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Simon King
BBC weather presenter and meteorologist
Snow could cause problems for both morning and evening rush hours in the West Midlands tomorrow.
Snow and ice has been forecast for large parts of the UK in the wake of Caroline on Friday and Saturday.
Yellow warnings are in place for the weekend, external.
Former Labour education minister Lord Adonis is going to call in a House of Lords debate tomorrow for an independent inquiry into the pay of university vice-chancellors.
He described the £800,000 awarded to Bath Spa's retiring vice chancellor Prof Christina Slade in pay and compensation as "a sick joke" "at the expense of students".
In September, University of Birmingham vice-chancellor Sir David Eastwood was named among the highest earners, taking home £426,000 in salary and pensions.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe average remuneration for vice chancellors in 2015-16 stood at £257,904.
North Shropshire College is to merge with Herefordshire and Ludlow College.
Previous plans for it to merge with Reaseheath in Nantwich fell through over concerns about long-term finances.
Image source, GoogleGillian Richards, chair of governors at North Shropshire College, described the merger with Herefordshire and Ludlow College, as an "exciting development".
The Ledbury Reporter has these main stories today:
On Friday, we'll bring you updates on the snow and how it is affecting the region on this live page, if you want to bookmark it. You can also tune into BBC Local Radio and BBC Midlands Today.
The Met Office is forecasting snow, external up to 5cm (2 inches) deep in parts of the West Midlands tomorrow, with Shropshire and Staffordshire the most likely to be affected.
Those two counties could even see snow up to 20cm (8 inches) in places and the latest forecasts suggest other parts of the region could also see both snow and plenty of ice.
Image source, Getty ImagesTravel
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight, so the emergency services are warning people to beware of ice on the roads, external and allow extra time to completely clear windscreens.
This handy BBC guide also provides tips on driving and looking after your car in winter, including stopping your locks from freezing up.
We'll feature any road closures or major delays on this live page.
Routes through the Peak District, including Britain's highest village Flash are often among the first to be affected.
Rail travellers are advised to check services are running., external
School closures
It's possible some schools may be closed and local authorities will update their websites with the latest information.
The most likely to be affected are schools in the Staffordshire, external, Stoke-on-Trent, external, Telford and Wrekin, external, and Shropshire, external local authority areas.
Emergencies
If you suffer a life-threatening emergency the advice, as always, is to dial 999.
However, the NHS is advising people to avoid A&E unless absolutely necessary and, if it's not serious, you might be seen quicker if you visit a local minor injuries unit or even a pharmacist.
If you suffer a power cut, Western Power Distribution is the firm to contact in the West Midlands - you can call 0800 6783 105 or 105 for more information, or visit the website, external.
The Met Office website has this useful advice on how to cope with the cold weather., external
Snow fun
If you have photos of the weather you'd like to show us, then you can sign up to be a BBC Weather Watcher or share them via email, Twitter, external and Facebook., external
And... do you want to build a snowman? Here are some tips from CBBC.
Manager Steve Cotterill says Birmingham's squad is "unbalanced" because of injuries in some areas of the team.
Read MoreThe 17-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent and two other offences.
Read MoreVicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and Worcester
A group of travellers are still at a sports centre in Worcester despite being issued with a notice to leave earlier in the week.
The city council says an enforcement officer is going to speak to them at Perdiswell Leisure Centre today.
The authority says, if they don’t leave by the end of the day, it will have to decide whether to issue court papers.
Allen Cook
BBC News
Preparations for the forecast heavy snow overnight and tomorrow in Staffordshire won't just involve the council's gritting teams and snow ploughs.
The local authority says it has dozens of "Ice Busters, external" across the area volunteering to clear pathways.
They say the scheme sees groups like parish councils get advice as well as grit/brine to treat locally important areas, external to keep them clear for residents.
Claire Mackenzie was found collapsed on a road in Erdington and died at the scene.
Read MoreAllen Cook
BBC News
The news that General Electric is going to cut 500 jobs in Stafford will come as a massive blow to the town.
Earlier this year, GE opened a new Redhill Grid Automation in the county town , externaland at the time said it was "the largest employer in Stafford" with 1,700 employees.
Image source, EPAThen, it said workers produced about 200,000 products a year with 80% exported.
What today's announcement means for the future of its power business in the town remains to be seen.
West Brom boss Alan Pardew says he "fears losing" captain Jonny Evans in the January transfer window.
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BBC News Travel
There's a warning of delays after a train fault at Sandwell and Dudley led to the Birmingham-bound line being blocked.
Operator London Midland said, external some services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham could be cancelled or face delays.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
Tickets are being accepted on the Midland Metro and bus routes.
Simeon Liburd has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a shotgun.
Read MoreAllen Cook
BBC News
Witnesses to the rape of a teenage girl in woods in Telford, external are being urged to come forward.
Image source, GoogleWest Mercia Police says the victim was jogging around Priorslee Lake on 22 October when she left the main track and went into a wooded area.
The force says her attacker approached and then raped her.
Michael Hayes previous said he took 'collective responsibility' for the Birmingham pub bombings.
Read MoreWest Midlands Police's former counter-terrorism boss admitted leaving confidential documents in his car.
Read MoreA weather warning for snow and ice across the West Midlands has been extended with heavy snow now also likely to fall on Sunday.
Image source, Met OfficeThe Met Office is warning that the spell of heavy snow could blanket the area affecting transport and lead to some routes being cut off.
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BBC News Travel
A fault with the signalling system at Birmingham New Street Station is causing some services to be cancelled or delayed.
Crewe defender George Ray, who has been out of action since Easter, steps up his rehabilitation from a fractured back.
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