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  3. At 6.30pm on BBC One - we've filmed with Cheltenham Town FC as they prepare to go to Wembley to face Crewe for the League-Two playoff final.
  4. BREAKING: Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at an art gallery in Leamington Spa. Can you see it? Send us your pictures / video
  5. At 6.30pm on BBC One - a specialist police squad has been set up to clamp down on metal thieves across five counties in the Midlands.
  6. BREAKING: Residents affected by the fire at a factory unit in West Bromwich are being evacuated to The Public. Tweet us your pictures.
  7. A 1.30pm on BBC One - Thousands more people turned out to cheer the Olympic flame as it continued its journey through the Midlands.
  8. At 1.30pm on BBC One - a Royal visit to mark the 50th anniversary of the consecration of Coventry Cathedral.
  9. Morning from @bbcmtd - another day of sunshine & the #OlympicTorch relay plus other news & sport stories! @nadinetowell keeping you in touch
  10. Watch all five Midlands Today Olympic Torch films from Thursday on our Facebook page. facebook.com/midlandstoday
  11. @brummiender Brilliant photo!