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Man charged with murder and attempted murder after fatal house fire in Wolverhampton

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and four charges of attempted murder after a fatal house fire in Wolverhampton.

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Front door smashed in as two arrested in Stoke-on-Trent house raid

Two men, aged 51 and 52, have been arrested

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Van fire caused delays and lane closures on M6

There were diversions and delays on a major section of motorway after a van fire.

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

New fishmongers opens in Hanley Market as plans for cafe and dog food shop unveiled

And the owners plan to open another fishmongers at Longton Market before Christmas

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

'Race track' Stoke-on-Trent road poses 'extreme risk' as car cruisers ignore warnings

Nearly 200 people have signed a petition calling for action to tackle car cruising on Reginald Mitchell Way

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Drink-driving retired nurse quits boozing after smashing car into wall

Susan McCall, 65, was also caught drinking-driving at Wolstanton Retail Park

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

MasterChef food critic Jay Rayner visits post-riot Hanley and finds 'banging flavours'

The TV food critic and journalist loved the Little Dumpling King

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Police called in as council evicts couple with 200 pigeons from allotment

The couple have been accused of breaking the rules

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Two 'hardworking family men' who tried to blame bed-bound Walsall pensioner for speeding offences walk free from court

Two 'hard-working family men' have narrowly avoided prison after claiming a bed-bound Walsall pensioner was driving both their speeding vans to escape penalty points.

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Big changes as four North Staffordshire pubs get new landlords

It follows the retirement of Bob from The Bulls Head

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Staffordshire council urged to buy town’s market hall

A council should spend at least £250,000 buying a town’s market hall, opposition councillors say.

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Staffordshire planning policy commitments made to tackle climate change

New building developments in Staffordshire will be required to achieve energy efficiency and carbon dioxide reduction targets as part of a commitment to tackle climate change.

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Inside the shopping centre where every unit is now filled

The Exchange Quarter is fully let!

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Inside old care home with 11 bedrooms and multiple reception rooms

It was once used by vulnerable adults with learning difficulties and is looking for a new owner

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Live updates as four police cars descend on North Staffordshire street

We'll bring you the very latest as it happens

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Motorists warned of delays on M6 due to 'van fire'

Motorists are being warned of two lanes which have been closed on the M6 due to a van fire.

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Woman taken to hospital and car on its side after crash on A5 near Wheaton Aston

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash on the old A5 near the Staffordshire/Shropshire border.

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

MoneySavingExpert shares top tips on what to do with leftover holiday currency

The gurus at Money Saving Expert (MSE) have shared some clever hacks for managing leftover holiday cash, including one that netted a woman a cool £100

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Council urged to buy town's market hall as it goes under the hammer

The market hall has a price tag of at least £250k

Stoke-on-Trent Live - News

Friends of ex-miner needing 24-hour care to climb Snowdon

Mates of Keith 'Taffy' David are taking on the challenge