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Saturday 5th July

£1m in grants for church repairs

4PM - BBC News

Thirteen churches across the West Midlands are to benefit from almost £1m funding for repairs.


Crash suspects released on bail

11AM - BBC News

Two people arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving are released on bail.


Friday 4th July

GMC dismisses child doctor case

4PM - BBC News

The latest case against paediatrician Dr David Southall has been dismissed by a General Medical Council hearing.


Man arrested over cannabis plants

3PM - BBC News

A 24-year-old man is arrested after police raid two addresses and find suspected cannabis plants.


Two die in car crash

3PM - BBC News

Two men die when their car leaves a road in Stoke-on-Trent and rolls down an embankment.


Terror raid men say search unfair

3PM - BBC News

Two men living where police carried out raids under the Terror Act say they are "humiliated".


Tributes for Whitesnake guitarist

9AM - BBC News

David Coverdale pays tribute to Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley who has died aged 60 in Staffordshire.


Two die in embankment car crash

8AM - BBC News

Two men die when their car leaves a road in Stoke-on-Trent and rolls down an embankment.


Thursday 3rd July

Life-term for killing young woman

4PM - BBC News

A man is jailed for life for attacking and killing a 19-year-old mother with a claw hammer.


Searches end in extremism probe

8AM - BBC News

Police in Stoke-on-Trent investigating a group suspected of promoting extremist views complete searches of five homes.


Housing project scheme criticised

7AM - BBC News

A housing scheme in north Staffordshire demolished more homes than built new ones, a report says.


Wednesday 2nd July

Boys arrested over burns incident

6PM - BBC News

Two boys are arrested by police investigating an incident in which a 13-year-old suffered severe burns.


PM pays tribute to Stoke football

4PM - BBC News

Prime Minister Gordon Brown praises a Stoke City legend and the team's Premier League promotion.


Ofwat confirms Severn Trent fine

12PM - BBC News

Water regulator Ofwat confirms a £35.8m fine for Severn Trent for giving false information and poor service.


Tuesday 1st July

Three deny money death plot

6PM - BBC News

Two men and a woman deny murdering a disabled man to share thousands of pounds in inheritance.


Further £2m fine for Severn Trent

4PM - BBC News

Severn Trent Water is handed a £2m fine following a court hearing for providing false information on leakages.


House raids under Terrorism Act

3PM - BBC News

Police raid five homes in Stoke-on-Trent after concerns over people allegedly promoting extremism.


Almost 50 post offices to close

12PM - BBC News

Forty-eight post offices across Shropshire and Staffordshire are to close, the Post Office has said.


Fire breaks out at disused venue

9AM - BBC News

Fire crews are damping down after a fire broke out at a disused music venue in Staffordshire overnight.


Monday 30th June

Retail development planned

6PM - BBC News

A £7m development including shops and homes is being planned for the Staffordshire Moorlands.


Cause of boy's burns 'not clear'

6PM - BBC News

Police say they are keeping an open mind about how a Stoke-on-Trent boy suffered severe burns.


Canal stabbing officer remembered

2PM - BBC News

A memorial is unveiled to a police officer from Staffordshire stabbed to death on a towpath.


'Most dangerous' road pinpointed

1PM - BBC News

A road in Staffordshire is named the most improved when it comes to serious accidents.


Demo held against eco-town

1PM - BBC News

Campaigners against plans for an "eco-town" in the county are to protest outside Parliament.


Development planned for Moorlands

1PM - BBC News

A £7m development is being planned for the Staffordshire Moorlands.


Eco-town campaigners to hold demo

2AM - BBC News

Campaigners against plans for an "eco-town" in the county are to protest outside Parliament.



  
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National News

Man is critically hurt in attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was left critically ill in an attack.

Arrest after three vehicle crash

A man has been arrested following a fatal crash which involved a car, a tractor and a double-decker bus.

Friends' reward to stop attackers

Friends of a man who had his skull broken in an unprovoked attack put up a £1,000 reward for information.

Stab victim 'serious but stable'

A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed in south-west London.

92 years on

Memorial sees WWI sacrifice remembered at last

 
  
  
Business

Firms win £91m ship contracts

Seven UK firms are awarded contracts totalling £91.5m to provide parts for the Navy's new aircraft carriers.

Argentine MPs approve farm taxes

Argentina's lower house of Congress approves taxes on agricultural exports, which farmers have vowed to resist.

S Korea sets fuel-saving measures

South Korea restricts the use of government cars and air conditioning in a bid to tackle rising fuel costs.

UN to urge revamp of Afghan aid

The UN's envoy to Afghanistan is to set out a new plan on aid spending amid fears that millions have been wasted.

Bush 'concern' at N Korea issues

US leader George Bush says there is still concern over North Korea's alleged uranium enrichment, as G8 leaders gather in Japan.

 
  
  
Entertainment

Tennant still Doctor after finale

David Tennant remains Doctor Who after the current series ended without the Time Lord regenerating.

Wild things

On the prowl with the fans attending a zoo music festival

Top Gear pay 'row' is played down

The agent of Top Gear host James May denies the star is seeking the same salary as Jeremy Clarkson.

Music overload?

Peter Gabriel thinks he has the answer

Abba quartet at Mamma Mia showing

The four members of Abba reunite in public for the first time in three years at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia.

 
  
  
Sport

Donington 'to be ready for 2010'

Donington Park chief executive Simon Gillett says the circuit will be ready to host the British Grand Prix in 2010.

Venus revels in 'monumental' win

Venus Williams eyes Martina Navratilova's all-time record after beating sister Serena to win a fifth Wimbledon title.

Federer & Nadal face final clash

Roger Federer will try to win a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title when he plays Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final.

Lazio secure Zarate in loan deal

Former Birmingham striker Mauro Zarate signs for Serie A side Lazio on loan.

Gay Olympic 200m dream in tatters

World champion Tyson Gay falls in the US 200m trials to end his hopes of winning an Olympic sprint double.

 
  
  
Technology

Techno-chondria

The gadgets watching our health

Content overload?

Peter Gabriel thinks he has the answer

Closing the Gates after Bill

Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era

Machine music

Punk-loving robots pogo in the name of science

Google 'faces Street View block'

Google's plans to launch a mapping tool in the UK could be referred to the Information Commissioner.

 
  

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