Man bailed over toddler's deathpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
A man who was arrested over the death of a two-year-old girl is released on bail as inquiries continue.
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Man bailed over toddler's deathpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Watch: This afternoon's weatherpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterThe BBC Weather website also has updated forecasts for whenever you need the latest news for your part of Staffordshire or Cheshire.
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Man bailed in murder inquiry after girl, 2, found deadpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
One of two people arrested on suspicion of murder after a two-year-old girl was found dead in Stoke-on-Trent has been released on bail. , external
The young girl's body was discovered yesterday at Packett Street, Fenton at 10:00 by Staffordshire Police.
This morning they said a 22-year-old man held following the discovery has been released on bail as they continue to investigate.
The 19-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder is still in custody this morning.
Football: Port Vale's Grant 'best midfielder in this league'published at 11:00 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokeThe Port Vale coach Andy Smith has told BBC Radio Stoke he thinks Anthony Grant is the best midfielder in League One.
Image source, Getty ImagesGrant has been a part in Vale's good start to the season which has them currently fourth in the league after 12 games.
Quote MessageFor me, he's the best midfielder in this league. His performances week-in, week-out shows that. The best thing about Grant is that he just wants to improve in training every day and in the matches he goes and does what he does in training. "
Andy Smith, Port Vale coach
Police concerned victims failing to report hate crimespublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Pete Morgan
Presenter, BBC Radio StokeCheshire Police, external says it is concerned many victims of hate crime are failing to report incidents to the force.
It says there were 656 cases recorded by officers between January and August this year, including those targeted because of a disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.
But the force says it believes the true figure is higher and says a lack of awareness means many more people don't come forward.
Quote MessageWe recognise it's an under-reported crime. There's an independent crime survey of England and Wales and their figures are about four-times different to those reported to the police, so we recognise there is a barrier to people coming forward."
Dave Gordon, Cheshire Police Inspector
New fly-tipping squad tackles litter loutspublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
A new team of officers recruited to tackle fly-tippers across Crewe and Nantwich have issued 232 fixed penalty notices. , external
Image source, Nantwich NewsNews: Tributes left outside dead girl's house; JCB pulls out of business lobby group; dog to have eye removed after being 'dumped in field'published at 10:12 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis morning's headlines include:
- Flowers and cuddly toys have been left outside a house in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, after the body of a two-year-old girl was found yesterday morning
- The Staffordshire-based building equipment firm, JCB, has left the business lobbying group, the CBI
- A Staffordshire bull terrier will have to have an eye removed after being found in an "appalling condition" after being dumped in a Cannock field, the RSPCA says
Dog to have eye removed after being found in 'appalling condition'published at 09:57 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveA Staffordshire bull terrier will have to have an eye removed after being found in an "appalling condition" after being dumped in a Cannock field, the RSPCA says.
The organisation says a member of the public found the dog on Thursday off Longford Road.
Image source, RSPCAThe RSPCA says the female terrier, now named Ruby, was extremely underweight with infected open sores on her back legs and an ulcerated eye which was so infected it now needs removing.
They say she is now on pain relief and is recovering.
Your pictures: A Staffordshire ladybird and the moon over Biddulphpublished at 09:41 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveKath Dawson's been taking some lovely pictures for us of wildlife as we enter the autumn months, including this ladybird she spotted on some barbed wire in Tittensor, Staffordshire.
Image source, Kath DawsonAnd this picture of the moon over Biddulph has come from Mark Sandbach.
If you've got a picture to share of Staffordshire or Cheshire, send it in on email, tweet it to @BBCRadioStoke, external or, with the tag #bbcstoke in the description, put it on Instagram, external.
Image source, Mark SandbachFootball: Stoke City have 'massive' seven games ahead - Mike Pejicpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City's next seven games are "massive" in the context of their Premier League ambitions, according to former full-back Mike Pejic.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Potters, without a win after seven matches, are 19th in the table, but stopped a run of four straight defeats with successive draws.
A home draw with West Brom and another at Manchester United were the first points won by Mark Hughes' side since the opening day of the season.
They now face a vital run of fixtures including matches against three of the current bottom four, starting with Saturday's home game against bottom club Sunderland.
Quote MessageThey have to have a springboard and need that first win under their belts. If you don't get points in this next seven games, you've got Arsenal, Leicester, Liverpool and Chelsea to follow, so it's massive
Mike Pejic, Former Stoke City full-back
JCB leaves CBI 'over Brexit stance'published at 09:12 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Emily Young
Business reporterThe construction firm JCB has left the business lobby group, the CBI, reportedly because of its anti-Brexit stance.
A JCB spokesperson confirmed that the company had ended its membership of the CBI, but did not give reasons why.
Image source, PASky news had earlier reported that it was due to the group's response to the referendum outcome
JCB's chairman, Lord Bamford, was a prominent supporter of the Brexit campaign.
Parking slashed to just £1 after 3pm at 28 car parks in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Parking charges are to be slashed at 28 council-run car parks, external - with motorists paying just £1 after 3pm.
Image source, The SentinelFlowers and tributes after girl, two, found dead in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 08:43 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
John Acres
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeFlowers and cuddly toys have been left outside a house in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, after the body of a two-year-old girl was found yesterday morning.
Staffordshire Police was called to the scene in Packett Street at 10:00 on Monday. A force spokesperson said post-mortem tests would take place on Wednesday.
Two people, a 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery.
Formal identification of the child has yet to take place.
News: Victims 'aren't reporting' hate crimes; tributes left after girl found dead; JCB leaves CBI 'over Brexit stance'published at 08:28 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis morning's headlines for Staffordshire and Cheshire include:
- Cheshire Police says it's concerned many victims of hate crime aren't reporting incidents to the force
- Flowers and cuddly toys have been left outside a house in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, after the body of a two-year-old girl was found yesterday morning
- The Staffordshire-based construction business JCB has left the business lobby group the CBI, reportedly because of the company's anti-Brexit stance
Watch: Stoke and Staffordshire's weather this morningpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterYou can also keep up-to-date with the latest weather forecasts at any other time on the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, The latest West Midlands forecast
Good morning - join us for today's live coverage for Staffordshire and Cheshirepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveHello everyone, the cold is certainly here now as we approach the middle of October but it's still been a bright start to the day - this was the sky over the Bethesda Methodist Chapel just before 07:30 in Hanley.
We'll have a look at today's weather forecast shortly and we'll also have updates on today's news, sport, travel and more.
You can also send your pictures in of Staffordshire and Cheshire on email or put them on Instagram, external, adding the tag #bbcstoke so I can find them.
JCB leaves CBI 'over Brexit stance'published at 21:01 British Summer Time 10 October 2016
The construction firm JCB has left the business lobby group, the CBI, reportedly because of its anti-Brexit stance.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 10 October 2016
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.
Weather: Cooling down across the regionpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 10 October 2016
It's certainly going to feel more autumnal over the next few days.
Mostly dry, but there could be a few showers in places this evening - lows of 3C (37F).
Some decent bright spells tomorrow, occasional showers, 14C (57F).
Media caption, Alex Hamilton with the afternoon weather forecast for the West Midlands
Officer's hand trapped in between two carspublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 10 October 2016
Phil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA police officer's hand has been trapped between two of three vehicles involved in a crash in Stoke-on-Trent.
It happened at 13:00 on High Lane in Smallthorne by Euro Garages - the force says a female PCSO has been treated for minor injuries, external after a vehicle she was standing behind reversed.
None of the three drivers in the crash were hurt, and a cyclist who was hit by one of the cars suffered minor injuries.
