Warwickshire will start their title decider against Kent at Edgbaston today.

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The Bears were promoted to the first division of the County Championship last week - a year after being relegated.

The side drew their game with closest challengers Sussex on Friday to ensure they will finish in the top two and return to the highest level.

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A new task force has been set up to tackle so-called County Lines gangs across the Midlands.

It's part of a national crackdown to stop criminals from sending children from cities to smaller towns and rural areas to sell drugs.

A team of 38 investigators will work from Birmingham to develop an intelligence picture of the drugs networks and their tactics.

Work to install fire sprinkler systems in high-rise apartments owned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council is due to start today.

Seddon Court will be the first block to have the sprinklers fitted.

It's thought the work, which is expected to cost £350,000, will take five months to complete.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of student Thomas Jones, are to continue questioning a 20-year-old man from Worcester, arrested on suspicion of murder.

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The 18-year-old was last seen near the River Severn in Worcester during the early hours of Wednesday.

He'd only moved to the city to start university last weekend.

Searches for the Bromsgrove student will continue, said West Mercia Police.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

After a chilly start it will be a fine day with sunshine and highs of 15C (59F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

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