A bystander credited with saving lives when a bus crashed into a supermarket has said it was the "worst day of his life".

Tiel Portlock, 35, was caught on CCTV urging people to move when a bus driven by Kailash Chander crashed into a Coventry Sainsbury's in October 2015.

Two people died in the crash, but police said Mr Portlock's bravery "saved many other lives".

Mr Chander, 80, from Leamington Spa, was judged unfit to plead or stand trial at Birmingham Crown Court.

Officers are at the scene of a "serious" incident in Coventry, where road closures have been put in place.

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West Midlands Police tweeted , externalthat King William Street in the Hillfields area is likely to remain closed through the morning.

A yellow warning for wind, external for the West Midlands is in force from 18:00 today.

Yesterday, three people in the Midlands were injured when falling trees fell on their cars and branches caused problems on many roads.

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The Met Office said gusts of up to 65mph were possible in some places today, as strong winds were likely to develop cross parts of the country during Thursday evening.

Train operators including Arriva Trains and Virgin have warned of possible disruption on Thursday morning in the aftermath of Storm Ali.

The wind warning is in place until 09:00 Friday.

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Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

It will be a cloudy and wet day, with rain easing off at times, but winds strengthening and highs of 19C (66F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

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Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack joins Australian side Central Coast Mariners on a season-long loan deal.

Birmingham City stay winless as they twice hit the post in a stalemate at Sheffield United, who move into the top six.

The warden was dragged from his moped and kicked and stamped on before his vehicle was stolen.

Teil Portlock is praised by police for helping people caught up in a fatal crash in Coventry.

Mylee Billingham, 8, called for her mother and shouted "no daddy" just before her death, a court hears.

About 50 firefighters tackled the blaze at the building in Harborne, Birmingham, which dates back to the 1930s.

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

Burglars have stolen a safe from a school , externalin Newport, Shropshire.

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Police say they got into Burton Borough School on Saturday night.

As well as the safe, which contained money, the force says they also took cash from vending machines.

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A handbag found during a garage tidy-up which was thought to be "junk" is set to be sold in Staffordshire for thousands of pounds.

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When sisters Linda and Margaret Pritchard, of Denbigh, Clwyd, found the damp bag during a clear-out they earmarked it for the tip.

However, it turned out to be a 105-year-old Art Deco gem made entirely from gold.

It is now set to go under the hammer at an auction at Bishton Hall, near Stafford, Staffordshire next month and is valued at up to £3,800.

Shropshire Council has released images showing how it plans to spend £24m on its headquarters in Shrewsbury.

Here you can see how it will look in the future, with a picture of its current state below.

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The work will involve restructuring the reception area and upgrading the interior.

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A meeting to discuss the plans was due to be held tomorrow, but has been postponed until next month because of computer problems.

Allen Cook
BBC News

The large fire which broke out this morning at an historic former cinema's being treated as arson, the fire service says.

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Crews were calld after midnight to the old Royalty Cinema in Harborne, Birmingham, and spent several hours putting it out.

West Midlands Police said there were no casualties.

This evening, the fire service says their investigators are treating the blaze as suspicious., external

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Allen Cook
BBC News

As well as bringing down trees across the West Midlands today, Storm Ali had an impact on attractions in the area.

Dudley Zoo closed this afternoon because , externalof the as "extreme windy weather conditions".

In the Staffordshire Moorlands, the outdoor markets in Leek had to close as conditions weren't safe for shoppers and traders., external

Worcestershire's Moeen Ali has been called up to the England one-day squad for their tour of Sri Lanka, along with Chris Woakes and Olly Stone from Warwickshire.

It's a first call up for fast bowler Olly Stone, who is a replacement for Yorkshire's Liam Plunkett, who is getting married.

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The five-match series takes place between England's tours to Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Allen Cook
BBC News

Storm Ali has brought trees down across the West Midlands this afternoon as it moves across the UK.

In Cheshire, a woman's been seriously hurt after police say a tree fell on a car on the A49, Tarporley, near Crewe., external

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In Birmingham, the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District says a huge branch came down on Pitsford Street, although it didn't appear to hit anything. , external

While, in Staffordshire, the county council says there have been over 15 places where trees or branches have been blown down., external