THREE villages in the borough are to host special radio broadcasts.

The 'Village Venture' series is to kick off on January 31 in Staffordshire but will visit Wybunbury, Betley and Audlem during the following 10 weeks.

The show is being run by BBC Radio Stoke and will host morning, midday and evening broadcasts.

The idea is to provide a comprehensive picture of every village by talking to local people and historians.

Wybunbury is first up for the visit which is due on Wednesday February 21, next up is Betley, on Wednesday March 14.

Audlem ends the 10 week programme with the final broadcast on Wednesday April 4.