Today will begin dry and bright but it will feel cold. The cloud will build through the afternoon and it will turn overcast, but should remain dry. Gentle winds. Highs of 4C to 7C (39F to 45F).

This evening and tonight will be largely cloudy, but there should be a few clear spells. It will continue to stay dry. Winds will be lighter and it will not be as cold as the past couple of nights. Lows of 1C to 4C (34F to 39F).

Warwickshire's South Africa Test batsman Pieter Malan is to miss Thursday's start of the season as he is on the Covid 'red list'.

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About 94% of everyone aged 50 and over have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose in the Midlands, according to the latest official figures.

The figures are based on estimated populations, so are open to a margin of error.

Data from the Office of National Statistics show that 59% of people aged between 16 and 80 have also received their first dose.

The area with the highest rate of vaccinations in the West Midlands is the Malvern Hills and the lowest is Birmingham with 79%.

The figures show the rates from 8 December 2020 to 28 March 2021.

The unseasonable warmth of the past couple of days comes to an end today, being replaced with a lot of cloud this morning.

It's going to feel much colder with temperatures staying in single figures, although some sunshine is expected later.

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It will be a dry and cloudy day with some brighter spells and highs of up to 13°C (50 to 55°F).

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Tuesday saw the warmest March day for 50 years and we can expect another sunny day today.

It will be warm and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 21C (69F).

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The British Motoring Museum is set to host 14 shows and rallies over the summer following its reopening on 17 May.

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The site at Gaydon, Warwickshire, which has been closed during the lockdown, is to hold events including the Metro and Mini show on 6 June and Old Ford Rally in July.

Meanwhile, the Gaydon Land Rover Show on 31 July and 1 August will bring "the finest vehicles, owners and historians together for a weekend dedicated to this iconic marque", organisers said.

They advised all visitors to pre-book their tickets for the venue and events which will observe government guidelines.

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After a cool start it will be a fine and sunny day with some unseasonably high temperatures of 22°C (72°F).

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Today will be dry and very warm, with cloud fading this morning to reveal increasingly sunny skies. Under the sunshine this afternoon, temperatures will rise into the high teens. Winds easing too. Highs of 13C to 16C (55F to 61F).

This evening and tonight will be dry and clear with light winds. After a very warm day, temperatures will drop away through the course of the night. Lows of 4C to 7C (39F to 45F).

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