Storm Doris: Dead woman named
Storm Doris: Victim's colleagues 'injured'
Storm Doris: All-day rail disruption
Storm Doris: Power restored to homes
Mother admits killing girl doused in acid
Updates from Friday 24 February 2017
That's it from us on Thursday. Please take care in the high winds we've seen today.
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The police are asked whether they received advanced warning of the Birmingham pub bombings, amid cover-up claims.
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Mary Rhodes
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today
A woman has been killed in Wolverhampton after being struck on the head by a piece of debris, blown off a roof by storm force winds.
We will bring you all the latest information on the impact of Storm Doris.
The police service in Northern Ireland and the Met Police have been asked if they had advanced notice of the Birmingham pub bombings which killed 21 people in 1974. We report on today's pre-inquest hearing.
And a jury has been told a firearms dealer manufactured and supplied home-made bullets found at more than 90 crime scenes - including fatal shootings and a gun attack on a police helicopter.
More on these stories on Midlands Today on BBC One from 18:30.
A woman has died after being hit by debris in Storm Doris.
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Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
We're forecast some rain tonight, some of it heavy, but the wind should be easing . Lows of 3C (37F).
Shefali Oza with the weather forecast for the West Midlands
People were given a chance to wear headscarves at the event.
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Sarah Bishop
BBC Midlands Today
Amid the clump of fluorescent jackets, on the ground just below the Starbucks coffee sign is the piece of wood - about three foot by one foot in size - we believe struck the woman who died in Wolverhampton in this freak, tragic accident earlier.
The Health and Safety Executive will be wanting to find out what it came off and in what circumstances. It is now being taken away for forensic analysis.
Rail passengers are being warned to expect more disruption this evening, as workmen battle to clear all the debris off the lines after Storm Doris.
Network Rail says its "orange army of engineers" have been clearing everything from trees to trampolines and chairs from the track, and bags from overhead power lines.
Image source, Network RailVirgin Trains and London Midland have both urged customers not to travel if they can avoid it.
Giles Latcham
BBC Midlands Today
A firearms dealer has gone on trial accused of supplying ammunition later found at more than 90 crime scenes - including a number of fatal shootings.
Image source, Helen TipperPaul Edmunds, 65, from Hardwicke near Gloucester, allegedly supplied obsolete or antique hand guns along with specially-manufactured bullets which ended up in the hands of a criminal gang in the West Midlands.
A jury at Birmingham Crown Court heard the gang, led by Nosakhere Stephenson, sold the guns on to other criminals at approximately £3,000 apiece.
Ammunition allegedly made by Mr Edmunds was recovered from the scene of a shooting in Birmingham during the riots of 2011 in which several rounds were fired at a West Midlands Police helicopter.
Mr Edmunds denies two charges of transferring or conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons and ammunition and a charge of possessing a prohibited firearm - a gas-powered air pistol.
He also denies two charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
The trial, which is expected to last up to five weeks, continues.
The candidates in the running to be mayor have mixed opinions about the proposed salary.
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Alex Homer
BBC Local Live
If you want an idea of the strength of the winds battering the region, this tree has been pulled up on Lancaster Way, in Smiths Wood, Solihull.
Image source, Stuart BodeBBC Weather Watchers have been sharing pictures of the debris left by Storm Doris.
Vicki's view sent in this picture from Cleeve Prior.
Image source, Vicki's viewChris n Ginny posted this picture from Cofton Hackett of the destruction caused by a fallen tree.
Image source, Chris n GinnyThe go-ahead has formally been given for the first phase of the HS2 high-speed rail line running through Warwickshire.
After three years of debate in parliament, royal assent has been approved.
Building is due to start this year and be completed by 2026.
HS2 will initially run between London and Birmingham and should eventually reach Manchester and Leeds.
Traffic is being disrupted in Alum Rock, Birmingham, due to another tree being uprooted by the high winds.
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Alex Homer
BBC Local Live
Thanks to Wayne Clarke for sending us this picture of Stoney Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, as a bid to warn drivers.
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Image source, Wayne ClarkeSarah Bishop
BBC Midlands Today
I'm in Wolverhampton where a woman died earlier after being struck by falling debris.
I've been told the woman was just beneath a canopy coming out of the Mander Centre, opposite the Wulfrun Centre.
Something fell on her from the roof. We don't know whether it was a metal sheet or a piece of wood - we've not had that confirmed by the authorities.
I understand she was killed almost instantly.
Wolverhampton seems to be in a state of shock. Some shops are shut.
I was told one man ran into the police station in a state of shock to report what he had seen.
Police are currently spread around Wolverhampton to look for anything else that could be billowing around in these high winds.
Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre, in Smethwick, has been seriously damaged by a fallen tree in today’s high winds.
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The 60-80ft poplar fell from the grounds of the neighbouring cricket club on to the centre earlier.
Nobody was hurt but the roof is seriously damaged.
The centre’s weight training gym and main sports hall are closed.
The women's gym and minor sports hall will be open this afternoon, according to Sandwell Council, which runs the centre.
Image source, Richard MarshallThe train operator has issued a blanket warning to people not to bother travelling at all because of the anticipated effects of Storm Doris.
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A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by flying debris, external from a roof in Wolverhampton city centre during Storm Doris.
A woman has been killed by "Storm Doris debris" in a tragedy in Wolverhampton city centre, external.
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