'Crippling pain' pastor filmed dancingpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
A church pastor was filmed walking in heels and running despite claiming £37,000 in disability allowances for 11 years.
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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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'Crippling pain' pastor filmed dancingpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 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.
Plans submitted for new shopping development in Hanleypublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LiveDevelopers have today submitted a planning application to the city council for a new shopping centre in Stoke-on-Trent., external
Realis Estates wants to put stores - including M&S and Next - on the site of the old bus station, external and East West Centre in Hanley.
It's calling the scheme Unity Walk.
Image source, Realis EstatesPolice lead in search for missing Joshua Smith unsuccessfulpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThe family of missing Stone man, Joshua Smith, say the search for him continues after a police lead, investigated today, was unsuccessful, external.
The 27-year-old hasn't been seen for 13 days.
Police are urging anyone who thinks they've seen Joshua to contact the emergency services rather than approach him themselves.
Image source, Via Staffordshire PoliceWatch: Weather for Staffordshire and Cheshirepublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterIt will remain chilly, although feeling less cold than yesterday given the lighter northerly wind. Highs of 8C (46F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Paramedics: Rise in attacks on staff fuelled by substances formerly called 'legal highs'published at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
BBC Midlands TodayThere's been an "explosion" in parts of the Midlands in the number of people who've taken substances which used to be called legal highs.
Police forces are saying there's increasing use, and that, according to West Midlands Ambulance Service, is leading to more attacks on paramedics trying to help those under the influence.
But many of the traditional methods to treat users don't work because crews don't always know what's in the substances.
Church pastor claiming disability benefits 'happily did hokey-cokey'published at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LiveA church pastor from Crewe has been given a 15-month suspended prison sentence for falsely claiming nearly £37,000 in disability benefits.
51-year-old Stephanie Meakin, from the Church of Abundant Life, said she had mobility issues.
Liverpool Crown Court heard she happily took part in the hokey-cokey at a church Christmas party.
Media caption, Church pastor Stephanie Meakin filmed by the DWP
The court heard Meakin - who'd pleaded not guilty to dishonestly failing to notify a change in circumstances - claimed the money over 11-and-a-half years up to October 2013, saying she suffered crippling pain.
You can see more on this story on North West Tonight, at 18:30 on BBC 1 in the North West.
Hidden twin mum's joy at miracle babypublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
The parents of a baby boy are celebrating his arrival after he beat odds of 1 in 30,000 to be born.
Read MoreBrrrrrrrr - Met Office warns of snow overnightpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveIt looks like it's going to be chilly overnight and there's even a chance of snow, according to The Met Office, external which has issued a yellow alert.
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End of twitter postCars deliberately damaged by 'kicking man'published at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Cars parked on a street in Stafford have been damaged by a man walking along kicking at the wing mirrors.
Staffordshire Police say a man in early 20s, wearing a dark jacket with the hood up, was seen damaging the cars in Corporation Street at around midnight.
Image source, GoogleTravel: Gritting alerts from city councilpublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
BBC Radio StokeAs the overnight temperatures drop, and the Met Office issues a yellow warning for snow, you can find out which roads in Stoke are being gritted, external.
Image source, Getty ImagesRobbie Williams tour announcementpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LiveRobbie Williams has been speaking to the BBC's Jo Whiley announcing The Heavy Entertainment Show Tour., external
She pointed out that there's a break in the tour around the time of the Glastonbury Festival and wondered if he'd been asked.
He said he hadn't but that he would love to play the Pyramid Stage one day.
And yes, he does also talk about his Stokie credentials.
Image source, Robbie WilliamsTo watch the interview, click here., external
Latest: Factory fire treated as arson; bed closures reviewed; Robbie Williams tour announcedpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeSome of the stories we're looking at this afternoon:
- A major fire in Stoke-on-Trent, external is being treated as arson
- Campaigners are celebrating after a plan to close hospital beds was referred to the government
- Robbie Williams announces new tour, external
Major fire treated as arsonpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA major fire in Stoke-on-Trent last night is being treated as arson.
More than 30 firefighters were called to Wain Brothers on Leek Road around 23:00.
A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing, external.
Image source, GoogleChime of the times as Checkley church bells restoredpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Villagers can hear the chimes of medieval church bells, external again after a £106,000 restoration project was completed.
Man left unconscious after assault outside pubpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
A man was left unconscious after an assault outside a pub in Stafford, police say.
Staffordshire police say the man was found outside the Tap and Spile pub on Friday night.
Image source, GoogleHe was discovered by friends after he had gone outside for a cigarette but had failed to return after 20 minutes.
The 40-year-old from Stafford received a head injury during the incident and was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for treatment, a spokesman said.
Massive field of poppies remembers the fallenpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
The National Memorial Arboretum, external is at Alrewas in Staffordshire.
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End of twitter postBiggest order of the year for JCBpublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local LiveStaffordshire digger firm JCB has announced one of its biggest deals of the year.
UK plant hire firm 'A-Plant' has ordered 1,200 machines worth £35m.
The machines are made at JCB Heavy Products in Uttoxeter, external and the factories in Rocester and Cheadle will manufacture mini excavators, Loadall telescopic handlers and rough terrain fork lift trucks.
Local firm steps in to provide comfort for seriously ill womanpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
Pete Morgan
Presenter, BBC Radio StokeA man from Staffordshire who's paid more than £1,000 for a special chair for his seriously ill wife, says he's relieved a local company is donating one, after delays in delivering the one he ordered.
Geoff Perry's wife, Sandra, has terminal cancer and he was worried she may pass away before the chair was delivered.
They've been waiting for three months.
Geoff, who's from Cellarhead, told says his wife has been very anxious until now.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageShe's so relieved, I mean she's had all this pain and suffering for the last three months since they (the firm) had our money and it was supposed to be a two week delivery."
Geoff Perry, Husband
Burton teenager Charlotte Mosley found 'safe and well'published at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2016
A 17-year-old Burton teenager who had been missing from home for nearly two weeks has been found 'safe and well', external.
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