Staffordshire

The driver lay down on tracks to avoid a train going at 85mph on a line he thought had been blocked.

Port Vale will sign centre-back Leon Legge on a one-year deal when his contract with Cambridge United expires.

Stoke appoint Derby boss Gary Rowett as their new manager following the Potters' relegation from the Premier League, replacing Paul Lambert.

Five men jailed for shooting a man in 2011 have their convictions for conspiracy to murder quashed.

Richard Pearson is found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after a fireworks factory fire.

Derby County boss Gary Rowett asks for permission to talk to Stoke City about their vacant managerial role.

Pupils at a school where free sanitary products are available tackle the stigma around periods.

Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall tells Newsbeat about breaking records... and fitting into plane seats.

A midwife from Warwick Hospital has been announced as the winner of the Great Midwifery Cake Off for 2018

Children at a school enjoy a royal-themed lunch ahead of the big day.

Manager Paul Lambert leaves relegated Stoke City four months after joining the club to replace Mark Hughes.

MPs say they have no confidence in the University of Chester to run seven academy schools.

It is dedicated in a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Crewe Alexandra re-sign striker Shaun Miller following his release by fellow League Two club Carlisle United.

Port Vale sign midfielder Luke Joyce on a two-year deal from fellow League Two side Carlisle United.

It needs two new entrances and a better access road if it is to accommodate extra passengers, it says.

Neville Jordan also uses his gym visits to socialise with friends.

A cash-strapped trust running seven academies is cutting staff and trying to offload some of its schools.

A fireworks factory owner told a court one of his employees may have been the cause of the fire.

The father of one of the victims was one of 16 parachutists who had earlier jumped from the plane.