EXCLUSIVE: New data from the Key Group shared exclusively with ITV Central shows only 37% of Yr 10 pupils in England did a week's worth of work experience last year. Latest Department for Education guidance says all 15 & 16 yr olds should be getting a week of placements. In the East Midlands, it was just 25% of pupils, while in the West Midlands, it was 41%. We've been speaking to Key Group CEO, Chris Kenyon. ITV News | ITV Central

2.2K views · 15 comments | Many schools and nurseries are shut across the Midlands. Do you think the weather is bad enough to warrant all of the closures, or has it caused undue stress for parents trying to organise childcare? Let us know below or email us on [email protected] Don’t forget to tell us where in the Midlands you are from. | ITV Central | Facebook

Today we're delighted to welcome back our weather presenter Des Coleman now he's recovered from his illness. Des wants to say a big thank you to everyone who sent him good wishes 😀 Here's what happened > https://bit.ly/2UDjaMO | ITV Central

200K views · 2.7K reactions | The rain hasn't stopped Stokies dancing and cheering at the People's Parade to mark 100 years since Stoke was granted city status! Susan Clarke, executive director of Stoke Creates, said: "We are a city that calls each other 'duck' so, lovely weather for ducks!" | ITV Central | Facebook