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  • Updates from 27 December to 1 January

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  1. Drivers advised to be careful after snowfall

    Drivers around the West Midlands are being advised to take caution after snow and rain over night.

    West Mercia Police is advising motorists in snow-hit areas to only travel if necessary and allow extra time for journeys.

    Snow on road in StratfordSky Spanna

    Highways England warned that melting snow, running on to the road as water, could also pose a hazard.

    Our advice is take it really, really, steady. If you think there's a puddle in front of you, then take your foot off the accelerator and just give yourself plenty of extra time to get where you are going."

    Frank Bird, Highways England

  2. Railway thanks public for support after vandalism

    The Severn Valley Railway says it's grateful for the support it's received after two of its carriages were vandalised at its Kiddeminster station over Christmas.

    It's also encouraging people to make donations to help with the cleaning costs.

    Severn Valley RailwaySevern Valley Railway

    It said the affected carriages would be removed from service until the graffiti was removed.

  3. Power cuts affect thousands in the West Midlands

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC News

    Thousands of properties in the West Midlands have been affected by power cuts, Western Power says.

    Matt Cummings from the power distributor says 13,000 homes are without power in the East and West Midlands - the worst affected areas in the UK.

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    The worst affected areas include Worcester and Coventry, which, it says, is due to "a lot of snow and ice".

    According to Western Power distribution, more than 2,000 properties are without power in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area.

    Some 1,700 homes and workplaces are without power in Warwickshire, and a further 350 in the Birmingham and Black Country area.

    It is hoped the power supplies will be restored by midday.

    Western Power distribution map of the West MidlandsGoogle

  5. Live updates for the West Midlands

    Andy Giddings
    BBC News

    Good morning, we'll bring you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates between now and 18:00.

    And we'll be covering Birmingham and the Black Country, Coventry and Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire and south Cheshire.

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