In the papers: Eviction for woman with Parkinson’spublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
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In the papers: Eviction for woman with Parkinson’spublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Woman badly bitten in dog attackpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
A woman has needed hospital treatment for a severe bite after being attacked by a dog., external
Image source, GooglePolice say the 29-year-old was walking with her own dog on a field near Billy Buns Lane, Wombourne, Staffordshire, on Friday evening, when it happened.
They say she and her pet were both attacked by the other dog, thought to be a cross-breed bull mastiff.
Officers say the dog's owner left without handing over any details.
M6 lorry crash: All lanes reopenpublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
All lanes have now reopened on the M6 , externalafter a lorry came off the the M6 southbound in Staffordshire near J13.
The fire service had to stabilise the vehicle before paramedics could treat the driver, who's been taken to hospital., external
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceHighways England says all lanes are now open at J13, near Stafford, but the exit slip road is still shut for barrier repairs.
Traffic is delayed back to J15.
Chief executive leaves council after election errorspublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA council chief executive who was suspended, external after a row over voting in last year's general election has left the authority "by mutual consent".
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council says John Sellgren, who was the acting returning officer at the time of the 2017 general election, is no longer in the post after seven years. , external
Today, the council says it's made no additional payments to him and Mr Sellgren says he sends his best wishes to staff he'd worked with.
M6 lorry crash: Driver in hospital as delays continuepublished at 09:58 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Phil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA lorry driver's been taken to hospital after his vehicle came off the M6 in Staffordshire and hit trees on the embankment.
The ambulance service says crews were called to J13 southbound, near Stafford, at around 02:30 and had to wait while firefighters stabilised the vehicle., external
Image source, Highways EnglandIt says the 63-year-old man was taken to hospital with a head injury.
Highways England is still working to clear the area after oil was spilled on to the motorway and says lanes one and two are still shut for recovery work., external
Image source, Highways EnglandPool repair and closure costs council £53kpublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Kerry AshdownAn ageing swimming pool has led to a council overspending on its leisure budget by tens of thousands of pounds.
Boiler replacement and temporary closures of the pool at Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Stone, Staffordshire, has cost Stafford Borough Council £53,000, its latest figures revealed.
Image source, GoogleAt its latest meeting, the authority's cabinet heard the pool, which is part of Alleyne's Academy, was going to be shut by the end of June due to costs.
But the council stepped in to keep it open and it says it will nurse it through the next few months until a new leisure centre opens on Westbridge Park in the town next spring.
M6 lorry crash: Nine miles of queuing trafficpublished at 08:40 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
There's about nine miles of queuing traffic on the M6 southbound up to J13, in Staffordshire where an operation is under way to recover a lorry that left the carriageway.
Image source, Highways England
Image source, Highways EnglandQueues are also forming on the northbound side, opposite the scene, as people slow down to take a look.
Two lanes remain closed.
European Championships: Peaty goes for fourth goldpublished at 07:58 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Adam Peaty is going for his fourth gold today at the European Championships in Glasgow.
The Uttoxeter swimmer set a new championship record to retain the 50m breaststroke title and win his third gold medal on Wednesday.
Peaty also won the 100m breaststroke and 4x100m mixed medley in Glasgow.
The 23-year-old will take part in the mixed relay later.
M6 lorry crash: Bridge and barrier damagedpublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
A lorry that left the southbound carriageway of the M6 in Staffordshire, at J13, has damaged an overhead bridge and more than 150m of the nearside barrier, Highways England says.
Image source, Highways England
Image source, Highways EnglandTwo lanes and the entry slip road remains closed, within the junction, for a recovery and clean-up operation.
There are currently delays of about an hour in the area.
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:10 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
Kaye Forster
Weather PresenterIt will be a largely dry and bright day with the chance of a few showers into the afternoon and highs of 21C (70F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Severe delays on M6 after lorry crashpublished at 07:02 British Summer Time 9 August 2018
BBC News TravelTwo lanes of the M6 southbound in Staffordshire remain closed at J13 for recovery work after a lorry left the carriageway crashing down an embankment.
There are severe delays in the area, said Highways England.
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End of X postWeather: Your forecast for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands TodayMost parts of the West Midlands are expected to stay dry to start tonight - here's how the rest of tonight and tomorrow are looking:
Media caption, Shefali Oza
To stay up-to-date with the latest forecast for your part of the region, head to the BBC Weather website.
Motorcyclist dies in crashpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Lucy McNamara
BBC Radio StokeA motorcyclist's died in a crash with a car., external
Image source, GoogleThe 55-year-old man was riding a Yamaha FZS yesterday, when it was in collision with a Toyota Aygo on the B5074, Main Road, Woleston, near Crewe, police say
The motorcyclist, from Winsford, died at the scene.
Police find 200,000 Tramadol painkillers in carpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsTens of thousands of powerful prescription painkillers , externalhave been found in a car pulled over in Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, GoogleStaffordshire Police says it was spotted being driven erratically yesterday on the A50 near the Blurton turn-off.
When it was stopped, officers found 200,000 Tramadol tablets and arrested the driver on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.
European Championships: Peaty wins gold in 50mpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
BBC SportBritain's Adam Peaty set a new championship record to retain the 50m breaststroke title and win his third gold medal at the European Championships in Glasgow.
Image source, ReutersThe 23-year-old from Uttoxeter clocked 26.09 seconds to beat Italy's Fabio Scozzoli and Slovenia's Peter John Stevens.
Peaty, who has won 11 European titles, lowered his record in each of his three races in the event in Glasgow.
World record holder Peaty's victory means he becomes the most successful British swimmer in European competition - overtaking Fran Halsall's tally of 10 gold medals.
'Uniform bank' overwhelmed by demandpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Volunteers say the scheme in Cannock has provided clothes for dozens of children.
Read MoreHundreds of cannabis plants found in two raidspublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Lucy McNamara
BBC Radio StokeHundreds of cannabis plants have been found in raids today in Stoke-on-Trent., external
Image source, Staffordshire PolicePolice say they first found 200 plants at a house on Clive Street, Tunstall, and then 72 at a building on Buccleuch Road, Normacot.
So far, the force says officers have not made any arrests.
Fire crews tackle large woodland blazepublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsCrews are battling a woodland fire covering almost two-thirds of an acre.
Three fire engines were sent just before midday to the area off Uttoxeter Road near Hilderstone, Stone, Staffordshire. , external
The fire service says crews found 2,500 sq m "well alight" and are using water backpacks and beaters to try and get it under control.
Weather change 'could cause fish to choke'published at 12:28 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsGardeners and farmers may be looking forward to the forecast rain, set to hit the West Midlands later this week, but it may be bad news for fish.
Image source, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency's been warning fisheries across Staffordshire and Warwickshire, external that the change in weather could lead to a rise in algae, effectively "choking" the fish.
They say the cooler, wetter weather can cause algae to bloom, giving off toxins and causing oxygen levels in waterways to drop.
Last month, a similar change from heatwave to thunderstorms led to a "significant" number of fish deaths in the River Tame and River Anker., external
Midwife's body 'found in shallow grave'published at 11:57 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
The brother-in-law of Samantha Eastwood's ex-fiance has appeared in court accused of her murder.
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