Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather

Watch out today if you're a hayfever sufferer - we have a warning of high to very high pollen levels.

You're also being warned that there are high UV levels today - take care and cover up/wear sunscreen if you're out and about in the sunshine.  

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

This morning's top stories include:

- A Staffordshire mother who murdered her toddler, has been attacked in prison, according to several of the national newspapers

- The mother of Staffordshire teenager Stephen Sutton has been chosen as an ambassador for the Teenage Cancer Trust

- Mame Biram Diouf's late header earned Stoke City victory over West Ham at the Britannia Stadium

Perry Spiller
Presenter, BBC Radio Stoke

Today I want to know what annoys you about other passengers on public transport. 

It's because a new survey from passenger watchdog Transport Focus, external, has found that commuters placing their feet on seats is the main form of anti-social behaviour on trains. 

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And it is being reported in some newspapers that train workers at some companies are now wearing stealth cameras on their uniforms. , external

So what annoys you? You can get involved by calling 01782 208008 until 13:00, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or email me.  

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Mame Biram Diouf's late header earned Stoke City victory over West Ham at the Britannia Stadium.  

Michail Antonio's turn and shot gave Slaven Bilic's side the lead as they totally dominated the first half.  

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Giannelli Imbula equalised with a 20-yard effort before substitute Diouf powered home a Charlie Adam corner.

Express and Star

Two men from Cannock Chase have been jailed for their roles in a Staffordshire gang, external that were caught distributing illegal tobacco worth £600,000.

Image source, Express and Star

Max Mallen
Presenter, BBC Radio Stoke

Well there is disappointment in the BBC Radio Stoke building and probably for many in Staffordshire after Eurovision on Saturday. 

Newcastle-under-Lyme's Jake Shakeshaft along with Joe Woolford were carrying the UK's hopes of success - but ended up third from bottom. 

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

A Staffordshire mother who murdered her toddler, has been attacked in prison, according to several of the national newspapers.

Image source, PA

Kathryn Smith, 23, who was jailed for life last month for murdering 21-month-old Ayeeshia Jane Smith in Burton, was assaulted by other inmates at Foston Hall Prison The Mirror reports., external

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice says a prisoner was attacked but they suffered minor injuries and were treated in prison.

BBC Travel

A lane is shut on the A50 eastbound in Draycott in the Moors at the Blythe Bridge roundabout because of a broken down vehicles and recovery work.

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

This morning's headlines include:

- A national newspaper says a Staffordshire mother who murdered her young daughter, Ayeeshia Jane Smith, has been attacked in prison 

- The mother of Staffordshire teenager Stephen Sutton has been chosen as an ambassador for the Teenage Cancer Trust  

- A Cheshire postmaster claims he has foiled an international online scam involving eBay and PayPal 

Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather

You can also head to the BBC website at any time for a weather forecast for your part of Staffordshire or Cheshire.

BBC Travel

Issues on the A500 around Stoke-on-Trent this morning - firstly there's slow traffic northbound in Audley, between the Audley turn off and Crewe.

Then there is heavy traffic on the A500 D Road southbound at the M6 junction.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Hello, it's a slightly colder start to the day than I was expecting in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, and quite cloudy with some brighter breaks in the cloud.

For a more professional weather forecast, Alex Hamilton will be here shortly and we'll have your news headlines and more in the next hour.

Throughout today you can comment on any stories or send in photos of the area - use email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or put pictures on Instagram, external.