Former counter-terror investigator Mark Roberts has taken the helm at Cheshire Constabulary.

More than £2,000 was taken from Eric Armitt's account after he died with Covid-19, his family say.

Jacob Hopkins says he wants to help researchers find more ways to prevent the virus.

BBC Weather

It's forecast to be overcast and cool this morning, with temperatures around 11C (52F) and this afternoon we are expecting some light rain showers.

They are likely to continue overnight and in to tomorrow.

You can get a full forecast on the BBC Weather page.

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The venue's clerk says they did not know about Usman Khan, who stabbed two people to death.

Protesters chanting "stop the stink" made their way to the head office of operator Red Industries.

Leon Justin Pegg, 47, was found guilty of 24 offences, including one count of rape.

BBC Weather

It will be dry today and any patches of cloud should clear as the day goes on, leaving plenty of sunshine. High: 13C (55F).

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Mrs Baggins

It should be sunny this evening before a dry night which will see the skies turning cloudy with the chance of an outbreak of rain by dawn. Low: 5C (41F).

You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

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

The man, 21, died "despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public", police say.

Kimberley Deakin, 29, was stabbed at her Stoke-on-Trent home in November, police say.

Thousands of residents living near a landfill site in Staffordshire have complained about the smell coming from the site.

Walleys Quarry in Silverdale, Staffordshire, has been the focus of community anger over many years.

Questions have also been asked in Parliament, with one local MP comparing the smell to "rotten eggs".

Some of the local residents have been sharing what it is like to live alongside the landfill site.

The Environment Agency has said it is about to add a fourth air quality monitoring station near the site and had recently shared data from other sites with Public Health England.

It added enforcement action required Red Industries, the owners of the site, to make improvements to its operating procedures.

The firm said an "accelerated programme of capping and other engineering works" was "on plan for completion, as agreed with the regulator, by 30 April 2021".

BBC Weather

The dry weather continues today with plenty of sunshine mixed with some cloudy patches this afternoon. Feeling mild with light winds and a high of 18C (64F).

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Moose on the Loose

Staying dry into tonight with clear skies. Low: 3C (37F).

You can get a latest forecast at any time for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

Ashton, 12, has been "phenomenal" and is determined to get back playing sport again.

John Smith, 26, suffered catastrophic injuries in the unprovoked attack, police say.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has added more electric vehicles to its fleet as it works towards targets to cut emissions by 80%.

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In October last year, the trust's first electric ambulance was revealed, followed by two electric response vehicles in March.

The latest additions to its fleet includes four electric vans for the IT support team, with a range of more than 60 miles.

"[We] are continually assessing our support fleet to make changes where possible," Tony Page, from WMAS, said.

BBC Weather

It will be a dry and fine day with clear skies and highs of 15°C (59°F).

This was the scene earlier in Solihull as captured by BBC Weather Watcher BC1981.

Image source, BC1981

Police say Susan Bailey used the money to "live the high life" including paying for holidays.

Warrington Wolves assistant coach Lee Briers is to leave the club at the end of the season, ending an association of 25 years.

The two men were the suppliers behind the largest ever land-based cocaine seizure in the UK 2019.