Live updates from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February 2018
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Chances are you'll need your ice scraper and de-icer if you're heading out in the car this morning.
Temperatures plunged below zero across the region overnight and reached -3C in Leek and -2C in Shawbury.
Five handy winter driving tips
The judge in the trial of the former Crewe coach Barry Bennell will continue to sum up the evidence for the jury today.
He's talking them through 48 counts of historical sexual abuse, which the 64-year-old denies.
Image source, PAOnce he's finished, the jury will be sent out to consider their verdicts.
There's going to be an in-depth review of the way Cheshire Constabulary deals with allegations of illegal fox hunting.
The force is currently investigating two incidents where foxes were allegedly killed by hunts in the county since Boxing Day.
Image source, PACheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane said the public needed reassurance.
Quote MessageWe've had a whole host of concerns come into my mail box and those host of concerns relate to alleged illegal fox hunting and to the way the constabulary conducts itself in those investigations."
David Keane, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Council tax will be going up by at least 5% in the Warwickshire County Council area.
The authority is looking to save £9m from its budget in the coming year and the move will add an extra £60 a year to the average Band D home.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe bill could go higher if the police and district councils decide to ask for more money too - they have yet to set their budgets.
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter
It's forecast to be another cold day, but we should see some sunshine later.
Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing until later this morning.
It's forecast to be a cold but sunny day across the West Midlands
A main road in Burslem is closed this morning as firefighters continue to deal with a large house fire.
Emergency services were called to Hamil Road last night, following reports of what's described as an explosion at a property near to Port Vale Football Club.
Image source, GoogleThe road is closed between Park Road and High Lane.
Andy Giddings
BBC News
Good morning. It's going to be another freezing start to the day, but we could see some sunshine later.
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An inquiry into jailed surgeon Ian Paterson wants to hear what issues are important to former patients.
Read MoreDaniel Radcliffe surprised staff with a message of thanks for the "incredible" work they do.
Read MoreBaker Steve Ball found the recipe in his shop, gave it a try and now plans to keep selling it.
Read MoreThat's it for our live coverage today, but look out for more news, sport, travel and weather updates published through the night.
We'll be back from 07:00 on Wednesday.
Temporary works to repair a footbridge leading to Bridgnorth's Severn Valley Railway station have completed.
The footbridge was closed to pedestrians at the start of January after safety concerns when staff noticed the end of the footbridge, on the station side, had lifted up significantly.
Shropshire Council says contractor Ringway has now completed the temporary work so that the bridge could reopen before the February half-term holiday.
Image source, Google MapsEngineers from Kier will return in late October or early November 2018 to carry out permanent repairs.
Bolts and supports had failed but Gurnek Singh, Shropshire Council’s interim bridges and structures manager, said the cause is still largely unknown.
But it is thought that cold temperatures and de-icing salts "eating" away at the bolts could be among the reasons.
Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
Campaigners who fought hard to save Burslem Gymnastics Centre from closure say they're delighted and proud that it's now staying in the town.
Yesterday Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced the centre wouldn't be moving to Fenton Manor, after releasing details of its revised budget plans for 2018/19., external
Almost 8000 people signed a petition against plans to move the gym across the city.
Quote MessageIt's been such a team effort. We feel proud and so happy. We're thankful that the council have listened. I think it's important that people share their ideas and it was important for us to sit down and work through that."
Dr Jane Krishnadas, Campaigned to stop Burslem Gymnastics Centre closing
Among the stories on the Express and Star website today:
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A driver of a Mercedes car that hit and injured a woman is assisting police with their enquiries.
The 51-year-old pedestrian - who suffered head injuries - is in a serious but stable condition in hospital following the crash.
It happened at about 14:30 on Saturday on Warwick Road, Olton.
West Midlands Police said the driver stopped at the scene and contacted emergency services.
A man who stole thousands of pounds in cash and tobacco during five shop raids in three weeks has been jailed, external, police said, after officers linked him to a distinctive bicycle he used.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceThe West Midlands force said Ryan Setchell threatened staff with hammers, crowbars and knives as he struck at shops, a hotel and a McDonald's restaurant in Coventry.
The 30-year-old was charged with five counts of robbery and jailed for eight years at Warwick Crown Court.
He will be subject to an extended four-year licence period upon release.
A hospital birthing unit is to close overnight because of staff sickness.
Those booked to give birth at Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Unit in Shropshire will be able to give birth at another of the county's units or at the Consultant-Led Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
The unit will close from 20.00 until 08.00 tomorrow morning.
Mothers who were due to give birth in Bridgnorth are being contacted.
Image source, Save Bridgnorth Maternity Unit GroupIn July, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units closed for six months because of staff shortages.
But the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the centres, said it had been able to recruit extra midwives, and they reopened in January.
The brothers denied acting unlawfully to disrupt an inter-faith wedding at the Sikh temple.
Read MoreCloud and any lingering patchy snow will soon clear this evening to leave some long clear spells tonight. Turning very cold with a widespread, hard frost setting in.
Temperatures could drop as low as -3C.
Worcester Warriors scrum-half Luke Baldwin signs a new three-year contract at Sixways.
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