The event will include a broadcast of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France.

It's a nippy start to Wednesday following a cold night. Today we'll see highs of around 12C but it will feel a little bit warmer than yesterday as the winds drop.

There will be some heavy, sharp showers developing throughout the day and possibly even thunder in some areas.

By this evening those showers should stop and clear skies could leave some frost overnight but scope for lots of sunshine on Thursday.

A number of people have been injured after a two-car collision, which then saw shots fired.

West Midlands Police said a silver 4x4 crashed into a stationary black VW Golf at the junction of King Street and Cobden Street in Walsall, just after 13:00 on Tuesday.

One of the occupants of the vehicle was injured, as was a female pedestrian, the force said.

Seconds later shots were fired from another vehicle and the occupants of the 4x4 set their vehicle alight before making off, the force said.

The fire then spread to the Golf and a nearby house, it added.

A man has been taken to hospital with a gunshot injury and the woman hurt in the collision has injuries to her legs.

Both are in a serious but stable condition while two other people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Det Insp Chris Fox said it was a "a confusing series of events, which we’re trying to understand" and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Dalian Atkinson was Tasered for six times longer than standard by PC Benjamin Monk, a court is told.

Kimberley Deakin, 29, was stabbed multiple times in the face, neck and chest, police say.

The Duke of Cambridge has praised Aston Villa's new elite training facilities, calling them "amazing".

Prince William, a Villa fan, opened the club's high-performance centre in Bodymoor Heath, north Warwickshire.

Image source, Reuters

He toured the facilities, which are reported to have cost £6m, and chatted and joked with staff and players.

The club says the site, external, which has several pitches and large gym areas, is suited to "21st Century elite sports".

Abbie Quinnen says trolls targeted her after she suffered burns when a social media stunt went wrong.

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Here are some of the stories on the Hereford Times website today:

• Fallen tree closed a road in Herefordshire this morning after heavy winds and rain hit the county, external
• Three-year ban for man who refused to give blood sample, external
• Herefordshire-born singer Ellie Goulding welcomes first child, external

Gareeca Gordon stabbed Phoenix Netts four times and attempted to dispose of the remains in woodland.

Gunner has a rare genetic condition which means he cannot break down his body's natural sugars.

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A former pub which once housed Walsall's first cinema may be converted into 21 flats.

Image source, J Mason Associates

Walsall Council is considering an application to turn The Imperial pub, which closed five years ago, into one-bedroom flats over four floors.

Developers Lodge House Ltd said it would bring a vacant building back into life and provide high quality, affordable accommodation in the town centre.

The Darwall Street landmark was built as an agricultural hall in 1868 and was later a theatre before its role as the Imperial Picture House for 60 years.

Developers said it meant little change to the outside of the 19th century building, which was a JD Wetherspoon pub for nearly 20 years.

Planning agents J Mason Associates said the change of use would "ensure the building does not fall into disrepair" and help maintain the area's "sense of community".

The Duke of Cambridge paid tribute as he opened the club's high-performance centre in Warwickshire.

Saskia Jones told her mum she was unsure about going to the event where she died, an inquest hears.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop, police say.

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering 17-year-old Derlarno Samuels.

Image source, Family handout

Derlarno died from a stab wound after being found in a car that crashed in Heath Street, Smethwick on Saturday, police said.

Camron Dunn, 18, of Sketchley Close, Smethwick, was charged with his murder at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court and will appear before the city's crown court on Wednesday.

In a family tribute, Derlarno was described as "ambitious, inquisitive and full of life".

"He was a generous young man who is much loved and missed by his family and friends," their statement added.

A fallen tree is blocking a road in Staffordshire.

Drivers are advised not to use Sugar Loaf Lane in Iverley while removal work is carried out.

Three people are taking a stand in their communities to deter young people from making bad choices.

The bulk of the weekend rain has passed but this morning we can expect a bit of a battering from the wind instead.

There's a yellow weather warning in place for strong winds, mainly affecting Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

Image source, Met Office

That should calm down a bit later, however it will breezy enough for it to still feel quite cold and we haven't seen the last of that rain yet so expect showers.

The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

A man is charged with murdering Derlarno Samuels, 17, who was fatally stabbed in the West Midlands.