A second inquest begins today into the death of Jonnie Meek, a three-year-old boy who his parents believe died after an allergic reaction to hospital milk.

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A corononer originally ruled Jonnie, from Cannock, died from natural causes at Stafford Hospital in 2014, but this has always been disputed by his parents.

They maintain their son, who had a rare congenital disability, died from a severe allergic reaction to milk given to him at the hospital - three doctors also concluded an allergic reaction to the new feed was likely to have contributed to his death in an independent review.

The inquest, at Shrewsbury Coroner's Court, is expected to last five days.

Officers were involved in a foot chase when the book was taken, West Midlands Police say.

Face-to-face contact now possible after months of separation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest figures show that Walsall had 138 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people - the second highest figure in the West Midlands.

With an announcement due later from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about new restrictions, the Conservative MP for Walsall North, Eddie Hughes, has said he would welcome any support restrictions would bring.

"If this is deemed necessary by the government then I would welcome the extra support that comes with it. For example, if we were to benefit from extra testing for constituents then that would be fantastic," he said.

"If there was a restriction on households mixing, that would be a way of controlling the spread but not impacting on businesses, so I'm hoping we're at the lower level of any restrictions that come in."

For the last seven months, pregnant women have faced going for their scans alone due to coronavirus restrictions but from today they will be allowed to bring partners again at the Royal Stoke and Stafford's County Hospitals.

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"We've completely relaxed the birth partner coming to be with mum," said Tracy Bullock, the hospitals' chief executive.

"Initially they could only be with mum when they were in the latter stages of labour and delivery - that's now changed and they can stay with them for the whole of the delivery and can also now attend the 20-week scan."

Restrictions on birth partners vary across the country- it is down to individual hospitals to decide, but NHS England says you can "expect to have a birth partner of your choice".

"Where national guidance changes, we always look at that and always look to comply with the national guidance, but what we've got to balance that with is what's happening in our local community as well."

Cath Mackie
BBC News

Adapting to life under coronavirus is tough for many schools, but at New College Worcester there is an extra layer of difficulty.

All 69 pupils are all blind or vision impaired, making social distancing challenging.

The school has adapted by enforcing a strict hygiene regime and teachers wear masks at all times.

Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

It's going to be a rather dull, grey and wet day, with some heavy outbreaks of rain later.

It'll take its time to move away through the evening, so don't forget an umbrella if you're heading out.

An exhibition shows a Birmingham hospital through the ages, from Victorian treatments to royal visits.

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