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People in Staffordshire are being urged to remain "calm but vigilant" following the evacuation of Lichfield Cathedral yesterday.

It happened after reports a man was acting suspiciously at the site.

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Staffordshire Police closed the cathedral at lunchtime and searched the grounds. The force since tweeted nothing of note had been found, external.

The cathedral is set to reopen to the public today.

A father from Stafford is urging people not to be tempted into trying psychoactive drugs.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

Mostly cloudy skies at first with the odd patch of early morning mist and fog possible.

However, the cloud will break to allow more in the way of sunshine by the afternoon, along with an isolated shower for some. Highs of 20C (68F).

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There are delays to trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby this morning due to a broken-down train., external

National Rail Enquiries says the train has been moved, allowing lines to reopen, but adds that delays may continue until midday.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A lovely, sunny start to the morning in Stoke-on-Trent and it looks like that is that case for the rest of Staffordshire and Cheshire.

This photo's come from BBC Weather Watcher Dawn Treader in Congleton.

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A full look at the rest of today's weather forecast will be along shortly and there'll be news, sport, travel and other updates through Wednesday.

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Lichfield Cathedral was closed at lunchtime but is set to reopen on Wednesday.

Despite a detailed search at Lichfield Cathedral involving specialist officers and police dogs trained to detect explosives, "nothing of concern" has been found, Staffordshire Police say.

The cathedral was evacuated at lunchtime after a member of the public reported someone acting suspiciously.

Police said the current threat of terrorism was officially "severe" and that people "should always report any concerns to the police so we can assess the information and put in place the most appropriate response".

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow.

From 22:30 you can follow live online updates on the West Midlands general election debate.

Rural businesses and charities in Staffordshire have been offered the chance to bid for tens of thousands of pounds worth of grants., external

The EU Rural Enterprise Programme has been designed to help rural business increase productivity and create jobs.

Businesses in and around Cheadle, Leek, Rugeley, Stone and Uttoxeter can bid for a slice of the pot worth £5m.

Lucy Martin
BBC Weather

We're forecast a dry and mild night, with some sunshine breaking through the cloud tomorrow.

The Sentinel

Police have named the 28-year-old man found dead at a North Staffordshire house, external.

Lichfield Cathedral is to stay closed for the rest of the day.

Staff say they are continuing to work with Staffordshire Police after a member of the public reported a man acting suspiciously.

The cathedral was evacuated at lunchtime and officers have been searching the site.

A Staffordshire artist was overwhelmed at how many people wanted bee tattoos in memory of those killed in the Manchester bombing.

After last week's terror attack the worker bee was widely shared as a symbol of the city.

Jodie Eardley from the Bearskin Collective in Kidsgrove was still tattooing late yesterday evening.

"Towards the end of the day I think I had to turn five people away - because I didn't have enough time and I started to realise I was too tired. It's all in a good cause, so I don't really mind," she said.

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City's Glenn Whelan says he's still up for the challenge of playing regularly in the Premier League.

Whelan, 33, joined Stoke from Sheffield Wednesday in 2008 and has gone on to play 286 games for the club.

He said: "We've ups and downs, I've ups and downs, but I'm still here fighting. I'll go into the next season the same as this year; work hard and see where it gets me"

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Eddie Hall's manager says the World's Strongest Man will now "catapult himself to the super league" of fame.

The 29-year-old, from Clayton, won the competition in Botswana this weekend - and announced his retirement immediately afterwards.

Mo Chaudry spoke to BBC Radio Stoke whilst on holiday, but said he's been taking phone calls from around the world since the news of Eddie's win broke.

Lichfield Cathedral was evacuated after a member of the public reported a man acting in a suspicious way, police say.

Searches are ongoing at the cathedral, which has been closed since lunchtime.

It's been stressed there's no specific threat to the landmark.

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Pictures of a cordon around Lichfield Cathedral have been posted on social media as police respond to reports, external of a "suspicious incident".

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The landmark was evacuated at lunchtime

Police say they aren't aware of any specific threat and are still investigating.

Police officers are carrying out a "thorough search" of Lichfield Cathedral after earlier reports of a "suspicious incident", the Dean says.

"Police are here now. They're continuing to search," the Very Reverend Adrian Dorber said.

"They've asked the close to be kept quiet.They're here in force basically for everyone's peace of mind."

Staffordshire Newsletter

Preparations are continuing for overnight road closures on the A50 westbound to allow installation of a new bridge across the dual carriageway, external.

Prince Harry has unveiled a team of 90 wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans who have been selected to represent the UK at the 2017 Invictus Games, external.

Seven of the competitors are from the West Midlands.

The annual competition, now in its fourth year, is taking place in Toronto in September.