A woman who was almost deported despite living in the UK for nearly 50 years says she is is still waiting to be legally recognised by the government.

Paulette Wilson, 61, arrived in Telford in 1968, aged 10, from Jamaica.

Since her release last month from an immigration centre, her solicitor said the Home Office still considered her to be living in the UK unlawfully and could not get benefits.

Image source, Paulette Wilson

In a statement, the Home Office said there had been on-going discussions with Ms Wilson over the past three years.

"These discussions did not lead to her making an application or providing the necessary evidence to show a lawful right to remain.

"However Ms Wilson has now submitted an application last month and we are looking into her case to help regularise her immigration status."

It's cold out there!

At 6:00 this morning, Pershore in Worcestershire was officially the joint coldest place in England at -6C (21F).

Thorncliffe in Staffordshire wasn't far behind at -3C (37F)

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City have failed to win a Premier League game in November after Liverpool beat them 3-0 last night.

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The Potters last won in the league on 28 October, against Watford, and Jurgen Klopp's side eased to an ultimately comfortable away victory.

There was controversy in the match - Stoke believed Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet should have been sent off for a challenge just outside the box on their striker Mame Biram Diouf.

The result sees Stoke - with just one win in their last seven league games - three points above the drop zone in the table.

Amy Cole
BBC Midlands Today

Birmingham will learn later today whether it is still the only bidder to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Last month, the deadline for bids to host the event was extended to 30 November after Birmingham's application was judged to be "not fully compliant".

Image source, Birmingham 2022

Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin announced the new deadline after congratulating the city on a "comprehensive" application, but saying more time should be given to assess plans.

Even if there are still no other contenders bidding to stage the games, it will take a couple of weeks before a final decision is announced.

BBC Midlands Today

The high-speed rail project HS2 will be a catalyst for economic growth in the West Midlands, according to a report out today.

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A study published by HS2 Ltd, the company building the line,, external says the train line should help re-balance the British economy by redistributing industrial growth outside of London and the south east.

But the document also warns that more must be done to ensure the project reaches its full potential.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

The weather's started off cold across the West Midlands and here's how the rest of Thursday's looking.

You can also get the latest forecasts at any other time from the BBC Weather website.

Allen Cook
BBC News

Hello everyone, it's a cold one out there this morning so wrap up warm and we'll have the weather forecast for today shortly.

There'll also be updates on the day's news, sport, travel and more through Thursday.

You can also send in your comments and photos via email, Twitter, external and Facebook, external.

Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice in an ultimately comfortable victory over Stoke that moves Liverpool up to fifth.

Paulette Wilson was almost deported last month despite living in the UK since 1968.

New manager Alan Pardew plans to adopt a more attacking approach at West Brom as he replaces Tony Pulis at the Hawthorns.

Andy Giddings
BBC News

We'll be back with the latest news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Singer Russell Watson and comedians Dara O'Briain and Al Murray are among the acts booked to appear in under a big top in Telford town park next summer, as part of the town's 50th birthday celebrations.

Telford and Wrekin Council says the tent will seat up to 1,000 people and will be in the park's arena between 4 and 19 August.

Image source, Telford and Wrekin Council

Tickets for some of the shows will go on sale later this week.

Whitchurch Herald

Here are some of the stories making the headlines in the Whitchurch Herald today:

• Fire breaks out in skip in Ellesmere town centre, external
• Police crackdown in Whitchurch sees one arrested and 42 cars stopped, external
• Walk-in birth registration service launches at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, external

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The RAF Museum at Cosford has being paying tribute to 100 years of the Royal Air Force.

A parliamentary act was given royal assent on this day in 1917, paving the way for the creation of the RAF from the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.

The Home Office says it will look into the case of a Wolverhampton woman who was threatened with deportation to Jamaica last month.

It said it had been having "ongoing discussions" with Paulette Wilson over the past three years, to explain how she can secure her right to remain in the UK.

It was looking into her case to "help regularise her immigration status," a spokesman said.

Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporter

The authority on British etiquette Debrett's is to change its advice on how female councillors should be referred to.

Its current guidance says a married woman should be titled "Councillor Mrs Jane Bloggs" as a opposed to a man who would simply be called "Councillor Joe Bloggs".

East Staffordshire Conservative councillor, Deneice Florence-Jukes, external, challenged Debrett's guidance and they have agreed to change it, and get rid of the use of Miss or Mrs.

Her own authority will vote on Monday whether to adhere to Debrett's new policy.

Libraries in Shropshire that are due to be transferred out of council control will continue to be funded until 2022, Shropshire Council has decided.

That's two years longer than originally planned for those 15 libraries.

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Beyond 2022, the authority will only run its six biggest libraries - those in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Whitchurch and Market Drayton.

It says that over the past three years it has saved over £1m from its library budget, but still needs to do more.

Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes will not coach England at the Under-19 World Cup after the county confirmed he is under investigation.

Failing eyesight means Dave Conway feels he can no longer "do what the job deserves".

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

It will be dry this evening and overnight with largely clear skies.

It will be breezy too, especially over hills. Under the clear skies temperatures will fall away quickly, with a widespread frost developing quite early in the night with lows of -3C (27F).