Carabao Cup - Chelsea put five past Forestpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Chelsea, Everton, Arsenal, Man Utd & Man City through - plus details of the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Read MoreSummary
Tunstall imam found guilty of terror offences
Arrests after alleged axe threats
Ceramics Biennial starts in Stoke-on-Trent
Mental health staff off work more than doubles
More time to consider putting down stray dogs if owners don't pay
Updates from Friday 22 September 2017
Carabao Cup - Chelsea put five past Forestpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
'Substantial' ATM attack in Sandbachpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Detectives in Cheshire are investigating an attack on a cash machine in Sandbach.
It happened in the early hours of Tuesday at the Co-op store on the Middlewich Road.
Cheshire Police say offenders caused "substantial damage" to the cash machine and building, before fleeing in a car.
Image source, GoogleFire boss awarded honorary degreepublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Staffordshire's Chief Fire Officer has been given an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton.
At a ceremony on Tuesday Becci Bryant was made an Honorary Doctor of Professional Practice in recognition of her contribution in the fire and rescue service.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire and RescueQuote MessageWhen I started my career back in the 90s I never imagined I would be here today but my goal remains the same, to do my bit to help others and keep our communities safe."
Becci Bryant, Chief fire officer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue
Taxi driver caught dealing drugspublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
A man has been caught with over £2,000 worth of cannabis in his cab., external
Appeal to help find missing manpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Police in Stoke-on-Trent are appealing for information as they search for a missing man.
Gerald Frost, 59, went missing from Baddeley Green on Monday and was last seen in Longport yesterday.
He's described as 5ft 10in tall and was last seen wearing a purple jumper and grey trousers.
Image source, Staffordshire Police'Sudden death' in Stoke-on-Trentpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Police in Stoke-on-Trent are investigating the "sudden death" of a man in the city on Tuesday night.
The force says the 24-year-old may have fallen through the roof of a building off the Shelton New Road.
Image source, ThinkstockAuthor writing book to preserve dialectpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Liz Ellis
Presenter, BBC Radio StokeA local author wants more children in Stoke-on-Trent to understand Potteries dialect.
His new book Arry from the Potteries and Police Officer Stone is written to pass on Stokie slang to future generations.
It will feature art by Malcolm Draper, who drew The Yellow Submarine for The Beatles.
Image source, Terry Bossons & Malcolm DraperTerry Bossons spoke to Liz Ellis and John Acres at Breakfast: "I came up with it as a joke... I've never written anything other than a letter, a few texts!"
Stoke City 'couldn't get going'published at 13:22 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City manager Mark Hughes said his side didn't deserve to go through after their performance in the 2-0 defeat to Bristol City last night.
Image source, Getty ImagesGoalkeeper Lee Grant said they didn't match the work rate of the opposition.
"When you look at the endeavour and work rate that Bristol put in, we certainly have to match that", he told BBC Radio Stoke.
Quote MessageI don't know whether the players underestimated Bristol City, but they were certainly warned not to. We just couldn't get our game going and they were better."
Mark Hughes, Stoke City manager
War memorial theft 'dispicable'published at 12:57 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Chris King
Cheshire Reporter, BBC Radio StokePolice in Cheshire are appealing for information after a number of brass plaques were stolen in a "despicable and mindless act".
Cheshire Police says they were taken from the memorial outside St Boniface's Church, in Bunbury, between Friday afternoon and midday on Saturday.
The four plaques detail the lives of people who lost their lives in war.
Image source, GoogleWhat are the most popular baby names in the West Midlands?published at 12:25 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Muhammad is the most popular boys' name in the West Midlands with Amelia taking the top spot for girls.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed its annual results for England and Wales.
Oliver remains the top boys’ name for England and Wales with Olivia replacing Amelia as the most popular baby girls name.
Image source, Getty ImagesHarper has seen the biggest rise in popularity for girls while Jaxon is growing among boys.
The statistics were compiled based on the exact spellings given on birth certificates.
David Artell: 'Big moments will come'published at 12:23 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Graham McGarry
Crewe Alexandra commentator, BBC Radio StokeCrewe Alexandra manager David Artell has spoken to his players about the importance of continuing to work hard despite results going against them.
The Alex are preparing for Saturday's game at home to Carlisle having lost their last two league matches.
He said he told the players to "keep working your socks off and them big moments will come for you".
Image source, Getty ImagesCouncils write to health secretary over 'unrealistic' bed-blocking targetspublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveEleven local authorities across the West Midlands have written a joint letter to the government, to complain that targets for reducing bed blocking are "unrealistic".
They also question NHS data that suggests delays in getting patients discharged are down to local authorities' failure to provide sufficient adult social care - they say the blame should lie with the hospitals themselves.
Image source, ThinkstockThe 11 authorities also complain that the threat from NHS England to withhold funding if they fail to meet the target for reducing delayed discharges would have a "catastrophic impact on local people".
They have asked for more time to meet the target of a 3.5% reduction and added "the way that NHS England has sought to impose unrealistic targets and threatened the withdrawal of funding" has damaged relationships which could affect future hospital redevelopment plans.
Broken down train causing delayspublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
The train,which broke down at Blake Street has now been moved and all lines reopened, the National Rail website reports.
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or cancelled while services return to normal. Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 13:30.
Image source, London MidlandUnder-fire council in three police probespublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Cheshire East Council investigated the matters dating from 2012 and then reported the three issues to police.
Read MoreNew Young Poet Laureate 'delighted'published at 11:41 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Jack Dowling
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeThe fifth person to be named Young Poet Laureate of Staffordshire says she's "delighted to have been appointed".
Rebecca Lockwood, 17, from Cannock was chosen after impressing judges in Stafford.
Image source, Staffordshire County Council"I hope to create poetry events specifically for young people throughout Staffordshire...in a time where things around us can appear daunting", she said.
Rebecca will officially take up the role next week.
Exhibition of Peak District art in Leekpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
The exhibition, in Leek, runs until 7 October.
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postRudge offers to help struggling Port Valepublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokeFormer Port Vale manager John Rudge has told BBC Radio Stoke, he'll do whatever he can to help the club.
The Vale are currently searching for a new manager following the departure of Michael Brown, and sit bottom of League Two.
"I know how good the supporters were to me, and I know how anxious they'll be at the moment in time to see their team at the bottom of the table", he said.
Image source, Getty ImagesOpportunity to review care in Staffordshirepublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
People using health and social services in Staffordshire are being asked to review the care they receive.
A nurse working in the county has set up a review-style website called Compare all Care.
Deborah Palmer says it'll "promote transparency that the public is demanding" and give care providers a right to respond.
Image source, Getty ImagesCyclist didn't consider plane 'going up in flames'published at 10:21 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
John Acres
Presenter, BBC Radio StokeThe man who rushed to help an injured aircraft pilot after it crashed into a Staffordshire field has told me he didn't consider his own safety.
Chris Lamb was cycling near Abbots Bromley in August, when a light aircraft nosedived near Blithfield Reservoir.
He told Liz Ellis and John Acres at Breakfast: "I just thought 'poor chap, he's got to be in peril'. I just ran down. I should have thought about consequences of plane going up in flames."
Image source, Getty ImagesArrest after serious assault in Cannockpublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 20 September 2017
A man's been arrested and another's in a critical condition, after a serious assault in Cannock.
It happened on Danby Drive at 17:30 yesterday. A man was rushed to the Royal Stoke Hospital with a stab wound.
Staffordshire Police say a 39-year-old man, from the town, has been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm.
