French midfielder Amoros signs for Valepublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Port Vale make their 12th signing of the summer as Monaco midfielder Sebastien Amoros agrees a one-year deal.
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French midfielder Amoros signs for Valepublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Your pictures: Spectacular Staffordshire sunsetpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveThis stunning picture of the sun setting over Audley last night was taken by Duncan Richardson, who then tweeted it to @BBCRadioStoke, external.
Image source, Duncan RichardsonFootball: Port Vale say 'question mark' over move for Monaco reserve skipperpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokePort Vale's chairman Norman Smurthwaite says the club are deciding whether to take "a risk" on the captain of Monaco's B side.
Image source, Port Vale FCThey've already signed Anthony de Freitas (pictured) from the French club and he impressed during last night's 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Quote MessageThere's been a revelation as it were within the scans. He's had three scans today on one of his knees and, even though he was the captain at Monaco reserves team, fabulous player, there's a question mark."
Norman Smurthwaite, Port Vale chairman
Watch: Fake firearms warning from West Midlands policepublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
BBC Midlands TodayPolice are warning about the dangers of carrying replica guns after a string of scares caused by fake firearms in the West Midlands.
Media caption, There are warnings from police about the dangers of carrying replica guns
They say armed officers have attended more than 80 false alarms in the past three months where people were spotted with ball bearing guns.
Last year, Hanley city centre in Stoke-on-Trent was sealed off after teenagers were seen waving the guns in a shopping area.
Officers say it's an offence to carry air weapons in public without a reasonable excuse.
Syrian refugees rehoused after 'racially abused' in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsTwo Syrian refugee families, who were moved out of their homes in Stoke-on-Trent following an alleged racist incident, have been rehoused by the city council.
One of the families was said to be terrified after receiving racist abuse within hours of moving to the city as refugees at the end of June.
Image source, ReutersThe family, along with another they were related to, have spent nearly three weeks in a hotel while the council found new homes for them.
The authority says both families - six children and three adults - moved into their new homes yesterday.
We don't know where they are but the area was based on finding two large enough homes close together.
They're being supported with school places and health care - two other Syrian families, part of 20 the council agreed to resettle, are thought to be settling in well.
Hundreds sign petition calling for stroke ward to stay openpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsHundreds of people have signed a petition calling for the stroke rehabilitation ward, external at Stafford's County Hospital to stay open.
They say they are doing it because of rumours that a review, launched last month, could see the ward close with patients receiving specialist care at home instead.
The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust , externalsays some patients are staying in hospital beds for too long.
The Conservative MP for Stafford Jeremy Lefroy says he has raised the issue with the Department of Health.
Crewe sign Chelsea's Kiwomya on loanpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
League Two club Crewe Alexandra sign Chelsea academy winger Alex Kiwomya on loan until 9 January 2017.
Read MoreYour pictures: Colourful wildflowers and an Eccleshall sunrisepublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveThese wildflowers were spotted and photographed by Paul Guest between Cauldon Canal and the River Trent, near Birches Head.
Image source, Paul GuestWhile this sunrise has come from Dave Hall in Eccleshall.
Want to see your photo of the area featured on our live page? Send them in on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or use Instagram (adding the tag #bbcstoke), external.
Image source, Dave HallFootball: Crewe sign Chelsea winger Kiwomya on loanpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio StokeCrewe Alexandra have announced this afternoon that they've signed the Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya, 20, on loan until January., external
Image source, Getty ImagesThe club say he's already joined the squad for training today and is available for the Alex's home friendly with Bolton on Friday.
Berahino good value at £20m - Smithpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Ex-Stoke City captain Denis Smith tells BBC Radio Stoke that Potters boss Mark Hughes can get the best out of Saido Berahino.
Read MoreWatch: Cooling off at Cheshire outdoor swimming poolpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
John Acres
BBC Radio StokeWith the current hot weather, I've been cooling off at the outdoor Nantwich Swimming Pool.
Media caption, The outdoor Nantwich Swimming Pool
While it may not be as warm as yesterday, temperatures are still expected to hit a high of 26C (79F) today.
With a capacity of 155, managers at the pool say people were queuing to get in yesterday.
Football: Stoke lodge £20m Berahino bidpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Pat Murphy
BBC Midlands football reporterStoke City have a lodged a £20m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. It comprises of a £17m payment and £3m in add-ons.
The deal is getting closer to owner Jeremy Peace’s valuation of the player but it’s complicated by West Brom’s need to bring in replacements for Berahino before he goes.
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Brom want to sign West Ham’s Diafra Sakho as his replacement but the deal is being held up while West Ham wait for a replacement.
It’s like buying houses. Crystal Palace and Watford are also interested in Berahino.
Teenager seriously hurt after hit by car in Tamworthpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveA 14-year-old boy's been seriously hurt in what police, external are calling a "hit and run incident" in Tamworth.
He was hit near the Snow Dome by what police believe to be a Kia Sportage.
Image source, GoogleThe force says the car had apparently failed to stop for a red light and collided with the teenager who's suffered serious injuries, which officers say are not thought to be life-threatening.
They say the vehicle was last seen heading towards Ventura Retail Park.
Travel: Crash on A519 in Newcastle-under-Lymepublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
BBC TravelThe A519 Clayton Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme is partially blocked eastbound at the Buckmaster Avenue junction because of an accident.
Watch: RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opens todaypublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Liz Ellis
Presenter, BBC Radio StokeTens of thousands of people are expected to visit the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park , externalwhich opens in Cheshire today.
Media caption, Pictures from last year's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
Most members of the public will only get a chance to see the show from tomorrow, as today is just for RHS members.
The event, which runs until Sunday, features the usual gardens, trade stands and marquees and there are more than 20 show gardens to visit.
Football: Port Vale manager unconcerned by friendly defeatpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokePort Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro says he's not concerned at their defeat in last night's friendly. , external
Media caption, Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro
The Vale lost 2-0 to Championship side Nottingham Forest.
But with League One not set to start until 6 August, Ribeiro says he's more concerned with how his team are playing than the results of friendlies.
Two hurt in van and lorry crash on M6published at 10:21 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeTwo people were hurt in a crash between a van and a lorry on the M6, external near Stafford last night.
Image source, WMASWest Midlands Ambulance Service says it happened between junctions 14 and 13 - the van was carrying six people.
They say three ambulances along with the air ambulance were called to the scene and add that the van had suffered "considerable" damage.
Darts: Mixed fortunes for Stoke-on-Trent pair in World Matchplaypublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
BBC Radio Stoke SportStoke-on-Trent darts player Ian White is out of the World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool. , external
Image source, Getty ImagesHe was beaten 11-6 by Peter Wright at the Winter Gardens last night.
There was better news for fellow Stoke-on-Trent player Adrian Lewis though as he beat Gerwyn Price 11-5.
Open water warning after 'cool off' river deathpublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
Raj Kaur Bilkhu
Broadcast JournalistPeople in Staffordshire are being warned of the dangers of swimming in open water after a man has died after reportedly jumping into a Burton river "to cool off" in hot weather.
The 46-year-old was pulled out of the water by emergency services at Waterside Road on Monday night
Image source, GoogleHe was treated by paramedics but later died in hospital, said Staffordshire Police.
Ch Insp Steve Maskrey added: "Tragically, this incident proves just how dangerous open water can be."
Travel: Signalling problem hits train services through Staffordpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 20 July 2016
BBC TravelThere are delays on train services between Wolverhampton and Liverpool Lime Street, through Stafford this morning because of a signalling problem.
It's affecting London Midland, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains services.
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