Summary

  • Woman killed in Storm Doris was from Stafford

  • Remains found in well confirmed as missing tourist

  • Labour wins Stoke Central by-election

  • 'Explosion' blows windows out of house

  • Updates on Friday 24 February 2017

  1. UKIP campaigner caught shortpublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    Jodie Looker
    Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

    A woman has complained to Staffordshire Police after she caught a UKIP campaigner urinating on a wall outside her house.

    The man was filmed by CCTV at the property in Northwood on Saturday lunchtime. 

    A UKIP source has told BBC Radio Stoke the campaigner is a 78-year-old man who recently underwent prostate surgery and he's deeply apologetic.  

  2. Video: What's the weather got in store today?published at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    Sara Blizzard
    BBC Weather

    After a misty start there could be a few brighter intervals today, but also the risk of light rain or drizzle.

    You can find a full forecast for your area here.

    Media caption,

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  3. Welcome to Stoke and Staffordshire Local Livepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    Good morning and welcome to the live update service for Staffordshire and Cheshire. 

    We'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, weather and travel between now and 18:00. 

    If you'd like to get in touch with us on any of our stories, you can tweet us, external, message us on Facebook, external and email

  4. 'You've got to stop this' - Rovers' chairman condemns fightpublished at 07:42 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    Media caption,

    Watch: Bristol Rovers' chairman Steve Hamer

    The chairman of Bristol Rovers has condemned the actions taken by stewards, police and fans after a fight at an away game.

    Steve Hamer has called for an investigation in to police conduct after footage emerged appearing to show a steward punching fans in an argument at the game away at Vale Park on Saturday.

    Two fans were taken to hospital and there were reports of pepper spray being used.

    The BBC has contacted Staffordshire Police and Port Vale football club and is awaiting responses.