Billionaire, philanthropist and Phones 4u founder John Caudwell went head-to-head with Labour's shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, after the politician extended an invitation for tea.

The Birmingham-born billionaire, who now lives in Stoke-on-Trent, said nearly every wealthy person he knew, including him, was thinking of leaving the UK if Labour won the election.

Mr McDonnell had previously stated "nobody needs or deserves" to be a billionaire.

See how the they got on in our video.

Shropshire Star

Here's some of the top stories from the Shropshire Star today:

• Devoted grandparents light up Shawbury in memory of grandson, external
• Seven jailed over Shrewsbury drug conspiracy, external
• Strike action on trains across Shropshire suspended, external

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Staffordshire and parts of Shropshire.

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It said very strong winds were expected which may cause some disruption across the region, particularly with public transport. There is also a risk of short-term power outages, it added.

Winds are expected to reach up to 50mph in some areas.

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Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre is marking 125 years today.

The Victorian building was designed by architect Charles Phipps and cost £10,000 to build in 1894.

It welcomed about 2,000 people on its opening night to watch an opera. Tonight, the audience will be gathering to watch pantomime Dick Whittington.

"I often think, when I'm sitting in this auditorium on my own, you can hear the sounds of the past," the theatre's artistic director Adrian Jackson said.

"I think, gosh, Charlie Chaplin walked on that stage, Winston Churchill... it's a theatre that has a great heart and it always will have."

Security and barriers have been put up to protect a Banksy mural that appeared in Birmingham on Monday.

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The mural, which features in a film on Instagram showing a man named Ryan on a bench being "pulled" by two reindeer, was vandalised shortly after it was revealed on Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter.

"People want to engage with it and it's public art, we don't want to restrict that, but at the same time we don't want it ruined," Luke Crane, from the Jewellery Quarter BID, said.

"We want to protect it so that many people can go on to enjoy the artwork."

Avanti West Coast, which has recently taken over from Virgin Trains as the operator of the West Coast Main Line, has said it will offer three classes of travel for rail passengers.

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This is the first time there will have been three classes on trains in the UK for 60 years.

As well as standard and first class seats,Avanti will also offer "premium economy"- however, the fares for this middle-tier option have not yet been revealed.

Matthew Gregory, chief executive of FirstGroup, which owns the franchise with Italian firm Trenitalia, said the change in policy was "about seeing if we can offer a more flexible offering that suits more price points".

Express and Star

The top stories in today's Express & Star are:

• Teenage gunman locked up for eight years over gang shootout on Wolverhampton street, external
• Walsall Manor Hospital financial position 'concerning', says boss, external
• Alleged drink-driver to stand trial over motorcyclist's death in M54 crash, external

Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands Today

A woman wrongly evicted from her flat in Rugeley has said she felt "violated" and "like a criminal".

Three people were given suspended jail sentences at Cannock Magistrates Court after Kara Cox was intimidated after being late with her rent last October.

It was a campaign of intimidation: A window was nailed open, the door to her bedroom was removed and the heating and electricity was switched off.

"I was in a very dark place," Ms Cox said. She has now found new accommodation.

Birmingham Live

Here's a look at the top stories in the Birmingham Mail this morning.

• Outrage as man sprays red noses on Birmingham Banksy mural, external
• Uber investigates as ex-model claims driver 'tried to get into her home at 5am', external
• Johnson defends getting 30-minute flight to Birmingham Airport instead of taking train or Tory bus, external

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust made just under £5.9m through hospital parking charges last year, research reveals.

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Only Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust took more revenue from parking.

The Press Association study found one in three hospitals in England put up the price of parking last year and charges are at a record high.

Surveyed patients said the fees were "a rip-off" and "too expensive".

Deputy chief executive of NHS Providers Saffron Cordery said the charges were "frustrating" but car parks are "expensive to run".

A number of paving slabs at a Staffordshire church have disappeared.

They were taken from St Lawrence's Church in Rushton Spencer on Monday.

Staffordshire Police has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

BBC Midlands Today

Tonnes of rubbish has been illegally dumped at a historic property in Great Barr.

The fly-tipped waste was abandoned at Great Barr Hall, a derelict Grade II-listed estate built in the 18th Century.

Residents have said the rubbish is causing a strong smell in the area as they called for urgent action from the authorities.

Walsall Council said it was waiting to hear from the landowner to discuss safely removing the rubbish.

Read more about what you can do if rubbish gets dumped on land near you.

Road closures around Hopwood Park Services on the M42 in Alvechurch have now been removed.

Junction 2 was closed this morning after a delay caused by overrun roadworks, however all lanes are now open, Highways England said.

Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

It's going to be quite blustery across the whole of the region today.

There's a yellow weather warning in place in parts of Shropshire and Staffordshire where we could see some strong winds.

BBC News Travel

A points failure at Crewe is causing disruption, the National Rail website reports, external. Trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes and disruption is expected until 09:00.

Also, a broken rail near Droitwich Spa means trains are unable to run from Worcester Shrub Hill towards Birmingham Snow Hill. Services will be diverted to Birmingham New Street.

Overnight roadworks at Hopwood Park Services in Alvechurch have overrun meaning the road is still closed this morning.

Junction 2 on the M42 was planned to reopen at 03:00 GMT. Highways England advised travellers to plan alternative routes.

Riyah Collins
BBC News

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Electricity supplies are restored after gales cut power and bring down trees across Wales.

Russell Hollins, who has a long history of stalking women, was told his actions were "cruel".

Thousands of pounds were donated to help severely ill Maximus after being rescued in Great Barr.