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Updates from Friday 16 September
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A man has been airlifted to hospital with burns after a forklift truck fire in Congleton.
Ambulance crews say they were called just after 14:00 yesterday to Tandom Metals on Radnor Park Industrial Estate, external.
The man is believed to be in his 50s and is being treated in Wythenshawe.
Image source, GoogleThe new Bishop of Lichfield is getting ready to take up his role with a pilgrimage around the diocese.
The Right Reverend Dr Michael Ipgrave will formally be installed at a special ceremony on Saturday 24 September., external
Image source, Lichfield DioceseOn Wednesday, he's going to begin a nine-day tour of the Lichfield Diocese and will later walk from Stoke-on-Trent along the Two Saints Way pilgrimage trail, external to Lichfield.
His diocese covers Staffordshire, the Black Country and much of Shropshire.
The coach of Nantwich Paralympian Andy Small , externalsays he's delighted he's won a Bronze medal at the games.
He won Bronze in the T33 100m in Rio on Saturday night.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageHe pushed the race exactly how I wanted him to push it. He just kept going. He was very strong and it was super to watch."
Rick Hoskins, Head wheelchair racing coach, Stockport Harriers
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LIve
A man who was arrested after a body was found in Crewe on Friday has been released without charge.
The body of a 38-year-old man was found in the Stewart Street area of the town at around 13:00.
Image source, GoogleCheshire Police says his death is no longer being treated as suspicious, external and the results of a post-mortem examination have been withheld until toxicology results are known.
BBC North West Tonight
Fears are being raised whether the HS2 high-speed rail line will ever reach the north of England after the sudden resignation of its Chief Executive Simon Kirby.
Phase two of HS2 is expected to link Birmingham with Manchester and Leeds, passing through Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Speaking to BBC North West Tonight, Labour MPs in the region say they're becoming increasingly concerned about the project.
Image source, HS2Quote MessageThe worry for people in the North West is by cutting back HS2 they will rule out the possibility of high speed rail linking Liverpool, Manchester and on into Yorkshire."
Andy Burnham MP, Labour MP for Leigh
BBC Sport
Goals from Alex Kiwomya and Danny Hollands earn Crewe a hard-fought win over Exeter in League Two.
Chelsea loanee Kiwomya's first-half strike put the Railwaymen in front with the fourth goal of his loan spell at Gresty Road.
Kiwomya punished Exeter's high line when he ran clear onto George Cooper's high ball over the top and fired into the bottom corner.
Image source, Getty ImagesA mother and two children had to be airlifted to hospital after a crash near Uttoxeter, external.
It happened just after 13:00 on Sunday at the junction of Watery Lane and Holly Lane at Loxley Green.
In all, three air ambulances, as well as land ambulances and paramedics were sent to the scene.
West Midlands Ambulance Services said members of the public managed to pull the children from a car before they were taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital with "significant injuries".
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceBBC Sport
Port Vale snatched a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as they drew with 10-man Peterborough.
Alex Jones struck his fourth goal of the season from the penalty spot to haul the Valiants level at the ABAX Stadium after Posh had defender Andrew Hughes dismissed for deliberate handball by referee Graham Horwood.
Jones had earlier opened the scoring in the sixth minute, firing home on the half-volley after Remie Streete nodded Ben Purkiss' right-wing delivery into his path.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe've come across a beautiful picture that Jon, one of our Weather Watchers, has taken first thing this morning.
Thanks Jon.
Image source, Jon
Matt Lee
News Editor, BBC Radio Stoke
Staffordshire Police has disputed claims they will be moved into the Smithfield 1 building in two weeks.
Council leader, Dave Conway, told BBC Radio Stoke that the building would be full in two weeks.
Hanley police station is due to relocate there but a spokesperson for the force, external has only said it would be "before the end of the year".
The former city centre bus station is set to be transformed into a "Winter Wonderland", external this Christmas.
Image source, The Sentinel
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Here are this morning's top stories for you:
- Fears are being expressed for the future of HS2, due to pass through Staffordshire and Cheshire, after the sudden resignation of Chief Exec Simon Kirby
- North West Ambulance Service says it's struggling to meet national targets, external for response times, because of an increase in the number of life-threatening calls
- The leader of Stoke on Trent City Council has told BBC Radio Stoke the Smithfield 1 Building will be 'full in the next two weeks'
BBC Travel
A bit more on the crash that caused major delays on the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent earlier.
West Midlands Ambulance Service says it involved a car and lorry, although there were no injuries.
All lanes have reopened and traffic is returning to normal, Highways England says
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceBBC Sport
Stoke boss Mark Hughes says referee Anthony Taylor was right to send him off after he reacted angrily to a couple of decisions during his side's 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham.
It was right to send me off - Hughes
The controversial Smithfield 1 building will be full in the next two weeks, the leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council has told BBC Radio Stoke
Dave Conway says staff from Hanley police station are moving in shortly, external.
The building, part of a £55m development, narrowly missed out, external on being crowned the ugliest in the country last week.
However, Smithfield 2 still isn't filled with just over 400 staff from private firm Water Plus now occupying the concrete building. The empty space is being marketed.
The summer's not over, contrary to popular belief, with some lovely weather in the offing over the next few days.
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Crewe is facing increasing problems of fly-tipping, according to Cheshire East Council.
Councillors, who meet about it tomorrow, say more than 80% of fly-tipping incidents occur in the south, with Crewe by far the worst area.
The authority has now appointed two wardens in the town to tackle the problem. However, some local residents say more needs to be done.
BBC Sport
Stoke remain rooted to the bottom of the premier league after a dismal performance against Tottenham that saw manager Mark Hughes sent to the stands.
Harry Kane ended his goal drought as Tottenham cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win at the Bet 365 stadium.
Image source, Getty ImagesSon Heung-min steered in a first-half opener before doubling their lead with another smart, angled finish.
Dele Alli added the third by slotting in Kyle Walker's cut-back, before Kane fired in from Son's low cross.
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Fears over future of HS2 high-speed rail line after sudden resignation of its chief executive
- Crewe facing greater problems of fly-tipping, council says
- A West Midlands paramedic is helping people in Nepal to recover from a major earthquake, 18 months ago
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
A fine day, with any early morning mist clearing. It will be cloudier than yesterday with a few light showers, but there will still be some hazy sunshine and a moderate southerly breeze.
Maximum Temperature: 22C (72F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
