Plans to. Move the album. To the soul. Of the blues. Which brings. Us to choose. The drum stonework by. The Fab 4 The Beatles and back in the USA song and why is the story you were looking for then Russia has been hunted a full year ban from all major sporting events by. The World Anti Doping Agency It means that the Russian flag and anthem will not be allowed to events such as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and also football's 2022 World Cup in council I want to names those in the what is inclosure a very very good morning to Sheila in road he she caught it likewise well done you take a bow I will say hi to Phil and Pat listening to the show in tongues still Yeah they've caught the story they go on to say the start much today we're predicting a 4 nail will. Shake a tail feather walk. Up to 13 weeks. And change Strictly Come Dancing the final. Series comes to an end to see 15 couple started on the Strictly journey should be in full in the final we will we'll be talking to you to injury in the week so. We only have 3 couples competing tonight Calvin Carroll also ama though each perform 3 down says they'll perform a dance chosen by the judges a show dance and their favorite dance of the series so far now the bookies have Calvin Calvin Fletcher as their favorite to win the winner will be decided purely on the public vote this weekend here are your finalists then talking about the Grand Final I've loved every 2nd of. I've really have added It's just brilliant and I'm a big believer in you know challenge yourself and what better way to do than do it in front of 11000000 people now that I'm here I just want to go to enjoy those 3 dances of course I mean look at I'd love to live be amazing but not competitive with these guys competitive with myself. But you have it you 3 finally strickly it's all happening this weekend let's talk to Vicky Jones who is the writer for the dancing times and also contributes to the Keep dancing podcast very good morning welcome to the shark a. Very very well 1st I want to say I'm very very well I have to say here and now it's been such an awful wonderful journey when it comes to strictly We don't want it to end do we and it's weird to so like the series you know excitement starts back in August and it was super super hot I remember the little one show and now where you know Christmas is around the corner and it's the final and it's all coming to an end for another year highlight of the series for you so far what would have been a. Very good question one of my highlights is absolutely Michelle is foxtrot from Halloween week to Addams Family that was pretty iconic Karim's Jive the 1st 40 of the series always exciting and I thought that was it was a high energy packed in so much it was great to be said Calvin has been blowing his away week by we what can we expect tonight that. So each of the couples are doing 3 dances as he said they're doing so there are prizing their favorite dance as well as the judges pick and a show dance in King Calvin is actually reprising his week one sound which made such an impact he came in not no one was expecting or knowing what to expect he blew out the water with this 32 hour 40 and it was incredible really made his mark so we're excited to see that again. Just coming to Calvin who's been out there you know literally is the favorite since we Quorn this money little crazy because he's shown such such flair such skill in the dance floor he's shown such confidence but do you think he's going to be feeling the pressure tonight because the public you know we've all been talking about this you look to the national tabloids it's as good as dumb the deal the glitterball is his but the pressure is going to be there isn't it I'm not sure I think he's you know seeing him in this week and stuff he seems he seems quite assuming taking it all in stride to be honest and I think you know he hasn't really had a bad dance he's got nothing to. Just go out there and smash it I actually think I don't think it's as clear cut as as you know him easily winning I think and more and Anton with this whole narrative of you know Anton being in the final and it's his best finish for Probably however long he's been on the show 15 years there's a lot of excitement a lot of people would love to see on time when so there's that side of it as well so I come back to the point I raised a few Bobak are just slightly down in the mouth that we're here in the final again it's been another wonderful journey it's been another brilliant series and we've learned greatly from those taking part the professional dancers Yeah alongside them Vicky we're going to have to leave it there but thank you so so much for your time this morning here on the Saturday Breakfast Show from b.b.c. Radio Stoke vile She's the writer for the dancing times and she contributes to the Keep dancing podcast so all 3 finalists tonight fingers crossed for all 3 Kelvin And also Emma they're going to be performing 3 dances even as you've just heard before a dance chosen by the judges a show dance and also their favorite dance of the series Who is your money on the. Up in the crack of dawn just to bring your breakfast we can breakfast here on your local Baby say rodeo star yeah we're here teasing you out from under that duvet cover of yours Kevin phony of looking after things for some faith is sides of 10 o'clock it's b.b.c. Radio Stoke the break for show at 80 minutes past 8 just played you an absolute belt of their dance with a strange I just love the voice of Sam Smith. I like to think that's how I sound when I'm singing when I'm there in the shower it's just the accused dicks of the shower probably gives it all away coming up this side of 9 o'clock dream on curve why is it time to get ready to laugh shout and have some fun in Hanley it's another story we'll bring you here on saturday breakfast before 9 weather wise how are things looking today if it's a case of you possibly getting ready to head out on a bit of Christmas shopping to do we did mention earlier just 11 more days now 11 more sleeps until Santa starts his rounds if you are out shopping later you might want to know weather wise cloudy for a time with a chance of some showers sunny spells for a time this afternoon but it will become rather cloudy again by tonight winds fresh southwesterly temperatures getting upwards of 6 Celsius $43.00 degrees Fahrenheit this evening it tonight Sherry rain is expected it could be heavy for a time into the night there will be rain initially but it should become drier and clearer towards door temperatures this evening dropping down to 0 Celsius Ouch 32 degrees Fahrenheit relieving the hot water bottle in mind the outlook for tomorrow Sunday spells of sunshine yes but also a few showers may drift north and east from time to time it's going to be another windy day with a fresh southwesterly and again temperatures upwards of 6 Celsius $43.00 Fahrenheit . Is b.b.c. Radio. Channel can channel news with a moment or 2 on our hands here so another opportunity to take a thumb through this morning's tabloids the broadsheets and also the red tops I've got the Daily Express in front of me here bars I'm dreaming of a reunited Kingdom Boris Johnson promised to reunite Britain have to break seats as he held his historic landslide election victory yesterday pretty much all of the papers dominated by the election of Thursday the front cover. The Daily Mail after you give him a landslide Boris lifts Britain's spirits with soaring Christmas message of healing we did it the inside of this morning's copy of The Daily Mail Boris Johnson pledged to reunite the country and heal its brags that divisions last night after securing a stunning election victory over labor that's the front cover and main lead from the Daily Mail The Daily Mirror time for starting again Labor M.P.'s and heavyweights to man call being quits immediately many supporters in traditional heartland say party must change Labor grandees last night called for work to start immediately on rebuilding the party's future they are cheery Corban to quit now after Labor lost dozens of seats former supporters the likes of who supported Mr Corbett and say that he is the main reason that they backed the Tories one voter said Labor in London have lost touch with the rest of the country Labour's David Blunkett said we need to be part of a real change and be connecting with the people we claim to represent from the some this morning Bracks Solent Merry Christmas and then we'll quit e.u. And from the I this morning battle for the United Kingdom begins as Johnson calls for country to heal s.m.p. Pulls trigger our new independence campaign and the Irish nationalist demand united Ireland. Some of this mornings from pages traffic and travel for staff a chat and Cheshire Now what's the latest then sorry Good morning well we've still got some problems through all stages for a section of Linley lay in the a 51 it says still closed because of flooding between the Lynn lane and the crane road junction just down past the lot and cross roads it's underneath. At the moment the heavy traffic seems to be Ok it's looking pretty quiet at the moment around Stoke so not seeing any problems for either the. 500 traffic on the day road is moving out and it does look better for the m 6 as well there was a breakdown northbound new junction 13 staff at South at once been recovered. If you see a problem call is all 121. B.b.c. Radio. Christmas on b.b.c. Why is. John Bolton less than 24 hours I will be cooking Christmas dinner for the veto if you sign out a lot of Christmas sorry. But you're tired of being sold that he was speaking to you. About Gavin and Stacey make the one Christmas Day at a to b b c one and I play a. Girl to be. The loser. In the movie. When. You have a lot. Of about. The one. Was . Was. Cut. Traveling. Legs and arms and legs and legs look let's. Go Let's Go Let's. Keep. Let it. Come up the legislature . It's on the tip of you shaking to tell for that should have you balancing out of bed it's b.b.c. Radio Stoke 26 minutes past a good morning 5000 keep on moving Yeah hello good morning come it doubly shy if you are just tuning in do take a seat take the wait a few Wolfers it's Kevin funny oh it's in the Saturday morning for Sophie Calvert Sophie normally here between 6 and 10 she will be back with you next week but also doubling up as our political reporter and I'm sure you'll understand she's been rather busy in the couple of days so the management team here at b.b.c. Radio Stoke saying so you help yourself to a lie and you're wrong we're here this side of town to talk and I did mention a little earlier that I had something of a festive confession to make something I need your help with this morning on the show if you would like to give me about 08012188 it's all free phone number 1st play Am I on my own here do I sound just a little bit but humbug. 11 sleeps and counting till the big fella starts his rounds on my the only person across Staffordshire in Cheshire this morning who is still yet to put a piece Christmas stacks seriously cars have been arriving at a nice part of Christmas carcinomas get them on the mantel piece also must get that festive washing line home garb there are a decks that need to be put up round at my place on the 1st to admit but seriously don't need to get utensil in a tangle don't think bad of me but as yet there's not a bore ball or a sprig of Holly to be seen around my gaff. I'm just far too busy doing other things for the b.b.c. At the moment now my next door neighbor however he says moving on quickly confession out of the way my next door neighbor wow we've got dripping icicle white lights hanging from the front door porch also come to think of it those dripping icicle white lights around the garden fence their windows and the roof of their Gar Archie It's all well and truly lit up and we got a sparkly reindeer and sledge on a ledge above the front of their house and illuminated snowman by the back door very nice seriously at the front of their garden path we've got these multi colored candy cane stakes have you seen those yet very very popular this year or certainly according to my next door neighbor anyway he was alone in me getting away with this one I had to know all about this stuff and best of all next door a laser light that projects images of snowflakes onto the front of the house his light living next door to his young Michelle jar concert when it gets dark of an evening am I late this year am I on my tod in the outdoor Christmas Day stakes for 2019 Is there anybody else listening to Saturday Breakfast this morning who is yet like myself to do anything in the way of decorations for Christmas have you like me done nothing this weekend it will be like a grotto around at my place but just a little bit busy with work at the moment but I will get around to doing things this weekend have you like me done nothing in the festive decks stakes or can flip the coin on this one can you out Pimp My next door neighbors with Chris some Christmas decorations that are even more outrageous more festive more sparkly than dripping icicle white lights reindeer in a sledge and also not only candy cane sticks but on an illuminated snowman at their back door our $800.00 want. 8080 I need to hear from you this morning can you out my next door neighbors with the ducks that you got up or possibly it's a story that centers around your next door neighbors you can tax your stories through to me on a Saturday Breakfast Show if you got your mobile Hyundai story takes place with the word Stoke It's a warm travel through. 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Radio Star News Headlines now with Vicky Norton bar still uncertain will visit the north of England today where traditional Labor supporters helped him achieve the largest conservative victory for more than 30 years Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn says he'll step down once a successor is chosen he's been criticised by some supporters for failing to apologize timetables on Britain's railways will undergo major changes tomorrow with passengers being urged to check before they travel journey times the being current services increased and the routes added across the country it's hoped hundreds more people will share their thoughts about crew in an online survey before it closes tomorrow evening is part of a plan to create a new place brand for the town which can then be used as a marketing tool to positively promote it and the final of Strictly Come Dancing takes place tonight 3 celebrities of the 3 celebrities it made it through a soap actors Emma Barton and Kelvin Fletcher and see b.b.c. Presenter Kerim Xero while. Big stories from stock sale in crude b.b.c. Radio Stoke sports. City Manager Michael O'Neill's confident making steps in the right direction ahead of their match against Reading this afternoon Stoke looking for back to back league wins at home for the 1st time in a year O'Neill told b.b.c. Radio stuff. There's been a lot of positive we've won 3 secs which I think and current form I think. 10th in the table so we're playing more like a top 10 team as opposed to a team that's obviously 3rd from bottom and we have to you know get that message home to the players at that I think we are making progress it's not where we want to be still and we have to obviously try and build on not go forward well managed John ask is admitted Crawley's recent change in manager has hinted that preparation ahead of kick off this afternoon. Returned to Crawley as manager at the start of December and took charge of his 1st match in midweek b.b.c. Radio Stoke they'll have to be ready for every out. Because some things will change will. Be different which is going to be. On the pitch too much an anus targeting his 1st league start of the season when Crewe Mansfield later he scored twice in the 31 win over Eastley in midweek and told b.b.c. Radio Stoke he'll keep working hard for an opportunity think I can do is work hard and try and prove myself every time I get the chance but most important thing is that the team wins and we have a name for the season and hopefully we managed to get to that goal Liverpool can move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League if they be Wofford in today's early kick off that theory would mark a good 24 hours for the club after manager in clumps signed a contract extension keeping him field until at least 2020 full is Nigel Pearson's 1st game in charge of what fit and he says he's looking for his place to put in a performance they can be pleased with 2nd place Leicester City is seeking to equal the club record of 10 successive wins in all competitions when they face Nori City at 3 o'clock Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits they've had a problem killing gangs off and says they need to finish more of the chance. They create they play Bournemouth today elsewhere in the Premier League Burnley play New Castle Sheffield United play Aston Villa and Southampton play West Ham finally in non-league football Stafford Rangers will be looking to make it back to back wins as they go to Aston the United and also our home games for leak town Newcastle town and Abbey Holton United but he latest nice sport next for me here at 9 so the festive confession from me this morning bar humbug some might say Am I the only person across staff which are in Cheshire this morning who are still yet to put a piece of Christmas that rarely happens you're looking at your place. So you can say it's actually quite 303030. I like silver it a bit green but I'm not too keen on going to crazy a few lights a few candles got a lot of twigs in jars and ferns in jars at the moment and a few tiny little lights on them but yeah you know I just I think I get to sort of after Christmas if I do too much and just want to clear a Boxing Day. With it or we're hearing from Christine here in New Castle who says on the subject of whether you are a little bar humbug this morning fern or whether it's a sensible thing just to just to hold off I just got too much one of them to know the b.b.c. At the moment to wow me to spend time at home putting the Christmas ducks and I will get around to it this weekend Kristina New Castle says no Dax up no call Dritan no presents wrapped diver in a card and I have to present a really really I can only I can say here and now the cards have been written thought of good so 1 I have done something I don't do that the one letter remember letters. Not even Laos now not the one letter that I write to a friend of mine in Australia the Australian post out to be by the 12th 2 days back so the letter was written that's gone update as to what I've been up to this show. It's good. It's nice so it's not too bad then I'm least seasonally trying to get my act together more she's back with your next news at 9 o'clock b.b.c. Radio start breakfast time it is 24 minutes to 9 and. A dash fashion. This. Is. Christmas on 29. B.b.c. Radio star Gabriela chill me and warm this winter. D.c.u. Radio Stoke travel and. Stick around coming up in the next 5 to 10 minutes we're going to be finding out why it's time to get ready to laugh shout and have some fun in a hang like some of the stories that will spotlight in just a moment before we get to that traffic and travel news for stuff in Cheshire. Postable some issues through a full Linley 5 still closed in both directions because of flooding that's just underneath the railway bridge down past the lone cross right so you will need to find a diversion for the moment the traffic there is quite light so it is moving Ok we've got some robots again today in start for the I 52 hot so right just down towards the jelly POTUS it started to a little bit busy that it got some temporary traffic lights in place and also between. Busy of the I 5 double 2 along the Cheadle route and again that's Cheeta right was but generally traffic is moving Ok not seeing any major problems and us still looking nice and clear the m 6 on public transport is running to time if you see a problem call is on I like 10121880. B.b.c. Radio style. B.b.c. Introducing from start. Tonight from presenting 2 hours of new and up and coming acts from stuff. To 92 recording engineer. Who's worked with the Foo Fighters on Coldplay. Before the more than good enough. Given. 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Radio star. Now it is of course the time of the year when you are allowed to be a little bit cheeky maybe even throw stuff and laugh out loud larger than life characters and no before anybody thinks to phone in I'm not talking about Christmas dinner with the in-laws it is of course panto time panto time there are certainly plenty of panto's that are being staged around both Staffordshire and Cheshire and one in Stoke on Trent of course featuring b.b.c. Radio Stokes very own early bird Dancy gets in Aladdin which has been staged this year at the Mitchell art center to find out more we can speak now joining me here in the studio we can find out more from Liam Burton who's playing a tin and also Matthew Di who's the genie and also directing the show Matthew Lee And good morning. Thank you 1st guys for taking the early morning alarm call Saturday morning early here in a studio before 9 o'clock that's not bad well thank you for having us yeah had to be a.b.c. Coffee stronger than any other car please tell me you didn't drink it. Yeah yeah I didn't quickly as well have ever trained just as here's a quick tip for you never ever drink b.b.c. Coffee it's great for creosote in the fence and possibly have a trick never drink it how come to you 1st Matthew called Blimey so you're playing that you know you're also directing this show so rehearsals Firstly how long are they being going and how are they coming along they are going very well that we've been rehearsing for the last 2 weeks and I've got a great cars they're all really good including including Liam is good not saying that just because he's sitting alongside what is my best mate as well so I've got. To yes yes yes yes but it's all. Well today is there a sense for you as the director is a sense of relief or terror that panto season in this particular production Monday of course it's almost here it's almost upon us as a heady mix of both really because you kind of want to make a show that's great for the family which I think we have it's a lot of fun it's fast paced but also there's a certain sense of control but I quite like I have to give it up because once the curtain opens I can't do anything anymore I've got to just let the brilliant cast do what they do let then do what den does well which is like talk to the audience and be den great one plus this year leave me which is Tell Me Off air density learnt his not yeah that's got to be a plus because then scripts lines now paper that he took in the out we just we just out the live normally that's that that's done in true study Doubleday's Well yes. He put a script down and just got through it was amazing last year at this point we were going down and then we. Said Is it difficult to find new ways guys to make the audience laugh and also the same time keep ways the tradition of pantomime Well comedy is kind of subjective but essentially we use jokes that lots of people probably used before and we create new ones because there's so much that happens in the world I mean yeah you know there's so many jokes you can make about anything and we have such a broad audience you know you can have anyone from 202 plus so we know when we have babies or anyone and anyone can find something to laugh about which is here to have a good time as well and yet in terms of things that are topical obviously politics and t.v. Shows and all of that stuff that changes you know you can you can draw on made things and we make new jokes almost every day because so many things happen in the news and you open up a newspaper and you go oh you get to make a joke or let's do that it's interesting you mentioned a few moments. Only in politics but something been happening that we should be aware of yeah minding its way into this year's Yeah it's time to call off now things and stuff like that so. Why did you decide to run with Aladdin this year well and London is a really popular show last year we did Cinderella which is more of a fairy tale and we decided to switch up this year and do Aladdin which is a more of an event just story we possibly do a fairy tale next year but we thought it would be really different something quite exciting and it's fast paced and so it seemed like a no brainer really because Cinderella is one of the most popular panto's by a lot and is equally if not more popular. Because of all the connotations. You Yeah. So I think also just quickly want to get in the conversation here you've got some local youngsters part part of the poor performance just just how important is it to have young people from within a given community involved in a show I think it's a must really. The whole show the way it's been written is about steak it includes lots of steak isms and then speaking as an outsider of the area just being able to speak to the locals and so on it's fantastic so to have people that are growing up and just part of the local scene it's so important and they're proud of it and that's great and they're playing that part nice so. Matthew what do you think it's so special about panto I think it's one of those things I certainly saw panto's when I was a kid and on a limited Liam was involved in Panthers when he was a kid as well as an actor through and through I think is important because it gives people very 1st the actual experience I think it brings families together because what'll happen is that parents will take their kids to go see a pentode the kids watch the panto and the parents watch the kids and a great time and that's what special I've got to ask. Both of you here on the subject of power when it comes to our American cousins those across the big pond are going to be very very dear close friend of mine she's a New Yorker and the 1st time we talked to a pundit It was a case of whoa there was smoke coming out of her ears I thought we did elected a new pope. She couldn't quite understand why is the male lead or one of them I only dressed as a woman vice a versa prince charming girl dressed in Guy's tights and costume it's not easy to explaining panto if you're not from this part of the world absolutely but it's a very British thing and you know it derives from a lot of. Theatre forms but we've all grown up with all those rules of saying you know bearing the villain or hissing at the more you know saying you know hello. And standing up and turning around so for an outsider it must be really strange but all I know is that we all get a good laugh and a kick out of performing yet and I know that audiences love coming in and shouting and saying oh no you know yes you are and you know they have a great time so for the Americans I think you should do more I know a couple of people here in America a moment going to a couple of American pantomimes and hopefully maybe the word will spread sprite at the same time you know there's only 11 country that chases a big cheese down a hill. Chucks along you know all of this stuff and things to be proud to be British but yeah exactly I know before you guys take your leave and we want to give details as to when the curtain 1st goes up this Monday I allowed in which is being staged at the Mitchell Arts Center and yes good news b.b.c. Radio stocks down and see how has learned his lines they share is still going to be a big big plus before we get to those final details I know both of you are very very keen to say hello to want to people and I know if you and we've got a member of the family who celebrating Yes it's my sister's birthday happy birthday Carlee birthday carry all those miles away. Out about you my friend I know my cousin James is listening with his his son now and his partner Jennifer if you're listening right guys miss you can't wait to see the show. The curtain going up it's all going to be happening at the Mitchell art center this year's production is Aladdin how can we obtain or tickets that you can go to music mania u.k. Or you can go to the Mitchell art center and get your tickets in person so we started chapter someone it's a nice picture of the Christmas period isn't it just Christmas just isn't Christmas you in the family heading off to see a favorite pound hope perhaps Matthew break a leg thank you wow thanks very much. Radius. 8 minutes to 9 the time to tell weather forecast let's head to the b.b.c. Weather Center Carrie how are things looking down below is fairly quiet at the moment isn't it weird and we've got a bit of sunshine around at the moment as well but the winds are picking up and they could be pretty strong gusty throughout today and those winds will blow in a few showers later on as well and I could tell you when tree for some in play beauty is going to be blustery and showery for time for the middle part of the day those showers should zip zip through fairly quickly so will be joy with some sunshine a thing later on in the afternoon the winds will stay quite gusty there and it's going to feel cold in those winds 6 or 7 degrees the maximum temperature there will be if you must showers pushing in overnight the winds are going to ease off the ice is going to be. Such a force for some tomorrow morning and then the same sort of story tomorrow some decent joined by weather around tomorrow but with a chance of catching a shower into the afternoon some places escape in the night and stay breezy and cold 6 or 7 degrees again the maximum temperature. Come. True. Radio star Kevin funny are looking up things for Sophie Cal but she going to be back with you next Sunday 6 for you till 9 Anastacio that and I'm out of love Job Watch we'll hear from Paula in just a moment or 2 we got the news at 9 o'clock to follow doing something of a paper review which should I expect from you brought for show earlier this morning coming through the paper says some so difficult to get away from a sense of it's a case of the election occupying front page news and several pages there after there is one story here that caught my attention number of today's papers running with Ace reporting that there's been a 183 percent increase in planning application. As for basement extensions in England Scotland and Wales the Guardian here says that homeowners unable to climb the housing ladder because of high prices have decided to borrow down instead a London based property agent telling the paper that many people are doing whatever they can to improve their homes rather than making that move punching up into the attic or digging down to create more space nowadays in 2019 is now the more viable alternative It says here digging down and bring out of my studio town a car before we get to tan what's the year will you be doing the double in our next hour together you're digging down Barring Out of the studio after 10 o'clock and making way of course for Lucas and Rob b.b.c. Radio Stoke Job Watch and the man is required in the local to area you are needed to fit together a number of kitchen units placing them level and refitting worktops initially one week's work with potentially more to follow to find out how to apply a color somehow 801-2188 making a difference in Staffordshire and Cheshire b.b.c. Radio Stoke. On smart he revealed channel 76. B.c. Radio Stoke. Saturday morning to shamba 14th your local b.b.c. Radio Stoke the time now 9 o'clock the very latest news from Vicky Norton Boris Johnson is this in the north of England today where some 2 additional labor supporters helped him achieve the biggest conservative victory the more than 30 years the prime minister says he wants to repay the trust of bricks its supporters from across the country who lent his party their votes Arun Bell is the 1st conservative m.p. For full and the line in 100 years has been a real revolution in labor the last. Touch with what people in these communities wanted and all I can do is go to Westminster and stand up for those people who stand up for commonsense conservative values investing in towns like this investing in our public services the 1st and foremost do what they wanted on Bret's it voted 63 percent leave the European Union the former labor and pay Garrett Snell will stoke central He lost his seat see conservative m.p. Joe Gideon has called it a catastrophe and laying the party leaders for the loss of the seats in Stoke on Trent we're going to have another 5 years of Tory government over the way of 3 conservative m.k. Used and the damage and the untold hours they will unleash in Stoke on trying I believe lays firmly at the door of those running the National Party's campaign and the decisions that they have made about where to target and the sort of fractured response they should have might Meanwhile a senior member of Boris Johnson's cabinet to raise coffee says the government won't approve another referendum on Scottish independence for the next 5 years the s.n.p. Says it has a clear mandate for another vote after winning 48 of Scotland's 59 seats royal passengers are advised to check before they travel from tomorrow when big changes have been in to. Timetables some journey times will be cuts and they'll be a 1000 more services a week across the country and it's hoped hundreds more people will share their thoughts about crew in an online survey before it closes tomorrow evening it's all part of a plan to create a new place brand for the town which could then be used as a marketing tool to positively promote it having life from consultants Hemingway design says there's been a good response so far the real cognitive I'm coming out in the feedback and importantly some really strong ideas and some real positivity and clarity say about what the town calendar and what it needs to do to start to what with a swagger again. The b.b.c. Radio Stoke. Court. Stoke City Manager Michael O'Neill is confident they're making steps in the right direction ahead of the match against a reading this afternoon Stoke looking for back to back league wins at home for the 1st time in a year well manager John ask is admitted Crawley's recent change of managers hindered their preparation and head of kick off this afternoon Jonny M's returned to Crawley as manager at the start of December and took charge of his 1st match in midweek Shima and is targeting his 1st league start of the season when Crewe host Mansfield later he scored twice in a 31 win over Eastley in midweek and told b.b.c. Radio Stoke you keep working hard for an opportunity and a non-league football today stuff at Rangers looking to make it back to back wins as they go to Ashton United we've also got home games the leak town Newcastle town and Abbey Holtz in the United the weather we're expecting a windy day sunny spells and showers some of those showers could be wintry on the highest for 2 Moreland's ground ice today of around 6 Celsius that's $43.00 in Fahrenheit's no problems at the moment reported on the end 6 northbound around junction 14 at Stafford north to 60 some sources were suggesting for a time the road was closed off for the sensors and cameras showing that that remains open at the moment I'll say just still some problems on Linley lane been closed off because of flooding around Crewe road and Lawton cross roads and that is still the case this morning you're up to date it's 3 minutes past 9. We're the only one of the 15 biggest cities in the country that doesn't have a Christmas lights What do you feel about that it's disappointing. Back to those children say this is you've already got the lights and why can't you just use the ones you.