:00:08. > :00:07.Good evening. for the late news at 10pm.
:00:08. > :00:09.British Transport Police are targetting so-called "trespass
:00:10. > :00:11.hot spots" in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to try
:00:12. > :00:15.to prevent people coming to harm on the railways.
:00:16. > :00:19.Last year there were more than 140 recorded incidents of trespass -
:00:20. > :00:22.but police believe that's just a fraction of the real number.
:00:23. > :00:28.There has been plenty of research into why people
:00:29. > :00:33.Almost a quarter of offenders say it is just for the kicks.
:00:34. > :00:36.This young person on the Midlands network is seemingly oblivious
:00:37. > :00:41.I've seen several incidences which defy belief -
:00:42. > :00:43.running across tracks in front of trains, playing chicken
:00:44. > :00:46.with trains and even laying down in front of trains and taking
:00:47. > :00:54.Operation Distrupt is about to enter its second and final week.
:00:55. > :00:59.British Transport Police are making spot checks on dens and hiding
:01:00. > :01:02.places where youths might congregate and get into trouble.
:01:03. > :01:05.They are getting bored and smashing bottles and it
:01:06. > :01:08.leads to other things, like throwing ballast on the tracks,
:01:09. > :01:15.placing items on the tracks to see what happens when a train hits it,
:01:16. > :01:16.which is obviously causing us disruption.
:01:17. > :01:19.Incidents railway trespass are currently at an all-time high,
:01:20. > :01:22.and what is interesting is that nearly a half of all offenders say
:01:23. > :01:28.One of the most awful incidents I dealt with was on a level
:01:29. > :01:30.crossing with a young man using the crossing
:01:31. > :01:35.He didn't hear the train approaching, the train
:01:36. > :01:37.couldn't stop in time, and it did strike him,
:01:38. > :01:46.At this railway station, only last week a group of youths
:01:47. > :01:48.threw stones at a train here, smashing a window.
:01:49. > :01:55.A train running at 125 mph takes over a mile to stop.
:01:56. > :01:58.They can't see you and they and can't stop.
:01:59. > :02:01.Extra patrols are also taking place in Birmingham, Coventry,
:02:02. > :02:06.The hope is that any Easter holiday spike in crime or disruption
:02:07. > :02:15.Holiday-makers trying to get away for the Easter weekend have
:02:16. > :02:19.There were tailbacks on the southbound carriageway
:02:20. > :02:22.of the M5 between junctions seven and eight for a time this morning
:02:23. > :02:28.And the A50 near Stoke on Trent was closed following an accident.
:02:29. > :02:31.Highways England says Good Friday is the worst day to travel.
:02:32. > :02:34.More than 17 million motorists are expected to take to the roads
:02:35. > :02:38.over the weekend with many passing through the Midlands.
:02:39. > :02:41.And if you're travelling by rail, the train operator London Midland
:02:42. > :02:44.says services between Wolverhampton Telford are suspended
:02:45. > :02:49.The Grade II listed bridge at Albrighton station
:02:50. > :02:56.The station itself will also be closed until April 23rd.
:02:57. > :02:58.Special events have been taking place across the Midlands
:02:59. > :03:02.to mark Good Friday - one of the most important days
:03:03. > :03:04.in the Christian calendar, marking the crucifixion of Jesus
:03:05. > :03:14.Amid the shops and offices - a procession of nearly 300 people
:03:15. > :03:19.Bringing an air of calm to the familiar streets of Birmingham.
:03:20. > :03:25.When you think of it all the unrest in the world,
:03:26. > :03:34.I think the turnout today has been very good compared to last year.
:03:35. > :03:36.The Easter message has been in the news after Bournville based
:03:37. > :03:39.chocolate maker Cadbury dropped the word Easter from its annual
:03:40. > :03:44.It's commercialisation will be addressed by the Bishop
:03:45. > :03:59.We mustn't allow marketing at Christmas or Easter to mislead as
:04:00. > :04:02.Back in Birmingham, those joining the Walk of Witness,
:04:03. > :04:08.including other faiths, were keen to reflect on two bomb
:04:09. > :04:11.attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt last weekend.
:04:12. > :04:12.The city has three coptic christian churches.
:04:13. > :04:22.freedom. against them about attacks against
:04:23. > :04:24.We are grateful for God's gift of freedom.
:04:25. > :04:26.We want to seek to promote that within a city.
:04:27. > :04:28.We just have this fellowship today, and in anticipation
:04:29. > :04:29.of resurrection day on
:04:30. > :04:31.Sunday when Jesus rises from the tomb.
:04:32. > :04:33.A traditional message in a turbulent world -
:04:34. > :04:35.those who took part today hope they brought a sense
:04:36. > :04:43.Birmingham City Council is to consult on whether to introduce
:04:44. > :04:51.The proposal follows increased concern over child
:04:52. > :04:56.At the moment, there's no legal age for a child to travel
:04:57. > :05:00.The council says the installation of cameras would also protect taxi
:05:01. > :05:06.Plans have been drawn-up to protect the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage
:05:07. > :05:12.They will have to be approved by the United Nations Educational,
:05:13. > :05:15.Scientific and Cultural Organization, which granted
:05:16. > :05:24.Let's have a look at today's football results now, and
:05:25. > :05:26.Birmingham City fans had little to smile about after their one
:05:27. > :05:34.Wolves had a five o'clock kick off - the score there a few moments ago
:05:35. > :05:40.In League One, Coventry City drew one all against Charlton Athletic,
:05:41. > :05:43.which means Coventry are relegated to the fourth tier of English
:05:44. > :05:46.football for the first time in 58 years.
:05:47. > :05:49.Port Vale fans also had a miserable time of it -
:05:50. > :05:53.losing 3-0 to Sheffield United, while Shrewsbury Town held
:05:54. > :05:58.In League Two, Cheltenham's game ended in a goaless
:05:59. > :06:04.And in the National League, Solihull Moors lost 2-1 to York.
:06:05. > :06:07.A decision about whether Tewkesbury Town council should evict a cat
:06:08. > :06:13.Missy has been visiting staff there since last summer and even
:06:14. > :06:16.appears on its website as "morale officer".
:06:17. > :06:19.But concerns have been raised about her on health
:06:20. > :06:23.A panel of three councillors will now meet next week to decide
:06:24. > :06:29.Let's have a look at the weather forecast for the rest of the holiday
:06:30. > :06:31.weekend now from John Hammond, and is there much to
:06:32. > :06:43.It is going to be at the Easter. Rain clouds on the horizon Elliott
:06:44. > :06:50.on here in Worcestershire. We are going to get a little sprat that
:06:51. > :06:55.will last all night long, two straps and drugs. Most of us will be dry by
:06:56. > :06:59.drum but it would be a telly star to start the morning. It never gets
:07:00. > :07:04.terribly wanted tomorrow despite the fact that we will see a lot more
:07:05. > :07:08.sunshine. That is good news. Bar the odd shower, most of this will stay
:07:09. > :07:17.bright and breezy. The catch is that bright and breezy. The catch is that
:07:18. > :07:21.it will be chilly. An Easter date, there is a waving weather front
:07:22. > :07:23.coming down. The timing on that is a bit uncertain but we
:07:24. > :07:28.rain at some stage probably heaviest rain at some stage probably heaviest
:07:29. > :07:34.used towards the north and the north-east. Patchy in the size.
:07:35. > :07:41.Expect some rain during the course of the day. It will be a bit chilly.
:07:42. > :07:49.There is a glimmer of hope that it will brighten up by lunchtime. It
:07:50. > :07:49.will be called with some frost around.
:07:50. > :07:53.And tha around. t's all for now.
:07:54. > :07:56.I'm back with our next bulletin which is at 22:20pm.
:07:57. > :08:16.To think that this time last weekend, temperatures were in the
:08:17. > :08:22.20s. They got up to 25.5. Much cooler across the country this
:08:23. > :08:26.weekend. And this headline is true for the weather next week. That cool
:08:27. > :08:31.air stream from the north will persist. The mild air tries to get
:08:32. > :08:36.in, but never really wins. What have we got for the rest of today? The
:08:37. > :08:42.rain we had across Wales earlier will move southwards, but once the
:08:43. > :08:46.rain reaches you, it will be much lighter. Across many northern areas,
:08:47. > :08:51.the skies will clear up altogether. It will be a nippy night. Certainly
:08:52. > :08:56.a touch of frost northern areas, but not in the south. There will be
:08:57. > :08:57.wintry