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Mum given 50/50 chance of survival after 'nightmare' gastric sleeve op in Turkey
Chloe Quick, 23, was placed in an induced coma after suffering complications following the £1,500 weight-loss surgery in Turkey
DWP rule change for PIP claimants could see £5,600 payment replaced with vouchers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a green paper on the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Millions of people not on benefits will notice extra £57 in their bank accounts
The average household is saving £57 a month thanks to cuts to National Insurance and falling energy bills - but some people will be better off than others
Alton Towers to host week-long festival with CBeebies stars including Bluey and Bingo
The theme park is hosting a week-long festival to mark the 10th anniversary of the UK's only CBeebies Land, with a host of children's TV stars set to appear
Nine rules drivers should follow to avoid huge car insurance hike
The average price of comprehensive motor insurance increased by approximately 33 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023
Motorists warned of 'gearstick mistake' that could end in £2,800 bill
The RAC has warned drivers that a common habit could be causing damage to your car's gearbox - and it could end up costing you a small fortune to repair
'Selfless' Jade, 45, dies after ambulance delay to charity shop
Jade Marie Griffiths-Jones, 45, was working at charity shop 'Scope' when she suddenly suffered sharp chest pains
Giant cannabis factory with 1,300 plants rumbled in Stoke-on-Trent
Photos shared on social media reveal the sheer scale of the operation
Police issue warning over 'fake police' scam where financial fraudsters pretend to be law enforcement officials
Police have released a warning advising residents to stay vigilant of a scam where financial fraudsters pretend to be law enforcement officials.
All hygiene ratings handed to North Staffordshire food outlets in April
We have rounded up all the hygiene ratings awarded to food outlets across North Staffordshire
'Brilliant' Royal Stoke doctor hailed after diagnosing long-suffering colleague
Dr Simon Ellis has received an award for the 'excellent, outstanding and compassionate' care he gave deputy chief nurse Jane Holmes
Two children among four patients after smash outside Sandyford McDonald's
The driver of the Skoda is helping officers with their enquiries following the crash in High Street, Sandyford
Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' following crash with HGV which closed main road
A motorcyclist suffered 'serious' injuries during a crash with a HGV which closed a main road in Staffordshire.
Recap: Multiple 999 crews on scene of crash outside Sandyford McDonald's
Traffic is backing up following the collision on High Street, Sandyford
Police sent to Hanley street as 'group enters empty homes'
Cops were seen on Century Street in Hanley
Gary Neville takes on North Staffordshire's Michelin Star chef for his hotel restaurant
Niall Keating, the youngest chef to ever win two Michelin Stars in the UK, will take on the ornate restaurant space inside the historic Stock Exchange ready for a June launch
5 of the best Staffordshire Day events taking place around the region
Thousands of people have helped to celebrate the most special day in a county calendar with dancing, films and no end of partying.
Rape arrest after woman attacked in town centre
The victim was walking near to The Vine Hotel in Stafford at the time of the incident
Head issues statement as police called to school over 'personal threat'
Congleton High School went into lockdown
UK hit with thunderstorm warnings as Stoke-on-Trent to be as hot as Ibiza
And the bank holiday forecast is looking good too