BBC Radio Stoke

Police say a man in a stolen car escaped after a chase through Alsager late last night.

Officers say a Ford C-Max, which was found to be on false number-plates, failed to stop for them on Liverpool Road East in Church Lawton around 23:30. 

After a chase, the driver ran from the scene in Harpur Crescent (pictured), and even with help from dogs and a helicopter he wasn't found. 

Officers believe the car was stolen in Liverpool.

Image source, Google

Stuart George
Presenter, BBC Radio Stoke

Surgeons at the University Hospitals of North Midlands are using innovative 3D printing to create exact, patient-customised, models for surgical procedures.

They take a 3D print of someone's jaw to create a template, which they then cut from the patient's leg-bone.

The hospital says they now make an accurate model of a patient's jaw within a few days, saving time for the hospital and improving recovery time for the patient.  

Image source, UHNM

An inquest jury has concluded that the delayed treatment of an inmate at Stoke Heath prison "possibly reduced his chance of survival".

Richard Grindon suffered a cardiac arrest at the Princess Royal Hospital in October 2015 and there was a nine-minute delay in shocking his heart, because he'd been handcuffed to a prison officer.

A second prison officer, who had the key to the handcuffs, had gone for a drink and taken the key with him. 

The handcuffing policy has since changed because of a number of incidents and the coroner, John Ellery, said he was satisfied lessons had been learned.

Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire

An inquest jury has retired to consider whether a delay in using a defibrillator on a 52-year-old prison inmate contributed to his death.

Richard Grindon, from Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital from Stoke Heath Prison in October 2015 with chest pains. 

His heart stopped but they couldn't restart with an electric shock, because he was handcuffed to a prison officer.

A second officer, who'd gone for a drink, had the keys.

The Leekfrith Gold which was found in a farmer's field in the Staffordshire Moorlands will stay in the county for a few more weeks.

The gold torcs are currently on display at the Potteries Museum and were due to be sent down and valued at The British Museum in London on 22 March. 

But, due to the popularity of the find, the government has allowed it to stay at the museum until 2 April.

Image source, Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

The Sentinel

A teenager was left needing hospital treatment after he was attacked and had his phone stolen, external as he walked through the city centre.

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Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

The extension of the A500 through Stoke-on-Trent can't come soon enough, according to the chair of the Chamber of Commerce transport forum. 

The project will see the road extended to six lanes - three on each side - between the Porthill and Wolstanton junctions. 

Highways England says it will ease congestion and improve safety.  

Image source, Highways England

Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live

NHS bosses looking at ways to re-organise health care in Staffordshire are defending paying out more than £780,000 to consultants. 

The money was handed to KPMG for advice on compiling the county's Sustainability Transformation Plan, external .

Officials say the firm was recruited following a competitive process to complete a significant piece of work and carried out between March 2016 and October 2016. 

They say the final figure will be less however as they can claim back £130,000 paid in VAT.

John Acres
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

The National Trust says Shugborough needs to attract 250,000 visitors a year to break-even financially. 

The charity took over the management of the historic park in November when Staffordshire County Council gave up its lease of the property to save money. 

The site opens to the public for the first time this year today. 

Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live

A review of evidence by Staffordshire Police into the unsolved murder of newspaper boy Carl Bridgewater hasn't given any new information.

The teenager was shot at point blank range at Yew Tree Farm in the Staffordshire countryside - it's believed he disturbed a burglary there.

Four men - who became known as the Bridgewater Four - were jailed for his murder in 1979, but their convictions were quashed in 1997 after concerns about evidence.

Image source, Family photo

New questions were raised in a TV documentary about who may have been responsible for his death, but after a forensic review, police say a person identified can't offer anything to assist the investigation.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

A cat who was found hidden in undergrowth in a cardboard box and a plastic bag has been reunited with her owner. 

Image source, RSPCA

Owner Natalie Stewart, from Burton-upon-Trent, said she was not, at first, unduly concerned that Peppa had disappeared because she was regularly away from their home for days at a time. 

It was only when she saw an appeal on Facebook that she realised Peppa was missing.

Image source, RSPCA

Natalie contacted the RSPCA and she was then reunited. 

An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "We are delighted that we were able to reunite Peppa with her family. 

"However, we are still concerned that someone deliberately did this to her. It is very worrying for her family and they are keen to find out who did this too." 

Image source, RSPCA

Emma Thomas
Political reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

Refugees living in Stoke-on-Trent are taking pottery lessons to understand the city better.

Many are from war-torn countries and organisers say the weekly course at Spode Works is also about escapism.

Sabbah from Syria is one of the people taking part and says it's like entering a new world. 

Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live

The way hedges affect our lives is being looked into by researchers at Staffordshire University. 

They're examining how they fit into urban areas like Stoke-on-Trent, external .

It's claimed that apart from the obvious environmental benefits they can also be good for mental health too.

Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

A new  campaign to reduce the number of fatal fires, external  in the county has been launched by Staffordshire's chief fire officer.

Fifty-six people have died in accidental fires across Staffordshire during the last 10 years.

The campaign uses the acronym S.A.M.E to make it easy to remember. 

Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue

BBC News Travel

Drivers in Stafford are being advised to avoid Beaconside following a multi-vehicle collision earlier this morning. 

Staffordshire Police say four vehicles were involved in the collision, which happened at the junction with Portal Road at around 08:00.

There are no reports of any serious injuries.

Image source, Google

BBC Weather Watchers

Don't be fooled by the sunshine this morning, it's still quite chilly out there.

Thanks to our BBC Weather Watchers in Stafford (top) and Ranton (bottom) for these early morning pictures. 

Image source, Bobsview

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BBC Midlands Today

A Staffordshire farmer says the sheep farming community is concerned about the future of the industry in the wake of Brexit.

Many of the lambs at Richards Farm in Tamworth are exported to France and they have raised concerns about profits. 

So far the strength of the pound has meant they fetch more overseas, but what happens in the coming weeks and months remains uncertain.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

After a bright and sunny start, cloud building over the day with some showers possible later - highs of 9C (48F).

You can find a detailed forecast for your area here.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

A number of homes in the Stafford area (ST20) have been affected by power cuts this morning.

The power distributer says it is looking to restore power to all properties by 11:00.

Welcome to the Local Live service for Staffordshire and Cheshire on Tuesday morning. 

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens. 

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