Updates for Friday 27 March
Cheshire East Council wants parents to stop children going near open construction sites while they're not at school.
The authority is warning people to stay away from the site of the Congleton link road in particular.
Image source, Getty ImagesHow to make sure your home is clean and virus-free after isolating yourself because of coronavirus.
Read MoreHere are three of the stories from the Shropshire Star today:
The BBC Weather Watchers have been sharing photos taken while out on their daily walks.
These ones were taken in Knowle and Broome.
Image source, Dammo
Image source, Shropshire LassThe Great Birmingham 10k which was due to take place on 31 May has been cancelled because of the coronavirus..
Runners will be able to claim a refund on entry fees.
As well as clapping in support of the NHS, people have been putting up signs to show their appreciation.
This sign thanking all emergency workers was found near the gingerbread man roundabout at Market Drayton.
Image source, Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceStaffordshire Police officers have been told to be on the lookout for people using the coronavirus outbreak as an opportunity to carry out crimes.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceIn a message to his team, Ch Con Gareth Morgan said scams exploiting the crisis had increased and "we need to be relentless in pursuing those who would use this crisis for their own gain".
He added there were also concerns about the impact on the isolated and vulnerable - particularly in domestic abuse and child exploitation.
BBC Sport
Sports clubs are having to come up with creative ways to make up for the income they're missing out on after their seasons ended early.
Telford Tigers are launching a competition to win a match-worn shirt, exactly the same as the ones they run on match-days, but this competition will be run online.
Image source, Steve BrodieThe auction for the remaining Coventry Blaze game-worn jerseys are taking place on eBay.
Here are three stories from the Hereford Times today:
People around the West Midlands have taken part in a "Clap for Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Here's a look at some of the tributes in the West Midlands:
West Midlands residents clap loudly in support of NHS workers
A barbers, mobile phone shop and a vaping shop have all been closed down by Stoke-on-Trent's trading standards after they were found to be still trading.
The government wants only stores selling essential goods to remain open during the coronavirus lockdown and the city council said it has staff out enforcing the rule.
Hospital staff will get free buses between the Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals.
Shropshire Council is making its fleet of park and ride buses and drivers available after deciding to suspend the regular service from tomorrow.
The council said it is also working to find ways to make its buses useful to other essential workers and vulnerable groups.
People camped in ancient woodland have been evicted after a long-running dispute with high-speed rail project, HS2.
The protesters, who fear the scheme will have a catastrophic effect on the environment, filmed the moment bailiffs arrived at the Warwickshire site, where they've been camped for almost six months.
Image source, @xRebellionukWorkers wore masks during the process, with HS2 saying protesters had put them at risk.
It was granted a court order to remove campaigners.
BBC Radio Stoke
NHS workers in Warwickshire are getting a sweet treat, thanks to a woman from Leamington Spa.
Jess Mooney, who runs Bread of Life, is baking for the staff at Warwick Hospital.
She's getting them picked up and then they're being shared around doctors and nurses.
Birmingham Airport could serve as a mortuary during the coronavirus crisis.
The site said it was co-operating with authorities to find a "suitable location" if the need for the facility arose.
Image source, GoogleIt emerged earlier this week that nearby leisure site the NEC could double as a field hospital, along with London's ExCeL Centre.
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Shrewsbury's north west relief road will not be seriously delayed by the coronavirus outbreak, the leader of Shropshire Council has said.
A planning application for the road was due in May and it might have to wait to go before a planning committee if rules on gatherings are still in place then, but councillor Peter Nutting is confident all the necessary consultation can go ahead.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilMr Nutting also said there will likely be a planning inquiry and time has been allowed for that, but added: "We don’t see any need for a major delay."
The road will connect the A5 at Welshpool Road roundabout in the west to the Ellesmere Road roundabout in the north, with new bridges over the River Severn and the Shrewsbury to Chester railway line.
Andy Giddings
BBC News
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