Local News

M6 tragedy

A man questioned after the deaths of two others on the M6 near Sandbach has been bailed. The 60 year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. ... more

Stoke On Trent man receives award for fire bravery

A Stoke On Trent man has been recognised for his heroic actions, that could have saved the lives of three people. 39 year old Darren Shenton from Fenton rescued three ... more

Taxi driver arrested after man and boy injured in crash

A man's been arrested after a man and an 11-year-old boy were hit by a taxi in Stoke-on-Trent. It happened near to the A50 exit at Longton on Wednesday afternoon. ... more

Inquest rules on woman who died at Stafford hospital

An inquest has ruled that a woman who fell into a diabetic coma at Stafford hospital, died by neglect. Sixty six year-old Gillian Astbury was being treated for a fractured ... more

Ex-Stoke keeper dancing with the stars

Former Stoke City and England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is among the stars lined up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The stopper made more than a hundred appearances for the ... more

Staffordshire drugs arrests

Seven men have been arrested by Staffordshire police in a crackdown on cannabis. More sixty officers swooped on five houses in the county and West Midlands as well as a ... more

Shelton jewellers hit by armed robbers

The hunt's on for four men after an armed robbery at a Stoke-On-Trent jewellers. Men using sledgehammers threatened staff at the shop on College Road in Shelton. A quantity of ... more

Bookmaker staff threatened with sword in Cheshire robbery

Armed robbers have struck at a bookmakers in Cheshire. Two men, carrying a sword and knife threatened staff at the store on Wilmslow Road in Handforth. Police say the pair ... more

National News

Toddler Needs 200 Stitches After Dog Attack

A toddler is recovering in hospital after receiving 200 stitches to his face following an attack by his grandmother's dog. more

US Pastor 'Will Not Burn Koran' Amid Uproar

A US pastor has declared he will not burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks after his plan sparked international uproar. more

San Francisco Inferno: Six Dead, 39 Injured

Six people are now believed to have died and 39 others are injured after a gas explosion sparked a fire that tore through a San Francisco suburb. more