Pastor urges black communities to take up jabspublished at 12:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Emmanuel Adeseko says more must be done to urge African Caribbean communities to get Covid jabs.
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Updates from Monday 18 January to Sunday 24 January
Pastor urges black communities to take up jabspublished at 12:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
When floods meet a pandemicpublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
As we reported earlier, there are flood warnings in place, external for nearly 40 areas of the West Midlands.
Those spots are in Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
So far, disruption has not been as severe as that experienced elsewhere in England and Wales. But for those wondering how the situation - including evacuations - is being managed amid a pandemic, here's a brief explanation:
People have been told Covid rules let them leave their homes in an emergency.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government was "totally prepared" for the dual crises of flooding and the pandemic and that Covid-secure facilities would be available for any people forced to evacuate as a result of the weather.
Aviva to adopt home-working as standard practicepublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
The financial firm says it believes its staff will welcome the more flexible working arrangement.
Read MoreFour-times flooded cafe braces with rest of Shropshirepublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Preparations for potential flooding have been scaled up in Ironbridge, Shropshire, with temporary barriers installed along the river., external
Image source, Telford and Wrekin CouncilA flood alert has been issued for the area,, external the lowest of the three levels the Environment Agency uses.
But further upstream on the River Severn, a number of higher warnings have been issued and residents will have fresh memories of last year's widespread floods.
Defences have also been installed at the Dale End Cafe in Coalbrookdale which suffered floods four times in 2020:
Image source, Telford and Wrekin CouncilMore flood barriers installed in Bewdleypublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
More flood barriers are being installed in Bewdley, Worcestershire, today.
Bewdley suffered widespread flooding last year when river levels rose and poured over the top of barriers in Beales Corner.
Image source, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency had already put up temporary barriers in the town earlier this week, with Beales Corner among the sites.
The latest are being placed along the south side of the River Severn., external
Further arrests after body found in burning carpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Two men are suspected of conspiracy to murder over the death of Neil Parkinson.
Read MoreWolves keen on loan for Sociedad's Josepublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Wolves are trying to complete a loan move for Real Sociedad's Brazilian forward Willian Jose.
Read More'Don't drive through floods' warningpublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to avoid driving through flood water.
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End of twitter postScattered wintry showers forecastpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
There may be better weather news ahead, as the forecast this morning is for it to be cloudy with scattered wintry showers, falling as snow over the hills, while this afternoon, there will be further showers, but it will turn drier and clearer for many by the evening.
Drivers rescued from 'impassable' flooded roadpublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Several drivers have been rescued from their cars after getting stuck in flood water in Staffordshire., external
The A522 at Beamhurst, near Uttoxeter, was impassable overnight, police said., external
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceIncrease in flood warnings across the West Midlandspublished at 09:04 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Dozens of flood warnings are in place in the West Midlands today, external with river levels still rising after this week's heavy rain.
Image source, Environment AgencyFifteen are in Staffordshire, 10 in Herefordshire, eight in Shropshire and six in Worcestershire.
The Environment Agency says it expects river levels in most cases to peak later on Thursday.
Rescue from flooded farm housepublished at 08:56 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Two adults and their dog have been rescued from a flooded Shropshire farmhouse.
Image source, Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceFire crews were called to the site in Woore on Wednesday evening and said it was surrounded by flood water which was 3ft (0.91m) deep in places. , external
They said the people and the dog were safe.
Image source, Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceWeather: Overnight floodingpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
The effects of Storm Christoph are being felt in the West Midlands this morning, with flooding - and rescues - emerging overnight.
Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire are the affected counties.
We'll be bringing you the latest.
For now, here's today's forecast:
People in parts of Shropshire are being warned of icy conditions until at least 10:00. The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place, external.
There are also flood warnings. We'll bring you news of those shortly.
Image source, Met OfficeOverall, this morning should be mainly dry and cloudy before turning more cloudy this afternoon. Relatively mild with a high of 7C/45F.
Dry with clear skies tonight and it will be cold with a widespread frost. Low: 0C/32F.
You can stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Thursday.
We’ll be bringing you all the latest updates for the West Midlands.
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The 20-year-old making thousands in lockdownpublished at 06:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Ben Gulliver saw a chance to make money, selling items people struggled to get in the pandemic.
Read MoreVilla boss Smith fumes at decisionpublished at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith describes the decision to let a Manchester City goal stand as "farcical".
Read MorePreston win at struggling Birminghampublished at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
Scott Sinclair scores the winner as Preston boost their play-off hopes with a narrow victory over Birmingham City.
Read MoreHomes evacuated as Storm Christoph brings floodingpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
More than 2,000 properties in Manchester are affected as police warn some occupants will have Covid.
Read MoreStorm brings flooding and travel disruptionpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
Roads and rail lines are affected and river levels are likely to remain high with rain forecast.
Read MoreEnd of live updates for Wednesdaypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWe'll be back with the latest for the West Midlands from 08:00 tomorrow.
