BBC Travel

There's been an accident on the A38 at Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire.

James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC News

A crackdown on the sale of super-strength alcohol in Stoke-on-Trent is part of a city council plan aimed at reducing the harm, external caused by alcoholism in the city.

A report by the authority says alcohol-related deaths and alcohol-fuelled violent crime in the city are among the worst in England.

It adds that 44% of people are drinking at risky levels. 

A four-year plan to reduce the problem is being discussed by the city council's cabinet this afternoon. 

It includes considering a scheme to restrict the sale of strong alcohol, external.

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

This morning's headlines for Staffordshire and Cheshire include:

- A crackdown on the sale of super-strength alcohol in Stoke-on-Trent is part of a city council plan aimed at reducing the harm, external caused by alcoholism in the city 

- Nearly £300k of healthcare funding is going to be spent making a senior Cheshire East Council manager redundant 

- The father of Staffordshire teenager Stephen Sutton is calling for more NHS hospitals to screen for a rare genetic condition

Adam Peaty's Olympic success has not only made him a star, but his grandmother is on her way to becoming a national treasure.

Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Crewe Alexandra's Alex Kiwomya says he would be happy to play in a central striking role if the manager of the team Steve Davis wanted him to. 

Image source, www.crewealex.net

The Chelsea loanee came off the bench on Saturday and scored in the team's 2-1 win at Stevenage.

Afterwards Kiwomya told BBC Radio Stoke it's a position that he's played in before.

BBC Travel

There's been an accident on the A5 Watling Street in Cannock at Turf Island.

Kay Crewdson
BBC Midlands Today weather presenter

Here's how the morning is looking, and if you want to get a forecast at another time, head to the BBC Weather website.

BBC Travel

There's heavier than usual traffic this morning on the M6 northbound between junctions 17 and 18 in Cheshire.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Good morning everyone. The blue skies are back over Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent - this was the scene over the Mitchell Memorial Youth Arts Centre just before 07:30.

To find out if it'll continue we'll have a weather forecast for the day shortly and throughout today there'll be news, sport, travel and other updates for Staffordshire and Cheshire.

I'll also have a few of the pictures of the area you send in - you can do that on email, tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external or use Instagram (add the tag #bbcstoke to the description), external.

We'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.

Adam Peaty's mum Caroline relives the moment he won gold at Rio 2016.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

You've been having your say on the BBC Radio Stoke Facebook page about Adam Peaty winning gold in the men's 100m breaststroke.

Jane Tomkinson posted, external: "Well done Adam, your country and of course Uttoxeter are very proud of you."

While Carl Turner added, external: "Never doubted it was your medal for the taking - heartiest of congratulations for your dedication and hard work."

While Yvonne Pointon is probably, like many people, feeling tired but elated today after writing, external: "Stayed up to watch him. Brilliant."

Lee Thomas
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

The name of a new shopping centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent has been revealed this morning by developers Realis Estates.  , external

Image source, Realis Estates

The public had the choice of three names and voted to call the site of the old East West Precinct "Unity Walk". 

The firm say they are now working to finalise tenants and will hold a public exhibition early next month.

Nick Owen
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

There's only one story we could lead on this evening - it's all about Staffordshire's Olympic gold medal winner, Adam Peaty.

Join us for Midlands Today as we celebrate his achievements from 18:30 on BBC One.

Uttoxeter Advertiser

Olympic champion Adam Peaty's grandmother has become the "queen of Twitter" since the swimmer's incredible heroics in Rio.  , external

Image source, Uttoxeter Advertiser

BBC Radio Stoke

A man's in a critical condition in hospital after his scooter hit a tree in Cannock. , external

Image source, Google

It was yesterday morning, Staffordshire Police say, in the Mill Green Nature Reserve area on Lichfield Road. 

The force says the 19-year-old was airlifted to hospital.

The grandmother of Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty has staged a celebratory tea party with friends and family.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

If you want a forecast at any other time, head to the BBC Weather website.

Andrew Aloia
BBC Sport Online

Striker Lucas Akins says Burton felt immediately at home in the Championship despite losing a seven-goal thriller at Nottingham Forest on their debut.   

Image source, Getty Images

Burton won back-to-back promotions to join two-time European Cup winners Forest in the second tier this season.

Before Saturday's 4-3 defeat, only four of Albion's starting team had previous experience of playing in the division.

Chris King
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

If you're just joining us, here's the top stories we're looking at this evening:

- Uttoxeter swimmer Adam Peaty has said he won his Olympic gold medal "for my country and that means so much to me" 

- A man's in a critical condition in hospital police say after his scooter hit a tree in Cannock, external

- The name of a new shopping centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent is revealed by developers Realis Estates, external