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It is thought the cat was trapped in the boarded-up building in Stoke-on-Trent for up to a week.

Harry Richardson will be a mentor at the JCB Academy after chairman Lord Bamford spotted his story.

Police say the driver remained at the scene following the crash in Rushton Spencer.

The lorry ended up on his side, while a piece of wood went through the van's windscreen.

The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening head injuries, say police.

Middlesbrough keep their Championship play-off hopes alive with a comfortable victory over Stoke at the Riverside.

Hakeeb Adelakun scores a late winner as Lincoln round off their League One campaign with a 2-1 victory over relegated Crewe.

Michael Fabricant apologises for suggesting teachers and nurses enjoyed lockdown drinks in staff rooms.

Dominic Raab says Garry Newlove's death was a "horrific crime" as he announces his intervention.

The quarry's owners bring action to stop protesters gathering outside the entrance to its site.

A project manager says she has heard of people who have turned off their fridge at home.

Stoke City's Northern Ireland international midfielder Jordan Thompson signs a new two-year deal at the Championship club.

Dr Ben Clark and colleagues have already donated one ambulance, but want to provide more.

Relegated League One side Crewe Alexandra appoint former assistant Alex Morris as manager on a permanent basis.

Stoke City are fined £9,000 and Bristol City £7,000 for a melee during their recent Championship match.

A gang used a chainsaw to break into the business before ripping out a cash machine, police say.

What are the issues most on the minds of local election voters in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

The university says about half of its electricity needs will be met by the new wind and solar site.

The victim was punched by an unknown man who then fled on foot, police say.