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A three-month-old girl died while camping with her family in woodland near Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire. Police say the death is unexplained and an investigation is underway, with a cordon in place and inquiries taking place as residents pay tribute.
Residents of Staffordshire are being asked to look out for meteorite fragments after a bright fireball was seen over the Midlands on May 6. The UK Fireball Alliance estimates that a 500g meteorite may have landed near Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter. Scientists advise not to touch the rock with bare hands to avoid contamination and suggest using aluminium foil or a clean, dry sandwich bag. Researchers from several universities have already searched the area but have yet to find the meteorite.