Two minutes' silence marks day of national remembrance
Men jailed after M6 'heroin cloud'
Police apologise for tweeting during two-minute silence
War memorials given listed status to mark WW1 centenary
Ex footballer Alan Hudson taken ill in hospital
Port Vale must 'kick on and have a good month'
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Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Crewe manager, Steve Davis, says he won't risk a fine for making more than the maximum six changes for tonight's EFL Trophy game at home to Chesterfield.
Crewe have Ollie Turton, George Ray and Chris Dagnall all struggling with injuries ahead of the game.
Davis says it'll provide an opportunity for some of the other players in his squad.
Image source, Ian Walton / Getty ImagesQuote MessageThe squad is very important to us now - those players have played the under-23 games, they've been training every day for those moments when they get the opportunities."
Steve Davis, Manager, Crewe Alexandra
Alice Bentley
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
Issues with benefit payments accounted for almost half of all food bank referrals in Stoke-on-Trent in the last six months, the trust running it says.
More than 5,000 emergency food parcels were handed out - that's 10% more than last year, according to the Trussell Trust.
The charity now wants a telephone "hotline" to local Job Centres to support people in crisis quicker.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this evening:
- A 32-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is in stable condition in hospital after going into cardiac arrest while driving, the ambulance service say
- Gritting will begin at 18:00 across the city, Stoke-on-Trent City Council says, due to chance of rain becoming sleet or snow
- The views of the potteries industry will be heard in the run-up to leaving the EU, according to the business secretary
Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter
You have a wet night night ahead, with the likelihood of snow on higher ground. Lows of 2C/36F.
It should clear up tomorrow into the afternoon, with highs of 6C/43F
Kay Crewdson has your forecast
Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A 32-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is in stable condition in hospital after going into cardiac arrest while driving, the ambulance service say.
His BMW hit a stationary car on Hilton Road, in Hartshill, at about 09:30. The road was closed for abour four hours.
West Midlands Ambulance Service say nurses were already carrying out CPR when they arrived on scene.
BBC Radio Stoke
Gritting will begin at 18:00 across the city, Stoke-on-Trent City Council says, due to chance of rain becoming sleet or snow.
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James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC News
The views of the potteries industry will be heard in the run-up to leaving the EU, according to the business secretary.
Greg Clark was replying to a question from Stoke South MP, Rob Flello, who said the trade is concerned about the impact of Brexit.
Image source, Justin Tallis / StringerQuote MessageCeramics is a major source of competitive advantage for this country. Of course, as part of the cabinet committee discussing Brexit, the ceramics industry will be very well represented around that tab,"
Greg Clark, Business secretary
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Port Vale will be looking to progress to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy tonight as they travel to Doncaster.
The Vale know they need to win at the Keepmoat Stadium to definitely go through.
First-team coach, Andy Smith, told BBC Radio Stoke that it's a good chance for the players to impress after a poor performance on Saturday.
Image source, Nathan Stirk / StringerQuote MessageI like the games coming quick and fast, so the boys can't rest and dwell, so it's important to keep momentum."
Andy Smith, First-team coach
Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
There's been a 27% increase in the number of cases where staff have been verbally abused or threatened over the last year, North West Ambulance Service has told the BBC.
There were 755 incidents of aggression reported and nearly 400 physical assaults.
The service has made a video featuring the children of ambulance workers, in the hope it will stop the rise in attacks.
Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
A 32-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent is in stable condition in hospital after his BMW hit a stationary car in Hartshill.
Police say he suffered a "medical emergency" while driving on Hilton Road around 09:30.
The road was closed until just before 14:00 for collision investigation work.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Here are some of the main stories we're looking at today:
- A 31-year-old van driver from Willaston who died after a collision with a lorry on the A500 was engaged to be married, police say
- An increase in people needing support from Stoke-on-Trent's foodbank means it needs more help meeting demand
- A bodybuilder from Stoke-on-Trent says he almost died of sepsis only days after handling a ladybird
The Football Association charge Burton defender Kyle McFadzean with violent conduct during their draw with Barnsley.
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Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Former Stoke defender, Mike Pejic, wants striker Wilfried Bony to be more consistent after the international break.
Bony scored his first two goals for the club in last week's win against Swansea.
Pejic told Sport at Six on BBC Radio Stoke last night he wants Bony to play like that more regularly.
Image source, Nigel Roddis / StringerQuote MessageHe's got to produce match in, match out and push his centre-backs back in and around that penalty area. We need to see more of that, and if he does that obviously he'll score more goals."
Mike Pejic, Ex-Stoke City footballer
A new heritage trail in Stoke-on-Trent has been set up offering the chance to view the city's history from its canal network.
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Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live
A 31-year-old van driver from Willaston who died after a collision with a lorry on the A500 was engaged to be married, police say.
Neil Dey died in hospital following the collision early yesterday morning near the M6 at junction 16.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceJack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke
An increase in people needing support from Stoke-on-Trent's foodbank means it needs more help meeting demand.
In the first six months of the year 5,302 three-day supply packs were handed out, compared to 4,789 during the same period in 2015.
The Trussell Trust says around half the requests for help were because of delays or changes to people's benefits.
Image source, Richard Stonehouse / Stringer
Laura Mcmullan
Reporter, BBC Midlands Today
It's not everyday you see someone canoeing down a canal, but that may soon change in Staffordshire.
A project to mark the heritage of the 250-year-old Trent and Mersey Canal has been launched.
Image source, Hulton ArchiveIt means people will be able to paddle the 20-mile length from Stoke-on-Trent to Froghall.
It's also hoped it will encourage people to get active and take to the waterways.
You can see my story in full on Midlands Today from 1830 on BBC One this evening.
One-time addict Graham Mitchell was a well-paid company director who was living in a nice house and surrounded by a 'beautiful family'.
But all that collapsed when Graham's 35-year alcohol and drug addiction took hold of his life and he lost his job and driving licence., external
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