Hazel Morgan
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

The RSPCA says it won’t be taking action after a man seen on video throwing a sheep into a Staffordshire field handed himself in.

An appeal for information was issued this week by the charity, external after the social media post provoked complaints.

Officials say they’ve now found the farmer who owns the sheep.

Image source, RSPCA

The charity says on inspection, the sheep in question didn’t appear to be injured, although it is being treated for foot rot which is why it could appear lame.

The video, filmed near Stoke-on-Trent, had sparked fears that the sheep had suffered a broken leg as a result of the incident.

Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

Thousands of pounds of cash and cannabis and cocaine with a street value of more than £10,000, external have been seized in a raid this morning in Stoke-on-Trent.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Police says officers searched the house in Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green., external

Officers arrested a 44-year-old-man and 39-year-old woman on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Amy Cole
BBC Midlands Today

On Midlands Today this evening, we'll have the latest on the bank holiday getaway as heavy traffic builds across the region.

In one case there are delays of over three hours from junction 14 of the M6 northbound near Stafford after a spillage of fizzy drinks near Stoke-on-Trent.

I'll be at the Highways England headquarters in Birmingham with the latest from 18:30 on BBC One.

Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today

Tonight will be rather cloudy, and although it will stay dry for many there is a risk of a few showers.

Some clear spells are possible leading to a few mist patches around dawn - lows of 16C (61F).

And the weather is looking promising for the Bank Holiday.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

People only have until Wednesday to have their say on plans for a new freight rail hub on land off the M6 in Staffordshire.

Image source, Network Rail

Developers Four Ashes Limited says they want to make sure as many have their say as possible on the West Midlands Interchange proposals before midnight on 30 August., external

The idea of the site is to link to the motorway and the West Coast Mainline allowing the transfer goods between lorries and trains.

It is earmarked for land west of junction 12, near the village of Gailey.

The firm says they've heard from almost 1,000 people since the consultation started on 5 July over five exhibitions.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Hundreds and hundreds of bottles of fizzy pop have spilled across the M6.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire Service

Highways England says the collision, between junctions 15 and 16 earlier, forced two northbound lanes to be shut.

They say they're using a vehicle they'd normally use to scoop salt up to clear the drinks away but there are severe delays of over three hours from junction 14, external, Stafford North.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire Service

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Disruption between Rugeley and Walsall for train passengers is set to end, but only at the end of the bank holiday weekend.

The Chase line is being electrified by Network Rail in a £100m project, external and, since 13 August, foundation works have taken place on the line.

As a result, it's been shut between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall with London Midland laying on replacement buses.

This stage of the work's set to finish at 22:59 on 28 August., external

James Jones' move to an unnamed Championship club from Crewe is scuppered by doubts over his recovery from injury.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A former headteacher has been banned from teaching after he admitted changing answers on test papers to try and keep an "outstanding" Ofsted rating.

A report from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), external says Alan Prince told them he altered the SATs papers of 26 pupils in their mental maths tests at Wistaston Church Lane Academy in Crewe.

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The professional conduct panel of the NCTL , externalsay they heard evidence Mr Prince was alone with the papers after the exam in May 2015.

Mr Prince resigned from the academy amid the allegations last year and is now indefinitely banned from teaching.

The academy has been approached for a comment but hasn't yet responded.

Hundreds are expected at the event, which aims to stop young Muslims turning to violent extremism.

BBC Sport

The Stoke City manager's admitted some of the club's players could still leave before the end of the transfer window next week.

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The Potters have made six signings so far since the window opened while the likes of Glenn Whelan and Jon Walters (pictured) have left.

The summer transfer window closes at 23:00 on Thursday, 31 August.

BBC News Travel

Two lanes are still closed on the M6 northbound near Stoke-on-Trent after two lorries crashed and debris spilled over the carriageway between junctions 15 and 16.

Highways England says it is still trying to clear the site after being called at around 14:15 and says there's a 100-minute delay for drivers from junction 14., external

Image source, Highways England

Express and Star

These breathtaking colourful masterpieces have been lighting up the stunning interior of Lichfield Cathedral., external

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Riyah Collins
BBC West Midlands

Train provider London Midland has announced it will change its signs on accessible toilets to acknowledge invisible disabilities.

Image source, London Midland

The new signs will be displayed on all accessible toilets throughout London Midland's 43 stations.

Dan McLean, from Crohn’s and Colitis UK, said it was a great step towards "reducing stigma and raising awareness that not every disability is visible".

Joanne Malin
BBC Midlands Today

A bank holiday weekend is on the cards for many of us so if you're planning on moving around the region be aware that you may face some disruption on both roads and rail.

Though most roadworks in the country are being lifted that will not be the case on the M6 at Spaghetti Junction and the M5 at the Oldbury viaduct.

The work there is considered too vital to stop.

Rail passengers will also face problems when London Euston closes, external on Saturday and Sunday as upgrade works take place.

Disruption continues on the Chase railway line until Tuesday, affecting passengers in Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock areas.

The Asian Hornet eats British honey bees and it could overrun the country in a matter of decades.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

The parents of a Walsall man whose body was found in Cannock at the weekend say they're "extremely devastated, external" at the "tragic loss" of their son.

Ryan Shenton, 25, was discovered on Saturday morning in a secure yard off Market Place.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Police says it's still unclear how he died.

His parents say he was a hardworking, successful electrician who "did everything possible for those he loved".

BBC News Travel

Two lanes of the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent have been shut after a crash between two lorries left debris strewn across the carriageway.

Highways England says it happened at 14:25 on the northbound side between junctions 15 and 16., external

Image source, Highways England

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A digger's been destroyed in a fire in Scholar Green. , external

Cheshire Fire Service says it happened in the early hours of yesterday morning off Mount Pleasant Road.

Image source, Cheshire Fire Service

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Some of the last images showing a woman who was found dead at her home in Staffordshire last month have been released by police who say they still don't know how or why she died. , external

Image source, Staffordshire Police

The body of Kerry Cast, 40, was discovered on 1 July at her house in Herondale, Hednesford.

A post-mortem examination failed to prove how she died.

Staffordshire Police says it hopes the CCTV images jog people's memories.