BBC Weather

A dull and wet start for most with outbreaks of rain which should clear by this afternoon leaving clear skies with some sunny spells. High: 11C/52F.

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher WolgarstonSci

The evening and night should stay dry with clear skies. Turning chilly with a low of 0C/32F.

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The trust announced schools would close a week early but the government said they must remain open.

Thomas Coates’s actions not only put officers’ health at risk but that of their families, police say.

It's been a clear, but chilly, day and the BBC Weather Watchers have once again been sharing their photos with us.

These ones were taken in Alcester and Acton Burnell.

Image source, Elle Nino

Image source, Peter Steggles

A van plunged off an elevated roundabout in West Bromwich in July, landing by a subway.

BBC Midlands Today

Pupils at a primary school in Worcestershire are being joined by two new classmates.

A pair of curious robins have made the most of open windows at Astley Primary School, near Stourport, and regularly drop in on lessons.

Image source, Astley C.E. Primary School

Headteacher Alison Reakes-Williams said they fly in when the children are out playing and first made an appearance in September.

The birds have been gradually getting braver and now appear to know their way around all the classrooms. They have been so friendly one allowed itself to be picked up.

She is planning to introduce some robin-themed crafts for Christmas and said the children "were really surprised at first, but they've really appreciated seeing these beautiful little birds up close."

Image source, Astley C.E. Primary School

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A search is underway at an address in Handsworth following the 38-year-old's arrest.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Cannock.

Police were called out at 23:30 to reports a man had been stabbed in the head and the hand on Sycamore Green.

The victim was taken to hospital and his injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

A 27-year-old and a 34-year-old, both from Cannock, remain in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Super League side Warrington Wolves sign London Broncos prop Rob Butler on a two-year contract.

England and Aston Villa player Jack Grealish admitted to two incidents this year.

Shropshire Star

Headlines from the Shropshire Star:

• Predatory paedophile, 80, locked up for 14 years, external
• Police car crashes while responding to emergency, external
• Social distancing measures to be reinstated after lockdown, external

The attacker and the victim both made their orders before leaving the scene.

The teenage boy died at the scene of the crash in Knowle, near Solihull, on Monday night.

The shop's owners say their business is essential as it sells icing and edible decorations.

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

It will by a dull and cloudy day with the possibility of brighter spots later and highs of 12°C (54°F).

Rajan Natt is accused of murdering Rezwan Ali who was stabbed three times in 2018.

Warrington Wolves trio Ben Currie, Jason Clark and Matt Davis all sign new contracts with the Super League club.

Shropshire Star

Some of the Shropshire Star headlines today are:

• Police patrols to increase over Shrewsbury Covid rule breakers, external
• Shoppers urged to 'find it in Shropshire', as independents fight back online, external
• Tree-mendous news for Shropshire's Christmas tree farms, external

The girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after she was hit in Herefordshire on Sunday.

Lauren Mae Bloomer, 25, from Birmingham, was found seriously injured in Tamworth.