Travel: Crash blocks A34 in Talke, Staffordshirepublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
BBC Travel
The A34 Newcastle Road in Talke is blocked both ways at the Talke Road junction because of a collision.
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Updates on Tuesday 24 May 2016
Travel: Crash blocks A34 in Talke, Staffordshirepublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Second attempt to swim English Channel by former Tamworth pupilpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
A former Rawlett school pupil will be up against strong currents and freezing temperatures when he embarks on his second attempt, external to swim across the English Channel.
Image source, Tamworth HeraldBBC Weather Watcher pictures: Kidsgrove and Trenthampublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeWe have a great team of BBC Weather Watcher volunteers in Staffordshire and Cheshire who keep us up-to-date with the weather where they are.
They also upload great pictures from their locations and here's a couple from today - Tracker1 in Kidsgrove and Jeff in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, Tracker1
Image source, JeffVirtual reality crime scenes: What the technology feels like to usepublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Sian Grzeszczyk
Staffordshire Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayMore now on our earlier story about researchers' claim that virtual reality technology could be adapted to recreate crime scenes for juries.
With the headset, I can "walk around" the "crime scene" and it feels incredibly real, even though I know it's not.
If a barrister could do this, he or she could easily show the jury the scene of the crime without any confusion. It's so detailed. It's not like putting on some 3D glasses - this is another level.
It might look expensive, but the headset costs £700, which Staffordshire Police say is affordable. However, the wheels of justice are slow and it is not clear how long it will take before we see this sort of kit adopted by the courts.
Crewe caravan fire believed to be arsonpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Lamont Howie
Reporter, BBC Radio StokeA caravan fire in Crewe last night is being treated as arson, external by the fire service.
Image source, GoogleCheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Warmingham Road at 23:11 and said the vehicle was "well alight" when they got there.
They say they had to remove four gas cylinders from the site as they tackled the blaze. Cheshire Police are now investigating.
This lunchtime on BBC Midlands Today: £20m expansion of a living museumpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
David Lumb
BBC Midlands TodayA £20m expansion plan for one of the West Midlands' biggest museums has been revealed.
Bosses at the Black Country Living Museum want to create a 1940s-style town and move the entrance so it links in with other attractions in the area.
I'll have more on their plans and what they say it could do for the region's economy on BBC One from 13:30 on Midlands Today.
News: 'Science corridor' could 'create 20,000 jobs'; Severn Trent customer complaints fall; caravan fire treated as arsonpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis afternoon's headlines for Staffordshire and Cheshire include:
- A new enterprise zone in Cheshire dubbed the "science corridor" will create about 20,000 new jobs, external, it has been claimed
- Customer complaints to Staffordshire water supplier Severn Trent have fallen by more than a quarter, the firm says
- A caravan fire in Crewe last night is being treated as arson, external by the fire service
'Science corridor could create 20,000 jobs'published at 12:12 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Phil McCann
Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsA new enterprise zone in Cheshire dubbed the "science corridor" will create about 20,000 new jobs, external, it has been claimed.
Image source, PAThe Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, external (LEP) says businesses in sites including Daresbury, Birchwood Park and Jodrell Bank will be given financial incentives, more access to help and super-fast broadband.
It's being officially launched today and the LEP says it hopes this will attract 500 new companies to the area, creating thousands of jobs.
'Vampire fish' numbers in River Trent and Derwent on the risepublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
The number of fish known commonly as 'vampire fish' are on the rise in the River Trent and River Derwent, external, as swimmers are warned to be aware of the dangers of the blood-suckers.
Image source, Burton MailTravel: Debris on A500 in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
BBC TravelThe A500 D Road in Stoke-on-Trent is partially blocked northbound at the Basford roundabout because of debris on the road.
Cars smash into houses for second time in months in same locationpublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio StokeThe layout of a Stoke-on-Trent road is to be reviewed, external after cars crashed into houses there twice this year.
The first smash (the aftermath of which is pictured) was in March when a car hit and damaged two homes on Scotia Road.
The latest was on Sunday evening when, Staffordshire Police said, a stolen car hit another vehicle and then "ploughed" into a house on the same road.
The force said in the latest case the biggest problem was speed, but added it would also work with the city council to see what could be done to stop it happening again.
Watch: Stoke and Staffordshire's afternoon weather forecastpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Lucy Martin
BBC WeatherThe BBC website also has latest weather forecasts at any other time.
Travel: Rail delays between Stafford and Lichfieldpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
BBC TravelThere are delays on Virgin Trains West Coast mainline between Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley due to a fault with the signalling system.
Train disruption to come on London Midland servicespublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Train users in Staffordshire are being given an early warning of disruption this bank holiday weekend due to engineering work affecting London Midland services.
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End of twitter postYour pictures: A maple in the rain and a Stoke double rainbowpublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveOur man at BBC Radio Stoke, Perry Spiller, sent what he called an "arty" picture - a Japanese Maple in the rain in Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, Perry SpillerWhile this double rainbow was snapped by Julie Goodwin over her allotment in Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent.
Got a picture of the area and want a chance of it being featured? You can email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or put them on Instagram with the tag #bbcstoke, external.
Image source, Julie GoodwinHS2: National Trust fears controversial rail link being 'rushed'published at 10:26 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
The National Trust today raised concerns that the design of the controversial HS2, external rail line that will cut through miles of Staffordshire countryside is being 'rushed'.
Image source, Express and StarLatest: Virtual crime scenes could be recreated for jurors; car smashes into Stoke house; local winners at Chelsea Flower Showpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis morning's top stories include:
- Gaming technology could transform the way juries are presented with evidence in court
- The layout of a Stoke-on-Trent road is to be reviewed, external after cars crash into houses there twice this year
- Gardeners from across Staffordshire and Cheshire are toasting success at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, external
Football: Stoke City 'fine-tuning' summer transfer targetspublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City's chief executive Tony Scholes has admitted to BBC Radio Stoke that there aren't any imminent incoming player transfers to the club.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Potters smashed their record transfer fee in January by bringing in Giannelli Imbula for £18m, something which Scholes said could happen again.
And he said they are working towards identifying targets.
Quote MessageAt the end of the day people are still dusting themselves down from the end of the season. A lot of the players will have disappeared for a few days break if not two or three weeks break at the moment. We are certainly fine-tuning what our targets will be."
Tony Scholes, Stoke City chief executive
Juries could enter virtual crime scenespublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Sian Grzeszczyk
Staffordshire Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayVirtual reality technology used in the gaming industry could be adapted to recreate crime scenes for juries, researchers have claimed.
A Staffordshire University project has experimented with technology and techniques to "transport" jurors to virtual crime scenes.
Associate Prof of Forensics, Dr Caroline Sturdy Colls, said it was the first project of its kind in Europe.
Staffordshire Police said it was "a concept" that could become significant.
Local winners at RHS Chelsea Flower Showpublished at 09:25 British Summer Time 24 May 2016
Gary Andrews
Editor, BBC Radio StokeGardeners from across Staffordshire and Cheshire are toasting success at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. , external
In the Great Pavilion awards, Eagle Sweet Peas from Stafford, Harts Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent and Plantagogo from Crewe all won gold.
Hooksgreen Herbs of Stone and Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire (see video) both won Silver-Gilts.
You can see more pictures of the gardens on the BBC Radio Stoke Facebook page., external
