South Cheshire gymnast Bryony Page becomes first British woman to win medal in trampolining
Police appealing for witnesses to fatal crash in Cheshire
Thousands sign petition opposing cuts to drug and alcohol services in Staffordshire
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Monday
Updates on Monday 15 August 2016
BBC Travel
Two lanes are closed northbound on the M6 in Cheshire, at Knutsford Services.
Congestion is backing up to J18 for the A54. It's due to a crash involving a lorry and a car.
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Port Vale Manager Bruno Ribeiro criticised his team's attitude after going out of the League Cup last night. Vale lost 2-1 at Carlisle United with Anthony Grant getting a consolation goal.
Speaking to BBC Radio Stoke, Ribeiro said his players were guilty of underestimating their opponents.
Quote MessageMaybe the players are thinking this game is easy. All games are difficult. Against Division two, Conference, Championship. Every game now is very difficult."
Bruno Ribeiro, Port Vale manager
Keele University has come top in the latest student satisfaction survey.
It's the third year the university has reached number one, external with 94% of students saying they liked being there.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageIt is interesting to see the impact of higher fees and the resultant increase in student expectations, on student satisfaction and the relative ranking of universities."
Professor Trevor McMillan, Vice Chancellor, Keele University
Staffordshire University scored 85%, that's up 2% on 2015.
The latest headlines:
- The family of a man from Stafford who died after being attacked in the street say they feel "let down" by the justice system
- Stoke-on-Trent's canal network is set to benefit from a £1m revamp
- Keele University has come top of the latest student satisfaction survey, external
The family of a Tamworth teenager who died from a rare brain condition, external have paid tribute to their 'gentle giant'.
Image source, Tamworth HeraldMotorists could face delays after plans for roadworks on a major route between Burton and South Derbyshire were announced - and they will last three weeks, external.
Repairs and improvement works to the waterways in Stoke-on-Trent are hoped to improve tourism to the city.
The Canal River Trust has agreed to work with the city council to deliver the programme in 2017.
The plans mark 250 years since work started on the Trent and Mersey Canal, which helped the Potteries become the global centre of ceramics.
BBC Travel
There's been a crash on the A34 Stone Road at Tittensor.
One lane is closed northbound and there's heavy traffic at the Monkey Forest roundabout.
One million pounds is being pumped into a 250-year-old canal network to attract tourists.
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BBC Midlands Today
Six museums across the West Midlands are to receive a share of £415,000 from Arts Council England.
Compton Verney Art Gallery, in Warwickshire, will get £56,000.
Other beneficiaries include the Museum of Cannock Chase and the Lapworth Geology Museum.
The money will be used to maintain collections.
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Keele University students among most satisfied in country, according to new survey
- Stoke-on-Trent canals to benefit from £1m revamp
- The family of a man from Stafford who died after being attacked in the street say they feel "let down" by the justice system
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
A cloudy start to the day with a few brighter intervals developing and a scattering of showers.
Maximum temperature 20C (68F).
Weather forecast for the West Midlands
BBC Travel
There are delays on the A34 northbound near Stafford, at Yartlet lane.
Recovery work is ongoing after a bin lorry caught fire. One lane is closed.
BBC Travel
There's stop-start traffic on the M42 southbound between J10, at the A5 (Tamworth) and J8, for the M6, in the roadworks area.
Crewe Alexandra defender Jon Guthrie is offered a new contract after doing extra training during pre-season.
Read MoreWelcome to Stoke and Staffordshire Live on Wednesday morning.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens.
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Ryan Lowe's brace sees Crewe come from behind to beat Sheffield United in extra time in the EFL Cup first round.
Read MoreCarlisle United score twice in the first half against Port Vale to ease into the second round of the EFL Cup.
Read MoreA football fan suffered brain injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a group of youths, a court hears.
Read MoreWe'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
