Updates on Monday 14 March 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Residents and organisations have raised concerns over plans to build 300 student flats , externalon the site of a derelict social club.
Image source, The Sentinel
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
This look at the top of Lichfield cathedral was taken by Instagram user goosefactory who's allowed me to feature it today.
Image source, goosefactoryAnd this gorgeous sunset in Stoke-on-Trent last night was also shared the same way, this one taken by John Harding.
If you want to share a picture of Staffordshire or Cheshire on Instagram, head to our account and find out how to do it., external
Image source, John Harding
Sarah Robertson
Producer, BBC Radio Stoke
Attacks on NHS staff in Staffordshire and Cheshire are unacceptable and need to be sorted out, according to a union representing them.
The latest NHS figures for 2014-15 reveal there were a total of 252 assaults, external on NHS workers at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS staff.
That works out as 20 attacks per 1,000 staff. NHS bosses say there's "no room for violence" in the health service.
Quote MessageIt's an increased amount of abuse - verbal abuse, physical intimidation, just general unpleasantness really from members of the public. It's something that isn't acceptable."
Rob Irving, Chairman of joint trade union committee at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
BBC Travel
Drivers heading along the M6 northbound are being warned of a broken down lorry at junctions 16's slip road.
Get the latest from BBC Travel.
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Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
These are among the main headlines for Staffordshire and Cheshire:
- NHS staff in Staffordshire and Cheshire were attacked at work more than 2,000 times , externalin 2014-15, according to official figures
- A man's been seriously injured following a crash, external between two motorbikes in Staffordshire
- A remembrance weekend will be held in July for the families of those killed or affected by the Bosley explosion
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
You can also find the weather forecast at any time for Staffordshire and Cheshire on the BBC website.
BBC Travel
The A5 in Wall is partially blocked eastbound between Muckley Corner Island and Lichfield, because of an accident.
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
Welcome to Monday everyone and wasn't it a lovely weekend? Well the skies have started off clear this morning in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent although that means it's also a bit cold before 07:30.
We'll fine out how the weather's set to pan out today shortly in our weather video from Sarah Blizzard - followed by the latest news, sport and more updates through the day.
It's also great to hear from you with comments or when you send in your pictures - do that on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or for photos you can also use Instagram, external.
