Macey Hogan was "a defenceless toddler" who was "robbed of a childhood that should have been filled with awe and wonder", children's charity the NSPCC said.

“Instead of bringing this happiness into her daughter’s life, Cody-Anne Jackson ended it. It is only right that she has faced the full force of the law," a spokesperson said.

The charity urged anyone with concerns about a child's safety to report them.

A woman has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two-year-old daughter.

Cody-Anne Jackson, 20, was on trial accused of killing her little girl, Macey Hogan, at her home in Packett Street in Fenton last year.

But two weeks ago, mid-trial at Stafford Crown Court, she changed her plea to guilty.

Jackson was told she would serve at least 16 years in prison.

Macey's body was found on the floor in a bedroom after her mother dialled 999 on the morning of 10 October.

Macey Hogan was smothered to death at the family home in Fenton, the trial heard.

Jackson had penned a suicide note saying there was "nothing for me or Macey". The 20-year-old was found with superficial stab wounds to her chest, neck and wrist.

Earlier this month, Stafford Crown Court was told Jackson was angry towards her daughter's father after their relationship broke down.

Police film attempts to break in to Cody-Anne Jackson's house in Stoke-on-Trent after she dials 999.

BBC Radio Stoke

The first store on Stafford's Kingsmead development will open next month.

It follows months of speculation over the future of the development - after Morrisons pulled out last year.

Image source, B&M

B&M Bargains will open on the 26 August followed by Aldi and Pets at Home.

The company says the new store is a "welcomed boost to the local economy" and is creating more than 50 jobs.

BBC Weather Watchers

The BBC Weather Watchers have sent in some stunning pictures of the sunrise over Staffordshire this morning.

This first one was taken in Barlaston by Jon, who says it was taken before 06:00 this morning.

Image source, jon

Tamworth is the backdrop for this equally beautiful picture taken by Climate Clive.

If you have a picture you'd like to share, you can sign up and become a BBC Weather Watcher here.

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A driver has suffered "serious injuries" following a crash with a lorry last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service say they were called to Lodge Lane in Cheslyn Hay, Cannock at 19:51 yesterday.

Image source, West Midlands Ambulance Service

A lorry had overturned and a car had "substantial front end damage".

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was treated for a fractured leg, hip and pelvic injuries and taken to hospital.

The lorry driver was also taken to hopsital and treated for cuts.

BBC Radio Stoke

Uttoxeter swimmer Adam Peaty says the support of his mum and his nan was what inspired him to win his second world championship medal in Budapest last night.

Peaty won gold in the 50m breaststroke event just two days after winning the 100m.

He's broken his own world record twice this week as well and says his success is down to the backing of his family.

Watch him in that race below.

A Stoke-on-Trent woman is due to be sentenced today after pleading guilty to murdering her two-year-old daughter.

Cody-Anne Jackson was on trial accused of killing her little girl, Macey Hogan, at her home in Packett Street in Fenton last year.

Image source, Police handout

Two weeks ago, mid-trial, the 20-year-old mother changed her plea to guilty.

She's due to appear at Stafford Crown Court later.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

A cloudy and breezy day with some bright spells mixed with scattered showers and highs of around 20C (68F).

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

Harper Adams University has been making an impact at the Royal Welsh Show, with a giant sandwich box.

Visitors are being encouraged to stand inside and take a photo of themselves, as a human packed lunch.

Image source, Harper Adams University

The aim is to promote fresh produce and the university's courses.

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

Most of us will have a dry night, but we've got more rain forecast for tomorrow.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Police have launched an appeal to the public for their help in tracing a prisoner who absconded from HMP Sudbury about two months ago.

Image source, Derbyshire Police

Daniel Fenn-Dawkins was convicted of aggravated burglary in June 2015 and was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison.

The 27-year-old - who absconded from the prison on May 26 - has links to the Derby area.

A 48-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in the Featherstone area.

Officers were called to an address on Cannock Road just after 7:00 this morning following reports of a suspicious incident. No child was present.

Police says a detailed investigation is now under way and are appealing for anyone with any information to step forward.

A Cheshire policeman sustained minor injuries when his car was rammed during an operation near Nantwich yesterday.

Officers stopped a car on the A51 after following it from the M6 when it failed to stop.

Three men from Wolverhampton have been arrested on suspicion of offences including possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.

The Stoke Sentinel

Former rough sleeper Mark Deaville is drawing on his own experiences to help young people get their lives back on track, external.

These CCTV images have been released, showing three three men the police want to speak to, after an attack on a 19-year-old man in Stoke-on-Trent.

The victim was punched and kicked as he lay on the ground, and had to have two plates inserted to repair a broken jaw and treatment for broken ribs.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Police say the attack took place on parkland behind the Co-op on Abbots Road in Abbey Hutton on the evening of 12 July.

Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

BBC Radio Stoke can exclusively reveal that McDonalds wants to open a new restaurant in Stafford.

The fast food chain has confirmed to BBC Radio stoke that it's looking to join Aldi, B & M Bargains and Pets at Home on the Kingsmead site.

Image source, Getty Images

Talks with the council have begun and if approved, the company says it would create 65 full and part-time jobs.

The town centre development has been empty after Morrisons pulled out of opening a new store last year.

McDonalds, which already has two restaurants in the town, says it'll bring "significant investment" to the area.