Noel Phillips
Victoria Derbyshire reporter

Almost 200 cases of under 18s abusing their parents have been reported to West Midlands Police in the past 12 months.

But according to figures, only 13 were charged and prosecuted.

I've been speaking to parents who have experienced violence from their children first hand.

Det Ch Insp Sally Simpson, domestic abuse lead, says: "Criminal justice outcomes aren't the only solution or the best. 

"We have to consider the welfare of the child even though it's the child that is causing the problem."

Prince William is back in Birmingham for the third time in three years. This time he is visiting a number of projects which support and integrate young people.

We’re also at a manufacturer in Birmingham after a survey which suggests that firms think it’s going to be a gloomier Christmas this year than last thanks to the global downturn

The Duke of Cambridge, a keen Aston Villa fan, has missed a penalty whilst enjoying a kick-about with pupils at Saltley Academy in Birmingham.

Prince William is in Birmingham seeing projects which support young people, including those at risk of bullying or homelessness.     

Tamworth Herald

A paramedic responding to an emergency call had slowed down, external to take a hump-back bridge when a car came flying over it in the opposite direction with all four wheels in the air.

Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online

A woman and an 11-year-old boy who were hit by a car were "deliberately driven at", police have said.

It was "only by chance" officers were not dealing with a murder inquiry, West Midlands Police said.

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The 26-year-old woman and child were hit by a silver Vauxhall Vectra as they walked along Tennyson Road in Wolverhampton at about 18:45 on Wednesday 2 December.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested, the force said.

Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands Today

Prince William is vising the Football for Peace initiative at Saltley Academy, external with the idea of bringing children from different cultures together through football across Birmingham.

Firefighters from the West Midlands have been helping emergency services in Cumbria after thousands of homes were left flooded after Storm Desmond at the weekend.

Homes across Carlisle, Keswick and Appleby are still without power while the Army spent a second day evacuating people.

Crews from Sheldon Fire Station are among those deployed to help and pump water from affected areas.

Film footage has emerged of the moment a fire engulfed Cineworld on Broad Street, Birmingham.

A one-minute silence was held at the Hall of Memory earlier today to remember those who died during World War One.

BBC Sport

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish will return to first-team training this week after previous misdemeanours, says Remi Garde.

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Grealish, 20, was forced to train with Villa's youth team as punishment forbeing filmed in a Manchester nightclub , external after the team's 4-0 defeat at Everton.  

Express and Star

A Walsall father-to-be who disappeared on Thursda, externaly has returned home after being found in Staffordshire.  

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Kieron Hanley, from Chestnut Road in Leamore, Walsall, disappeared after dropping his pregnant girlfriend at hospital for a scan on Thursday morning.

Rob Mayor
Reporter, BBC WM

A surprise welcome has been prepared for Prince William as he visits Birmingham today.

Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands Today

I'm on royal duty today: I'm awaiting the arrival of Prince William in Birmingham.  

Prince William's visiting Birmingham today for the third time in as many years. 

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The Duke of Cambridge will visit homeless charity St Basil's, which is working with City and Sandwell Hospitals to provide youngsters with homes and apprentice jobs. 

Those benefiting say they're pleased to have the Prince's backing.

Birmingham Updates

BBC Birmingham is calling on all Brummies to warm up their singing voices ahead of the BBC Music Awards at the Genting Arena on Thursday., external

To celebrate The BBC Music Awards coming to the city the public can perform their own renditions of tracks from BBC Music Awards artists in the first ever Brummieoke booth., external

Elizabeth Glinka
BBC Midlands Today

Trams are running through Birmingham city centre for the first time in more than 60 years.

A new stop has started operating in Bull Street as part of a £128m extension. 

Although services to New Street Station have been delayed until next year, bosses are confident of plans to extend the lines even further. 

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

The top stories in the newsroom at the moment include:

- An electrical fault is being blamed for a fire at a cinema in Birmingham city centre last night

- Trams are running through Birmingham city centre for the first time in more than 60 years

- Prince William is back in Birmingham later, for his third visit in as many years

Cannock Mercury

Witnesses are being sought following a report of a man threatening, external to harm himself and others on a Rugeley to Birmingham train.  

Hundreds of people were evacuated from Cineworld on Broad Street in Birmigham after a fire broke out on one of the signs on the outside of the building.

An electrical fault is being blamed for a fire at a cinema in Birmingham city centre last night. 

Crews received more than 20 calls about the blaze at Cineworld in Broad Street just before 18:00.

The fire is said to have started in a sign on the side of the building. 

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the cinema as well as a nearby fast food restaurant. No-one was injured.