Flooding over Didsbury and Northendenpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Drone footage shows flooding caused by Storm Christoph along the River Mersey.
Read MoreFlooding over Didsbury and Northendenpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Northwich retirement village residents strandedpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Residents at a retirement village have been stranded by flooding caused by Storm Christoph.
Image source, Sam NaylorWeaver Court in Northwich has been surrounded by water and is currently without power and water.
Northwich councillor Sam Naylor said the 49 residents and staff at the village were "safe and in good spirits".
River 'centimetres' from breaching flood defencespublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Thousands of homes in Manchester narrowly escape flooding from heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph.
Read More'We must be vigilant'published at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
BBC BreakfastThe Environment Agency says people should sign up for flood updates or use its website to make sure they can keep safe.
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End of X postCheshire firefighters respond to scores of flood incidentspublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Firefighters in Cheshire have responded to 134 flood-related incidents in the past 24 hours.
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End of X post'Don't drive through floods' warningpublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to avoid driving through flood water.
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End of X postScattered wintry showers forecastpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
There may be better weather news ahead, as the forecast this morning is for it to be cloudy with scattered wintry showers, falling as snow over the hills, while this afternoon, there will be further showers, but it will turn drier and clearer for many by the evening.
Drivers rescued from 'impassable' flooded roadpublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Several drivers have been rescued from their cars after getting stuck in flood water in Staffordshire., external
The A522 at Beamhurst, near Uttoxeter, was impassable overnight, police said., external
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceStorm Christoph: Flooding in the West Midlandspublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Counties brace as warnings are issued across the region amid road closures and rescues from cars.
Read MoreIncrease in flood warnings across the West Midlandspublished at 09:04 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Dozens of flood warnings are in place in the West Midlands today, external with river levels still rising after this week's heavy rain.
Image source, Environment AgencyFifteen are in Staffordshire, 10 in Herefordshire, eight in Shropshire and six in Worcestershire.
The Environment Agency says it expects river levels in most cases to peak later on Thursday.
Weather: Overnight floodingpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
The effects of Storm Christoph are being felt in the West Midlands this morning, with flooding - and rescues - emerging overnight.
Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire are the affected counties.
We'll be bringing you the latest.
For now, here's today's forecast:
People in parts of Shropshire are being warned of icy conditions until at least 10:00. The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place, external.
There are also flood warnings. We'll bring you news of those shortly.
Image source, Met OfficeOverall, this morning should be mainly dry and cloudy before turning more cloudy this afternoon. Relatively mild with a high of 7C/45F.
Dry with clear skies tonight and it will be cold with a widespread frost. Low: 0C/32F.
You can stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
Severe flood warning for Heatley and Little Bollingtonpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
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End of X postPolice in Cheshire issue 'hazardous driving conditions' warningpublished at 07:48 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
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End of X postStorm Christoph brings disruption to North Westpublished at 07:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Latest updates from North West England at Storm Christoph brings snow, rain, evacuations and disruption.
Read MoreHomes evacuated as Storm Christoph brings floodingpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
More than 2,000 properties in Manchester are affected as police warn some occupants will have Covid.
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Read MoreWeather: Flooding alert with more rain forecastpublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place across the West Midlands with the Met Office warning of possible flooding and disruption to transport., external
Along with the outbreaks of rain there will be brisk southwesterly winds and it will feel mild with a high of 11C/52F.
More heavy rain is forecast tonight, increasing the risk of flooding but it should clear in the early hours leaving most places dry with clear spells. Low: 4C/39F.
You can stay up-to-date on your local forecast with the BBC Weather website.
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Gemma Clout is jailed after she struck father-of-five Patrick Moore during a trip to buy cigarettes.
Read MoreMilitary personnel drafted in to help hospitalspublished at 11:30 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2021
Military personnel are now assisting medical staff in a number of hospitals in the West Midlands, including in Shropshire and at the University Hospital North Midlands trust in Stoke-on-Trent.
Members of the military drafted in to work in Shropshire’s hospitals are covering for health care assistants after staff shortages meant roles across the Princess Royal, in Telford, and the Royal Shrewsbury were being left uncovered on the rota.
Army personnel are also expected to start work at NHS trusts in Birmingham and the Black Country.
At a regional Covid-19 update on Friday, Prof David Loughton, chief executive of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, confirmed the military would again be supporting the region's NHS, as they did with their "absolutely pivotal role" early in the pandemic.
He said: "There will be military personnel arriving next week within my organisation and they will be working under the supervision of senior clinicians and nursing teams and carrying out a variety of duties.
"I believe that is similar across the West Midlands conurbation."
Heavy rain expected to bring travel disruptionpublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2021
Spells of prolonged and heavy rain are set to cause travel disruption across the West Midlands, the Met Office is warning., external
Image source, Met OfficeHomes and businesses are also at risk of flooding, it said.
The wet weather is expected to affect the region from late on Tuesday into early Thursday as Storm Christoph affects the UK.
A yellow warning has been issued.
