Updates on Thursday 16 June 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Friday
Alice Bentley
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A man has been taken to hospital after a car and cyclist crashed in Trentham yesterday evening.
It happened on the A34 roundabout for Trentham Gardens at 06:00.
The cyclist, in his 50s, was taken to the Royal Stoke hospital.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A taxi service which you book and pay for via smartphone says it's now got more than 2,500 customers in Stoke-on-Trent, since launching in the city just over two weeks ago.
Uber, external says it has more than 50 self employed drivers signed up to offer the service.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe firm is already operating in around 20 towns and cities across the country.
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
This afternoon's headlines for Staffordshire and Cheshire include:
- A man has appeared in court this morning after a car was seen driving the wrong way on the M6
- A teenager in Fenton has been taken to hospital after a car and motorcycle collided overnight
- The Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers says it is warning people not to fall for an online scam, external
Burton Albion to re-sign midfielder Hamza Choudhury on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Leicester City.
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Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A Staffordshire University , externalstudent, who underwent life-saving surgery, while studying, has graduated with a first class degree. Emily White, 21, from West Bromwich, was going into her final year of the BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology course when she was admitted to Royal Stoke University Hospital with a pancreatic cyst.
Image source, Staffordshire UniversityEmily spent five weeks in hospital undergoing two major operations to remove the cyst, which turned out to be a cancerous tumour. Intent on graduating alongside her course mates, she continued with her studies in hospital.Emily returned to University in January and has recently graduated with a first class honours degree.
BBC News UK
Adam Peaty has headed to the Olympic Games in Rio as one of Team GB's favourites for gold - but he wouldn't have got there without the support of his parents, according to his coach.
BBC News has been speaking to the parents of many of the team's young athletes and, in Adam's case, his mum Caroline has sacrificed holidays abroad and conquered a fear of driving to help her son to the top.
Image source, AP"It was really hard going, I'd have given up many a time," Caroline, from Uttoxeter, in Staffordshire, told the Radio Times.
"I've always hated driving. My husband doesn't drive, and I was so tired all the time. But Adam's willpower was stronger than mine and he'd say, 'Come on Mum, no staying in bed.'"
You can read more from Caroline and the story of their support of their son on the way to Rio on the BBC News website.
Emma Thomas
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A man is due in court this morning after being arrested for driving the wrong way on the M6.
Police also charged the driver with drugs offences following a car chase near Stafford that saw him head north on the hard shoulder of the southbound carriageway.
He was arrested near junction 14.
The 27-year-old from London was charged with one count of possession with intent to supply a class B drug and one count of driving a motor vehicle dangerously.
An investigation into a passenger who fled the scene is ongoing.
Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A teenager in Fenton has been taken to hospital after a car and motorcycle collided overnight.
Image source, GoogleWest Midlands Ambulance Service told BBC Radio Stoke the incident happened at around 01:00 on King Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
It says he was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with a leg injury.
The new Nantwich Besieged exhibition at Nantwich Museum is proving a popular attraction for visitors, external.
Image source, Nantwich News
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
There are just so many great photos taken across Staffordshire and Cheshire and it is great to feature them when I can.
Take this one, from Hazel Ball who says she took it in Knypersley.
Image source, Hazel BallWhile Harry Alcock put this on the BBC Radio Stoke Facebook page, external after taking the photo in Uttoxeter.
As well as Facebook, you can send your pictures of the area in on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or use Instagram (with the tag #bbcstoke so we can find it), external.
Image source, Harry AlcockJodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
This morning's headlines for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent include:
- The family of a 12-year-old Staffordshire boy who has cerebral palsy say a specialist doctor has confirmed that he'll need further physiotherapy after undergoing surgery two years ago
- The Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers says it is warning people not to fall for an online scam, external
- Teachers in Stoke-on-Trent don't use ceramic kilns in schools because they don't know how to, according to a local kiln manufacturer
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says the extra money they're getting from the new TV deal, isn't just to spend on new transfers.
The club have spent nearly £20m on two new players already this summer.
Coates told BBC Radio Stoke that a lot has also been spent on improving facilities.
Quote MessageWe've spent a lot of money improving our pitches this year, something like £6m and improving facilities at the training ground. Stadiums are expensive things, you've always got to be doing something."
Peter Coates, Stoke City chairman
Michele Paduano
Health correspondent, BBC Midlands Today
The family of a 12-year-old Staffordshire boy who has cerebral palsy say a specialist doctor has confirmed that he'll need further physiotherapy after undergoing surgery two years ago.
Ben Baddeley from Silverdale isn't receiving his rehabilitation treatment on the NHS.
His operation was funded privately after his publicly funded treatment was cancelled.
Now a doctor at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham has said his treatment is working, but there is room for improvement.
BBC Travel
There is slow traffic on the M6 southbound between J10a, for the M54, and J8, for the M5 interchange, drivers are warned.
Laura Mcmullan
Reporter, BBC Midlands Today
On Midlands Today this evening I'll be looking at why a small charity in Staffordshire has launched a "holiday hunger" campaign to help struggling families.
They say those who usually get free school meals are at risk of going without, and some parents are too embarrassed to take their children along to a food bank.
I'll have more on the situation in Stoke-on-Trent and other groups offering to fill the gap on BBC One from 18:30.
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Phil Shepka
BBC Sport
Who could your club have signed on a freebie this summer? BBC Sport brings you an EFL free transfers XI to be reckoned with.
And it contains links to players who Stoke City, Crewe and Burton fans may well have an interest in their current locations - Steve Sidwell, Nick Powell and Lloyd Dyer.
Image source, Getty ImagesSidwell was released by the Potters this summer and has returned to Brighton, where he finished last season on loan.
Meanwhile former teenage Crewe superstar Nick Powell has been given a three-year contract by Wigan, after failing to make an impact at Manchester United.
And Burton fans will be hoping winger Lloyd Dyer has a similar impact at the Brewers as he had at Leicester - where he won the League One and the Championship titles.
BBC Travel
A reminder that the A41 is closed in both directions between the A529 junction in Hinstock and the A53 junction in Ternhill, because of an accident earlier on and emergency repairs. Diversion in operation - via A53, A442 and B5062.
East Staffordshire commuters are facing delays after a bridge collapsed on a major route to London's St Pancras station, external.
Image source, Uttoxeter AdvertiserSomebody is clearly having a mare today - the fire service tweets it is off to an unusual animal rescue in Cannock.
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Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Crewe Alexandra's boss Steve Davis says he's looking to bring in a midfield player who has some league experience.
The Alex have been taking a look at Jamey Osbourne,from non-league Hednesford, throughout the pre-season, but he's now returned to his parent club.
