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11 charged with money laundering offences in Staffordshire

Nine men and two women will appear before magistrates later this monthNine men and two women will appear before magistrates later this month. More here.

Lanes reopened

Severe delays and queueing traffic due to earlier accident on M6 Southbound between J13 A449 (Stafford South) and J12 A5 (Gailey). Congestion to Stafford Services. The A449 through Penkridge is also slow as traffic uses this route as an alternative. Travel time is 60 minutes. All lanes have been re-opened.
All lanes have been reopened around 15:35 however residual delays remain. Stafford Services is located between J15 and J14.

Tributes to 'loving' pedestrian, 54, who died after collision on country road


Police are continuing to investigate the accident. More here.

Police catch up with fugitive Daley Smith after more than 15 months on run


He is due to appear in court this afternoon. More here.

Lanes shut on M6

Multiple vehicles are involved. More here.

Slow traffic Keele Services

M6 Northbound lane blocked on slip road into the services, slow traffic due to broken down lorry at M6 (Keele Services).
Keele services are located between J16 (Stoke-on-Trent / Crewe) and J15 (Stoke-on-Trent).

Today's weather

A largely dry day with a few sunny spells, but some rain is possible in the far north. Winds will be increasing throughout the day. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

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