low-cost bus ticket prices rise as scheme extendspublished at 06:10 British Summer Time 14 October

    Stoke-on-Trent City Council says the increases are to "make the most" of government funding.

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  15. Council "unbelievably close to bankruptcy"published at 06:06 British Summer Time 14 October

    The council has one of the most challenging budgets in England according to new BBC research.

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  16. Baby loss service brings parents togetherpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 13 October

    It is held for people who have experienced the loss of a baby, to talk about their experiences.

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  17. Belated birthday party for Cinnamon the capybarapublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 13 October

    She gained notoriety when she escaped her enclosure at a Telford zoo last month.

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  18. Crewe boss Bell pledges caution over Powell returnpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 13 October

    Crewe Alexandra manager Lee Bell plans to ease midfielder Jack Powell back into action after a year on the sidelines.

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  19. Joy for photographer who saw 'comet of the century'published at 16:10 British Summer Time 13 October

    Joanna, from the Black Country, captured Comet A3 hurtling through the Staffordshire night skies.

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  20. Rail delays ongoing day after three-car crash firepublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 13 October

    National Rail expects services across the West Midlands to be affected until 21:00 BST.

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