Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire is reducing its inquest backlog after capacity problems within the coroners' service.

Councillors have now given final approval to move to Swann House in Stoke.

Staffordshire's political leaders agree devolution plan to send to ministers.

There are elections on 1 May in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

The bridge in Burton-upon-Trent was closed due to some lorry drivers ignoring weight restrictions.

The proposals include a new Staffordshire unitary council, and a new mayoral strategic authority.

The owner confirms the residential home, which houses nine people, will close in March.

Residents say "something needs to be done" to prevent drivers reaching speeds of more than 100mph.