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.
Report: Serious damage after high winds batter Midlands
High winds gusting at speeds of up to 84 miles an hour have battered the Midlands damaging homes and disrupting road and rail travel.
Shropshire and Staffordshire were the worst affected parts of our region. Our reporter Melissa Wright has been to Meir in Stoke on Trent where tonight a community is clearing up the aftermath.
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