A38 closed after accidentpublished at 17:51 BST 9 August 2016
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The A38 is closed northbound between Bassetts Pole near Birmingham and M6 Toll J3 for Tamworth Grove in Staffordshire.
Traffic is very slow southbound due to a car crash.
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A38 closed after accidentpublished at 17:51 BST 9 August 2016
Stephen Sutton 'nothing short of incredible,' says dadpublished at 17:47 BST 9 August 2016
Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands TodayAndy Sutton, father of teenage fundraiser and cancer patient Stephen Sutton, says more NHS hospitals should screen for a rare genetic condition that's affected four generations of their family.
Stephen died in 2014 after battling bowel cancer. His fundraising has brought in £5m for cancer charities.
Tests revealed father and son both had Lynch Syndrome which makes cancer 80% more likely. But a third of NHS hospitals don't automatically test for it:
Quote MessageThe biggest part of Stephen was his bravery. When Stephen fell ill we knew about Lynch Syndrome - the advice I was given was that they wouldn't test until a person was 18. I'm not blaming anybody - hindsight at the time is a wonderful thing but it's about being constructive and positive.
Andy Sutton, Father of Stephen Sutton
You can see my story on BBC One at 13:30 and 18:30 - Midlands Today.
Football: EFL Cup first round action for two local teamspublished at 17:46 BST 9 August 2016
Matt Sandoz
BBC Radio Stoke SportIt's League Cup night for two of our local football League sides, in the first round of the newly rebranded EFL Cup.
Port Vale boss, Bruno Ribeiro, may start striker Anton Forrester, after his arrival from Blackburn in July, in their game away at Carlisle United.
Image source, EFLWhile Crewe Alexandra boss, Steve Davis, is set to make changes away at Sheffield United following their 2-1 win at Stevenage.
Fit-again Ben Nugent is set to start in central defence alongside George Ray.
You can hear commentary on both games on BBC Radio Stoke this evening from 19:00.
Fan left in coma for three months after an "unprovoked" attackpublished at 17:40 BST 9 August 2016
Joanne Writtle
BBC Midlands TodayA football fan was left in a coma for three months after suffering brain injuries caused by an "unprovoked" attack by a group of youths following a Wolves match, a court heard.
Nic Cruwys, from Hemel Hempstead, was knocked to the ground, kicked and attacked following a 2-2 draw between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford on March 7 last year, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard.
David Lee, prosecuting, said Mr Cruwys suffered life-changing injuries.
Five teenagers deny causing grievous bodily harm with intent:
- Daniel Lloyd, 19, of Longfellow Road, Dudley
- Joseph Lister, 19, of Palmer Close, Wednesfield
- Robert Beech, 19, of Springfield Road, also Wednesfield
- Ryan Meer, 19, of Watling Street, Gailey, Staffordshire
- A 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons
The trial continues.
On Midlands Today from 18:30: Cancer fears from fundraiser's familypublished at 17:36 BST 9 August 2016
Nick Owen
Presenter, BBC Midlands TodayThe father of the celebrated Staffordshire charity fundraiser, Stephen Sutton, says bowel cancer could devastate more families if hospitals refuse to screen for a genetic condition.
Stephen lost his battle with the disease in 2014.
Both he and his dad Andy were born with "Lynch Syndrome" which Macmillan Cancer say makes developing the disease more likely.
Some Midlands NHS Trusts don't automatically test for it if you're under 50 - we'll have more from 18:30 on BBC One in Midlands Today.
Lawnmower thieves fail to stop cricket match near Stonepublished at 17:29 BST 9 August 2016
Thieves have failed to stop play, external for a cricket club near Stone.
'Peaty will strive to be faster': Adlingtonpublished at 17:22 BST 9 August 2016
BBC Radio Stoke SportRebecca Adlington believes Uttoxeter's Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty can go even faster.
Peaty broke his own world record to claim top spot in Rio but Adlington says there's more to come.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageEvery time is there to be broken and for Adam he will just see it as his PB - he won't see it as a world record. You don't because you always want to do a personal best time, you're always striving to go faster."
Rebecca Adlington
In pictures: Bin lorry destroyed by firepublished at 17:15 BST 9 August 2016
These pictures from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service show the damage to a bin lorry following an earlier fire on the A34 near Yarlett.
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End of X postFootball: Ex-Derby County defender poised to join Burton Albionpublished at 17:09 BST 9 August 2016
BBC SportFormer Derby County defender, Shaun Barker, will be offered a deal at Burton Albion if he can prove his fitness, says manager Nigel Clough.
Barker, who's 33, who captained Derby under Clough, has not played competitively since dislocating his knee and rupturing ligaments in March 2012.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe is set to start training with Burton after undergoing minor knee surgery.
Quote MessageIf we have room budget-wise and he is OK, then it is a no-brainer for us,"
Nigel Clough, Burton manager
Latest: New strategy to tackle drink-fuelled violence; smoke mortar de-activated; puffer fish called Peatypublished at 17:00 BST 9 August 2016
Phil Bowers
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThe latest headlines:
- Councillors in Stoke-on-Trent have voted to approve a new alcohol strategy, external after the city was named seventh worst in the country for drink-related violence
- Army bomb disposal experts have de-activated a smoke mortar found, external in the grounds of a Staffordshire Moorlands pub
- A golden puffer fish has been named after Adam Peaty, following his gold-medal winning swim at the Olympics
Football: Crewe's James Jones happy with fitnesspublished at 16:50 BST 9 August 2016
Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio StokeCrewe Alexandra midfielder, James Jones, says he's the fittest he's ever been going into the new season.
The 20-year-old is set to make his first appearance in the league cup tonight away at Sheffield United.
Image source, Getty ImagesInjuries ruled Jones out of the squad until October last season.
Vote to approve new alcohol strategy to tackle drink-fuelled violencepublished at 16:34 BST 9 August 2016
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsCouncillors in Stoke-on-Trent have voted to approve a new alcohol strategy, external after the city was named seventh worst in the country for drink-related violence.
A crackdown on the sale of super-strength alcohol in the city is one of the most significant parts of the document, which covers the next four years.
Quote MessageWith something like alcohol, if you make it slightly less available that can have an impact on how much people end up consuming."
Lesley Mountford, Director of public health in Stoke-on-Trent
Adam Peaty: Puffing with pride for Olympic championpublished at 16:22 BST 9 August 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LIveThere's yet another accolade for Adam Peaty. A golden puffer fish has been named after the gold-medal winning swimmer from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
Amy Langham at The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, external says: "Even though our golden Peaty is less streamline than the Olympian himself, he’s often first off the mark for dinner time."
Image source, National Sea Life Centre BirminghamAdam Peaty: Horse race named after gold medal winnerpublished at 16:11 BST 9 August 2016
Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke SportA race is being named after local swimmer Adam Peaty to honour his Olympic success, managers at Uttoxeter Racecourse have announced.
The 21-year-old won gold in the men's 100m breaststroke in Rio and broke his own world record.
Quote MessageOn our next race day, 7 September... we've named a race after Adam - the 'Celebrate Adam Peaty's gold medal Beginners Chase'."
David MacDonald, Executive director of Uttoxeter Racecourse
Watch: Tonight's weatherpublished at 15:49 BST 9 August 2016
Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenterThe BBC Weather website has the latest forecast at any other time.
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Lichfield couple prepare for trek to raise money for hospicepublished at 15:29 BST 9 August 2016
A Lichfield couple are planning a fund-raising trip for St Giles Hospice, external along Peru's Inca Trail to the iconic city of Machu Picchu.
Image source, Lichfield MercuryExplosive device turns out to be smoke mortarpublished at 15:15 BST 9 August 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LIvePart of the A53 near Leek has reopened after police say a "historic explosive device" proved to be a smoke mortar., external
Staffordshire Police say they cordoned off an address on Buxton Road, Upper Hulme, this morning after the device was found in the grounds of the Winking Man pub.
The military's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit de-activated the smoke mortar.
Latest: Vote on new alcohol strategy; explosive device is smoke mortar; Peaty celebrates win on social mediapublished at 14:59 BST 9 August 2016
Phil Bowers
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThe latest stories:
- Councillors in Stoke-on-Trent have voted this afternoon to approve a new alcohol strategy, external after the city was named seventh worst in the country for drink-related violence
- Part of the A53 near Leek has reopened after police say a "historic explosive device" proved to be a smoke mortar, external
- Uttoxeter's Adam Peaty has celebrated his win on Twitter, external, thanking everyone who has supported him along the way
Bin lorry fire: No injuries say fire servicepublished at 14:39 BST 9 August 2016
Phil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeNobody has been hurt, the fire service says, after a bin lorry fire on the A34 near Yarlet, Staffordshire, this morning.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said at its height they had four crews on the scene using breathing apparatus.
The road was initially closed in both directions but the southbound side has been reopened - get the latest from BBC Travel.
Adam Peaty: Olympic champion thanks fanspublished at 14:23 BST 9 August 2016
Uttoxeter's Adam Peaty has celebrated his win on Twitter, thanking everyone who has supported him along the way.
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