Updates from Friday 12 May 2017
The new mayor of Stafford has been sworn into office.
Image source, Stafford Borough CouncilCouncillor Aidan Godfrey officially took on the new role at the annual mayor making ceremony at the Gatehouse Theatre.
His chosen charities are Staffordshire Women's Aid and Community Link Stafford and District.
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Stoke City defender Eric Pieters says the squad is disappointed they will miss out on a top-10 finish for the first time in four seasons.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Potters lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Saturday, leaving them on 41 points - one short of their worse ever season in the Premier league, with one match to go.
It's the first time they've failed to achieve a ninth placed finish since manager Mark Hughes took over in 2013.
Quote MessageYou set a goal at the beginning of the season. When you don't get the goal you have to be disappointed."
Eric Pieters, Stoke City defender
Staffordshire Police say an incident in Norton has ended "safely" after armed officers responded to an incident at a flat in Pointon Grove.
Several roads in the area have been shut since about 03:00.
A man has been detained for treatment and assessment under the Mental Capacity Act following police negotiations.
Alex Seftel
BBC Local Live
The South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which runs mental health and learning disability services, was affected, external by the worldwide cyber-attack on Friday.
Workers say they couldn't access computer records or landline phones, which use internet access.
The trust says it's now in the process of bringing services back to normal.
Quote MessageOver the weekend we've had staff working around the clock really to try and bring systems back up, and that's what we are gradually doing today."
Martin Evans, South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Khia Lewis-Todd
BBC Local Live
The only hospital trust in the East Midlands to be affected by Friday's cyber attack was Nottingham University Hospitals - some of its phone lines and email systems were made unavailable.
Several others shut down computers as a precautionary measure - including Derby, Burton and Sherwood Forest.
Leicester's hospitals posted this on Twitter followed by a message of thanks to their information officer for keeping patient data safe.
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Andy Watterson who specialises cyber crime from the East Midlands chamber told the BBC he's not surprised the NHS was targeted...
Image source, PAQuote MessageIn the world of the hackers there are some big targets out there and from a reputation perspective these hackers are very interested in these large organisations to try and inflict disruption on them - it's only been a matter of time really before this happened, if not the NHS then somebody else."
Andy Watterson, Cyber crime specialist
Patients are being advised to turn up for hospital appointments today unless contacted and told otherwise.
Image source, WEBROOTIt's after NHS services across the country fell victim to a cyber-attack on Friday.
Royal Stoke University Hospital, the County Hospital in Stafford and Leighton Hospital in Crewe all faced disruption over the weekend due to a malware attack which prevented computer users from accessing their terminals unless they paid a ransom.
Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Leek Town are targeting Neil Baker as their new manager, BBC Radio Stoke understands.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's after the Staffordshire Moorlands non-league club last night announced they have parted company with the managerial duo of Anthony Danylyk and Paul Donnelly.
Baker is currently the head of recruitment at Crewe Alexandra but is keen to make a return to management.
The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest discovery of Anglo Saxon gold ever found in Britain, is up for a public vote.
Treasure 20, external is an online poll celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Treasure Act - the law requiring people to report their finds.
Voting ends at midnight tonight.
Image source, BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM AND ART GALLERYFirefighters have been tackling a fire at a bungalow in Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent
They were called to Albany Street shortly before 21:00 last night.
It's believed the fire started accidently after a frying pan was left on the hob and the home owner fell asleep.
They were woken by their smoke alarm and managed to escape, the fire service said.
A post-mortem examination is expected to take place after the death of an 11-year-old at Drayton Manor theme park last Tuesday.
Evha Jannath, from Leicester, was on a school trip on Tuesday when she fell from a boat on the Splash Canyon ride.
The park reopened over the weekend, following an investigation by police and health and safety officials, but the ride itself and others nearby remained closed.
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Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
We can expect showers on and off throughout most of the day and the wind will pick up a little too, with top temperatures of 15C (59F).
You can find a detailed forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.
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BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on tennis world number one Andy Murray in this week's Premier League predictions.
Read MoreLeague One side Bury sign right-back Phil Edwards on a two-year deal after his release by Burton.
Read MoreArsenal defender Rob Holding says the Gunners showed character to win 4-1 away at Stoke on a "voodoo ground" for them to keep their hopes of a top four Premier League finish alive.
Read MoreStoke manager Mark Hughes is disappointed his side can't finish in the top half of the Premier League after losing 4-1 at home to Arsenal.
Read MoreChampions League-chasing Arsenal move within a point of fourth-placed Liverpool with a comfortable Premier League victory over Stoke.
Read MoreBirmingham City Ladies v Manchester City Women (17:15 BST)
Manchester City women: Club must fulfill ambition to win FA Cup - Steph Houghton
Manchester City will bid to win their first ever Women's FA Cup when they meet 2012 winners Birmingham City at Wembley.
The 2016 league champions are looking to become the first team to hold all of the main three domestic honours at the same time since Arsenal Ladies in 2011.
Blues knocked out holders Arsenal and 2015 winners Chelsea to make the final, while Manchester City beat Liverpool.
It will be the first time either side has featured at the national stadium.
You can watch live on BBC Two or on this site.
The Splash Canyon water ride will remain closed after the death of 11-year-old Evha Jannath.
Read MoreWe'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.
Have a great weekend.
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
Plans for a new retail development in Newcastle-under-Lyme are going on display today and tomorrow.
The proposals for the Ryecroft area of Newcastle include new shops, parking and more student accommodation on the former Sainsbury's site and the adjoining Civic Offices.
Newcastle Borough Council offices on Merrial Street will also be demolished to make way for the development, with officials relocating to a new building next to the Queen's Gardens.
Plans go on display at 12 Merrial Street this afternoon, and tomorrow.
A formal planning application will be submitted later this year.