:00:10. > :00:12.The fight to become Stoke's newest MP continued today.
:00:13. > :00:15.Candidates spent time knocking on doors in the Stoke Central
:00:16. > :00:17.constituency trying to convince people they were the right choice.
:00:18. > :00:19.In the run up to the election, we've been hearing
:00:20. > :00:27.Today, our reporter Tom Turrell caught up with two more.
:00:28. > :00:32.In five days' time, the people of Stoke-on-Trent Central
:00:33. > :00:39.And the candidates are starting to ramp up campaigning.
:00:40. > :00:46.More than 100 people have travelled from around the country to help
:00:47. > :00:49.the Liberal Democrat candidate become the party's tenth MP.
:00:50. > :00:52.If I win, I would campaign hard to keep Stoke-on-Trent
:00:53. > :00:58.I believe that is the only way, in the short term at least,
:00:59. > :01:03.And it is the only way that we can attract more investment from other
:01:04. > :01:10.Ukip are in town as well, and with wind in their sails
:01:11. > :01:12.after Brexit, they hope to turn these parts purple.
:01:13. > :01:15.I am a national voice. I am a national party leader.
:01:16. > :01:17.When I stand up and speak, people will listen.
:01:18. > :01:19.So, rather than having another backbencher who will be
:01:20. > :01:22.a voice in the wilderness, when I stand up in the House
:01:23. > :01:25.of Commons, it will shake the establishment to its core.
:01:26. > :01:28.And I can put Stoke-on-Trent Central on the political map.
:01:29. > :01:31.These pictures were filmed on Wednesday.
:01:32. > :01:35.The Conservative candidate was campaigning today, too.
:01:36. > :01:38.But despite being asked, he said he did not want to talk.
:01:39. > :01:41.We will only succeed in winning by getting out there on the doorstep
:01:42. > :01:48.Thursday's vote is a test for all the candidates.
:01:49. > :01:52.But for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, he knows only too well this
:01:53. > :01:58.traditional safe seat is a test for his leadership.
:01:59. > :02:03.A demonstration has been held in Birmingham by parents opposed
:02:04. > :02:05.to plans for a multi-academy trust involving seven schools.
:02:06. > :02:09.There are 5,500 pupils across the sites
:02:10. > :02:15.Parents say an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into MATs
:02:16. > :02:18.has raised fundamental questions about them.
:02:19. > :02:22.The schools say they will consult fully with communities before
:02:23. > :02:28.The world's first professional orchestra for disabled musicians
:02:29. > :02:33.is making its Birmingham debut tonight, performing alongside
:02:34. > :02:36.The British Paraorchestra is performing a work
:02:37. > :02:38.composed by Lloyd Coleman, a graduate from the
:02:39. > :02:48.Wolves are about to kick off their sell out FA Cup home tie
:02:49. > :02:50.against the Premier League leaders Chelsea.
:02:51. > :02:52.The Championship side have already had away victories at top
:02:53. > :02:54.flight sides Liverpool and Stoke City in the
:02:55. > :02:58.Chelsea will be a formidable test as they have only
:02:59. > :03:04.Not got out of the third round in a long time, I don't think.
:03:05. > :03:06.Me personally, I have only ever got to the fourth round,
:03:07. > :03:15.If you get through this game, as hard as it is, then
:03:16. > :03:18.all of a sudden it opens up and you have a great
:03:19. > :03:28.And you can listen to commentary on that match on BBC WM.
:03:29. > :03:30.Today's results now and in the Championship,
:03:31. > :03:32.Birmingham City lost by four goals to one at home
:03:33. > :03:36.They've won just six points in 11 league games.
:03:37. > :03:38.Burton Albion beat Norwich City 2-1.
:03:39. > :03:40.In League One, struggling Coventry City beat Gillingham 2-1.
:03:41. > :03:43.Port Vale drew 1-1 at home to Bristol Rovers.
:03:44. > :03:48.Shrewsbury Town beat AFC Wimbledon by two goals to one.
:03:49. > :03:55.In League Two, Cheltenham Town beat Yeovil 2-0.
:03:56. > :04:00.In the National League, Solihull Moors beat Bromley 1-0.
:04:01. > :04:02.To rugby, and in the Premiership, Worcester were beaten
:04:03. > :04:14.Its been a mild day for most thankfully.
:04:15. > :04:16.Let's have a look at the weather forecast now.
:04:17. > :04:21.A lot of cloud in the forecast over the next couple of days.
:04:22. > :04:24.That being said, if you do catch a break, it is
:04:25. > :04:26.feeling quite pleasant with those milder temperatures.
:04:27. > :04:28.As we move through this evening and overnight,
:04:29. > :04:32.I think we could see one or two outbreaks of light patchy rain.
:04:33. > :04:35.There will be a few clear spells in the mix as well.
:04:36. > :04:37.Temperatures falling to an overnight low of six, seven Celsius.
:04:38. > :04:39.I think we could see some hillfog developing
:04:40. > :04:44.As we move into tomorrow morning, it will be a mild start to the day.
:04:45. > :04:46.Some brighter intervals through the morning before
:04:47. > :04:47.that cloud thickens up into the afternoon.
:04:48. > :04:49.Our temperatures reaching a maximum of 12 Celsius.
:04:50. > :04:54.Monday is looking cloudy and mild as well, but we will see
:04:55. > :05:01.Our next bulletin is at ten to six tomorrow evening.
:05:02. > :05:18.Enjoy the rest of your weekend, whatever you're up to. Goodbye.
:05:19. > :05:25.It has been a mild day to day and some of us have seen some spring
:05:26. > :05:29.sunshine. Blue skies and sunshine here above the River Thames. It has
:05:30. > :05:33.not been sunny everywhere, though. We have got more cloud around across
:05:34. > :05:37.more northerly parts of the country. Some rain to come tonight across
:05:38. > :05:39.Scotland and northern England, all clearing away by the time we get to
:05:40. > :05:41.Sunday morning.