Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Crewe Alexandra have announced this lunchtime that winger Alex Kiwomya's loan from Chelsea's now been extended until the end of the season. , external

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The 20-year-old joined on loan in July and has scored seven goals in 25 appearances for the Alex but his deal was due to expire today. 

Crewe say Chelsea have agreed today to let him stay at Gresty Road for the rest of the season.

Crewe captain Ryan Lowe is unhappy he was not consulted about the League Two club's sacking of Steve Davis.

Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

We heard over the weekend that Crewe Alexandra had sacked Steve Davis after more than five years as manager and replaced him with David Artell. 

Now for Artell, it won't be an easy job for him - the 36-year-old doesn't have a lot of coaching experience, despite a long playing career.

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However he's well respected around the club as he captained them to promotion to League One in 2012, but his backroom role at Crewe has largely been an administrative one as the Academy Operations Manager. 

It's interesting this isn't a caretaker or short-term appointment - the club's statement made it quite clear he's the permanent choice. 

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City defender Bruno Martins Indi says Saturday's FA Cup defeat at home to Wolves hurt the players.

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The Potters were beaten 2-0 by the Championship side, putting Stoke out of the competition at the third round stage for the first time since 2009. 

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A couple of the pictures of Staffordshire or Cheshire that you've shared with me, on Instagram and via email.

This first one's from Erin Smallbone and shows a spider's web in her back garden in Kingsley, Staffordshire.

Image source, Erin Smallbone

While Laura Vaughan sent this photo in which she says she took of Trentham's lake last week in Stoke-on-Trent.

If you want to send in your photos of Staffordshire and Cheshire you can do that via email or pop them on Instagram, adding the tag #bbcstoke if you agree to share them, external.

Image source, Laura Vaughan

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

It's turned into a grey morning with some outbreaks of rain around and here's what's in store this afternoon.

The BBC Weather website also has updated forecasts.

Ros Chimes
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

A father from the Staffordshire Moorlands says he fears for his and his children's safety because of the speed of traffic outside a Leek school. 

Rob Bond, a father of two, claims cars are driving faster than the 30mph speed limit outside St Edward's Church of England Academy and says he feels they are putting lives at risk.

Image source, Staffordshire County Council

He wants "20 is Plenty" road signs (pictured) installed on the route, as well as more road safety guidance for drivers and children. 

St Edward's Academy hasn't replied to a request for a response while Staffordshire County Council says it continually monitors the safety of the county's roads.

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Our top stories this morning include:

- A father from Leek is campaigning for the speed limit to be reduced outside his children's school, because of his fears for their safety

- People in Staffordshire are being warned to be on their guard after a scam email saying they've been caught speeding and need to pay a fine is appearing in inboxes 

- A ram who had escaped from his field in Cheshire several days ago has been found safe and well, according to his owners

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Drivers are being warned that there are still long delays on the A50 eastbound at Uttoxeter after a crash this morning. 

Staffordshire Police say two people have been hurt after the collision between Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter, which happened at around 07:30. 

Highways England says only one lane remains shut , externaleastbound after the collision but says there are still "long delays".

Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Crewe Alexandra's Ryan Lowe has told BBC Radio Stoke this morning that he's disappointed no-one from the club has spoken to him about the managerial change. 

Image source, Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Former player David Artell replaced Steve Davis (pictured) yesterday, after the board made a decision to remove the manager following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Mansfield Town.

Artell, 36, is a former Crewe club captain and has been playing as a centre-back for Northern Premier League Droylsden this season.  

Lowe, who is the club captain, says he would have liked to have been considered for a role in the new managerial set up. 

The Sentinel

A noisy neighbour has got his TV and stereo back – after they were seized when he failed to comply with an order to keep quiet., external

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Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Budding knitters, felters and spinners are being told today is the last day they can apply to showcase their skills at a new festival in Staffordshire, external, later this year. 

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Wool @ Junction 13 is described as "a celebration of all things woolly" and is set to take place in the Penkridge area in May. 

Those behind it say they are aiming to showcase the best creations in the field of wool and will also have live music and workshops. 

Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

Workers will look to clear a pile of fly-tipped waste which closed a road in north Staffordshire on Friday. 

Hullock's Pool Road near Audley was shut after what looks like building waste was found dumped there. 

It included piping, bricks, wood with nails in and loft insulation. 

Staffordshire County Council said on Friday that "the road has been cleared the road will be reopened".

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

It started off dry this morning but it looks like that's going to change through today - here's my forecast.

Keep up-to-date with the BBC Weather website.

BBC Travel

There's slow traffic on the A50 eastbound in Blythe Bridge near Stoke-on-Trent, at the Blythe Bridge roundabout, due to an accident.

It's already being talked about in some of the newspapers this morning, external and our BBC Weather forecaster Charlie Slater says the "rumours are true" - we could see snow later this week.

Keep up-to-date with the latest forecast for your area on the BBC Weather website.

Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Our top stories this morning include:

- A father from Leek is campaigning for the speed limit to be reduced outside his children's school, because of his fears for their safety 

- It looks like a Staffordshire road, which was closed by fly-tipping on Friday, will reopen later today 

- Crewe Alexandra are taking a risk in appointing former captain Dave Artell as the club's first-team manager, according to BBC Radio Stoke's club summariser

BBC Travel

The A50 in Uttoxeter is closed eastbound at the Little Chef roundabout because of an accident.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Hello everyone, it's a cold to start to the morning in Stoke-on-Trent but it's dry at the moment.

We'll find out the rest of the morning's weather shortly and there'll be news, sport, travel and other updates through the day.

I'll also slip in a few more of your photos of Staffordshire and Cheshire - send them in on email or, if you use Instagram, put them there with the tag #bbcstoke if you agree to share, external.