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Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.
Anna Stukova is sentenced to 11 years in prison after an almost two-year "campaign of exploitation".
Amid more than 30 complaints, planning officers maintain the project would benefit the Cheadle area.
Friends describe Mike Lloyd, who has died aged 82, as being involved "in every show you've been to".
Alex Woodward, also 17, was killed after being hit by a BMW as he crossed the road in October.
It follows a crash involving a fire engine and car in March 2025 in which a 59-year-old woman died.
Those leaving care will get unlimited calls, texts and data for £4.50 a month.
The museum is at the centre of an inquiry by a regulator, linked to a dispute between trustees.
High demand means bosses urge people to only use A&E for serious and life-threatening emergencies.
The Environment Agency says several of England's regions had recovered their water levels.
Kelvin Chell tops £136,000 in funds for the Royal British Legion with Staffordshire-themed poppies.
The men, who are seeking asylum in the UK, are due to face trial in March.
A group is set up to buy the Railway Inn, which was once "the heart" of Norton Bridge.
Connor Naismith wants the government to set out plans for improving capacity north of Birmingham.
Kieran McKenna says he respects Stoke manager Mark Robins for completing 37 years as a player and manager.
Crewe Alexandra's home form is getting back to where it needs to be ahead of their busy festive schedule says boss Lee Bell.
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
Waine hasn't played a league match since August but is still in contention for New Zealand's World Cup squad.
Port Vale boss Darren Moore believes the cup competitions are a "wonderful distraction" from their league struggles this term.
Robbie Campbell founder of Windrush Generation talks you through the festival.
A new T-Level course in ceramics to start at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.
Trish Brookes who damaged her spine in an accident prepares for her next challenge.
Steve Parker, chair of Crewe Football Club, on the new £1.4 million project.
Crewe Green Sunflowers have opened two fields for people to pick the sunflowers.
James and Lauren Marston got married in the entertainment complex where they dated a lot.
Anna Barton from Canalside Farm chats about how strawberry picking season is progressing.
Olympic double scull champion Anna Watkins is considering trying to become Britain's first single scull gold medallist in Rio.
The former Dundee United and Partick Thistle footballer Charlie Adam dies suddenly at the age of 50.
Everton's Marouane Fellaini apologises for headbutting Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
Kenwyne Jones scores his first goal in 28 Premier League games as Stoke draw with Everton at the Britannia Stadium.
On-loan Bradden Inman scores an 88th-minute winner for Crewe to extend Bury's winless streak to five matches.
Promotion challengers Cheltenham and Port Vale settle for a point as well as both retaining their top-three places.
Marc Richards' equaliser rescues a point for in-form Chesterfield at home to Burton Albion in League Two.
Previously undisputed king of darts Phil "The Power" Taylor faces a real battle to win a 16th world title
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.
A judge says the £1.5m fraudster and cannabis grower is the "most dishonest" man he has come across.
An inquest heard the exact cause of a caravan fire that killed Lee and Esme Baker was unknown.
The Bournemouth forward reported racial abuse during his side's Premier League game at Liverpool.
Millie Gribble and two other children had just stepped off a bus when they were hit by a truck.
Two men have appeared in court charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance.
Grant Adamson says he will risk a council fine rather than remove his 30ft (9m) golden statue.
Tom Boyd has begun working at his local Asda, before beginning a new role at Waitrose in January.
Geoff King, 76, worked for 21 years in areas contaminated with asbestos dust and debris, lawyers say.
Broadstairs Memorial Hall will be sold at auction with a guide price of £350,000.
Network Rail reveals a low bridge in Leicestershire saw more crashes than any other crossing.
Current explanations haven't cut the mustard
