Summary

  • Large scrapyard fire at Shredmet

  • Guns, knives and drugs seized in raids

  • Couple's lockdown in flood damaged home

  • One million virus recoveries recorded

  • Truck driver offers free meals after locked out of petrol stations

  • Welsh champions want season to resume

  • Updates from Friday 1 May

  1. Virtual maypole dancing in lockdownpublished at 08:22 British Summer Time 1 May 2020

    BBC News England

    An ancient tradition to celebrate May Day is bringing people together during lockdown.

    Media caption,

    Coronavirus: Virtual maypole dancing brings people together

    People across England, including in Worcestershire, are posting videos of maypole dancing online to celebrate the coming of summer.

    Claire Butler, who is behind the online revival, said it gave people "a shared sense of togetherness".

  2. Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 1 May 2020

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    Welcome to our live service for Friday.

    We'll be bringing you all the latest on the impact of the coronavirus today in West Midlands as well as covering other news stories today.

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