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Anyone handing over a firearm at their local police station during the fortnight will not face prosecution for illegal possession.
Speaking at the launch in Birmingham, Assistant Chief Constable Helen McMillan, National Police Chiefs' Council lead for criminal use of firearms, said gun crime had risen in the past year and they wanted weapons out of harm's way.
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 and J14 for A34.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J14, A34 (Stafford North), because of a broken down vehicle.
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M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 and J14 for A34.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane blocked on M6 southbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J14, A34 (Stafford North), because of a broken down vehicle with brake issues. Traffic is coping well.
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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane blocked and slow traffic on M6 northbound between J12, A5 (Gailey) and J13, A449 (Stafford South), because of a broken down vehicle.
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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe accident, at J10A for M54.
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M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, between J18 for A54 Middlewich and J19 for A556.
M6 Cheshire - One lane closed and heavy traffic on M6 northbound between J18, A54 (Middlewich) and J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of a broken down vehicle.
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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - Broken down vehicle and all traffic being temporarily held on M6 northbound between J12, A5 (Gailey) and J13, A449 (Stafford South).
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M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J13 for A449 and J12 for A5.
M6 Staffordshire - Two lanes closed on M6 southbound between J13, A449 (Stafford South) and J12, A5 (Gailey), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
There are four main changes which the city council wants to make in the town of Stoke, with the aim of making it easier for drivers to get to local sites like the Spode factory and Stoke Minster.
They include reversing the one-way system on South Wolfe Street so vehicles enter from Fleming Road and creating a one-way access into Kingsway from Church Street.
There are also plans for new cycle lanes and better signs and the consultation is due to run until 24 November.
Butland suffered the injury during training with England ahead of their friendlies against Germany and Brazil.
When the 24-year-old was also out for a large chunk of last season due to another injury, Grant featured 30 times in his place.
Quote Message: I was well aware of the task in front of me going into this season and nothing's changed to this point. I'm still working hard and keeping my head down and making sure I'm in a good position if the change presents itself. " from Lee Grant Stoke City goalkeeper
I was well aware of the task in front of me going into this season and nothing's changed to this point. I'm still working hard and keeping my head down and making sure I'm in a good position if the change presents itself. "
People in the city found it hard to access a GP appointment "in a timely way" and many ended up at A&E, the Care Quality Commission said.
A report by the watchdog found there were long waits in A&E and older people were often delayed in hospital despite being ready to leave.
Quote Message: I need to apologise to the people of Stoke-on-Trent for the fact they're not getting the right quality services at the right time in many cases and I think I would say that on behalf of the other system leaders. We need to get this right, we need to work together and there is a real commitment to do that." from Marcus Warnes Accountable Officer, Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group
I need to apologise to the people of Stoke-on-Trent for the fact they're not getting the right quality services at the right time in many cases and I think I would say that on behalf of the other system leaders. We need to get this right, we need to work together and there is a real commitment to do that."
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Anyone handing over a firearm at their local police station during the fortnight will not face prosecution for illegal possession.
Speaking at the launch in Birmingham, Assistant Chief Constable Helen McMillan, National Police Chiefs' Council lead for criminal use of firearms, said gun crime had risen in the past year and they wanted weapons out of harm's way.
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Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 and J14 for A34.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J14, A34 (Stafford North), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 and J14 for A34.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane blocked on M6 southbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J14, A34 (Stafford North), because of a broken down vehicle with brake issues. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound
M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane blocked and slow traffic on M6 northbound between J12, A5 (Gailey) and J13, A449 (Stafford South), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M6 Staffordshire northbound
M6 Staffordshire northbound severe accident, at J10A for M54.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane blocked on M6 northbound at J10a M54, because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound
M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, between J18 for A54 Middlewich and J19 for A556.
M6 Cheshire - One lane closed and heavy traffic on M6 northbound between J18, A54 (Middlewich) and J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - Broken down vehicle and all traffic being temporarily held on M6 northbound between J12, A5 (Gailey) and J13, A449 (Stafford South).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J13 for A449 and J12 for A5.
M6 Staffordshire - Two lanes closed on M6 southbound between J13, A449 (Stafford South) and J12, A5 (Gailey), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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They include reversing the one-way system on South Wolfe Street so vehicles enter from Fleming Road and creating a one-way access into Kingsway from Church Street.
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