A yellow weather warning has been put in place ahead of heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday.

The thunderstorms, which will cover the West Midlands, are expected to last from 04:00 to 12:00 BST.

The Met Office said, external there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

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A vehicle is deliberately driven at a group of people in Burton-upon-Trent, police say.

While thousands object to the north west relief road proposals, others say it has huge benefits.

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The pain of England's penalty defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final may still linger but there is a sense this could be the beginning of something special for the Three Lions. Exhibit A is Jude Bellingham.

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The midfielder from the West Midlands made three appearances during the tournament and did not feature in the final at Wembley but continues to flourish at a club renowned for nurturing young talent.

The 18-year-old's consistent performances for Borussia Dortmund have earned playing comparisons with Steven Gerrard, while he has been likened to Cesc Fabregas and Vincent Kompany for his maturity.

England boss Gareth Southgate may have left the teenager out of his most recent squad to give him a rest, but the decision was a sign Bellingham has already convinced his coach he is a huge part of the national team's future.

The sister of a 17-year-old who was found dead on a road near Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, has said the family is "really struggling" one month on.

West Mercia Police said it appeared Dylan Price was hit by a vehicle as he was walking home on 19 September and Izzy Price said: "We can’t come to terms with any of it, and we would love some information to help us get past this."

And she added: "None of us can drive down that road the same way we used to."

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Darren Price, Dylan’s father, added: “We as a family will never be the same again, and we are devastated, but it has also affected the whole community."

The police arrested a 42-year-old man from Bishop's Castle on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving earlier this month.

He has been released under investigation.

How much rain might fall in your area and how high might temperatures climb?

The BBC and the Met Office have looked at the UK's changing climate in detail to find out.

The UK is already experiencing increased rainfall and higher temperatures, and these extreme weather events are likely to become even more frequent.

The Met Office climate projections cover different levels of global warming. When, or if, these levels are reached will depend on the concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.

You can use the BBC's postcode checker tool to find out how the climate might change near you.

West Mercia Police says it will speak to the offices of local MPs about their safety.

Two police officers who rescued a vulnerable man from a fast-flowing river have been recognised for their bravery.

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West Mercia PCs Lee Phillips and Christopher Donovan attended a reception at Downing Street last Tuesday ahead of the Police Bravery Awards ceremony in London.

The officers saved the life of a man who had fallen into the River Severn in Shrewsbury in 2019.

PC Phillips, a response officer at Shrewsbury, said afterwards: “I think it’s important to recognise the bravery and sacrifices that police officers across the country make day in and day out.

PC Donovan, based at Bridgnorth, said: I would do it all again if I was called on, without hesitation and I'm sure colleagues across the country would do the same.”

Covid cases in the UK are higher now than they were this time last year when parts of England were under local lockdowns.

Thanks to the vaccine, though, there are fewer cases of serious illness with people needing to be treated in hospital.

But soaring infections - which are outstripping some European nations - are still proving a cause for concern.

Prof Mike Tildesley from the University of Warwick said some basic levels of restrictions, like mask wearing, could be necessary to keep levels down.

BBC Midlands Today

Stratford Town will attempt to book a home FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town on later.

The Bards, who have never reached the first round of the tournament, entertain Boston United in their fourth qualifying round replay later.

Tamworth are also in replay action tonight, at Notts County, with the winners travelling to Rochdale in the next round.

Kick-off in both games is at 19:45 BST.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Six new assisted living flats are due to be built in Telford following the approval of plans.

Oliver Hardy Homes Ltd applied to build the homes on 800 square metres of land on the south side of Holyhead Road, in Oakengates.

Ward councillor Stephen Reynolds objected to the proposal, saying the three-storey block would “overdevelop” the site and affect car parking in the area.

Telford and Wrekin Council’s planning department approved the project.

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Birmingham City Council has approved plans to provide more than 70,000 supermarket vouchers to feed children during next week's half-term holiday.

The vouchers will be given to families whose children are eligible for free school meals.

The money comes from an allocation of more than £12m to the council from the government's Household Support Fund.

Two baby swans who wandered on to train tracks in Staffordshire have been rescued by Network Rail workers.

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Steve Brough and Daniel Deaville managed to catch the cygnets near Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. They reunited one with its mother at a nearby lake and the other was treated by the RSPCA for an injured wing.

Mr Brough said: "It must have been really scary for both of them. We're really glad to have got them safely away from harm."

The RSPCA's Jackie Hickman said the workers had been "absolutely fantastic", especially as the birds were "angry and hissing quite a lot".

"They stayed for a long time, late on a Thursday night to do this, and we would like to thank them for the enormous care and dedication they showed," she said.

Network Rail urges anyone who sees an animal on train tracks to call the charity, and never walk on the railway.

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BBC Weather

Today, any showers will end early as things turn drier with a few sunny spells likely. It's mild for the time of year - but windy. Highs of 14C (63F).

Tonight will become cloudy with rain developing from the southwest.

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Coldstream Guardsman Mathew Talbot tried to escape up a tree while on an anti-poaching patrol.

Ex-interpreter Jamal Barak had feared his father, who also worked for British forces, was at risk.

The latest news, sport, travel and weather from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

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