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BBC News, West Midlands
Investigation continues into Kidderminster fire

BBC Midlands Today
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a major industrial fire in Kidderminster.
Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service remains at Betts Metals on Park Street, with roads closed around the site and specialist teams continuing the clean-up effort.
People who live nearby started to return to their evacuated homes yesterday and more than a dozen schools had to close.
What's the weather got in store?
It will be a cloudy day with showers - some of them heavy and thundery.
There's the possibility of sunny spells between the rain later, with highs of 22°C (72°F).
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Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire southbound
BBC News TravelM5 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, between J7 for A44 Worcester and J8 for M50.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed on M5 southbound between J7, A44 (Worcester) and J8 M50, because of flooding. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Flood warning as thunderstorms forecast
Residents and drivers in parts of the West Midlands are being warned there could be flooding today due to thunderstorms.
Copyright: Met OfficeThe Met Office has a yellow warning in place until 20:00 on Thursday.
It says downpours could lead to some flooding, making driving conditions difficult.
T20: Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes in preliminary World Cup squad

BBC Sport
Worcestershire's Moeen Ali (pictured) and Warwickshire's Chris Woakes have been named in England's preliminary T20 World Cup squad.
Copyright: PA MediaHead coach Chris Silverwood has named a 15-man preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
The tournament runs from 17 October to 14 November, with England facing world champions West Indies on 23 October.
England have until 10 October to finalise their squad
What's the weather got in store?

BBC Weather
After a dry start it will be an unsettled day with heavy and thundery showers throughout and highs of 22°C (72°F).
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place from 10:00 until 20:00.
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BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
An offer from an anonymous donor of £300,000 to boost the collection of artworks at a city museum has been unanimously accepted.
Copyright: Worcester City CouncilThe leader of Worcester City Council said the philanthropist had given the city a "fantastic opportunity" to redevelop the Worcester Art Gallery and Museum.
He added he had thanked the donor personally but they wanted to remain anonymous.
Councillors were told at a meeting on Tuesday, to spend the money the authority has to set up a charitable body and the donor has set a deadline of December for them.
Officer Phillipa Tinsley said the gallery had not seen major investment in several decades and the money would help improve exhibition space, retail space and refreshments.
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Video caption: Footage shows 'significant' Kidderminster industrial fire Footage shared on social media captures the scale of an industrial fire in Kidderminster.
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