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Updates from Wednesday 3 May 2017
That's it from the BBC Local Live team for today. Please join us again from 08:00 on Wednesday for more news, sport, travel and weather updates for Stoke and Staffordshire.
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BBC Midlands Today
We might see a couple of showers this evening but staying clear overnight.
I'll have a full forecast on BBC Midlands Today at 18.30 on BBC One, as well featuring this photo which was taken in Eccleshall of the stunning rapeseed oil field blending into the night sky.
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Fans are reacting to news that the chairman of Port Vale Football club, Norman Smurthwaite, has stood down with immediate effect.
Image source, Port Vale FCIt's after the Valiants were relegated to League Two following Sunday's goalless draw at Fleetwood.
In a statement, external, the 56-year-old admitted he had "seriously damaged" the club since first becoming involved in 2012.
Quote MessageThere's nothing in the statement about potential buyers...he also hasn't made any mention of what he expects to recoup.
Dale Saddler, Port Vale fan
Rebecca Wood
BBC Weather
This mix of sunshine and light cloud is set to remain with us into tomorrow and temperatures are forecast to reach 14C (58F) in places.
Rebecca Wood has your forecast
Tony Fradley, Port Vale's president since 2014, said it was an "honour" to take on the role as chairman after Norman Smurthwaite announced he was stepping away from the club.
Fradley released a statement on the club website saying:, external
Image source, Port ValeQuote MessageIt’s an honour and a privilege to be appointed as Chairman, I’ve been a supporter since the 1950’s so I’m totally committed to the long term success of the Club. I’m very much looking forward to working with the management team to get to where we want to be in terms of taking the Club forward
Tony Fradley, New Port Vale chairman
Have your say on this story on BBC Radio Stoke's Sport at Six programme this evening.
Police say a man and a woman are in a stable condition in hospital following a suspected domestic-related incident in Meir on Sunday.
Image source, GoogleThe pair, both in their 50s, were seriously injured at a flat in Denewood Place at about 13:00.
Detectives say they're continuing to carry out forensic investigations at the scene.
Norman Smurthwaite resigns as Port Vale chairman, saying he has "seriously damaged the club", and is succeeded by Tony Fradley.
Read MoreFour pubs and clubs were found to have breached their licences during a police crackdown in the city centre., external
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
A man has died after a fall at a housing estate building site in Nantwich, say emergency services.
The 42-year-old man who was on a building site in Heron Way, Edleston is believed to have fallen from a ladder.
Cheshire Police say they are investigating the circumstances and the Health And Safety Executive has been notified.
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Here's a stunning array of flowers at Rode Hall - striking pink and purple tulips.
Image source, Jane StanwayPlus, this Bluebell walk at the Cheshire hall.
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Nigel Clough says Burton Albion's success in their debut Championship season is down to team spirit and embracing their position as 'the smallest club'., external
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Vale fans will lament a run of five straight defeats, without scoring a single goal, earlier in April, which significantly contributed to their relegation.
A surprise win at mid-table Walsall on Tuesday gave the Valiants a stay of execution until the final day, but a lack of goals in 2017 has ultimately been the downfall for Michael Brown's side.
Image source, Getty ImagesVale managed just 18 league goals following the turn of the year and no individual Vale player netted 10 league goals all season.
Former manager Bruno Ribeiro resigned as Vale boss on Boxing Day, saying the "project" was not working and Brown was placed in caretaker charge but he was unable to arrest their slide during his temporary tenure.
BBC Midlands Today has launched its new set.
Mary Rhodes and Nick Owen will be presenting the West Midlands regional programme in a revamped Birmingham studio which has a new sofa and six new screens.
BBC Midlands Today's Mary Rhodes and Nick Owen to broadcast from revamped studio
The programme has been presented from a position overlooking Birmingham's canals for the last fortnight while the preparation work was carried out.
There is also a new weather presenting position for Shefali Oza and Rebecca Wood.
A Stafford fund-raiser determined to raise awareness of Asthma, external has pulled in £1,300 for charity after completing the London Marathon.
Witnesses to the crash on Bank Holiday Monday are urged to contact police.
Read MoreYou have been using Your Questions to ask about the West Midlands - here are some of our answers.
Read MoreCrewe's new handyman hero is helping to rid the town of some unsightly messes., external
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
The Chairman of Port Vale Football club, Norman Smurthwaite, has announced he's standing down with immediate effect.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn a statement on the club's website, external, the 56-year-old said he was relinquishing all his remaining duties.
It follows the Valiants relegation to League Two after Sunday's goalless draw at Fleetwood.
Colin Garlick, the club's Chief Executive, will now be in charge of the day to day running of the club.
We've had a bright start to the day and the BBC Weather Watchers have been sharing some photos of the sunshine this morning.
These pictures were taken near Congleton (top) and Nantwich (below). Beautiful.
Image source, Dawn Treader
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BBC Radio Stoke
A businesswoman in Newcastle says she's removed her online video highlighting low footfall in the town centre due to personal comments.
Image source, Gareth GardnerKelly's video was aiming to highlight low footfall in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Kelly Mason, who owns Milly and Roses in the Lancaster Buildings, says the lack of shoppers is making it hard to survive.
Her video was aiming to encourage people to to think about shop owners who depend on their establishments before choosing to buy online.
Quote MessageA lot of people were supporting us...others...[left] some really...personal comments...which has resulted in me taking the post down.
Kelly Mason, Newcastle business owner
