Raheem Sterling will miss Manchester City's home match with West Ham on Sunday because of a hamstring injury.
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Talks are under way for patients to travel more than 150 miles each way between Cardiff and Stoke.
Read moreSevere disruption: M60 Greater Manchester anti-clockwise
BBC News Travel
M60 Greater Manchester anti-clockwise severe disruption, from J13 for A575 Walkden Road to J12 for M62 J12.
M60 Greater Manchester - One lane closed and it's slow on M60 anticlockwise from J13, A575 (Worsley) to J12, M62 (Eccles Interchange), because of a break down.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J19 for A556 to J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich.
M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J19, A556 (Knutsford) to J18, A54 (Middlewich), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: M62 Cheshire eastbound
BBC News Travel
M62 Cheshire eastbound severe accident, from J11 for A574 Birchwood Way to J12 for M60 J12.
M62 Cheshire - One lane closed and queues on M62 eastbound from J11, A574 (Birchwood) to J12, M60 (Eccles Interchange), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Around the web: Pregnant mum abused by smoker at hospital
Stoke-on-Trent Live
Here are three stories from the Stoke Sentinel's website today:
- Pregnant mum abused after asking smoker to move from maternity unit
- Medical centre issues coronavirus advice to patients
- Police chase comes to dramatic end
Chinese restaurant reports 60% drop in trade
Flora and William Lau, who opened Manchester Chinese restaurant last summer, have told BBC Radio Manchester that their takings are down by about 60% compared with what they expected following the Chinese New Year holiday.
The family-run business has noticed a decline in customers since news of the coronavirus outbreak emerged.
Mr Lau called on the public to support businesses in Chinatown and not to give in to fear.
She said she wished people would not wear facemasks, because doing so may increase the sense of fear in the city.
Artell believes complacency is Crewe's biggest concern
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Crewe manager David Artell believes complacency is the biggest threat to their promotion ambitions.
They're second in the League Two table with 16 games left to play and Artell added: "We've got to make sure that we just keep churning out results, whether they're come- from-behind wins or go-ahead wins."
Crewe play Oldham on Saturday and Artell said he didn't think the players were suffering from pressure at this time.
Three vehicles belonging to students at Harper Adams University were damaged in the arson attack.
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Ben Bardsley was filmed on Europe's biggest waterslide after claiming an injury left him scared of heights.
Read moreBin lorries converted to use gas fuel
Bin lorries in Crewe and other parts of Cheshire are going to be converted to use hyrdogen fuel.
Cheshire East Council has been given £1m to pay for the move and will also set up the first green hydrogen fuelling facility in the North West of England.
Severe disruption: M62 Cheshire westbound
BBC News Travel
M62 Cheshire westbound severe disruption, at J11 for A574 Birchwood Way.
M62 Cheshire - One lane closed on M62 westbound at J11, A574 (Birchwood), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
The name of Hashem Abedi's account translates from Arabic as "to slaughter we have come", a court hears.
Read moreCoronavirus: Special BBC Radio Manchester & Radio Merseyside programme
It's not too often that the cities of Manchester and Liverpool come together, but later this afternoon their BBC local radio stations will do just that.
From 17:00 GMT Radio Manchester's Phil Trow will link up with his opposite number on Radio Merseyside's Drivetime programme, Paul Salt, in a special programme broadcast live on both stations.
Don't want to wait until then?
You can tune into BBC Radio Manchester right now as Phil Trow is broadcasting live from Chinatown, Manchester.
Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, at J15 for A500 D Road.
M6 Staffordshire - M6 exit slip road partially blocked and queues southbound at J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of a break down.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
AFC Telford won't lose access to changing rooms and stand
BBC Shropshire
AFC Telford United will be able to continue using their main stand and changing rooms, despite the closure of the leisure, hospitality and fitness facilities at the Bucks Head stadium.
They'd been owned by Telford College, which announced this week it was shutting them down after spending two-and-a-half years unsuccessfully searching for a buyer.
Fans have been told the only change will be the catering for the hospitality boxes and directors of away teams, because the club is going to need to find a new supplier.
In the future, the football club says it will be "pursuing what future opportunities this matter may present to us", which could mean the club buying back those parts of the stadium, which they lost when the old club went out of business in 2004.
Severe accident: M6 Cheshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Cheshire southbound severe accident, at J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.
M6 Cheshire - M6 in Staffordshire lane closed on exit slip road and queues southbound at J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Salford City sign former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
Read moreLorry and car crash causing severe M6 delays
BBC News Travel
There's more than five miles of queuing traffic on the M6 southbound in Staffordshire after a crash involving a car and a lorry.
Two lanes are blocked between J15 and J14 just after Stafford services.
Severe accident: M62 Cheshire eastbound
BBC News Travel
M62 Cheshire eastbound severe accident, from J11 for A574 Birchwood Way to J12 for M60 J12.
M62 Cheshire - One lane closed and queues on M62 eastbound from J11, A574 (Birchwood) to J12, M60 (Eccles Interchange), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
A 34-year-old man is charged following a raid by counter terrorism officers in Salford in January.
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The IT fault has been fixed at three Wigan hospitals and services are starting "to return to normal".
Read moreSevere accident: M6 Staffordshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe accident, before J15 for A500 D Road.
M6 Staffordshire - Long delays and queues for four miles on M6 southbound before J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of earlier accident between J15 and J16. Congestion to Keele Services. A500 D Road through Stoke still congested although better than earlier, and the A34 through Stone as earlier traffic diverts. In the roadworks area. All lanes have been re-opened. Travel time is 30 minutes.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A530 Cheshire both ways
BBC News Travel
A530 Cheshire both ways severe accident, from Smithy Lane to B5076 Flowers Lane.
A530 Cheshire - A530 Middlewich Road in Leighton closed and queues in both directions from the Smithy Lane junction to the B5076 Flowers Lane junction, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Traders are told Wrexham council will work with them as politicians back the revitalisation plan.
Read moreYour photos: More frozen scenes
BBC Weather Watchers
Temperatures today are hovering only just above freezing and we're seeing lots of frosty photos from the BBC Weather Watchers.
These ones were taken near Norton Canes, Staffordshire; Ruyton XI Towns, Shropshire; and Belbroughton, Worcestershire.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is investigating the patient's death in December.
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Bolton Wanderers appoint Macclesfield director of football Tobias Phoenix as their new head of football operations.
Read moreUnion raises Wedgwood job loss concerns
The GMB union has written to one of Stoke-on-Trent's MPs to express concerns over more potential job losses at Wedgwood, in Barlaston.
The firm has said up to 45 office jobs could be affected by changes parent company Fiskars is making globally.
The GMB said it was another "body blow" for the UK ceramics industry, and is waiting to hear from Stoke South Conservative MP Jack Brereton.
Wedgwood says Barlaston remains an important site.
Marie McCourt wants "to give Helen the last goodbye" as her daughter's killer is released on parole.
Read moreSevere accident: A41 Cheshire southbound
BBC News Travel
A41 Cheshire southbound severe accident, from A56 Warrington Road to A51 Tarvin Road.
A41 Cheshire - A41 Ring Road in Chester closed and it's heavy southbound from Hoole roundabout to Vicars Cross traffic lights, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe disruption: A57(M) Greater Manchester eastbound
BBC News Travel
A57(M) Greater Manchester eastbound severe disruption, at A5103 Princess Road.
A57(M) Greater Manchester - One lane blocked and it's slow on A57(M) Mancunian Way eastbound in Manchester at A5103 Princess Road, because of a break down.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Thousands of women are thought to have been affected by the backlog in the West Midlands.
Read moreSevere disruption: M60 Greater Manchester clockwise
BBC News Travel
M60 Greater Manchester clockwise severe disruption, between J15 for M61 J1 and J16 for A666 Manchester Road.
M60 Greater Manchester - One lane closed on M60 clockwise between J15, M61 J1 (Swinton Interchange) and J16, A666 (Pendlebury), because of a lorry having a tyre changed.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Warrington Wolves full-back Stefan Ratchford signs a new deal until the end of the 2022 season.
Read moreSevere disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, from J13 for A449 to J12 for A5.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed and queues on M6 southbound from J13, A449 (Stafford South) to J12, A5 (Gailey), because of a police investigation.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Guest house fire investigated
A fire at a guest house in Stafford is being investigated, said the fire service.
About 20 firefighters were sent to the Lichfield Road property overnight, said the Staffordshire force.
No-one was injured, it added.
Severe disruption: A5066 Greater Manchester both ways
BBC News Travel
A5066 Greater Manchester both ways severe disruption, from A576 Great Cheetham Street West to B6186 Camp Street.
A5066 Greater Manchester - A5066 Great Clowes Street in Broughton closed in both directions from the A576 Great Cheetham Street West junction to the B6186 Camp Street junction, because of a police investigation.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, at J14 for A34.
M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed and it's slow on M6 northbound at J14, A34 (Stafford North), because of a broken down van.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Convicted killer Ian Simms is released on parole despite never revealing where he hid her remains.
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One-year-old Jacob Marshall died after being taken to hospital from a house in Liverpool in July.
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Chelsea Bennion is sentenced to 30 weeks for taking the drugs into the UK's largest prison.
Read moreA firefighter's daughter joins the fire service almost 30 years after he joined as an apprentice.
Graham Stringer MP says there was a "gross failure" to protect vulnerable children from abuse.
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Rachel Maclean says she now has "doubts about the procedure and my health years later".
Read moreAround the web: School issues skirt warning
Stoke-on-Trent Live
Here are three of the stories you can find on the Stoke Sentinel's website today:
- School issues warning to girl with 'extremely short' skirt
- Driver demands £170 council compensation for damaged car
- Pottery owner hit with £44k court bill
About 20 families took part in the protest demanding the NHS funds medical cannabis treatments.
Read moreSevere disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach to J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.
M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J17, A534 (Sandbach) to J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of emergency repairs. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Car fires in Newport 'started deliberately'
Three cars were set alight in Newport, Shropshire, in the early hours.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue service was called to the blaze in Victoria Park road at 01:35 GMT and has confirmed it believes the fire was started deliberately.
"The fire was initially started at the site of one car which then spread to two others nearby," the fire service said.
It urged anyone with information to contact the police.
Severe disruption: M57 Merseyside northbound
BBC News Travel
M57 Merseyside northbound severe disruption, from J2 for A57 Liverpool Road to J3 for A526 Seth Powell Way.
M57 Merseyside - One lane closed on M57 northbound from J2, A57 (Prescot) to J3, A526 (Stockbridge Village), because of a lorry having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time