Clear up begins after Tornado sweeps the region
Severe winds of 94mph hit the west coast of the country this morning, reaching the Midlands by lunchtime, causing traffic chaos and flattening trees and fences.
Grinshill Animal Rescue Centre damaged in Tornado strength winds
The Grinshill Animal Rescue Centre near Shrewsbury has reported damage to some of its external enclosures which house many of the reception centres dogs.
It comes after the MET office issued a yellow weather warning for strong and high winds for much of the West Midlands for the rest of the afternoon.
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