Man convicted over teenage cyclist's deathpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Ryan Willoughby-Oakes, 17, was hit and killed in Coventry in October last year.
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Man convicted over teenage cyclist's deathpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
More than 100 schools closed by floodingpublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Andy Giddings
BBC NewsThere are now more than 100 schools closed across the West Midlands.
That includes 61 shut or about to close in Worcestershire, external, 27 in Warwickshire, external, 18 in Herefordshire, external and nine in Shropshire., external
Image source, Steve KaackIn some cases it's because the school itself is affected, but in many cases it's because of flooding on surrounding roads.
And parents are being advised to look out for more closures on Friday.
Flooding and landslips close more roadspublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Only farm vehicles are able to get between Shobdon and Presteigne now, because of the flooding in Herefordshire.
Via Twitter, external, Herefordshire Council is updating the roads that are closed and they include the B4234 between Kerne Bridge and Walford, which is shut due to a landslip.
Rivers not covered by alerts also running highpublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Some rivers in the West Midlands aren't currently covered by Environment Agency flood alerts but levels are still high.
Here we can see pictures from Farson Digital Water Cams of the River Avon at Bidford-on-Avon, which you can view through this link., external
Image source, Farson Digital Water CamsAnd Farson Digital Water Cams also has pictures of the river in Stratford-upon-Avon here, external.
Image source, Farson Digital Water CamsCar park in Worcester starting to floodpublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Drivers who have parked in Pitchcroft car park, Worcester, are being advised to move vehicles as soon as possible as it's starting to flood.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilThere's space in St Martinsgate car park as an alternative, said the city council.
Tory resignation over Islamophobia claimspublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
A Conservative association deputy chairman resigns over what he believes are Islamophobia issues within the party.
Read MoreWarnings of hidden dangers on flooded roadspublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
This is the B4352 between Madeley and Clehonger in Herefordshire.
The council is warning there could be debris, road damage and missing drain covers below water level and is telling drivers to avoid it.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilAnd the council has said the B4348 between Peterchurch and Dorstone is at least 30cm (12in) deep over a 50m stretch and is asking people not to attempt to drive through it.
Burke eyes Scotland 'shop window'published at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Oliver Burke hopes "game time" on loan to Alaves will boost his chance of starting for Scotland in Cyprus with his future at West Bromwich Albion uncertain.
Read MoreScotland's Burke on Alaves & West Brompublished at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Scotland and Alaves forward Oliver Burke on his move to Spain, how he feels about his time at parent club West Brom and wanting to cement a place at a club.
Read MoreCar park to close overnight as river risespublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
The River Severn in Shrewsbury is expected to rise to about 3.6m and while the Frankwell car park will remain open on Thursday, Shropshire Council plans to shut it tonight.
Yesterday, low level flood barriers were set up alongside the river and this is the view from Shropshire Council's webcam, by the Theatre Severn.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilMore than 60 West Midlands schools shut due to floodspublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Thirty six schools are now closed in Worcestershire, external with another 11 closed in Herefordshire due to flooding.
Across Warwickshire, external, 13 are now shut.
Six have also now been closed in Shropshire. , external
Teen Instagrammers open up on mental healthpublished at 12:41 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Harry and Samuel post videos with advice and tips for sufferers in the hope others will open up.
Read MoreFlood water pumped awaypublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
A water pump is being used in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, to remove standing water, said the Environment Agency.
Image source, Environment Agency
Image source, Environment AgencyThe pump is being used to get water away from the dry side of New Street, it said.
Flood defences have been put up in the town with a flood warning in place for the River Severn and Hanley Road.
Properties expected to flood, warns Environment Agencypublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Rivers are currently rising in many parts of Warwickshire and some properties are expected to flood, according to the Environment Agency.
Levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently flooding may affect properties later in:
- Halford
- Newbold-on-Stour
- Crimscote
- Alderminster
- Preston-on-Stour
- Ailstone
- Atherstone-on-Stour
- Clifford Chambers
Three flood warnings have been issued for the River Dene and Stour with 20 flood alerts in place in the county.
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End of twitter postFlooded rail lines: Bus replacement servicepublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
BBC News TravelBus replacement services are running between Shirley and Stratford-upon-Avon due to heavy flooding on the rail lines at Wilmcote.
Disruption is expected until 16:00 GMT, said National Rail.
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End of twitter postLatest updates on flooding in West Midlandspublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Homes are flooded, more than 100 schools shut and there is major transport disruption.
Read MoreBuses diverted away from flood waterpublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Bus services are being diverted away from flood water in Warwickshire.
Image source, Warwickshire PoliceServices are unable to serve Ashorne, Moreton Morrell and the village of Lighthorne, said Johnson Travel
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End of twitter postThree cars pulled out of flooded lanepublished at 11:36 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Three cars have been pulled out of this road in Herefordshire and the council is asking drivers to stop using Bury Lane, at Wigmore.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilMore roads closed as flooding worsenspublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
More roads are being closed in Herefordshire as the flooding worsens.
This is the A438 at Portwaym and the council is asking drivers to avoid it if possible.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilAnd this is the current situation at Maund Bryan, on the A417.
The road there is now closed after two vehicles became became stuck and vehicles were seen crossing on to the wrong side of the road, to avoid water on a bend.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilFire crews rescue stranded driverspublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2019
Drivers had to be rescued from flood water in Sambourne, near Coughton, in Warwickshire.
Image source, Warwickshire Fire Service
Image source, Warwickshire Fire ServiceThe fire crew from Bidford-on-Avon said they'd also been called to Spernal Lane in the area too.
