Warrington moves into tier 3 restrictionspublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
The Cheshire town is the latest area to be moved into the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions.
Read MoreWarrington moves into tier 3 restrictionspublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
Weather: Heavy showerspublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 October 2020
We're forecast rain today, some of it heavy and temperatures up to around 12C (54F).
There will also be a light breeze.
This weather is set to stay with us for the rest of the week.
Image source, SuttonwalkerCoronavirus: Evening updatepublished at 18:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
Read MoreTeenager suffers 'life changing' injuries in crashpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
BBC Radio StokeA teenage pedestrian has suffered possibly life-changing injuries in a suspected hit-and-run crash.
The 15-year-old boy was on Baths Road, Stoke-on-Trent, on Sunday evening when it happened, Staffordshire Police said. , external
The victim was hit by a silver Ford Fiesta and suffered a fractured skull, a broken thigh bone and a shoulder injury.
Officers believe the driver and at least three passengers left the scene shortly afterwards.
Your photos: Local landscapespublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
We've had some great views from across the West Midlands this morning from our local BBC Weather Watchers.
These three are from users Tillymint in Rugby, Warwickshire, Videoman in Leek, Staffordshire and Snapper Simon in Church Stretton, Shropshire:
Image source, Tillymint
Image source, Videoman
Image source, Snapper SimonWoman arrested after child hurt in 'stabbing'published at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
The woman, in her 40s, is being treated in hospital along with the girl.
Read MoreArrest after young girl hurtpublished at 13:14 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
A woman has been arrested after a young girl was hurt at an address in Staffordshire this morning.
Police said, external they were called to Warren Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, at about 07:30.
The girl is being treated in hospital for her injuries.
The woman, in her 40s, is also being treated in hospital.
School meals: 'These kids need feeding today'published at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
BBC Radio StokeFamilies struggling to feed their children in Stoke-on-Trent this half term are being urged to contact a local charity.
Image source, The School Food PlanThe Alice Charity is delivering bags of food to provide meals for the week to youngsters who need them.
Ministers continue to say they will not fund free school meals for vulnerable children in England over the holidays, as half term begins for many.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock defended the government's refusal to budge, saying it had increased Universal Credit and allocated £63m to local authorities.
But Steph Talbot from the charity said: "It is well and good people saying money is allocated to councils and all the rest of it but these kids need feeding today."
Around the web: Covid cases soar in citypublished at 10:06 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live website's headlines today include:
Tributes to former Grandstand presenter Frank Boughpublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
BBC Entertainment and ArtsTributes have been paid to Frank Bough, one of the most familiar faces on BBC television from the 1960s to 1980s, who has died at the age of 87.
Bough was born in Stoke-on-Trent and his family later moved to Oswestry, Shropshire, where he attended the local grammar school.
He joined the BBC as a reporter and went on to present some of the corporation's most popular shows, including Grandstand and Breakfast Time.
But his career was brought to an abrupt end by scandal.
BBC Midlands Today's Nick Owen, who went up against Bough in Britain's breakfast TV battle on ITV's TV-AM in the 1980s, remembered him, external as "the ultimate broadcaster who combined news and sport brilliantly".
Astrologer Russell Grant, a regular on Breakfast Time, said, external Bough was "a great man to work with" and was "always there for advice and support".
Around the web: Tighter Covid rules consideredpublished at 09:03 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
From the Express and Star today:
Weather: Showers easing through the daypublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
Light showers this morning but there should be more sunshine around this afternoon with just the odd shower. Breezy with a high of 12C/54F.
Image source, BBC Weather Watcher OldStationImage caption, This morning in Lyonshall, Herefordshire
Largely dry with some patches of cloud this evening which should mostly clear away through the night. Light breezes and a low of 5C/41F.
You can get a latest forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.
Midlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 08:03 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2020
The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
Read MoreThree arrested after postman robbed of mailpublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 October 2020
A trolley of post was stolen from the worker in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, on Saturday morning.
Read MoreDoncaster Rovers 1-2 Crewe Alexandrapublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
A Harry Pickering free-kick sees Crewe Alexandra end Doncaster's good form with victory at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Read MoreBurton Albion 1-1 AFC Wimbledonpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
Burton and AFC Wimbledon have to settle for a point apiece in a rain-soaked affair at the Pirelli Stadium.
Read MoreOldham Athletic 1-2 Port Valepublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
Port Vale survive a second-half rally from Oldham as they register a deserved victory in their League Two clash.
Read MoreStoke hold off late Brentford rallypublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
Stoke City hold off a late Brentford rally to extend their unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions.
Read MoreWarrington tier 3 rules brought forward to Tuesdaypublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
The council says the restrictions must be imposed earlier to "urgently" bring down case numbers.
Read MoreDuchess's photograph project opens at arboretumpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 24 October 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge's exhibition features images of life during the coronavirus lockdown.
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