Swansea City 2-0 Stoke Citypublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Swansea City revive their Premier League survival hopes as they beat Stoke to end a six-match winless run.
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Police dismiss claims parts of Stoke-on-Trent like "a war zone"
Burton and Crewe get slice of £100m A&E cash
Blocked driveway note met with anger
Hidden 19th Century washroom set to open to public
Updates from Friday 21 April 2017
Swansea City 2-0 Stoke Citypublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Burton Albion 2-1 Leeds Unitedpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Leeds' play-off hopes suffer a significant blow as they lose at struggling Burton Albion, who all but secure their safety.
Read MoreButland returns for Stokepublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Swansea v Stoke (15:00 BST)
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End of twitter postHere's a nice touch from Nathan Redmond.
The Southampton winger, a former team-mate of Jack Butland's at Birmingham, has welcomed the goalkeeper's return from injury.
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Top 10 for Stoke?published at 14:28 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Swansea v Stoke (15:00 BST)
John Roder
Match of the Day commentatorStoke had some awkward moments against Hull last weekend but eventually came through to record a victory that ended their poor run of results as they now chase another top-10 finish.
Image source, Getty ImagesAway day droughtpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Swansea v Stoke (15:00 BST)
Image source, .Biggest game since 2011?published at 14:20 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
Swansea v Stoke (15:00 BST)
John Roder
Match of the Day commentatorIn describing this match as 'must win' immediately after the defeat at Watford, Paul Clement has set Swansea up for what is almost certainly their biggest fixture since the Championship play-off final in 2011.
It will be a tense afternoon, as the Swans look to make up ground on Hull.
It may be that Swansea's two Premier League defeats to Hull this season will be the difference as to who stays up and who is relegated.
Image source, Getty ImagesWhy Staffordshire oatcakes have gone globalpublished at 00:09 British Summer Time 22 April 2017
How wide is the appeal of Staffordshire oatcakes? BBC News asked readers for their food stories.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening.
Watch: Friday's selection of audience pictures of Staffordshire and Cheshirepublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveHere are five of the many stunning pictures which you've sent in of Staffordshire and Cheshire:
Media caption, Your pictures
Football: Stoke City looking to 'suck confidence' from Swanseapublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City will be doing relegation-threatened Swansea no favours on Saturday, according to manager Mark Hughes.
Image source, Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesThe Potters, 11th in the Premier League, face the 18th place side on Saturday.
Manager Paul Clement's Swans are two points from safety.
Quote MessageWe need to go to Swansea and understand their situation & capitalise on it. The key is to suck confidence from them."
Mark Hughes, Stoke City manager
Arrest after series of fires at nature reservepublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveA man's been arrested in connection with a series of fires on a nature reserve in Staffordshire. , external
Image source, GooglePolice say they're investigating the recent blazes this month on Gentleshaw Common near Burntwood.
The force says the 51-year-old man from Burntwood has been arrested on suspicion of arson and disqualified driving and released under investigation.
Weather: Cloudy, with some sunshine tomorrowpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Rebecca Wood
BBC WeatherIt's going to remain cloudy overnight, but we should see a little sunshine tomorrow afternoon with temperatures expected to reach 13C (55F) in places.
Media caption, The weather forecast for the West Midlands
'Explosions and flames' - family see car destroyed by arsonpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
Image source, Daniel WalkerA family from Stoke-on-Trent say they have no idea why anyone would want to set their car on fire.
Daniel and Kerry Walker from Chell Heath say they were woken by their son in the early hours of Tuesday morning after the arsonists struck.
They say there were a series of explosions during the blaze and the fire has also damaged their driveway - but they don't know why it was their car set on fire.
Staffordshire Police confirm that the cause of the fire was suspicious and they're appealing for anyone with information to come forward
Image source, Daniel WalkerBurton and Crewe get slice of £100m A&E cashpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveHospitals in Crewe and Burton are among 70 across England that are getting money from the government to ease pressure on their A&E units next winter. , external
In his budget in March, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a £100m total to help deal with heavy workloads.
Image source, GoogleToday the Department of Health said it was allocating £55.98m of the total.
Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will get £785,000 while £750,000 goes towards the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Blocked driveway note met with angerpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC OnlineWe told you earlier about a note that was left, external on an ambulance in Staffordshire as medics were responding to a "potentially life-threatening" patient.
The message said "Thanks for blocking my driveway. No 49."
As you can imagine, the note that West Midlands Ambulance Service shared on social media, has been met with some criticism of the author.
Image source, Twitter
Image source, TwitterOn Facebook,, external the post has - at the time of writing - been shared over 350 times and people have reacted to the post using the "shock" and "angry" emotion buttons.
Alison Ware said: "Blocking a driveway or saving a life? I'm sure No.49 would want a neighbours driveway blocked if it meant attending to their loved ones. It should be a note of gratitude, not criticism."
Anastasia Enticott added: "Shocking. I've had to have an ambulance block a narrow street for me when I broke my pelvis, I felt guilty but there was nowhere else for the ambulance to park, short of carrying me 3 streets away. Some people just have no conscience!"
Police dismiss claims parts of Stoke-on-Trent like 'a war zone'published at 17:11 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokePolice in Stoke-on-Trent are dismissing claims from locals that some streets in the city are like "a war zone".
It follows fighting last night on Nelson Street, Fenton and Rochester Road, Sandford Hill.
Staffordshire Police revealed items including a machete, a hammer and a plastic toy gun were seized and six men were arrested on suspicion of affray.
Some residents in those areas have told BBC Radio Stoke that there have been issues locally for the last year including that "this place has turned into a war zone".
Quote MessageWe're certainly not getting those reports. In relation to reassuring the public, there will be an increased police presence following the incidents last night. I would encourage members of the community to speak and discuss their concerns with those officers."
Insp Neil Oldfield, Staffordshire Police officer
Watch: Wine maker welcomes national investmentpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
BBC Midlands TodayA Staffordshire wine producer is welcoming national investment into the industry.
Martin Vickers runs Halfpenny Green vineyard in Bobbington, one of the biggest in the country.
Media caption, Martin Vickers
The English Wine Industry (EWI) says wine production is one the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the UK with five million bottles of English wine produced each year. , external
This year EWI says a further one million vines will be planted to almost double, external the amount of wine made.
Mr Vickers says every wine producer in the country should benefit from that investment.
Rude note tells off ambulance crew for blocking drivewaypublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC OnlineEarlier this morning West Midlands Ambulance Service says staff were responding to a "potentially life-threatening" case in Staffordshire at around 08:30.
The ambulance crew treated the patient who needed hospital care and when they returned to the ambulance they were greeted by a note "thanking" them for blocking a neighbour's driveway.
The post has been shared on their Twitter, external and Facebook, external pages and plenty of people have reacted angrily to the note.
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End of twitter postJaguar Land Rover 'to stay in UK whatever the outcome of Brexit negotiations'published at 16:40 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
Kevin Pashby
BBC WMThe chief executive of West Midlands car-maker Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed the firm will stay in the UK regardless of the outcome of exit negotiations with Brussels.
Image source, ReutersAmong the firm's sites are their engine plant on the i54 business park on the Staffordshire-Wolverhampton border.
He says the UK must allow what he calls elite people to still come to this country after it leaves the European Union.
Ralf Speth says not doing so could risk the company's "ability to innovate".
The firm employs about 35,000 people in the UK and exports 80% of what it manufactures.
General election 2017: How do I register to vote?published at 16:40 British Summer Time 21 April 2017
BBC PoliticsA snap election called for 8 June risks leaving many would-be voters unregistered.
BBC News explains how to fix that.
Media caption, General election 2017: How do I register to vote?