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BBC News Travel
Drivers are being warned of heavy traffic on the M6 from junction 10 to junction five due to a broken-down HGV.
Highways England said the vehicle has now been cleared by officers, but congestion remains.
It says it hopes the traffic will disperse "in due course".
Emergency work to repair a dangerous manhole cover on Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury is starting.
To enable the two-day work to be carried out safely, Shropshire Council said temporary traffic lights will be used and some disruption to traffic is expected
BBC Midlands Today
Black History Month is underway and musicians have come together in Birmingham to celebrate the city's diversity.
The focus of this year's event is the "next generation" and is about encouraging emerging talent.
Reggae artist Apache Indian, who has his own music academy in the city, is working alongside the Symphony Hall offering jazz education to young people.
Quote MessageBirmingham is probably one of the most diverse cities in the world. I want Birmingham to be proud of what we have and go forward."
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BBC Shropshire
A BBC investigation has found one in 20 children in England is in a school that has not been inspected for more than 10 years
In Shropshire, more than 2,500 pupils are attending schools not inspected by Ofsted for ten or more years.
Five schools were rated outstanding between 2006 and 2009.
It meant that they became exempt from inspection under changes meant to aim Ofsted resources at poorly performing schools.
The longest time goes to Welshampton Church of England Primary, last inspected 13 years ago.
Image source, Getty ImagesPolice have taken to Twitter to share what happened to one vehicle that failed to stop for officers in Telford last night.
OPU Shropshire, at West Mercia Police said this motorist's "driving skills failed" after hitting a tree at the Greyhound Interchange.
In the post, officers said one person was taken into custody for various offences.
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BBC News Travel
A fault with a signalling system means all lines running through Wolverhampton and Bilbrook are blocked. Be prepared for cancellations or delays.
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A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died following a crash.
Officers were called to a report of a collision involving a motorcyclist and multiple vehicles on St Peters Bridge, Burton-upon Trent, at around 17:00.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead a short while later.
A 72-year-old man from Lichfield was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and being unfit to drive through drink or drugs, police said.
Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Image source, Staffordshire Police
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
After yesterday's rain and floods, today looks set to be a little more settled.
A ridge of high pressure means it is going to be a little more sunny, but it will feel chilly.
Video: Your 50-second weather forecast
Sophie Madden
BBC News
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BBC News
We'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow.
Good news: Flood waters start to recede.
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A Droitwich road was after a large tree fell onto vehicles.
It came down on Victoria Square, leading to St Andrews Road, just after 10:30 BST, Hereford and Worcester Fire Service said.
Crews from the fire service had been helping to make the area safe, isolating the tree light electrics and cordoning off the scene.
Image source, Hereford and Worcester Fire and REscue ServiceWorcestershire County Council said St Andrews Street was fully closed to allow for the removal of the tree.