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West Midlands Police says a member of the public, external has "delivered a smile to officers" with some "amazing craftsmanship".
The homemade, diminutive bobby was delivered with the message that it would give the force "an extra pair of hands" during lockdown.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceWarwickshire County Council is looking for temporary social workers to help children and families.
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A yoga teacher stuck in Goa with her toddler says it's been difficult getting food.
Jenna Naik, from Shrewsbury, told BBC Radio Shropshire that getting a repatriation flight was also proving a problem, but the food situation had improved in the last few days and she and her son were able to get fruit and pasta.
Quote MessageIt's just so important for us to get home now. It's getting to a stage now where if we don't get home soon, I don't know how we will, because there are only a certain amount of repatriation flights - my number on the list is 16,000, but apparently there's about 20,000 left to get home. A friend left yesterday who was number 2,000, so I'm not holding my breath that it'll be any time soon, but I'm praying that it will."
Jenna Naik, Shrewsbury yoga teacher
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As hair dye and clippers become the next thing on the stockpile list - we take a look at how three people have been managing their hair, makeup and nail maintenance during lockdown.
You've been sharing your weather photos with BBC Weather Watchers, but also images of displays of thanks to the NHS and key workers.
Here's a couple captured in Sutton Coldfield.
Image source, Di's walk
Image source, SuttonwalkerHealth Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to "resolve issues" around the supply of PPE to front-line workers after hearing of a nurse's end-of-shift tears.
Mr Hancock has been answering questions via videolink from a committee of MPs, including Coventry North West Labour member, Taiwo Owatemi.
She told him that front-line workers at University Hospital were struggling.
"Just yesterday, a nurse at my local hospital spoke about her experience on the front line. She described the lower morale among staff due to a lack of support and that she comes home every night crying after her 12-hour shift."
The nurse said she was scared over a lack of PPE, Ms Owatemi added.
Mr Hancock said it was "critical" to get the right equipment and support to doctors and nurses.
Quote MessageOf course we've got to resolve the issues around PPE and keep expanding testing, but making sure that we have that capacity, not only the physical capacity, but also the staff... we've had staff returning to the NHS, almost 10,000 nurses."
Matt Hancock, Health secretary
The car giant plans to ramp up production to 5,000 visors a day as the UK struggles to source PPE.
Read MoreFancy dress Fridays catches on as video conferencing replaces office meetings.
Read MoreA Worcestershire farmer has raised concerns over getting enough people to pick the country's fruit and veg because travel restrictions have limited the numbers of pickers coming from abroad.
Some British people who've found themselves out of work or furloughed have taken on jobs at local farms. But at some point, they will go back to their usual jobs.
Ali Capper, who farms in Suckley, is worried that will come at peak harvesting time. She says the industry typically relies on people coming from other countries year after year.
Quote MessageIt's really important that we get the [returnees] back that want to come, but honestly it's a trickle. It's really a very low number compared to the numbers that would normally be arriving at this time of year."
Ali Capper, Farmer
We told you earlier about delays on the M6 near Spaghetti Junction after a lorry overturned.
Highways England says the HGV has now been "righted" and the load is starting to be cleared.
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Doctors at Royal Stoke Hospital are telling people it is safe to go to A&E after attendance dropped by about 50% since lockdown.
Dr Richard Fawcett has taken to social media to spread the message, saying: "I just want to reassure you...Don't be frightened to come in, we're here for you as always."
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For a fourth week in a row, people across the UK last night showed appreciation for health professionals and other key workers by way of a round of applause.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue shared this video of all emergency services clapping and cheering outside Royal Stoke Hospital.
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While in Crewe, a rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone was sung.
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There have been delays for the few motorists around north of Birmingham city centre at Spaghetti Junction, where a lorry overturned.
It happened at about 09:30 on a stretch of road linking the northbound M6 to the Aston Expressway.
Diversions are in place as efforts are made to remove the vehicle from the carriageway.
Image source, Highways EnglandA chalk artist from Coventry has dedicated her work this week to Captain Tom Moore, the war veteran who walked 100 laps of his garden to raise £17m for the NHS.
Image source, Claire FlynnClaire Flynn's work depicts someone very much in the national spotlight this week, with the 99-year-old catching the interest of both health secretary Matt Hancock and the Duke of Cambridge.
Image source, Claire FlynnMr Moore originally aimed to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together, but he smashed his target after nearly 800,000 people made donations to his fundraising page.
North West political leaders have criticised the government over failings to protect healthcare workers in the coronavirus pandemic.
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool Mayor Joe Anderson told the Liverpool Echo, external that due to its "abject failings" the city council has spent £1.7m on personal protective equipment.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham described the provision of essential PPE as a "hand-to-mouth" operation.
The Department of Health has been approached for comment.
Stoke City and Burton Albion's grounds will be used as sites to test key workers for coronavirus.
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A shop owner left in tears over worries his business wouldn't survive lockdown has seen trade treble in some areas.
Rupert Evans, of Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe in Staffordshire, said an order-and-collect service had made all the difference to the 13-year-old venture.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageI've always believed local is where it's at. The amount of people that are thanking us for what we're doing, I believe it will have a longer term effect. Our butchery turnover has trebled if not quadrupled."
Rupert Evans, Business owner
As people across the country took part in Clap for Carers, a building in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, was illuminated in NHS blue.
For the next three weeks, the building in the city's canalside leisure area will be lit up and bear the message "support the NHS".
Image source, BrindleyplaceQuote MessageNo community has been unaffected by coronavirus, so on behalf of the entire Brindleyplace community, we wanted to show our respect for the NHS workers who are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe."
Brindleyplace spokesperson
This year's Bluedot festival will be put back to 2021 "due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus outbreak", its organisers have said.
Image source, Scott M SaltThe Cheshire event, held at Jodrell Bank Observatory, was due to take place from 23 to July, with a collaboration between singer Bjork and the Halle Orchestra and sets from Groove Armada and Metronomy topping the bill.
A spokeswoman said all the headliners have "confirmed their appearance on the bill next year with many other artists and speakers from this year’s line-up set to join them".
She added that tickets already purchased for this year's event would be valid next year "or alternatively, full refunds will be available".
In a statement, the organisers added:
Quote MessageAlthough Bluedot may still seem some time away, the virus and its associated effects are unlikely to ease for some months and it is important to us that any additional or unnecessary strain on medical services is avoided.
Quote MessageThis decision has been a necessary but difficult one to make as it affects not only our wonderful Bluedot family of festival-goers and staff, but also a large number of artists, performers, speakers, suppliers, traders and freelancers, many of whom have been hit hard during this period.
Quote MessageWithin our limited means, we will continue to do everything we can to support them and the wider sector during these difficult times.
Monica Rimmer
BBC News
A nurse has raised £1,000 to buy toiletries for hospital patients left without them during strict visiting restrictions.
Michelle Carless, 44, works on the trauma and orthopaedic ward at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton and asked for contributions in a Facebook post.
In addition to cash donations, people left items at her door.
Image source, Michelle CarlessShe said in normal times, anyone admitted to the ward would have toiletries brought to them by relatives, but NHS resources to provide such items were "limited".
You can read more here.
Quote MessageIt's amazing how the community has all come together, I'm grateful for all they're doing for NHS staff, but I felt like I needed to give a bit back to our patients."
Michelle Carless, Nurse
