Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough has told a news conference he has had "no contact" from Nottingham Forest about their managerial vacancy.
He said: "There's nothing to rule out at the moment. Football is far too unpredictable to rule anything in or out. I'm manager of Burton Albion."
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He added that he felt Mark Warburton had been "very unlucky" to be fired by Forest after only nine months in charge.
Call for A&E review after 'third world conditions' tweet
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
A health watchdog in Staffordshire has called for a total review of the A&E unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a doctor apologised for "third world conditions" at the site.
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Dr Richard Fawcett, whose Twitter profile lists him as a consultant at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, made the statement on Twitter about the Royal Stoke's emergency unit.
The hospital trust responded by saying it had been under "severe and sustained pressure over the Christmas period" and this had "continued into the new year".
Today, the hospital says there are waiting times of more than four hours at the site and Healthwatch Staffordshire says they want a total review of how the A&E unit is run.
Quote Message: I think the whole system needs to be looked at. Certainly, when we've done studies before on A&E, there's people coming to A&E who could have been treated elsewhere within the system." from Robin Morrison Chief executive of Healthwatch Staffordshire
I think the whole system needs to be looked at. Certainly, when we've done studies before on A&E, there's people coming to A&E who could have been treated elsewhere within the system."
It is claimed they could help create up to 17,000 new jobs.
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The area's two authorities are working together on the Local Plan because Newcastle-under-Lyme is struggling to build enough homes and the city is proposing that it can pick up the slack.
If approved, the Local Plan will set out what can be built over the next decade in each area, and a public consultation would start in February.
There are eight flood warnings in Warrington, and nine flood alerts in Lancashire, the Environment Agency says.
Blackpool's tramway system has reopened after powerlines were brought down. Delays are expected to continue for a short time.
The Met Office is warning winds of up to 60mph will continue to pose a danger to life because of flying debris.
In Cheshire, there has been flooding in Hillfoot Lane, in Frodsham, a tree has fallen in Grange Lane, Whitegate and Alderley Road in Wilmslow is also partially blocked due to fallen tree.
Almost 900 properties still without power
Almost 900 homes and businesses in the West Midlands are thought to be without electricity now after engineers worked through the night to restore power to many of those affected by Storm Eleanor.
High winds brought down dozens of trees.
Western Power Distribution said it hoped to restore supplies to many of the remaining homes by 11:00
At its height, 2,000 properties in the region were affected overnight.
A yellow weather warning continues throughout most of today with gusts of up to 60mph (96kph) possible. It could lead to travel disruption across parts of the North West.
Showers are also likely, some of them becoming heavy and thundery. Highs of 8C.
A520 Staffordshire both ways severe disruption, between Leekbrook Way and East Drive.
A520 Staffordshire - A520 Cheadle Road in Leekbrook closed and queuing traffic in both directions between the Leekbrook Way junction and the East Drive junction, because of a fallen tree.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
The Met Office says it covers the whole of the West Midlands and could see public transport disrupted or cancelled at times.
It also says people should be prepared for power cuts and other disruption with people being warned that there could be flying debris.
Here's how long the stormy weather will last
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It's been a windy start to the morning and there is still a yellow weather warning from the Met Office in place today.
Here's how the rest of the day's looking and you can stay up-to-date at any other time by going to the BBC Weather website.
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Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - Slow traffic and one lane closed 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
Plans move forward for campus takeover
Phil McCann
Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC News
Plans to take over Crewe's university campus when it closes next year have moved a step closer.
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Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is pulling out of its Crewe Green Road site in the summer of 2019.
Initial terms have now been agreed to turn it into a medical sciences education centre, offering courses including biomedical science and podiatry.
The agreement isn't yet legally binding but MMU says it is a "roadmap" for future discussions.
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Clough: 'No contact' over Forest job
BBC Derby Sport
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough has told a news conference he has had "no contact" from Nottingham Forest about their managerial vacancy.
He said: "There's nothing to rule out at the moment. Football is far too unpredictable to rule anything in or out. I'm manager of Burton Albion."
He added that he felt Mark Warburton had been "very unlucky" to be fired by Forest after only nine months in charge.
Call for A&E review after 'third world conditions' tweet
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
A health watchdog in Staffordshire has called for a total review of the A&E unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a doctor apologised for "third world conditions" at the site.
Dr Richard Fawcett, whose Twitter profile lists him as a consultant at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, made the statement on Twitter about the Royal Stoke's emergency unit.
The hospital trust responded by saying it had been under "severe and sustained pressure over the Christmas period" and this had "continued into the new year".
Today, the hospital says there are waiting times of more than four hours at the site and Healthwatch Staffordshire says they want a total review of how the A&E unit is run.
Strong winds weather warning extended
Allen Cook
BBC News
The Met Office yellow weather warning for the West Midlands for strong winds has been extended to 19:00 today.
It says the winds aren't expected to be as strong as overnight but could still cause transport delays and power cuts.
Plan for 28,000 new homes examined
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Plans to build nearly 28,000 homes in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme are to be discussed by councillors today.
It is claimed they could help create up to 17,000 new jobs.
The area's two authorities are working together on the Local Plan because Newcastle-under-Lyme is struggling to build enough homes and the city is proposing that it can pick up the slack.
If approved, the Local Plan will set out what can be built over the next decade in each area, and a public consultation would start in February.
Restaurant serves girl, 4, vodka cocktail
Evelyn Thomas was taken to hospital after appearing drunk, and woke up with a hangover.
Read moreSwanning around: RSPCA step in as bird halts traffic
The RSPCA have removed a swan that had settled in a puddle, halting traffic on a road in a Cheshire town.
Vehicles were stopped for a short time on London Road North in Poynton to allow the swan to be taken to safety earlier this morning.
Travel: Buses replace trains on some services
BBC News Travel
Buses are replacing trains this morning between Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley after a tree fell on the line.
West Midlands Railway says it's disrupted Cross City services.
Storm Eleanor: Market forced to close
Bad news if you were planning to go to the market in Leek, Staffordshire today:
Restaurant serves girl, 4, vodka cocktail
A restaurant has apologised after a four-year-old girl was mistakenly served an alcoholic cocktail.
Mark Thomas, 33, ordered a "fruity softtail" from the children's menu for his daughter Evelyn at Frankie and Benny's in Burtonwood, Warrington.
She was instead served an adult cocktail which contained vodka and peach schnapps.
Evelyn was taken to hospital as she appeared "drunk" and even got a hangover, her father said.
Flood warnings in place as Storm Eleanor disruption continues
A number of flood warnings and alerts are currently in place across the North West following the arrival of Storm Eleanor.
There are eight flood warnings in Warrington, and nine flood alerts in Lancashire, the Environment Agency says.
Blackpool's tramway system has reopened after powerlines were brought down. Delays are expected to continue for a short time.
The Met Office is warning winds of up to 60mph will continue to pose a danger to life because of flying debris.
In Cheshire, there has been flooding in Hillfoot Lane, in Frodsham, a tree has fallen in Grange Lane, Whitegate and Alderley Road in Wilmslow is also partially blocked due to fallen tree.
Almost 900 properties still without power
Almost 900 homes and businesses in the West Midlands are thought to be without electricity now after engineers worked through the night to restore power to many of those affected by Storm Eleanor.
High winds brought down dozens of trees.
Western Power Distribution said it hoped to restore supplies to many of the remaining homes by 11:00
At its height, 2,000 properties in the region were affected overnight.
In the papers: Disruption from Storm Eleanor
Allen Cook
BBC News
Storm Eleanor is dominating the top stories on the websites of many of our local newspapers:
Weather: Yellow warning continues for strong winds
BBC Weather
A yellow weather warning continues throughout most of today with gusts of up to 60mph (96kph) possible. It could lead to travel disruption across parts of the North West.
Showers are also likely, some of them becoming heavy and thundery. Highs of 8C.
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Storm Eleanor: More trees brought down
Allen Cook
BBC News
More trees have come down in the West Midlands in the strong winds from Storm Eleanor this morning.
West Midlands Fire Service reported one down in Hay Mills while Staffordshire Police said there was one down near Cheddleton on the A520.
West Midlands Railway warned of some disruption to Cross City services due to a tree on the line near Lichfield that had to be moved.
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Severe disruption: A520 Staffordshire both ways
A520 Staffordshire both ways severe disruption, between Leekbrook Way and East Drive.
A520 Staffordshire - A520 Cheadle Road in Leekbrook closed and queuing traffic in both directions between the Leekbrook Way junction and the East Drive junction, because of a fallen tree.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Strong wind warning for today
Allen Cook
BBC News
A yellow weather warning for strong winds today's going to stay in force until 18:00 at least today.
The Met Office says it covers the whole of the West Midlands and could see public transport disrupted or cancelled at times.
It also says people should be prepared for power cuts and other disruption with people being warned that there could be flying debris.
Here's how long the stormy weather will last
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It's been a windy start to the morning and there is still a yellow weather warning from the Met Office in place today.
Here's how the rest of the day's looking and you can stay up-to-date at any other time by going to the BBC Weather website.
Video content
Envelope update
Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound
M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J12 for A5 and J13 for A449.
M6 Staffordshire - Slow traffic and one lane closed 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
Plans move forward for campus takeover
Phil McCann
Cheshire Political Reporter, BBC News
Plans to take over Crewe's university campus when it closes next year have moved a step closer.
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is pulling out of its Crewe Green Road site in the summer of 2019.
Initial terms have now been agreed to turn it into a medical sciences education centre, offering courses including biomedical science and podiatry.
The agreement isn't yet legally binding but MMU says it is a "roadmap" for future discussions.
In the papers: Storm warning for town
Burton Mail
The Burton Mail has these stories among its headlines today: