BBC Politics

Theresa May is disputing Labour claims that the NHS is in a "state of emergency". 

Leader Jeremy Corbyn told the Commons that patients were waiting longer for treatment, wards were closing and there's a shortage of staff. 

The Prime Minister criticised the last Labour government's record on the health service, citing the abuse scandal at Stafford Hospital, saying "take no lessons from the party which gave us Mid-Staffs".

BBC Midlands Today

We told you earlier about recovering drug and alcohol addicts in Staffordshire who are receiving help from a local farm, to try and get them back into society and improve their mental health.

BBC Midlands Today also shared the story on their Facebook page, external and a few of you think it's a positive move. 

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Highways England is urging truck drivers and bikers not to use a stretch of the M6 in Staffordshire tomorrow while a warning for Storm Doris is in place.

With heavy rain and winds of up to 70mph predicted, it says the exposed area from Keele services to J16 for Crewe is likely to feel the full force of the storm. 

In total, the agency is warning owners of high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorcyclists to avoid around 40 stretches of motorway and A roads between 06:00 and 18:00.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue service say they have rescued a man who became stuck in fast water. 

Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

A north Staffordshire miner's wife who rose to prominence in the 1980s during the miner's strikes has died.

Brenda Procter, from Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ran the North Staffordshire Miners Wives' Action Group.

She was also an active member of Women Against Pit Closures for more than 30 years. 

Her family has confirmed she passed away this morning after a short illness. 

Candidates make a final pitch to voters in contests prompted by the resignations of two Labour MPs.

Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Crewe Alex manager, David Artell, says bringing in a sports psychologist has made a huge difference to his team. 

Crewe are unbeaten in their last three games and are now seven points clear of the League Two relegation zone. 

Artell told BBC Radio Stoke the arrival of Jo Maher from nearby Reaseheath College has already had an effect.

BBC Weather Watchers

Our BBC Weather Watchers never disappoint - here are two snaps taken in Leek and Yoxall, there's even a rainbow thrown in. 

Image source, videoman

Image source, Wendles

Alice Rosenthal
BBC WM

Bovis Homes have told us they will do all they can to fix issues for residents who have dealt with flooded sewage, damp and mould in their new homes.

It has set aside £7m to compensate customers who were sold unfinished builds or properties with electrical and plumbing faults. 

The house builders have properties for sale in Great Barr, Redditch and Lichfield. 

Bovis Homes say they are sorry for any issues and are talking directly to residents involved.

Burton Mail

The family of a talented tennis player who collapsed and died suddenly while taking his dogs for a walk has spoken of its anguish and the "hole left in their lives" after a coroner's report confirmed the teenager died of natural causes, external.

Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

A Staffordshire winery is hoping to capitalise on the growing demand in China for British food and drinks. 

They've been making wine at Buzzards Valley, near Tamworth, for the last 15 years. 

Now they've been chosen as one of a number of West Midlands' companies to exhibit in Shanghai next month. 

In 2015 alone, China consumed more than 130m cases of red wine.

Lucy King
News Editor, BBC Radio Stoke

A social worker in Staffordshire who was suspended last August has been struck off for a further six months. 

David John Steare was suspended on the grounds of misconduct while working for Staffordshire County Council. 

A panel of the Health and Care Professions Council heard that he'd failed to pass on information about a high-risk child who was self harming.

BBC Derby Sport

An interesting development for Burton Albion fans - fellow relegation battlers Blackburn Rovers have just appointed Tony Mowbray as their new manager.

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BBC Sport

The second semi-final of the Shropshire Premier Cup is played tonight.

Newport Town face Shawbury United at Ellesmere and the winners will play Market Drayton Town in the final.

BBC Midlands Today

Tomorrow, voters in Stoke-on-Trent Central get to take part in one of the hardest fought by-election campaigns for almost a quarter of a century. 

The constituency has been a safe Labour seat since it was formed 67 years ago. 

But this time the outcome is anything but a foregone conclusion.

Our political editor will be joining is live from 13:30 on BBC1. 

A father accused of murdering his young son and daughter has appeared in court.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Endris Mohammed, 46, has been charged with killing Saros Endris, eight, and six-year-old Leanor Endris.

He is also accused of attempting to murder the children's mother, Penil Teklehaimanot.

Mohammed was rescued from a burning vehicle in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, just hours after a fire at the children's house in Holland Road in Hamstead, Birmingham in October 2016.

He was due to enter pleas at Birmingham Crown Court today but the case was adjourned for further reports. He is next due in court on 26 June.

Ros Chimes
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

It's simple, it's quick, it does cost over £3,000 but it could save a teenager's life. 

Today, heart screening sessions are being held in the Staffordshire Moorlands in memory of a 17-year-old from Biddulph who died from an undiagnosed heart condition. 

The screenings are being held at Knypersley Cricket Club and orgainser Nicola Everill says she hopes they will screen 100 people today. 

The Sentinel

Tributes have been paid to "one of the best" football club secretaries within the grass-roots game after he collapsed, external and died on holiday.

Alex Blakemore
Reporter, BBC Radio Derby

Frazer Clarke took a break from his Sheffield sparring sessions with Anthony Joshua to be interviewed by me at Burton Amateur Boxing Club.

I also shot this video of him displaying his strength and skill - I'm glad he was hitting a punchbag and not me!

Emma Thomas
Political reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

It's the last of campaigning before the polls open tomorrow in the Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election.

My colleagues at BBC Radio Stoke who live in the central constituency have been bringing me all the latest campaign material they've been getting. 

Labour is defending a 5,179 majority, UKIP finished second in 2015, narrowly ahead of the Conservatives.  

For the full list of candidates, click here.