Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Seven officers were injured and four police vehicles damaged in a 30-minute pursuit which started in Nuneaton and went through the Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire policing areas.

The vehicle, a white van, failed to stop for police at around 02:50 while driving along Weddington Lane, Nuneaton, after reports it was following two women and causing them distress.

Image source, Warwickshire Police

The Warwickshire force was assisted by Staffordshire Police during the pursuit, which eventually ended on Pennine Way, Wilnecote, Staffordshire, when the van crashed with police vehicles.

The injured officers didn't require treatment for their minor injuries.

A 41-year-old man from Atherstone has been arrested.

The group running the colleges says a drop in student numbers is behind the move.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

This lunchtime, here are our top stories:

- A dog has died after it was found emaciated, bleeding and tied to a road sign in Crewe

- Around 100 jobs could be lost at two colleges in Staffordshire under money-saving plans  

- A man has been rescued from his vehicle this morning , externalafter it got stuck in flood water in Stafford, the fire service say  

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Peter Crouch said joining an elite club of just 26 players to score 100 Premier League goals had been an "emotional" moment for him.

The Stoke striker reached the milestone in his side's 1-1 draw with Everton on Wednesday, some 15 years after opening his account in the English top flight. 

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

More of your pictures of Staffordshire and Cheshire now -  this first one is from Julie Thorp who took it in Bosley, Cheshire.

Image source, Julie Thorp

Mina Christodoulidou shared this picture of Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire via the BBC Radio Stoke Facebook page.

Image source, Mina Christodoulidou

If you want to share a photo you've taken of the area recently, send it in on email or, if you use Instagram, put it there with the tag #bbcstoke to show you agree to share it, external.  

BBC Derby Sport

The Burton Albion manager has admitted that Fulham "were too good for us" as the Brewers lost 2-0 to them at home. 

Image source, Rex Features

In a first half of few chances, Burton midfielder, Lloyd Dyer, was denied by the legs of David Button, while Scott Malone fired inches wide for Fulham.

The visitors went ahead through Stefan Johansen's shot from the edge of the box three minutes after the break.

Johansen twice went close to grabbing a second before Malone fired into the roof of the net to secure the victory.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A wet and windy morning and here's how your afternoon is looking.

You can also get updated forecasts from the BBC Weather website here.

Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

A dog has died after it was found emaciated, bleeding and tied to a road sign in Crewe. 

The RSPCA says a woman spotted the large Dogue de Bordeaux on Birchall Walk on Tuesday, 24 January.

Image source, RSPCA

The charity say she rushed the dog to a local vets before alerting them but say the dog was in such bad condition she died. 

The animal welfare charity says staff weighed the dog at 36kg (79lbs) - adult dogs of that breed should weigh 55-65kg (121-143lbs).

BBC Weather

The Met Office is warning about wet and windy weather, external on Friday which could affect travel and produce some minor damage.

A weather warning is in place from 06:00 tomorrow until 23:55.

Emma Thomas
Political reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

The Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme was among 47 rebels in the party to defy leader Jeremy Corbyn and vote against the European Union Bill last night. 

Paul Farrelly said he would judge matters on what he thought was in the best interest of the country and the people he represents. 

Mr Corbyn had imposed a three-line whip - the strongest sanction at his disposal - on his MPs to vote in favour of the government's Brexit bill.  

MPs backed the bill by 498 votes to 114 and the government is to set out its strategy for Brexit by publishing a document today. 

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A man has been rescued from his vehicle this morning , externalafter it got stuck in flood water in Stafford, the fire service say. 

Two fire crews were sent by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to Doxey Road , externaljust before 09:30. 

They say they rescued the trapped man from his stranded vehicle and called an ambulance out to check him over.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Around 100 jobs could be lost at two colleges in Staffordshire under money-saving plans.

Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford Colleges merged last November , externaland now say, after reviewing the new organisation, savings of around £2m are needed.

Image source, Google/BBC

They say they've seen a drop in funding because they haven't been able to attract enough students to Stafford College. 

The colleges say in a statement they've now started a 45-day consultation with trade unions. 

They add that they believe there will be "little effect" on "front line" teaching staff and students.

Could diesel cars be taxed as levels of air pollution soar?

Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Our headlines this morning include the following top stories: 

- Around 100 jobs could be lost at two colleges in Staffordshire under money-saving plans

- A man has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a motorbike, external in Cannock

- The Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme was among 47 rebels to defy leader Jeremy Corbyn and vote against the European Union Bill

Burton boss Nigel Clough says turning down the chance to manage ex-club Nottingham Forest was a "matter of principle".

The Sentinel

Police have taken action to tackle a spate of anti-social behaviour at a city flats, external complex.

Image source, The Sentinel

BBC Sport

The Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says Everton were "fortunate" to be awarded their goal in the draw last night. 

Peter Crouch scored his 100th Premier League goal to put the home side ahead but the visitors equalised when Seamus Coleman saw his cross-shot fly in off Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross. 

The goal was initially ruled out for offside after Romelu Lukaku strayed beyond the last Stoke outfield player, but after a conversation between referee Craig Pawson and his assistant, the decision was reversed.

Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Our headlines this morning include:

- The Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme was among 47 rebels to defy leader Jeremy Corbyn and vote against the European Union Bill

- Investigation after a cycle route in the Staffordshire Moorlands was blocked by a huge pile of waste, dumped by fly-tippers 

- Veteran striker Peter Crouch scored his 100th Premier League goal as Stoke were held to an entertaining draw at home to Everton

BBC Weather

It's set to be wet and windy this morning with outbreaks of rain, before turning drier and brighter this afternoon - highs of 11C (52F).

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

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

It is a damp, drizzly start to the day in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and this was the scene not far from the BBC Stoke headquarters.

We'll have a look shortly at the morning's weather forecast and there'll be news, sport, travel and other updates through today.

Plus, if you've taken a photo of Staffordshire or Cheshire, why not send it in?  You can do that via email or put it on Instagram, adding the tag #bbcstoke if you agree to share, external.