Read MoreRachel Kelsall represents the Hanford, Newstead and Trentham ward on Stoke-on-Trent City Council. BBC News
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Pair jailed for life for ‘pure evil’ arson attack
Read MoreAkashdeep Singh, 26, died in the blaze at his home which also seriously injured his mother. BBC News
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Thatched roof blaze caused by lorry hitting cables
Read MorePolice say a lorry collided with overhead cables, which fell onto the roof of a thatched cottage. BBC News
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MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Read MoreStoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed. BBC News
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Teens who started major fire jailed
Read MoreJames Evans, 19, and Justin Keeling, 18, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday. BBC News
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Events honour Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell
Read MoreDeputy lord mayor Steve Watkins said Mitchell’s work had inspired generations of engineers. BBC News
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Four arrested in connection with drug offences
Read MorePolice carried out searches at four addresses in Kidsgrove, Milton and Norton on Wednesday. BBC News
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New county memorial for fallen firefighters
Read MoreThe memorial is being unveiled on 30 May to remember firefighters who died in service. BBC News
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Mixed reaction from farmers after lack of rainfall
Read MoreA Warwickshire farmer says there has only been “one significant rainfall” since the end of March. BBC News
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Man jailed for using teenagers to transport drugs
Read MoreLakan Illsley pleaded guilty to modern day slavery and supplying Class A drugs. BBC News
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