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Updates on Friday 2 December
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It's been a bright, sunny morning and here's a look at how the afternoon's looking across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
Charlie Slater
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC News
The Stoke-on-Trent South Labour MP, Rob Flello, says he's angry a £1.2bn plan to outsource Staffordshire's cancer and end-of-life care is to be revived.
The project, which has attracted considerable opposition, was put on hold in January after a similar contract in Cambridge was scrapped due to financial concerns.
Image source, Sam Ogden/Science Photo LibraryOver the weekend, NHS England gave the project the go-ahead, with the 10-year contract in Staffordshire expected to be up and running by April.
Mr Flello says it's unpopular and dangerous, and could see a private provider take over NHS care.
Health bosses say it will improve outcomes for patients.
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
Christine used Your Questions to ask: "Is legendary Lonnie still alive?"
For those who don't know, Lonnie Cooke has been called Stoke-on-Trent's longest-living rocker and started gigging back in 1956.
As the nickname suggests, he's regarded as a legend in the city and, I can confirm, is alive and kicking.
Image source, Legendary LonnieIn fact he told me over the phone he's still out gigging, including performing at this year's Newcastle Jazz and Blues Festival and he switched on Stoke's Christmas lights a couple of weeks back.
In his own words "still enough to stop me rusting".
What do you want to know about Stoke and Staffordshire? Ask us here and your question could be making the news.
BBC Sport
The Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football, which became public after ex-Crewe player Andy Woodward came forward.
Mr Woodward, who's 43, went public on 16 November about his abuse by former Crewe coach and youth football scout Barry Bennell, who was later convicted of sex offences against children.
Crewe have begun their own independent review into the allegations.
Ex-footballer Andy Woodward on being sexually abused by coach
The FA said it was working closely with police, adding it "must ensure we do not do anything to interfere with or jeopardise the criminal process".
Football's world governing body, FIFA, says it is monitoring the allegations of child sexual abuse within English football "closely".
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
Two men arrested after a man died in a crash between Wombourne and Wolverhampton, external on Friday have been released on bail.
A car collided with a pedestrian on the A449 at Penn Cottage, Lower Penn, Staffordshire Police say.
Officers say they believe the pedestrian, who died at the scene, is Frederick Dudley, aged 90, from Wolverhampton, external.
A post mortem examination is expected to take place today.
Two men, aged 27 and 25, were arrested on Friday in connection with the crash - the force says they've been released on bail.
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
This morning's headlines include:
- The Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football, which became public after ex-Crewe player Andy Woodward came forward
- Two men arrested after a man died in a crash between Wombourne and Wolverhampton, external on Friday have been released on bail
- The leader of Cheshire East Council' says it is setting up a task force to try to keep higher education in the town
BBC Travel
There's been an accident on the A5127 at Lichfield.
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
Autumn feels like it's drawing to a close and winter's just around the corner, but we've still got some great pictures of the season to show you.
Firstly this, from Ed de Quincey, who says he took this photo on the canal in Loynton, Staffordshire.
Image source, Ed de QuinceyThese birds were snapped with autumn trees in the background by Tina Mendolia, at Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent.
Do keep sending in your pictures of Staffordshire and Cheshire - you can do it on email or put on Instagram (with the tag #bbcstoke if you agree to share), external.
Image source, Tina MendoliaPupils who took part in a mass brawl in their school canteen are expected to find out today whether they will be permanently expelled, external.
Image source, The SentinelBBC Sport
The Stoke City manager says his side "worked really well" to inflict Watford's first home defeat since August.
An own goal by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes gave the visitors the win as Charlie Adam's header came off the post and ricocheted back into the goal.
Mark Hughes speaking after the win at Watford
If there was a touch of fortune about the goal, Stoke were full value for their victory against sluggish opponents, who missed out on the chance to climb to sixth in the Premier League.
Watford had defender Miguel Britos sent off in the closing stages for a second yellow card, after Gomes had saved well from Bruno Martins Indi, while Stoke's club-record £18.3m signing, Giannelli Imbula, also went close from 25 yards.
Quote MessageWe were a little bit stretched in terms of personnel. I thought we worked really well and made it happen, I think that was the key. To a man they ran and made it work."
Mark Hughes, Stoke City
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
The Professional Footballers Association says more than 20 of its members have been in contact with claims they were sexually abused at clubs, many connected to the ex-Crewe coach Barry Bennell.
Over the weekend a fifth former player made claims of sexual abuse against Bennell, 62, who has served three jail sentences for child sex offences.
Footballers speak out over sexual abuse
Police forces in Cheshire, Hampshire, Northumbria and London have opened investigations into historical child sexual abuse claims in football.
On Saturday, Crewe announced it was going to start an independent review into the way they dealt with historical child sex abuse allegations.
BBC Travel
Trains from the Tamworth area could be delayed this morning because of a failed train, say Network Rail.
They say services may divert between Burton and Birmingham New Street., external
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Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Our first look at the morning's top stories and they include:
- The Professional Footballers Association says more than 20 of its members have been in contact with claims they were sexually abused at clubs, many connected to the ex-Crewe coach Barry Bennell
- The Stoke-on-Trent South MP Rob Flello says he's angry a £1.2bn plan to outsource Staffordshire's cancer and end-of-life care is resuming
- A Stoke-on-Trent woman, who claims a gastric bypass operation in 2010 almost killed her, says patients need to be given better advice
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It's looking like turning into a pretty sunny day for the time of year, with highs of 7C (45F) - here's my full look at the morning's weather.
Charlie Slater
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
Hello everyone, it's a grey kind of start to a Monday but so far it's dry and there's a hint of brightness overhead in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
We'll have a full look at the morning's weather shortly and there'll also be updates on the day's news, sport, travel and more through today.
If you've got pictures of Staffordshire or Cheshire you want me to consider featuring today, send them in on email or Instagram (with the tag #bbcstoke if you agree to share)., external
