Staffordshire and Dudley set to move to tier 2published at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Households will not be able to mix indoors, in line with restrictions elsewhere in the West Midlands.
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Staffordshire and Dudley set to move to tier 2published at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Our coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
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Your photos: Rainbowspublished at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
It's been a good day for rainbow-spotting, especially in Staffordshire.
These photos were taken this afternoon by BBC Weather Watchers in Colwich, Leek and Wombourne.
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Image source, Keggy7Coventry bus station makeover designs unveiledpublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServicePlans for a £1.5m makeover of Coventry’s Pool Meadow bus station have been unveiled.
Image source, Transport for West MidlandsImage caption, A computer graphic of the new-look site
The site - used by about 5m passengers annually - is set to be revamped with "eye-catching artwork and murals" to celebrate Coventry's year as City of Culture, which begins in May.
Work will also see the installation of new electronic passenger information screens and refurbished public toilets.
Image source, Transport for West MidlandsThe bus station is run by Transport for West Midlands - part of the West Midlands Combined Authority - which is working on the project with Coventry City Council.
Weather: A dry night and more rain tomorrowpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Most of us are forecast a dry and overcast night, with some light wind.
And it should stay that way tomorrow morning, with some showers later in the day.
Temperatures overnight are expected to fall to about 5C (41F).
Image source, David 007Covid-19: Hospitals to limit visitor numberspublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Hospitals in Herefordshire are limiting the number of visitors to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Patients will be asked to nominate one person who can make up to two visits a week to the hospitals in Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Bromyard.
Image source, GooglePeople in intensive care, or on the Covid wards, will not be able to receive visitors, although special arrangements will be made for those receiving end of life care.
There will also be an exception for parents or carers of children, and birthing partners.
Port Vale wait for date amid Scunthorpe's Covid problemspublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Port Vale's match against Scunthorpe next week is one of three games their opponents have had to reschedule, after eight Scunthorpe players tested positive for coronavirus.
Another 10 of their players have had to isolate themselves, with a new date still needed for the Port Vale fixture.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Football League said it would investigate the postponements.
Around the web: Boy sells phone to buy toys for hospitalpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
From the Hereford Times today:
- Boy sells phone to buy toys for children in hospital, external
- Car found on its side after crash, external
- Keen painter celebrates her 100th birthday, external
Murder bid arrest over girl's "stab" injuriespublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with a girl's "stabbing" is suspected of attempted murder, police say.
Both are being treated in hospital for injuries sustained at an address in the Chell area of Stoke-on-Trent on Monday morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to reports of a stabbing.
The girl's injuries are not life-threatening, according to the Staffordshire force.
Your photos: More rainy day picturespublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Rain and mud feature pretty heavily in the photos from the BBC Weather Watchers today.
These pictures were taken near Longnor, Gnosall and Bodenham.
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Image source, Step CounterGBH arrest after boy's skull fractured by carpublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a 15-year-old boy was hit by a car and suffered what police called potentially life-changing injuries.
Staffordshire Police said the victim was struck on Baths Road in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, at about 06:30 on Sunday, and was left with a fractured skull, a broken thigh and a shoulder injury.
The suspect has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Man sought over deaths of mother and sonpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
A man has been discovered dead in a flat the day after his mother's body was found, prompting police to launch a double murder probe and name a suspect.
The body of Julie Williams, 58, was found at her Coventry home on Sunday where she lived with her son David Williams, 32, whom police said had not been seen for about a week.
His body was found at nearby property on Monday night.
Police say they believe Anthony Russell, 28, is responsible.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceImage caption, Double murder suspect Anthony Russell is described by police as dangerous
Plans for £5m footbridgepublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServicePlans have been submitted for a 59m footbridge over the A5 at Oswestry.
Shropshire Council has received £5m from the government to pay for the bridge, to the north of the Mile End roundabout.
Image source, GoogleIt will eventually link up with the proposed Oswestry Innovation Park to the east; a mix of homes and businesses.
Shropshire Council is applying to itself for planning permission, and it says the recent pandemic has proven the need for walking and cycling routes.
Tier 2 restrictions 'are working', council sayspublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Birmingham's public health director says tier two restrictions in the city to curb the spread of the coronavirus appear to be working.
In the week up to 24 October, there were 241.2 cases per 100,000 people in Birmingham.
Dr Justin Varney said that showed the rate of increase had slowed since the city was put on high alert last month, with stricter Covid-19 restrictions imposed.
Around the web: Civic Society slams redevelopment planspublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
From the Worcester News today:
- Civic Society slams redevelopment plans, external
- Pensioner told to leave shop after face mask row, external
- Money handed to councils to help struggling families, external
Council to send food parcels to 'most vulnerable' familiespublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Shropshire Council says it is sending out school meal parcels to its "most vulnerable" families this half term.
It is also promising to either repeat this at Christmas or introduce a voucher scheme for all the children who qualify for free school meals.
Neighbouring Telford and Wrekin Council said last week it would be sending breakfast food parcels to all eligible children.
Your photos: A wet day around the West Midlandspublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
It's been a damp start to the day and it's set to continue through the rest of the week.
These photos were taken by BBC Weather Watchers at Clee Hill and Long Itchington this morning.
Image source, Skye
Image source, DrizzlerAround the web: Free school meals over Christmaspublished at 11:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
From the Shropshire Star today:
- Free school meals over Christmas but not half term, external
- Man trapped in potato harvester, external
- New show being filmed at former prison, external
Objections to city redevelopment planspublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA plan to redevelop part of Worcester city centre with bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and flats has been criticised by campaign groups.
In a letter of objection to the city council, the local Civic Society said the proposals for the Lowesmoor Wharf area were "laughable, derisible and pathetic".
Image source, Godwin DevelopmentsImage caption, Artist's impression of planned development
The Civic Society added: “This whole application should be rejected as totally unsuitable for the centre of Worcester.”
Save Britain’s Heritage also opposed the plan, saying the high-rise buildings would “substantially harm” the character of a historic cathedral city.
Image source, Godwin DevelopmentsThe project, put forward by Godwin Developments, is estimated to cost about £85m and the company says it will "breathe new life into this important part of Worcester".
It pointed out the site was designated as an area for redevelopment within the Worcester City Centre Masterplan and was similar in design to Gloucester Docks and Eagles Works in Oxford.
Impromptu-tu surprise for young cancer patientpublished at 10:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Izzy Fletcher got a surprise when she turned up for her treatment in Worcester.
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