Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeA man in his seventies died shortly after completing a half-marathon in Stoke-on-Trent. The runner had just finished the Potters ‘Arf in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, when he fell ill in Hanley at around 1.30pm on Sunday. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council added: “We are aware of the sad death of a participant in yesterday's Potters ‘Arf.