John Hammond
Weather forecaster

It will stay dry this evening, but after midnight rain will spread in from the west with a freshening breeze to give most places a damp end to the night. Lows of 10C (50F)

About 7,000 motorcyclists are expected to take part in the annual Ride To The Wall, a tribute to members of the Armed Forces who have been killed on active service.

The riders will leave from 11 designated start points across the country from 09:00 tomorrow, and will ride to the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire.

In its 10th year, the Ride to the Wall has already raised over £600,000 for the arboretum.

Patients will only be able to see a consultant at Stafford's County Hospital during weekday office hours in a move to meet demand at the Royal Stoke Hospital in the evening.

The trust running the two sites say it is a temporary move, with a later decision being made on whether the changes will be made permanent.

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Previously there was a consultant on site in Stafford until midnight, but now one will be there from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

The consultant will be then based in Stoke during the evening and will oversee Stafford from there.

Shropshire Star

Main construction on Telford's new railway footbridge will start later this month, external.

The family of Kingsley Burrell who died in custody support calls for public inquiry during protest.

Andy Giddings
BBC News

A Shropshire nanny who has worked all over the world is looking to get children more involved in the kitchen.

Claire Smith, known to her online followers as Nanny Claire, is sharing recipes on Facebook, external which involve lots of fun activities for young people.

She believes children will take a greater interest in eating well, if they make the meals themselves.

Express and Star

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• Drug gangs behind major cocaine and MCAT racket locked up for total of 132 years, external
• Woman in hospital after being mauled by pig running loose in Darlaston street, external
• 'He kept his head and didn't panic': Hero Morgan, 10, saves young pal from drowning, external after he plunges into canal in Wordsley

A limited-edition Harley Davidson motorbike has been stolen after a break-in on a business park, police say.

Thieves broke into a unit on Bewdley Business Park, Long Bank, and stole money from a safe, "large quantities of metal products" and the motorcycle.

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West Mercia Police believe the thieves rode off on the customised motorbike, and are appealing to biker groups and the public to look out for it.

The break in happened overnight between Tuesday, 3 October and Wednesday, 4 October,

Marie Yates is recovering in hospital after being gored by the tusks of the runaway animal.

Coventry Telegraph

Coventry children’s home The Grange has shut down amid controversial plans to rehome youngsters in a number of smaller houses, external.

James Pearson
BBC Hereford & Worcester

Community transport buses that help vulnerable and elderly residents could be threatened by new regulations, a Worcester-based scheme has warned.

At the moment about 20 largely volunteer-run services provide cheap lifts for those who're unable to use public transport, or can't afford taxis.

Worcester Wheels says changes in EU law, which will be applied in the UK, will mean costly checks and extra training for drivers.

The Department for Transport says it's working to make sure smaller operators aren't affected.

Coventry Rugby club will hand league debuts to Anthony Matoto and Cameron Gray - in tomorrow's National League One clash against Bishops Stortford at the Butts Park Arena. , external

Tongan sevens winger Matoto came off the bench last week against Esher - while second-rower Gray takes over from Nile Dacres - who picked up a knock in the nine-try victory.

Birmingham Mail

Eight men have been arrested after a mass brawl broke involving up to 20 near Birmingham Crown Court, external.

Birmingham Mail

A "dangerous" thug who bound a woman up with Christmas ribbon after dishing out a vicious beating had his sentence cut by top judges today, external.

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's 2Tone taxi hits the streets to showcase the city's hidden gems.

Liz Atkin uses newspapers to create art and gives it to the travelling public for free.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC News

So far Birmingham is the only city to bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but after the news we've had today that submissions have reopened, it's not 100% certain Birmingham will play host.

Here are just some of the reasons Birmingham should win the games

• There is a wealth of musical talent that could be involved in the opening ceremony - UB40 can reform, Jeff Lynne's ELO can "woo" the crowds with Mr Blue Sky and Black Sabbath can rock out the crowds to Paranoid
• Funny men Frank Skinner and Lenny Henry could provide some hilarious alternative commentary on sports including open water swimming and wrestling

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• Mouthwatering delights for every appetite - from the Brum Balti, Black Country pork scratchings to several Michelin starred restaurants
• Birmingham really does have more canals than Venice - perfect for the thousands of people who would descend on the city. We certainly don't recommend any of the teams use them for practising backstroke

The deadline for bids to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games is extended after Birmingham was the only application.

Worcestershire boss Steve Rhodes is appointed as England Young Lions' interim head coach for the Under-19 World Cup.

An investigation is ongoing into a "serious" fire at a five-storey block of flats, which broke out at about 08:20 this morning, Staffordshire Fire Service says.

Three people needed treatment from West Midlands Ambulance Service for the effects of breathing in smoke, but "fortunately there were no serious injuries", a spokesman said.

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