It's going turn a little chillier over the next few days but today we also have the risk of showers.

We could see some heavy rain and even a rumble of thunder, and you can expect some overnight frost.

Temperatures will reach between 7 and 12 Celsius.

Moses Christensen "knew exactly what he was doing" when he killed Richard Hall, 70, a jury hears.

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• Hairdresser, 23, takes own life in Lanzarote hotel after leaving medication in UK, external
• Road-rage motorist stops on A50 and challenges terrified driver for a fight, external
• 'It's ok to be white' sign paraded by far right group on lockdown-breach walk in Staffordshire Peak District, external

Four other prisoners from HMP Risley in Warrington are being treated in hospital.

Mountain hares have new protections in Scotland, but in England they can be culled without a licence.

Today is expected to be dry with a good deal of cloud. It will feel chilly under the cloud with light winds of variable direction. Highs of 6 to 9C (43 to 48F).

Tonight will be dry and cloudy throughout. Mist and fog patches will develop overnight under calm conditions. A cold night with light winds. Lows of 2 to 5C (36 to 41F).

Get the latest forecast on the BBC Weather site.

About 20 guests had to leave the Hilton Garden Hotel during the early hours of Sunday.

BBC Weather

It will be a dull, grey day with lingering patches of fog and cloud with highs of 8°C (46°F).

The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

There are plans to link the new "urban quarter" to the bet365 Stadium by water taxi.

Hundreds of workers go on strike at Go North West in a row over working practices and pay.

Investigations into the cause of the blaze at the hotel are under way, the fire service says.

Infections have "continued to decrease" across the UK in the week to 19 February, the latest figures from the ONS infection survey suggest.

In the West Midlands, one in 140 people are estimated to be testing positive for coronavirus in the period.

At England level, one in 145 people are estimated to be testing positive for the coronavirus compared with one in 115 last week.

About 97% of people aged over 70 in the region have received a Covid-19 vaccine but there is concern that take-up is lower among some ethnic minority groups and people who live in poorer neighbourhoods.

You can follow live coronavirus updates here.

Experts say mental illness is the "only explanation" for Moses Christensen's attack on Richard Hall.

The annual dance music event in Cheshire will take place in August if Covid-19 restrictions end.

BBC Weather

We're forecast sunshine and clear skies today, with a very light breeze.

Temperatures could rise to about 11C (52F) and we'll have a clear, mild night too.

You can read more about the forecast on the BBC Weather page.

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Officers in Staffordshire are warning people to be wary of online fraudsters, external claiming to be selling puppies and dogs after a rise in incidents over the past week.

Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are two places involved in a number of the reports, Staffordshire Police said.

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A spokesman for the force said: "Please be vigilant when browsing animals for sale and do everything you can to make sure the adverts are from genuine sellers before parting with any money.

"If anything arouses suspicion at all or doesn’t seem to quite add up, please, please don’t send them any money."

The six-month-old died in hospital after being found unresponsive at a Widnes property, police say.

Moses Christensen looked like he had "walked through a stream" when detained by police, a court hears.

Jonathan Gullis was barred from speaking in the House of Commons until he had put on a jacket.