Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
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Updates on Tuesday 17 May 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
At the scene as Queen unveils regiment's memorial in Staffordshirepublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Dave Guest
Chief reporter, BBC North West TonightFor those whose loved ones are remembered by the new memorial, today was a day of pride and poignancy.
Naturally, there was was sadness recalling lives cut short too soon. But there was pride too in the fact they died for Queen and country.
Tracy Dunn-Bridgeman, from Liverpool, was among those who made the journey to the National Memorial Arboretum. She lost her son Jason to the Afghanistan conflict in 2009.
She said: "They say the Regiment's its own little family, and although the lads have all got their individual headstones, this is a family headstone for want of a better description."
National Trust and Forestry Commission could help run Cannock Chasepublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsThe National Trust and the Forestry Commission are among groups which could help run Cannock Chase, Staffordshire County Council, external says, as part of its review of countryside estate.
Image source, GoogleThe authority says more than 130 individuals, groups and organisations have expressed an interest in helping to run its six country parks, nine picnic areas and three disused rail lines.
All the options will be considered next month by the council.
On Midlands Today this evening: Charities benefit from Stoke City farewellpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Laura Mcmullan
Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayOn Midlands Today this evening we'll be hailing a local footballer as his team's fans bid him a fond farewell.
The Britannia Stadium was in fine voice last night, as 16,000 fans turned out for Andy Wilkinson's testimonial - he's been forced to retire with a head injury.
From 18:30 on BBC One you'll see what the atmosphere was like at the match and how local charities will benefit.
Football: Grant 'not surprised' other clubs interested in Port Vale managerpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokePort Vale's "Player of the Year" Anthony Grant says he's not surprised that manager Rob Page is being linked to jobs elsewhere.
Image source, Port Vale FCNewly promoted Northampton are understood to be the latest club showing an interest in the Vale boss after their manager joined Sheffield United last week.
Page has just guided Vale into a top-half finish after they were tipped to be relegated.
Quote MessageHe's done very well with a limited budget so imagine him with a big budget at a, no disrespect, bigger team with more money - Cardiff, Sheffield United, whoever it might be - then he's bound to do well.
Anthony Grant, Port Vale player
Rush hour rail delays after truck hits bridgepublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Sarah Portlock
BBC News OnlineA vehicle has struck a bridge, external at Rugeley Trent Valley, causing disruption to trains between Stafford / Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton, Network Rail reports.
Trains are now able to run but a speed restriction will remain in place, causing delays of up to an hour until 18:00.
Road transport is operating for London Midland passengers travelling between Stafford and Nuneaton.
Latest: 'Extraordinary' A&E demand at hospital; developers push for Jodrell Bank homes; decision made on who runs councilpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThe main headlines this evening include:
- The NHS Trust , externalrunning Stoke-on-Trent's main hospital has told BBC Radio Stoke it is dealing with an "extraordinary surge in demand" in A&E
- Developers have told a planning inquiry that more than 100 new houses are needed near Jodrell Bank in Cheshire
- Two groups have joined forces to run Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, external
Garden waste collections get permanent extension in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsThe two-month extension of garden waste collections in Stoke-on-Trent is to become a permanent fixture for residents.
The city council's, external going to empty brown wheelie bins for nine months of the year, including November and March, following a successful trial.
Watch: Stoke and Staffordshire's weather for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterYou can also get the latest weather forecast at any time from the BBC website.
Travel: Long delays on M6 in Cheshirepublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
BBC TravelThere are long delays on the M6 northbound in Cheshire between junctions 18 and 19 because of an earlier broken-down vehicle in the roadworks area.
Congestion is back to junction 17.
Hednesford residents prosecuted for eyesore fencepublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Two Hednesford residents have been prosecuted for failing to remove an eyesore fence, external from their property – despite being instructed to do so before the end of 2015.
Image source, Cannock MercuryHospital dealing with 'extraordinary surge in demand' in A&Epublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Sarah Robertson
News Editor, BBC Radio StokeThe NHS Trust running Stoke-on-Trent's main hospital has told BBC Radio Stoke it is dealing with an "extraordinary surge in demand" in A&E.
The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, external says the Royal Stoke hospital normally sees 300 patients a day in the unit but that figure is currently more than 400.
The Medical Director at the trust is urging people to stay away if possible.
Quote MessageThis increase could be due to an unseasonal spike in minor infections such as coughs and colds and, because of the warmer weather, more people incurring injury when playing outdoor sports."
John Oxtoby, Medical Director for University Hospitals of North Midlands
Photo: Lorry-hit railway bridge affects services around Rugeleypublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveTrains are being delayed by up to an hour on London Midland services and Virgin Trains between Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley due to a vehicle hitting a bridge at Rugeley Trent Valley.
Tickets are being accepted on Cross Country services.
Image source, Birmingham New StreetBBC Weather Watcher pictures: Madeley and Trenthampublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeOur team of BBC Weather Watchers keeps us updated with the weather wherever they are in Staffordshire or Cheshire - sign up and become one too.
Members also upload great pictures and here's a couple I've found today from Young Ted in Madeley, Staffordshire, and Bourney in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, Young Ted
Image source, BourneyBoxing: Nantwich boxer gets chance on Tyson Fury undercardpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke SportThe Nantwich heavyweight boxer Nathan Gorman has been given the opportunity to appear on the undercard of Tyson Fury's heavyweight title, external rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe fights are coming thick and fast for the 19-year-old, who is trained by Ricky Hatton.
He has racked up four victories with three knockouts since turning professional in December.
News: Hospital seeing 'extraordinary' A&E demand; Jodrell Bank housing inquiry begins; Queen dedicates new Staffordshire memorialpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis afternoon's headlines include:
- The NHS Trust running Stoke-on-Trent's main hospital has told BBC Radio Stoke it is dealing with an "extraordinary surge in demand" in A&E
- A public inquiry's been told protecting Jodrell Bank from planned new homes is "a matter of global significance"
- Her Majesty the Queen has dedicated a new memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum , externalto the fallen of the Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment
Recruitment begins for 600 jobs in Staffordpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Recruitment has begun for more than 600 jobs being created as shops and restaurants, external move into new £100 million developments in Stafford.
BBC to close websites as part of £15m savingspublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
BBC News EnglandProposals, subject to approval, also include ending local news index web pages, offering instead an open stream on the rolling Local Live service.
The announcement today follows the publication of the government's White Paper on the future of the BBC, external last week.
Your pictures: Riverside in Barton and Stone's canalpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveYou do a marvellous job sending in pictures of Staffordshire and Cheshire.
In today's selection, we have this landscape from Barton-under-Needwood taken by Andrew Hollyhead.
Image source, Andrew HollyheadAnd then this one from Kath Dawson shows the canal in Stone from one of the locks.
Got a picture of the area you'd like to see featured? You can send it in on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or put it on Instagram with #bbcstoke in the description, external.
Image source, Kath DawsonTravel: Rail lines blocked between Stafford and Lichfieldpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 17 May 2016
BBC TravelA vehicle's hit a bridge between Stafford and Lichfield, blocking all railway lines, according to Virgin Trains.
Get the latest from the BBC Travel website.
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