The woman's two children, a baby girl of six months and a girl of six, are in a critical condition.

The clasps on a water tank cover, which hit a woman during Storm Dorris, had been "rotted by weather damage", an inquest has heard.

The panel hit Tahnie Martin after falling from the roof of a six-storey building during Storm Doris last February.

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The 29-year-old university worker from Stafford died after suffering head injuries near Wolverhampton's Mander Centre in Dudley Street.

It was also revealed that 10 children were also in the vicinity in the moments before.

Former footballer Kirk Stephens witnessed the Las Vegas shooting

A teenager highlights mental health issues as youngsters stage a conference in Wolverhampton.

James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire

Shrewsbury Town are planning to make a few changes for tonight's Checkatrade Trophy match against West Bromwich Albion.

The competition rules prevent them from making too many, but assistant manager Chris Doig says he wants to give some fringe players their chance.

Despite that, he insists they are treating the match seriously and will be going out to win it.

The officer who investigated the murders of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson described the killings as "random and completely unexpected".

Det Supt Tom Chisholm of West Midlands Police said the "truly shocking" incident had had a "massive impact" on the victims' family, the wider community and the officers that investigated it.

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Describing the murders as the most shocking he had dealt with due to the level of violence used and their random nature, the officer added: "There is usually a build-up or a motive or a grudge of something, but this one is just very random."

A mother who died in a fire at a block of flats in Stoke-on-Trent succumbed to smoke inhalation, police said.

Staffordshire Police said the fire, which started in a ground floor flat, didn't spread and it was smoke that affected Zainab Adam, 36, and her two children.

Police also confirmed Zainab's children are both girls and not one boy and one girl as they previously said.

Tafaoul Fadoul, aged six, and six-month-old Tamunni Fadoul remain in a critical condition in hospital.

Gateshead put assistant Lee Nogan in charge of Tuesday's game at AFC Fylde amid speculation regarding boss Neil Aspin.

Aaron Barley had already pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Peter Wilkinson, injured in a triple stabbing which left his wife Tracey and 13-year-old son Pierce dead.

Barley, who had been living on the streets in Stourbridge, had been helped by Mrs Wilkinson when she took pity on him in 2016.

She had arranged for him to get a place in a hostel and for some months he was given meals at the family home.

After losing his job and being evicted from his flat in March this year he returned to their home and attacked them, before stealing the family car and attempting to escape.

A 29-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and violent disorder.

A homeless man has pleaded guilty to murdering Tracey Wilkinson and her 13-year-old son Pierce at their home in Stourbridge.

Aaron Barley, 24, had been helped by the family before he launched his attack.

He pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court where he was due to stand trial.

Around 30 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at Cafe Desi Express in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham, which has suffered 100% smoke damage, says the fire service.

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Crews were called to the scene around 01:00 last night to the fire on the ground and first floors of the building on Ladypool Road.

Roads around the area were closed for fire investigators for a time, but have now re-opened.

Mother-of-two Zainab Adam, who was 36, died in hospital after being rescued by firefighters from a blaze in the flats where she lived, Staffordshire Police confirmed this morning.

Her six-year-old son and six-month-old daughter are still critically ill after the fire on Sunday.

The fire, which damaged six flats in Ringland Close, Stoke-on-Trent, "started accidentally", said Staffordshire Fire Service.

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A conference led by teenagers is taking place in Wolverhampton with the aim of improving support for children at risk of self harming.

The number of hospital admissions in the city has increased by more than 70% in the past five years.

Amelia Chalak, 19, an ambassador for the charity Headstart, will be talking about her mental health issues to encourage others to seek help.

James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire

Shrewsbury Town have given a two-year-deal to young Cypriot defender Christos Shelis.

The 17-year-old is a former Arsenal academy player and a Cypriot under-17 international.

This is his first professional contract.

Tarik Chadlioui, 43, is accused by authorities in Spain of making IS recruitment videos.

Armed officers seized "an array of offensive weapons" after a man was threatened with an axe in Stoke-on-Trent last night.

Staffordshire Police say they were called to Yeaman Street at about 21:20 where they seized a hatchet axe, crossbow and "a bag of assorted knives" from a property.

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A spokesman said the victim was found in the street and was removed from the scene unharmed.

A 43-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody, police say.

The 12th Century cellar underneath Worcester Cathedral is to be opened up to the public for the first time using a grant from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

The three-year project will see the former monastic cellar turned into a new learning centre with teaching rooms, a reception area and a lift.

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Funding of £168,000 has been awarded to the cathedral by HLF to progress the project, in order to apply for a full grant of just over £1m "at a later date".

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A crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Walsall town centre could see fines handed out to anyone injecting drugs, drinking alcohol in the streets or urinating in public.

The public spaces protection order has been brought in by Walsall Council and gives them powers to prosecute.

People sleeping in doorways could also be fined £100.

But the authority says it won't be used to target homeless people and other efforts are being made to support them.

Australian fly-half Jono Lance signs for Worcester Warriors on an undisclosed-length short-term deal.