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A huge plume of smoke from the middle of Ross-on-Wye yesterday afternoon was caused by a boat catching fire. , external
Hereford and Worcester Fire Service says they were called to Phoenix Yard after a blaze in a pile of wood pallets spread to a fibre glass boat., external
Image source, Hereford and Worcester Fire ServiceMPs have been voting on eight different options for the next steps in the Brexit process, including leaving without a deal, revoking Britain's departure from the European Union, or seeking a customs union.
None of the proposals earned a majority of parliamentary support.
You can find out how your MP voted on each of the options here, and you can follow live updates on reaction to the votes here.
The trust that runs Shropshire's two main hospitals has appointed a new medical director.
Dr Arne Rose currently works at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Image source, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS TrustHe will take up the position at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust in June and current medical director, Edwin Borman will take on a new role as director of clinical effectiveness for the trust.
The key appointment comes four months after the trust was placed in special measures following concerns over patient safety in maternity and emergency services.
Passengers are being asked to have their say on plans for two new railway stations in the West Midlands.
Willenhall and Darlaston stations are due to offer connections to Walsall, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street stations.
Transport for West Midlands and West Midlands Rail Executive said the plans could be viewed and commented on until Friday.
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Allen Cook
BBC News
Several MPs in the West Midlands have told the BBC they are hopeful Theresa May's Brexit deal will get approved if it is brought back to the Commons for a third time.
Image source, UK Parliament/Mark DuffyIt's already been rejected twice by large margins but MPs are struggling to find a consensus on alternatives after failing to find a majority in votes on eight different options last night.
Some senior Brexiteers have moved towards supporting Mrs May's deal, but the MPs she relies on in the DUP have refused to alter their stance.
However, the Mid-Worcestershire Tory MP Nigel Huddleston's says he thinks there's a "bit of momentum" towards her agreement with pressure from local constituencies to try and avoid "more years of chaos".
Telford's Conservative MP Lucy Allan's said, external she would now back the deal, although North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson's told BBC Shropshire he's still opposed to it., external
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
The chairman of Stoke City says he wants to see more wins from the side before the end of the season to give something back to their fans.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn their 38 Championship games so far, the Potters have just 10 wins, having started in August as one of the favourites for promotion.
They now have eight games left and start those at home to Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.
Quote MessageI think we are playing better and we have improved. Defensively, we're now looking sound. We perhaps need a little bit more cutting edge up front but I think some encouraging signs, we'd like a good finish to give our supporters something to finish the season with."
Peter Coates, Stoke City manager
The A46 in Warwickshire has fully opened after an earlier crash involving five cars.
Officers were called to the southbound carriageway close to Warwick at about 07:15.
There were no injuries, said Warwickshire Police.
A healthcare trust in Staffordshire has become one of only two in the country to be rated outstanding for treating mental health.
Image source, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS TrustThe North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust provides services to about 500,000 people across Stoke-on-Trent.
Inspectors praised Harplands Hospital for treating patients with compassion, as well as keeping them safe, saying it was "making a real difference to people's lives".
Bosses at the trust have praised staff for their work role in working with patients and carers directly.
Quote MessageTo achieve this outstanding rating is rare and is a real testament to our excellent staff who aspire to deliver true person centred care in partnership with service users and carers. Our ambition is to continue to strengthen integration alongside our partners."
David Rogers, Trust Chairman
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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BBC News Travel
The A50 eastbound in Staffordshire's blocked between Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter after a crash.
Staffordshire Police says it's happened by the turning for Cresswell and officers are urging drivers to avoid the area., external
BBC Business News
Figures published earlier show car production across the UK has fallen for the ninth consecutive month.
Image source, PAThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 123,200 cars were built in February, down by 15.3%.
The car industry group said the fall should be a wake-up call to anyone who believes the industry could survive a no-deal Brexit without "serious damage".
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Tom Dare
Cyclists campaigning for a new velodrome to be built in the West Midlands are preparing to hand over their petition.
Their bid was launched after Birmingham was awarded the 2022 Commonwealth Games, controversially choosing to hold cycling events at London’s Lee Valley Velopark instead of constructing a venue in the region.
Image source, Birmingham 2022The city council has cited a lack of time, demand and funding for the decision, insisting that hosting track cycling events outside the West Midlands will not take away from the overall Games experience.
The petition has 5,800 signatures so far, as well as support from high-profile names associated with the sport.
BBC News Travel
A crash involving five cars is causing severe delays on the A46 in Warwickshire.
The southbound carriageway is partially blocked from Gaveston Island to the A4177 Birmingham Road.
There's six miles of queuing traffic, with delays of more than an hour.
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A winding-up petition against National League North side Nuneaton Borough has been adjourned after they paid an outstanding tax bill.
Read MoreA man suffered a stab wound to his hand during an incident in a Birmingham newsagents on Wednesday.
Officers were called to reports of disorder at the shop in Bull Street at about 17:30.
CCTV is being examined, says West Midlands Police.
The injury was minor, it added.
For more than 150 years, the Heart of Wales railway has meandered through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Britain.
But now walkers can also enjoy one of the UK's longest fully-waymarked footpaths, loosely following the line, from Shropshire to Carmarthenshire.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe last stage of the 141-mile (226km) trail is due to be opened today.
Some of the Express and Star headlines today are:
Methods to tackle the rising number of pupil exclusions will be discussed at a special summit of school and college leaders in Birmingham today.
Image source, Getty ImagesChildren in the West Midlands region are twice as likely to be excluded as those in the South East, government figures show.
Pupil exclusions have been linked to rising levels of knife crime among young people by the police and crime commissioner.
David Jamieson will meet with senior teachers from schools and colleges from across Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country and Coventry at Birmingham City FC's St Andrew’s stadium.
Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent have been identified as two of 10 towns where jobs are at risk from automation.
Image source, HeinzThink tank the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) identified 10 former manufacturing towns where social deprivation was already high, and jobs were at risk.
They are Doncaster, Wigan, Blackpool, Mansfield, Barnsley, Bradford, Plymouth, Stoke-on-Trent, Wakefield and Dudley.
Patrick Spencer from the CSJ says they need to "cultivate a business community that's going to create jobs locally" in order to survive.
Four children killed in a house fire in Stafford will be remembered at a memorial service in the town today.
Image source, Police handoutRiley Holt, eight; Keegan Unitt, six; Tilly Rose Unitt, four; and Olly Unitt, three, died in the blaze in Highfields in February.
People are being asked to dress in bright colours and bring a teddy bear to the service at St Mary’s Collegiate Church this evening.
A 24-year-old woman and a man, 28, who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence have been released while inquiries continue.
