Mother in court over toddler's murderpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
The mother of a toddler appears in court accused of her murder.
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Mother in court over toddler's murderpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
On Midlands Today from 13:30: Oil spillage delays and missing catspublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
BBC Midlands TodayOn Midlands Today this lunchtime we'll have the latest on the M6 closure in Staffordshire after this morning's oil spillage.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England expect part of the southbound side between junctions 13 and 12 to stay shut until at least 22:00 tonight.
We'll also have news on the 10 cats which have gone missing within a week in part of Kidsgrove - those stories and more from 13:30 on BBC One.
BBC Weather Watcher pictures: Stafford and Uttoxeterpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
We've had more great pictures uploaded from our BBC Weather Watchers - these two are from users Maggie Emery in Stafford and Bucko in Uttoxeter.
They also update us with the local forecast from their area of Staffordshire or Cheshire so if you fancy getting involved, head to the website to sign up.
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Image source, BuckoFootball: Crewe manager says international call-up 'could cost' James Jonespublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio StokeCrewe Alexandra boss Steve Davis says being away on international duty could cost James Jones his place in the team this weekend.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe midfielder is now back at the club after being with Scotland's Under-21s for the last 10 days.
Quote MessageHe understood by going and being away that somebody would come in and, if they did well, they'd stay in the team. That's just me, I think if you play well and deserve to be in the team you should be in the team. I've no favouritism with anybody."
Steve Davis, Crewe Alexandra manager
Cat owner 'devastated' pet is among 10 missing from same streetpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
John Acres
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA woman from Staffordshire says she's devastated after her cat became one of 10 the RSPCA says have gone missing from the same street , externalwithin a week of each other.
The organisation says the cats all lived in or around the Everest Road area of Kidsgrove and were reported missing during the first week of this month.
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Marie Castrey (featured in video) is the owner of Popeye, who she told BBC Radio Stoke went missing on the 1 October.
She along with the RPSCA is appealing for information about what may have happened to them.
Teenager charged with toddler's murder confirmed as her motherpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveIt's been confirmed by police that the woman charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl in Stoke-on-Trent is her mother.
Cody-Anne Jackson, 19, from Packett Street in Fenton was remanded in custody this morning after appearing at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
Staffordshire Police say the body of her daughter, Macy Hogan, was discovered at a house on Packett Street in Fenton on Monday.
Travel: Lane reopens on M6 southbound near Stafford after spillagepublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
BBC TravelBetter news for drivers on the M6 southbound near Stafford as Highways England says there's just one lane closed after the earlier oil spillage.
They say they're now going to resurface.
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End of twitter postWatch: This afternoon's weatherpublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Alexandra Hamilton
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Teenager appears in court charged with toddler's murderpublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
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Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA woman from Stoke-on-Trent has been remanded in custody after appearing in court this morning charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl.
The body of Macy Hogan was discovered at a house on Packett Street in Fenton on Monday.
Cody-Anne Jackson, 19, from Packett Street in Fenton, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
She is next due to appear at Stafford Crown Court on Monday, 17 October.
20,000 autographs needed for Guinness World Recordpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
If you're planning on sending Christmas cards this year, how about signing a very special one?
The National Memorial Arboretum, at Alrewas, has a gigantic card to give thanks to armed forces, external and the plan is to accrue enough names to smash a Guinness World Record.
Snooker: Stoke-on-Trent's Highfield 'can beat anyone' after beating world number onepublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Matt Sandoz
BBC Radio Stoke SportThe Stoke-on-Trent snooker player Liam Highfield says he feels he still hasn't hit top form, despite beating the world number one, Mark Selby, external, in the English Open.
It was the biggest shock of the tournament and Highfield will next face Ryan Day of Wales in the last 31.
Quote MessageI've probably played better in the past but if you can beat someone ranked number one in the world playing badly, you can beat anyone. Hopefully I can make a few big breaks and go further in the tournament.
Liam Highfield, Stoke-on-Trent snooker player
Travel: Lanes staying shut on M6 near Stafford until 'at least 22:00'published at 10:35 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
BBC TravelTwo lanes are going to stay shut on the M6 near Stafford between junctions 13 and 12 until "at least 22:00" tonight say Highways England.
It's after an oil spillage this morning.
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End of twitter postNews: Women in court charged with girl's murder; NSPCC child abuse referrals increase; HS2 depot being developed in Stone instead of Crewepublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThis morning's headlines include:
- A woman from Stoke-on-Trent is due in court this morning charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl
- The number of reports of child abuse referred by the NSPCC to police and councils in Staffordshire has risen by more than 50% in the past three years, external, according to the charity
- It's been revealed a major high speed rail HS2 maintenance depot will no longer be developed in Crewe, after an intervention from Cheshire East Council
Travel: Fuel spillage clear up underway on M6 near Stafford as delays continuepublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
BBC TravelHighways England have tweeted pictures from the scene of a fuel spillage on the M6 southbound near Stafford between junctions 13 and 12.
Two lanes are still shut and delays are back to junction 14.
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End of twitter postFootball: Stoke defender refusing to feel pressure over Sunderland matchpublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeSaturday's game between Stoke City and Sunderland has been described as a must win for both clubs.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Premier League's bottom two are separated by just a point and are both without a league win this season.
Potters defender Erik Pieters says, despite the need for a win, he himself is not feeling the pressure so early in the season.
Quote MessageFor me, it's just another match. I think if you give yourself too much pressure, you play differently and you do different things. For other people maybe pressure is good but for me it's just playing a game and, of course, you want to win
Erik Pieters, Stoke City defender
Your pictures: Conker in Gnosall and a bee hunting nectarpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveHere's another picture to show that we're in autumn now - BBC Radio Stoke's Max Mallen took this at the horse chestnut tree in the grounds of St Lawrence Church, Gnosall.
Image source, Max MallenMeanwhile this photo of a bee on a flower is from the Nantwich Riverside Loop area and was taken when Jonathan White was on a walk there recently.
If you've got a photo to share of Staffordshire or Cheshire, you can send it to me on email, tweet it to @BBCRadioStoke, external or use Instagram (adding the tag #bbcstoke), external.
Image source, Jonathan WhiteTravel: Long delays on M6 near Stafford after fuel spillagepublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
BBC TravelDrivers are being warned to expect long delays on the M6 this morning on the southbound side near Stafford.
Two lanes have been shut since around 07:30 due to a fuel spill between junctions 13 and 12 and police say traffic is back to junction 14.
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End of twitter postCyclist's organs donated to save lives after he fell from bike in Leekpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Relatives of a cyclist who died after falling from his bike have thanked members of the public whose actions meant his organs could be, external donated.
Image source, The SentinelTeenager charged with murdering girl, 2, in Fentonpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Caroline Gall
BBC News OnlineA teenager has been charged with murder after a two-year-old girl was found dead at house in Stoke-on-Trent.
Macy Hogan was discovered in a house on Packett Street, in Fenton, on Monday, Staffordshire Police said.
Furthers test will be carried out after a post-mortem examination did not reveal, external a clear cause of death.
Cody-Anne Jackson, 19, from Packett Street, is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre this morning, the spokesman said.
News: Teen charged with toddler's murder; rise of over 50% in serious NSPCC cases; woman 'devastated' cat among 10 missing from same streetpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 13 October 2016
Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeOur first look at our top stories this morning include the following:
- A teenager has been charged with murder after a two-year-old girl was found dead at house in Stoke-on-Trent
- The number of reports of child abuse referred by the NSPCC to police and councils in Staffordshire has risen by more than 50% in the past three years, external, according to the charity
- A woman from Staffordshire says she's devastated after her cat became one of 10 the RSPCA says have gone missing from the same street within a week of each other
