High winds could bring disruption to travel and transport services across the West Midlands later this week, the Met Office is warning.

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A yellow warning for wind has been issued covering the whole of the region from 21:00 on Wednesday until 15:00 on Thursday.

Malcolm Turner was trapped inside his home when Richard Newing set fire to his mobility scooter.

Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Political Reporter, BBC Radio WM

Bellfield Junior School, Northfield, is among hundreds across England welcoming back children for the fourth big return to school since the start of the pandemic.

Questions have been raised over catching up on missed lessons and the government has floated various measures including longer school days and shorter holidays.

But Bellfield head teacher Nigel Attwood said he would not be using the term "catching up" with the pupils and instead the focus would be on how they are feeling.

"The children are where they are at, we need to make sure that we understand where they are at when they come back and spend a week getting to know them and re-socialising and checking their wellbeing," he said.

BBC Midlands Today

Thousands of children across the West Midlands are returning to school today for the first time in months.

Image source, Jane Barlow

They, along with millions of pupils across England, have spent more than two months studying at home in the latest lockdown.

Coventry's St John's CofE Academy is preparing to welcome all 200 pupils today and deputy head teacher Sarah Smalldon said staff had made changes to keep the children safe and happy.

"We have staggered starts in the morning, staggered play times, different lunch times but that is all what the children were used to before Christmas so we are reverting back to that really," she said.

BBC Weather

Dry today with patches of cloud mixed with sunny spells. Light or gentle winds and a high of 9C (48F).

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Harry the Springer

Staying dry tonight with mainly clear skies which will leave it feeling quite chilly with a low of 1C (34F).

You can keep up-to-date on the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

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