Sarah Robertson
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

This afternoon's headlines include:

- Tributes are being paid to the Stoke-on-Trent born rockstar Lemmy, who's died at the age of 70, days after being diagnosed with cancer

- Train operator London Midland has defended a decision to put on a reduced service over the next few days, external

- A couple who've been helping the homeless in Stoke-on-Trent say they want to open their own centre in the new year

BBC Radio Stoke Sport

Substitute Lucas Akins scored a late penalty to beat Swindon and ensure Burton Albion ended 2015 in the League One automatic promotion places.  

Image source, Rex Features

Akins scored from the spot after Jordan Turnbull had tripped Beavon as Burton end the year in second place.

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is paying its own tribute to the Motorhead front man Lemmy, who was born in Stoke-on-Trent.

BBC Travel

A lane is closed on the M6 northbound between junctions 16 and 17 because of an accident.

Jerry Chester
BBC News Online

People and firms in Staffordshire are being warned to take cyber attacks seriously - with the county council saying "millions of pounds" are lost every month to online fraud, external.

James Workman is from Dephrisk Limited, a Midlands firm which says it tries to cut online cyber risk for companies.

He has a few simple tips about choosing the right password to keep hackers guessing. 

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

It's 50 years since the Golden Torch opened its doors in the Potteries offering big name acts and "12 so-full soulful hours" of Northern Soul all-nighters.

Credited with birthing the modern all-nighter, the Golden Torch's brief stint as a superclub secured its place in history.

But what was behind its rise and fall? I've been delving into its history on the BBC website.

Lichfield Mercury

A fascinating haul of postcards depicting Lichfield in the early 20th Century, external is going under the hammer in the new year.

Image source, Lichfield Mercury

Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke Sport

Stoke-on-Trent's Phil Taylor won a scrappy encounter against Kevin Painter to reach the last 16 of the PDC World Championship.

Image source, PA

Taylor, bidding for his 17th world title, was well below his best but still managed to win 4-1.

Taylor, 55, has now won 31 of 32 matches played against Painter, including the 2004 PDC World final.

Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke-on-Trent born Motorhead frontman Lemmy, who's died aged 70, formed the iconic band "so that no-one can fire me again" - after being kicked out of the group Hawkwind.

Image source, Mark Marek

The beginnings of the band were not auspicious. Lemmy claimed they were so badly off they had to steal equipment and they practised in a disused furniture warehouse.  

By 1977 the band were so disillusioned they agreed to split and put on a farewell show at The Marquee in London - but a record producer at the gig offered them studio time and they recorded their first album.

It marked the start of the band's most successful period, which peaked with the release of their fourth album, Ace of Spades, in 1980 and included the thunderous title track which became the band's definitive anthem.

Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Crewe Alexandra were sunk by a last-minute goal as Shrewsbury snatched a dramatic victory in their game.

Image source, Getty Images

Larnell Cole had given the visitors an early lead with a shot which was deflected past Ben Garratt.

Ryan Lowe wasted a close-range chance for Crewe, but then provided the pass for Ryan Colclough to find the corner.

Shrewsbury keeper Mark Halstead denied Colclough and Lowe, but Shrewsbury sub Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro hit a post before Shaun Whalley beat Garratt to win it.

Sarah Robertson
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

These are among the top stories for Staffordshire and Cheshire

- Tributes have flowed in from across the music world following the death at 70 of the Stoke-on-Trent born Motorhead frontman Lemmy

- A man died when he was struck by a car in Staffordshire

- Train operator London Midland has defended a decision to put on a reduced service over the next few days, external

BBC Travel

An accident is partially blocking the B5045 Shelton New Road in Burslem in both directions, between the junctions of Etruscan Street and Brick Kiln Lane.

BBC Midlands Today

Train operator London Midland has defended a decision to put on a reduced service over the next few days, external.

The company is running fewer trains over new year and bosses are urging people to check in advance if they're relying on public transport to take part in celebrations.

We'll have more on Midlands Today on BBC One this lunchtime from 13:00.

Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

There's some great winter sunshine over Stoke-on-Trent this morning; and that's also reflected in this picture of Wistaston.

It was uploaded by BBC Weather Watcher Crewe32.

Image source, Crewe32

You can be a BBC Weather Watcher too - to sign up, visit the website for more details.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

The BBC website has the latest forecast throughout today.

Alice Bentley
BBC Local Live

A man died after being hit by a train near Stafford last night, the ambulance service says.

Image source, Google

West Midlands Ambulance Service, external says it was called out yesterday evening to an area just off the A51 between Stone and Stafford.

They say the man was pronounced dead at the scene and a British Transport Police, external investigation into the death is now under way.

Tamworth Herald

Concerned residents are fighting against a controversial housing development, external which could encroach on land within Wigginton Park, if approved.

Image source, Tamworth Herald

BBC Entertainment and Arts

Lemmy, who has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer, was the frontman and only constant member of Motorhead, one of the loudest bands in rock music.  

Image source, PA

He was born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, on 24 December 1945.  

Lemmy is credited with introducing punk sounds into the heavy metal mix, paving the way for a generation of thrash metal and speed metal followers.  

He was also something of a rock legend, his mutton-chop whiskers, facial wart and high microphone position making him one of the most recognisable figures in the business.  

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

This picture was tweeted to me by Twistedmind Photography - he says it features one of the buildings dotted around Rudyard Lake in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Image source, Twistedmind Photography

It's great featuring so many of your photos of the area, so do please keep sending them in.

You can do that on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or share on Instagram, external.

Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Substitute Sam Kelly scored after a weaving run to give Port Vale all three points against Bury in League One.  

Image source, Getty Images

Byron Moore hit the post earlier on for the hosts while AJ Leitch Smith nearly turned home Colin Daniel's cross.

Midfielder Kelly got the winner when he cut in from the left and beat three defenders before firing home.