Police have said the crimes committed by a convicted Stoke-on-Trent child sexual offender have "now caught up with him".

Michael Shallcross, 61, from Taylor Street in Goldenhill, was sentenced after the culmination of two trials. 

He was found guilty of all 19 charges. His six victims ranged in age from six to 15.

Det Insp Lisa Cumberbatch, of Staffordshire Police, hoped the sentencing brought comfort to the victims and their families

"Their bravery in coming forward and disclosing what happened to them is to be commended and I hope it encourages other victims to speak out," she said.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Ros Chimes
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

A Staffordshire Moorlands care home has been praised nationally for its new building design, external.

Churnet Lodge is part of Barrowhill Hall near Rocester and features dementia-friendly designs like curved corridors, soft coloured walls and fluid floor coverings.

It's all aimed at making life simpler for patients - the semi-circle layout helps patients understand their way around.

Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter

A risk of scattered showers this afternoon, with temperatures remaining chilly.

Highs of about 8C (46F).

Burton Mail

Burton-based housing association Trent & Dove is to build 850 new affordable homes over the next five years, it has been revealed, external. 

A man from Stoke-on-Trent is jailed for 15 years for a string of sexual offences against girls as young as six.

The snow is pretty heavy in parts of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Further north the Cat & Fiddle road is closed due to the weather.

Some army units based in Telford are moving to Stafford as part of a review by the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Military Police units are likely to move to Beacon Barracks, along with the headquarters of the 11 Signal Brigade, the MoD says.

It is so far unclear how many personnel are involved.

Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Here are some of the top stories today:

- A care home in Stoke is among those who've raised concerns about the building of 1,600 student flats just outside the town centre

- A Stoke-on-Trent man has been jailed for 15 years after being convicted of 19 sexual offences against girls as young as six

- In the Moorlands, the A537 Cat & Fiddle Road is closed between the Bull-Hill-Lane junction in Macclesfield and the A54 in Buxton, because of snow

BBC Travel

In the Moorlands, the A537 Cat & Fiddle Road is closed between the Bull-Hill-Lane junction in Macclesfield and the A54 in Buxton, because of snow.

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BBC Radio Stoke

Temperatures dropped as low as 1C (34F) last night.

James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC News

A care home in Stoke is among those who've raised concerns about the building of 1,600 student flats just outside the town centre.

The city council's planning committee granted permission in the last hour for seven buildings up to 10 storeys high on the former Minton Hollins tile factory site.

Residents of St Dominics Court Care Home are worried an eighth building would block their view and cause extra noise. The home says it will work with developers. 

Image source, Google

A Stoke-on-Trent man has been jailed for 15 years after being convicted of 19 sexual offences against girls as young as six. 

Michael Shallcross, 61, from Taylor Street, Goldenhill, was sentenced after the culmination of two trials saw him convicted of offences including sexual assault, indecent assault and gross indecency against children.

He was first arrested in October 2013 after a parent of one of the girls contacted Staffordshire Police.

Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Political Reporter, BBC WM

Business leaders in the West Midlands are at a post USA election breakfast this morning and there's been a mixed reaction to the overnight result.

Paul Forrest from West Midlands Economic Forum said a Trump presidency could be good for exporters in the region.

During the EU Referendum, President Obama warned that Britain would "go to the back of the queue" if people voted for Brexit. 

However, speaking at the beginning of this month, Donald Trump's trade adviser said Britain would be first for a trade deal under a Trump presidency.

John Acres
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

The dangers of sepsis deserve greater attention, a leading doctor told BBC Radio Stoke this morning, after a bodybuilder said he nearly died because of a ladybird bite.

Reza Rezamand, from Blythe Bridge, was rushed into hospital after his foot swelled up and went black - just days after handling the insect.

Image source, Dan Kitwood / Getty Images

Dr Ron Daniels, Chief Executive of the UK Sepsis Trust, said: "Reza's story is a striking reminder that sepsis can harm anyone, external.

"There is an urgent need to improve public awareness. If a bite from something as commonplace as a ladybird can trigger a life-threatening situation, it’s imperative that we are all able to recognise the symptoms."

Sarah Robertson
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Here are some of the stories we're covering today:

- Stone MP Sir Bill Cash says Donald Trump's election win can be compared to the Brexit vote in June

- Councillors are expected to approve plans to build more than 1,600 student flats on the former Minton Hollins tile factory in Stoke

- One lane is closed due to a pothole on the M6 Southbound between junction 17 and 16

Matt Lee
Breakfast Producer, BBC Radio Stoke

Stone MP Sir Bill Cash says Donald Trump's election win can be compared to the Brexit vote in June.

Sir Bill was a prominent campaigner for Brexit. He told BBC Radio Stoke's Morgan in the Morning that Mr Trump's win is good for our economy.

The comparison with Brexit he said was "very important", because it was "completely contrary" to the predictions.

Image source, Ben Pruchnie / Getty Images

BBC Travel

One lane is closed due to a pothole on the M6 Southbound between junction 17 and 16.

There is congestion back to J18.

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The Sentinel

 A motorist has been taken to hospital this morning after a smash on the A500, external.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Here are some of the stories we're looking at today:

- Councillors are expected to approve plans to build more than 1,600 student flats on the former Minton Hollins tile factory in Stoke

- A Staffordshire Moorlands care home has been shortlisted for a national award for its dementia-friendly building

Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter

A cold and cloudy morning with showery rain, sleet and some wet snow (mostly over higher routes in the north). 

Temperatures around 8C (46F).