1. Freezing weather closes hundreds of schoolspublished at 06:15 GMT 11 December 2017

    Hundreds of schools across the region are closed this morning following heavy snowfall yesterday and freezing temperatures overnight.

    Birmingham City Council says all council-run schools are closed, as are many in Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Shropshire.

    Most schools contact parents direct via an app or text if there's a closure, but some councils also publish lists online.

    There are the council lists we're aware of and that seem to be working:

  2. Weather: A cold day in storepublished at 06:07 GMT 11 December 2017

    A cold, frosty and icy start to this morning – ice that’s developed overnight could cause travel disruption.

    It should be a largely dry and bright day with some sunny spells in the afternoon and highs of 1C (34F)

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  3. Closure on the M5published at 22:27 GMT 10 December 2017

    The bad weather has led to passengers being stranded on the M5.

    West Midlands emergency services are heading out to help, but it has meant closures.

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  4. Heavy snowfall in Birminghampublished at 21:43 GMT 10 December 2017

    Instagram user Abby Harris has put up a post showing heavy snowfall at the Edgbaston Reservoir near central Birmingham.

    Snow has significantly disrupted public transport across the West Midlands and schools will not open on Monday.

    Listen to BBC WM 95.6 for the latest updates.

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  5. School closures in Birminghampublished at 21:16 GMT 10 December 2017

    Birmingham City Council says all of its schools will be closed on Monday because of the snow and freezing weather.

    Children's director Colin Diamond said: "Conditions will remain very hazardous tomorrow and the safety of our children and young people is of paramount importance.

    "Even if pupils walk to school we will not be able to guarantee enough staff on site to look after them."

    He added: “I would strongly advise all other schools within Birmingham to do the same.”

  6. A snowy Birmingham Christmas marketpublished at 21:12 GMT 10 December 2017

    Hanover, Berlin, Bavaria... No, Birmingham

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    This was the idyllic scene at the German market in Birmingham city centre after heavy snow fall left the UK's second largest city under a blanket of snow.

  7. Further school closures across the Midlandspublished at 21:12 GMT 10 December 2017

    School closures have been confirmed for Monday across Worcestershire, Walsall and Shropshire, due to the snow.A full list of Shropshire closures can be found on the council Twitter page, external. Worcestershire County Council released its list of closures online, external.

    A list of Walsall school closures is being continually updated on the council Facebook page, external.

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  8. Burglars threaten to harm newborn babypublished at 17:20 GMT 10 December 2017

    Police say they are investigating 28 crimes amid a spate of "nasty burglaries" in Birmingham.

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  10. Snow and ice disrupt travelpublished at 11:59 GMT 10 December 2017

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  12. Fulham 1-0 Birmingham Citypublished at 18:25 GMT 9 December 2017

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  15. Chester 1-0 Solihull Moorspublished at 17:50 GMT 9 December 2017

    Chester hold off bottom-of-the-table Solihull to register their first win in seven National League matches.

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  16. Swansea City 1-0 West Bromwich Albionpublished at 17:47 GMT 9 December 2017

    Wilfried Bony fires a late winner as Swansea end their winless run with a hard-fought victory over West Brom at Liberty Stadium.

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  17. Aston Villa 0-0 Millwallpublished at 17:30 GMT 9 December 2017

    Millwall produce a dogged away performance to hold in-form Aston Villa to a goalless draw at Villa Park.

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  18. Wolves 0-0 Sunderlandpublished at 17:17 GMT 9 December 2017

    Championship leaders Wolves are held to a goalless draw by 10-man Sunderland, who have midfielder Lee Cattermole sent off.

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    Ambulance bosses say a suspended jail term for an attack on a worker will stand despite a challenge.

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