Midlands questions to the PM-in-waitingpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Some Midlands questions to the 'Prime Minister-in-waiting'
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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
Midlands questions to the PM-in-waitingpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Formal investigation launched into 'manipulated' air quality figurespublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Phil McCann
Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsCheshire Police has launched a formal investigation into air quality data at Cheshire East Council.
It's after a report found the figures were "deliberately manipulated". The authority summoned councillors to a meeting this morning to discuss the issues.
Image source, Getty Images'Severe shortage' of neurologists affecting people who need diagnosis and treatmentpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Liz Ellis
Presenter, BBC Radio StokePeople living in parts of the West Midlands aren't getting the care that they need due to a lack of neurologists.
I've been hearing from John Mills from Stone who says a quick diagnosis and getting the treatment started is vital.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageWith a degenerative condition there are things which can slow it down. If you leave it, you leave it until it's too late. Once it's gone it's gone
John Mills, Patient
A report by Healthwatch Staffordshire has highlighted a severe shortage of neurologists in several parts of the region - particularly in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Walsall.
It finds that patients with Parkinson's, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis are failing to receive the right levels of care.
By-election candidate pleads not guilty to race-hate chargespublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsA candidate in February's Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election has pleaded not guilty to charges of stirring up racial hatred on her personal blog.
Barbara Fielding Morriss, 78, from Draycott is accused of publishing an article titled 'Abolish Magna Carta, Reinstate The Monarchy' which is allegedly threatening, abusive or insulting.
She also denied sending offensive material by public communication network during an appearance at North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
Ms Fielding-Morriss polled 210 votes as an independent candidate in February's Stoke on Trent Central by-election.
She will face trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 20 October.
Councillors to attend meeting with policepublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Phil McCann
Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsAll Cheshire East councillors have been summoned to a meeting this morning to discuss new issues which have been referred to the police.
No details have been released by the council as yet.
Image source, GoogleThe authority is already being investigated by officers investigating allegations of misconduct in public office over the way contracts were awarded, but it's not clear whether the issues are linked.
Stoke Central candidate to appear in courtpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
James Bovill
Staffordshire Political Reporter, BBC NewsAn election candidate in February's Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election will appear in court later charged with sending offensive material via her blog.
Barbera-Fielding Morriss, 78, from Draycott, is accused of sending the messages between September last year and February this year.
Burslem benefit cheat claimed £9k handouts despite having £80k in the bankpublished at 10:12 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Benefit cheat Diane Cornes claimed nearly £10,000 worth of handouts – despite having tens of thousands of pounds in the bank., external
Image source, The SentinelYour pictures: A misty, grey start to the daypublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Thanks to our Weather Watchers (Tamworth and BirdsEyeView - Leek) for a couple of great pictures this morning.
We love to get your pictures so please do keep them coming.
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Image source, BirdsEyeViewPrisons at full capacitypublished at 09:17 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
BBC Midlands TodayAlmost all Midlands prisons are overcrowded - with some having almost three times as many inmates than they were planned for.
Figures from the Ministry of Justice, external reveal that Oakwood, Stafford and Dovegate are at full capacity, with Oakwood housing almost 500 more inmates than it was designed to.
It also found that Rye Hill and Onley in Warwickshire are operating at at almost a 100% capacity.
Traffic: M6 delays beginning to clearpublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Delays on the M6 southbound this morning should be starting to clear after an accident, the Highways Agency says.
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End of twitter postMore neurologists needed across Staffordshirepublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
People living in Staffordshire aren't getting the care they need because of a severe lack of neurologists across the county, a report concludes.
The research by Healthwatch Staffordshire says patients with Parkinson's, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis are getting less than 40% of the care they should receive under Nice guidelines.
Rob Morrison, chair of Healthwatch Staffordshire, says more resources need to be put into neurology.
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
After a chilly start, with a few patches of mist and fog, it should be a clear bright day with highs of 16C (61F).
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Live updates from the Staffordshire and Cheshire newsroompublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 19 September 2017
Good morning and welcome to the live page for Staffordshire and Cheshire.
We'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates between now and 18:00.
If you'd like to get in touch, you can reach us on Facebook , externalor tweet @BBCRadioStoke, external.
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow.
Keep an eye out here for more updates and breaking news before then.
Coming up on BBC Midlands Today: National Forest tourism planspublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
BBC Midlands TodayPlans to create 700 jobs and increase tourism within the National Forest have been revealed today.
Since its creation in the 1990s more than eight million trees have been planted, many of which cover a large part of Staffordshire.
It's hoped the new 10-year tourism strategy will boost the local economy. Our Staffordshire reporter Liz Copper will have more on BBC One from 18:30.
Football: Crewe's Conor Grant starts for U23s after injurypublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
BBC Radio Stoke SportCrewe welcomed Everton loanee Conor Grant back into full training today.
Grant missed the last three games after he suffered concussion on his debut at Grimsby.
Image source, EmpicsThe midfielder played some part in today's under-23 game at home to Charlton, which they lost 4-1, external.
Watch: Latest weather forecastpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterPlenty of showers tonight, but these should clear by the morning and Tuesday is set to remain dry and slightly warmer than today.
Media caption, West Midlands weather
Your pictures: Rainbow and sunsetpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
How amazing is this picture sent in by BBC Weather Watcher Samy?
Where to start first? The rainbow or the the fiery, golden sunset?
Image source, SamyIt was taken in Keele, and wow, what a gorgeous picture!
Send us your weather pics here and we'll feature our favourites.
Football: Port Vale chairman answering your questionspublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokeVale boss Michael Brown has left the club following a run of seven games without a win.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite will be on BBC Radio Stoke from 18:00 tonight, answering fans' questions.
Get in touch with your questions here, external and I'll put them to the Valiant chairman on Sport At Six.
Image source, Getty ImagesStoke v Chelseapublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 18 September 2017
Follow Final Score, live text, images, social media and analysis from the Premier League as Stoke face Chelsea.
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