Some stories from the Stoke Sentinel that are making headlines today include:
In the papers: 'Schoolgirl's hospital death could have been prevented'

Stoke-on-Trent Live

Moses Christensen "knew exactly what he was doing" when he killed Richard Hall, 70, a jury hears.

Moses Christensen "knew exactly what he was doing" when he killed Richard Hall, 70, a jury hears.

Mountain hares have new protections in Scotland, but in England they can be culled without a licence.

About 20 guests had to leave the Hilton Garden Hotel during the early hours of Sunday.

Stoke-on-Trent family among those fined for trip to Matlock Bath at the weekend.

He said education is the priority and getting all schools open on 8 March is the aim.

Moses Christensen "knew exactly what he was doing" when he killed Richard Hall, 70, a jury hears.

Mountain hares have new protections in Scotland, but in England they can be culled without a licence.

About 20 guests had to leave the Hilton Garden Hotel during the early hours of Sunday.

Stoke-on-Trent family among those fined for trip to Matlock Bath at the weekend.

He said education is the priority and getting all schools open on 8 March is the aim.

Mountain hares have new protections in Scotland, but in England they can be culled without a licence.

About 20 guests had to leave the Hilton Garden Hotel during the early hours of Sunday.

Stoke-on-Trent Live
Some stories from the Stoke Sentinel that are making headlines today include:
It's going turn a little chillier over the next few days but today we also have the risk of showers.
We could see some heavy rain and even a rumble of thunder, and you can expect some overnight frost.
Temperatures will reach between 7 and 12 Celsius.


Stoke-on-Trent Live
Here are some of the stories on the Stoke-on-Trent Live website:
Two teenagers have been arrested after a vehicle was driven into a Stoke-on-Trent shop during a burglary.
The McColl's store, in Abbots Road, Abbey Hulton, was targeted at about 04:00 GMT on Sunday.
A Land Rover Defender was used by the offenders who drove the vehicle at the store a number of times before gaining entry, said Staffordshire Police.
The pair, both aged 18, are being questioned on suspicion of robbing the store as well as two other burglaries in the area, the force added.
Today is expected to be dry with a good deal of cloud. It will feel chilly under the cloud with light winds of variable direction. Highs of 6 to 9C (43 to 48F).
Tonight will be dry and cloudy throughout. Mist and fog patches will develop overnight under calm conditions. A cold night with light winds. Lows of 2 to 5C (36 to 41F).
Get the latest forecast on the BBC Weather site.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited a vaccination centre during a visit to Stoke-on-Trent.



He spent time speaking to staff, patients and volunteers during the meeting in Tunstall at lunch time, said Midlands Partnership NHS Foundations Trust.
The management team told him more than 380,000 citizens have now been vaccinated locally, the trust added.

BBC Weather
It will be a dull, grey day with lingering patches of fog and cloud with highs of 8°C (46°F).

Infections have "continued to decrease" across the UK in the week to 19 February, the latest figures from the ONS infection survey suggest.

In the West Midlands, one in 140 people are estimated to be testing positive for coronavirus in the period.
At England level, one in 145 people are estimated to be testing positive for the coronavirus compared with one in 115 last week.
About 97% of people aged over 70 in the region have received a Covid-19 vaccine but there is concern that take-up is lower among some ethnic minority groups and people who live in poorer neighbourhoods.
A 4.99% rise in council tax has been approved by councillors in Stoke-on-Trent.

The hike is part of a £14.4m savings plan from the city council voted through on Thursday night.
Plans to introduce parking charges at two local beauty spots have also been approved.
It could end up costing motorists £3 for up to a three-hour stay at Westport Lake and Central Forest Park in Hanley.

BBC Weather
We're forecast sunshine and clear skies today, with a very light breeze.
Temperatures could rise to about 11C (52F) and we'll have a clear, mild night too.
You can read more about the forecast on the BBC Weather page.

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