Christopher Guest More Jr denies murdering Brian Waters, who was tortured at a farmhouse in 2003.

The election was due to take place in 2020 but postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

BBC Weather

A dry and mainly sunny day with some cloudy patches expected this afternoon. High: 11C/52F.

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Those patches of cloud will mainly clear this evening leaving a dry night with long, clear spells. There could be some patches of mist or fog by dawn. Low: -1C/30F.

You can stay up-to-date on the weather for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

Five inmates have also absconded from the open prison near Warrington in the past two weeks.

The gang mainly targeted Asda stores, stealing perfume, thousands of nappies and razor blades.

BBC Weather

Mainly dry and sunny today with just a few patches of cloud about and the chance of a few light showers through the day. High: 11C/52F.

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Any showers will die away tonight to leave it dry with a lot of clear spells. Low: -1C/30F.

You can keep up-to-date on the weather for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

BBC Weather

It will be a dry and sunny day with some cloud later and highs of 12°C (54°F).

From haircuts to a pint in the pub, people in the North West make the most of the lockdown easing.

A mass Covid-19 testing pilot is to begin in Tamworth today.

Around 6,000 households in the Glascote and Stonydelph areas are being targeted to help stop the spread of infection and learn more about how the virus is being transmitted.

Kits will be delivered to households from today, and people are being urged to register and return them to special collection points in the coming days.

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Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said: “With lockdown restrictions lifting further today, we need to do everything we can to make sure we can keep life moving again.

“It only takes a matter of minutes to get tested and will help us learn more about how the virus is spreading locally and may just save the life of someone they care for.”

BBC Weather

A cloudy start with a few outbreaks of rain around before turning drier this afternoon with some sunny spells. High: 10C/50F.

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Tonight will start with patches of cloud around before turning clear and cold with a frost. Low: -3C/27F.

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.

A suspect has been released under investigation over the murder of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

Jake Taylor, 24, died weeks after being hit by a car in October 2020.

Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.

The Duke of Edinburgh has visited the North West many times in his life.

The Duke of Edinburgh visited the National Memorial Arboreteum on a number of occasions.

The majority of job losses will be at Greensill Capital's headquarters in Warrington.

A Covid-19 memorial in Stoke-on-Trent has been damaged days after being unveiled.

The memorial garden at Fenton Park paid tribute to the 703 residents who lost their lives due to coronavirus.

Flowers have been ripped out of a wreath and a plaque with a quote from Captain Sir Tom Moore was damaged by vandals.

Capt Sir Tom was determined to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday, raising millions for the NHS.

The memorial was unveiled by Stoke-on-Trent's Lord Mayor Ross Irving to mark 12 months since the first coronavirus lockdown.

BBC Weather

Dull with outbreaks of rain or drizzle this morning and there will continue to be little sunshine through the rest of the day with outbreaks of rain around. High: 8C/46F.

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Skies will turn quite clear tonight which will mean temperatures dropping away and it will turn very cold with a widespread frost likely. Low: -1C/30F.

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

Moses Christensen will serve at least 28 years in prison for stabbing Richard Hall at a beauty spot.