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Heaney says fight delay has been to his advantage

The Stoke-on-Trent fighter's bout against Gerome Warburton had been due to take place in January.

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Police force investigated over man's custody death

The IOPC confirms it is investigating Staffordshire Police following the death of Calvin Davies.

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Reform councillor suspended following racism row

Reform UK confirms the suspension of Lynn Dean and says an investigation is forthcoming.

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Man charged after ambulance taken with patient in

Marshall Leese, 31, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, appears in court before being remanded in custody.

Two police officers are standing next to a red knife amnesty bin. One of the police officers is wearing a high visibility jacket with police radio and body camera attached. The other officer is wearing a black police uniform and also has a police radio and body worn camera attached to her jacket.

Thousands of knives surrendered in amnesty scheme

More than 4,000 knives have been taken out of circulation as part of the scheme.

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Sum of £300,000 allocated to tackle flooding

Stoke-on-Trent could see a repeat of the intense rainfall seen last autumn, officials warn.

MP Allison Gardner, a woman wearing a red suit jacket and holding a piece of paper, is standing in the House of Commons. She is surrounded by other MPs, some of whom are looking at her while she speaks.

MP calls for more help for monkey dust addicts

Allison Gardner says there are "challenges caused by a lack of joined-up working".

A woman wearing a blue scarf is standing in a sports hall with a blue wall. There are chairs and other people behind her. She is smiling for the photograph.

Reform councillor accused over racist posts online

The leader of Staffordshire County Council says allegations about Lynn Dean will be investigated.

A side-on view of five ambulances parked in a row outside a building. The second one along has its rear doors open and the ramp down.

Ambulance stolen with patient still inside

Police conduct a search and arrest a man after the vehicle stops at a petrol station.

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