BBC Stoke & Staffordshire

Formula 1 is the dream for most teenage racing drivers but only a few ever reach that pinnacle of their sport. bbc.in/3OsEENX One of those hoping to climb the ladder is Jamie Leverton, 17, from Stoke-on-Trent. After several successful seasons in karting at local and national level, he is preparing to make his debut in car racing, having secured a seat in the GB4 Championship with Idola Motorsport.

⚪️⚫️ Port Vale legends Martin Foyle and Phil Sproson say that while this season has been ‘topsy-turvy’ the FA Cup has been a welcome distraction. 🏆 bbc.in/4tgZn64

🏂🗣️ ‘It's like writing with your left hand and being attacked by seagulls wearing a chip hat'. BBC Olympic commentator @Tim_Warwood on Sandbach’s Mia Brookes and the inspiration she’s become to young girls in snowboarding. Mia Brookes is making her Olympic debut this year and just missed out on the bronze medal in snowboarding big air. She might yet have another shot at a medal in slopestyle.

⚫️⚪️Can Port Vale escape relegation? Women's Captain @BaldwinMeg how new signings can help boost confidence in the dressing room. bbc.in/3ZSIL81 🗣️'He's got a big job on his hands to do the great escape.'

🚨 TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY SPECIAL 🚨 📻 Watch on @BBCiPlayer or tune in on @BBCRadioStoke from 6pm tonight for a TWO HOUR special show, covering all the last minute excitement for Stoke, Vale and Crewe, as the transfer window closes! 🎙️ Lucas Yeomans is joined in studio by former #SCFC Academy technical director Gareth Owen and commentator Mark Elliott. Plus, @PeteSmith1983, @MBaggers37, @GMcGarrySport, @BaldwinMeg, and many more to give insight into new signings. 📲 Watch here: bbc.co.uk/sport/football/liv… 🔊 Listen here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qbc…

‘You’re not going to be hiding from this manager’ bbc.in/45VBmbs Former Port Vale Captain @leonlegge32 has his say on Jon Brady’s appointment as Manager. @PhilJBowers

🏎️ 🏁 Jay Leverton from Hanchurch is racing in the GB4 Championship a stepping stone for Formula 1. 🔊bbc.in/45BqnUx

🗣️ 'There is a huge gap and he needs to rectify it' @PhilJBowers has his say on the new Vale boss Jon Brady who has been appointed on an 18 month contract. More here: bbc.in/4stjHlg

🗣️ "It only takes a couple of games to claw those points back." @PhilJBowers and @leonlegge32 debate whether Port Vale have enough to escape the League One relegation zone. Listen to the programme in full on BBC Sounds here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mv… #PVFC | #BBCFootball

🚨AVAILABLE NOW🚨 Reminder to catch the latest episode of 'A COLD WET TUESDAY NIGHT' with @lucas_yeomans and @benarowley. #SCFC Listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ml4w…

☎️ PRAISE AND GRUMBLE ☎️ 🔴⚪️ #SCFC fans, have your say on Narcís Pèlach's departure with @lucas_yeomans from 2⃣ this afternoon... 📎 Listen live: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0k9d4v… 📞 Call 0800 121 8080 📲 Text 81333, start with 'Stoke' 💬 WhatsApp 08000 321 333, start with 'Stoke'