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Stoke-on-Trent looking to refresh ties with German twin

Stoke-on-Trent is looking to rekindle its relationship with its German twin town.




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An artistic approach to men's mental health in Hartshill

BBC Radio Stoke’s Matt Weigold visited Men Who Make Things at Hartshill's B Arts Centre.




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Cyclist, 13, critically injured in crash with car

Police say the boy was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital following the crash in Hanley.




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Crash inquest findings

A crash that killed four Shrewsbury boys could have been avoided, an inquest has heard.




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Shropshire flooding latest

"Over a month's worth of rain in a few hours" says the Environment Agency's Nick Green.




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Flash floods

The latest on the flooding situation in Shropshire.




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One dead in train crash

The services involved were the 18:31 from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth on Monday night.




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Mangan in running to take over as Shrewsbury boss

Former Shrewsbury Town striker Andy Mangan is a candidate to take over as Salop head coach, reports BBC Radio Shropshire.




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Shrewsbury Town appoint Ainsworth as new head coach

Former Wycombe and QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth is appointed as the new head coach of League One bottom club Shrewsbury Town.




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Car left lodged in side of house after crash

The car lodged itself in the side of the building on Sunday, but no-one was injured in the crash.




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Home and pub almost destroyed in lorry crash

The pub had been sold and new owners were ready to move in before the crash that also left a takeaway damaged.




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Rail services cancelled due to shortage of trains

Transport for Wales says the service will not operate on Tuesday due to trains needing repairs.




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Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.




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People who misuse Blue Badges 'should be worried'

Salford City Council also says it will name and shame people found to be misusing Blue Badges.




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Swedish football fans turn city green and white

Stockholm-based women's football club Hammarby is known for its large and vociferous fanbase.




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Double-decker bus crash prompts safety review

The move by Transport for Greater Manchester follows Saturday's crash, which injured 17 people.




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Middlesex sign ex-Gloucestershire all-rounder Gohar

Spin bowling all-rounder Zafar Gohar signs a two-year deal with Middlesex following his departure from Gloucestershire.




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Exeter thrash Loughborough to return to PWR summit

Exeter Chiefs returned to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby league after hammering Loughborough Lightning 40-19.




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Gloucestershire spinner Smith signs T20-only deal

Gloucestershire spin-bowler Tom Smith signs a one-year T20-only contract extension with the club through the 2025 season.




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Gloucestershire street sold at auction for £2.5 million!

Residents can stay, but some fear for their future, Duncan Cook reports.




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Father shares journey after son Joshua's murder in 2021

Michael Hall shares his journey since son's death, Georgia Stone reports.




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Traffic diverted after car flips over in crash

Police say no life-changing injuries were reported in the incident.




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Sixteen injured in bus and lorry crash

Leicestershire Police says 16 people sustained minor injuries in the crash on the A46.




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'She's my world and my heart' - an adoption journey

Rachel says adopting her daughter has been exciting and scary but she wouldn't have it any other way.




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Berkshire's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.




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Appeal after man dies in hospital following crash

Derbyshire Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after the death of a man in his 50s.




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Shopkeeper fought off knife robber with stick

A reward of up to £1,000 is on offer for information after a strong of robberies.




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Organised crime linked to Derbyshire lay-by waster dumps

Ten containers holding tonnes of waste are found abandoned in the Midlands in recent weeks.




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Church abuse report should 'shake us to the core'

The Bishop of Chelmsford says Justin Welby has taken responsibility for his "failures".




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Halesowen's Norma Hyde gets British Empire Medal

Norma received her award for services to the Special Olympics Sandwell.




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Sephora - from 1970s shop to 'beauty amusement park'

Influencers say Sephora is "another world for beauty" as it prepares to open in Birmingham.




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Ceiling fall forces Christmas show's cancellation

A large slab of plaster fell from the ceiling "exploding" into the venue, company trustees say.




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'Shock' at murder in Redditch

An investigation has been launched after a 44-year-old woman was killed.




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Bishop: Justin Welby 'in an impossible situation'

The Right Reverend Richard Jackson says the Archbishop has 'taken responsibility'.




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Mooted club returns great for game - Premiership boss

The boss of Premiership Rugby says he welcomes the prospective return to professional rugby of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.




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Cobb exits Worcestershire after one-season stay

Josh Cobb departs Worcestershire after one-season stay on white-ball contract, while Olly Cox also exits.




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Gurners grimace in championship face-off

Gurners sign up on the night then its hideous faces galore at the World Gurning Championships.




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Thick smoke as fire breaks out at UK nuclear sub shipyard

Two people were hospitalised but have since been released, the company who runs the shipyard says.




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Campbell's Bluebird to have engines refurbished

A team of engineers are checking the engines so the hydroplane can return to the water.




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Ambulance workshop to be built at old carpet shop

The new workshop is being built to carry out repairs and MOTs on the vehicles and help train staff.




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Mary Queen of Scots landmark to be lit up for show

Workington Hall is famous for having provided shelter to Mary Queen of Scots.




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'Pension credit payment weight off our shoulders'

Pensioners Eddie and Maggie, from Wallsend, will get £10,000 a year after they were helped to apply.




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British sailor Hare eyes top-10 Vendee Globe finish

Dorset-based sailor Pip Hare says she now knows what it takes and how to prepare herself mentally for the iconic Vendee Globe.




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Free parking day to help late holiday shoppers

Weymouth Town Council says it has made 23 December a free parking day to help last-minute shoppers.




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Swan survives crash through glass skylight

A swan ends up trapped in netting before falling to the floor after smashing through a skylight.




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Secret Wiltshire

Sophie Parker tells the story of Easy Company’s stay in a Wiltshire village.




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The Wiltshire boy who inspired a national charity

Horatio Chapple’s mother Olivia talks about Horatio’s Garden.




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Secret Wiltshire

Roger and Richard remember the day her statue arrived in Swindon.




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Novichok inquiry told of 'car crash' Gove meeting

An expert says a meeting with Michael Gove about the poisonings showed he "had not been briefed".




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Road closed as firefighters tackle kebab shop fire

The fire service is investigating the cause of the blaze on Northgate Street, Devizes.