Weather: Light rain forecastpublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
Most of us are forecast light rain throughout today, with temperatures up to around 10C (50F).
Tomorrow is expected to be overcast, but dry.
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All schools in England to close on Friday
Selfridges stores to shut after staff contract coronavirus
Three Counties Show cancelled
Marston's issues profit warning
Ex Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham suffers head injury in fall
Keele University students offer to help out charities
Updates from Wednesday 18 March
Weather: Light rain forecastpublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
Image source, DammoTwo arrests after confrontation in townpublished at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
BBC CWRTwo teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of affray after an incident involving about 30 people in Leamington Spa.
Police officers recovered two knives after trouble broke out near Fords Fields, off Westlea Road, on Monday afternoon.
There are no reports of injuries.
Demand for family-support scheme surgespublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
A scheme supporting struggling families in Stoke-on-Trent says demand has surged.
The Nappy Project provides food, clothes and essentials and usually supports up to 400 familiesFounder Hayley Jones said 45 more families got in touch yesterday alone, because they can't find baby essentials on the shelves.
Live updates from the West Midlandspublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
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How can bars and cafes survive Covid-19 closure?published at 01:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2020
People are being told avoid bars and cafes but customers are doing their bit to help firms survive.
Read MoreTwo hospital patients with coronavirus diepublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Both of the patients had underlying health conditions, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust says.
Read MoreSecond hospital patient with coronavirus diespublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
The woman aged in her 60s was a patient at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Read MoreTwo charged with murder after drive-by shootingpublished at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Abdul Wahid Xasan was shot twice in the back and died of "catastrophic" injuries, police say.
Read MoreTraffic light posters to help isolating neighbourspublished at 18:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Those behind the idea say the posters are a "simple way" to get help from the community.
Read MoreDrive-through coronavirus testing hubs shutpublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
It follows government advice on in-hospital testing with those most at risk being prioritised.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
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Coventry's Belgrade Theatre to closepublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Coventry's Belgrade Theatre will end its run of blood Brothers this week, with refunds and credits available to customers who've bought tickets.
It reminded customers that it would be possible to donate the cost of the ticket to help the theatre "during this difficult time".
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End of twitter postChampionship clubs back finishing seasonpublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Championship clubs unanimously back plans to finish the season when the coronavirus pandemic eases.
Read MoreWoman and staff member attacked in supermarketpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
A woman has been left with a serious head injury after being attacked in a Coventry supermarket, police say.
She was chased into the Tesco store in the Radford area of the city at about 20:20 last night by a man thought to be her partner, said West Midlands Police.
A staff member was also assaulted.
The 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody.
Puppies found by dog walkerpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
The bodies of two puppies have been found in undergrowth in Coventry.
They were discovered by a dog walker on Friday in Binley Woods at Gossett Lane in the city.
The puppies, about a week old, were taken to a nearby vet who examined them before contacting the RSPCA.
"It’s possible they may have been abandoned by an unscrupulous puppy breeder who wasn’t prepared to put the time in to care for them," said the animal welfare charity.
Ikea restaurants to closepublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Ikea has said it will keep stores open, including the Coventry and Wednesbury branches, but from tomorrow will temporarily close restaurants, cafes, bistros and outside play areas.
Image source, Getty Images"We will also be implementing measures to enable greater distancing between our customers and co-workers," it added.
"We will continue to monitor the situation closely, take advice from the Government, and take any further action needed to ensure the care and comfort of our customers and co-workers.”
Woman, 88, attacked in distraction burglary diespublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
Two people are arrested on suspicion of murdering Josephine Kaye at her home in Stoke-on-Trent.
Read MoreMajor disruption on the trackspublished at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
BBC News TravelRail services between the West Midlands and London Euston are being cancelled, altered or delayed because of an incident on the tracks between Milton Keynes and the capital earlier.
National Rail said major disruption is expected until 19.00.
Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services are among those affected.
MP in call out for volunteerspublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
People wishing to volunteer in North Shropshire are being urged to share details with local Conservative MP Owen Paterson.
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End of twitter postWatch: Air ambulance charity looks to funding alternativespublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2020
BBC Midlands TodayThe Midlands Air Ambulance charity has said it is preparing to close its shops and is looking at alternative ways to raise money.
It's also had to call off its Bike For Life event next month and its Walk For Life in May and said a number of charity staff were having to stay at home in isolation.
The air ambulance needs £9m a year to keep its fleet of three helicopters and two cars running and Hannah Sebright, the charity's chief executive, said they were encouraging people to donate online.
Media caption, The Midlands Air Ambulance is looking for other forms of funding