A paramedic who 'failed to take any action to provide care' to a patient who collapsed in the car park of Walsall Manor Hospital and later died has been struck off by the Health & Care Professions Council, external (HCPC).

Andrew Davies' inaction on 23 June 2012 involved, the HCPC said, a patient who collapsed on two occasions in the car park, while four members of clinical staff, including Mr Davies, were present. The patient later died in hospital. It is understood that patient was Carl Cope.

The HCPC said Davies was dismissed from West Midlands Ambulance Service on the basis of gross misconduct, before being struck off by the HCPC itself.

He was not present or represented at the HCPC hearing.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

If you are just catching up on Monday's news, here are the stories we have been reporting:

- The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police is warning the "fast parcel system" that facilitates internet shopping is helping criminals smuggle guns into Britain

- Music event Fusion Festival will not return to Birmingham this year

- New figures reveal shortages of doctors and nurses in NHS hospitals in the Black Country

A man has appeared in court charged with the kidnap and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in the 1980s.

David Green, 60, of Moseley in Birmingham, was arrested on Friday in connection with an assault in Weston-super-Mare in July 1983.

He is charged with kidnap, buggery, attempted rape and indecent assault.

BBC Sport

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says striker Saido Berahino's form is the key to him getting the move he craves.

Berahino scored his first league goal since October in West Brom's 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Image source, Reuters

On Friday he apologised for threatening to go on strike after failing to secure a move to Tottenham in August.  

February gets an extra day today, thanks to leap year.

The date is traditionally associated with women proposing to their partners. Here are eight women who popped the question on February 29, including Ally Richards from Birmingham.

Image source, Ally Richards

John Bray
BBC Midlands Today

It was 17 years ago this weekend that the Premier League last saw a team containing 11 Englishmen - proving what a cosmopolitan competition it has become. That team was Aston Villa.

Great Barr Observer

A couple who committed a string of burglaries spanning more than two years have been jailed, external.  

Image source, West Midlands Police

Ben Sidwell
BBC Midlands Today

Organisers of music event Fusion Festival have announced they will not be coming back to Birmingham - this year's will be held in Liverpool instead.

Cofton Park hosted the 2015 event during August Bank Holiday weekend, with Ed Sheeran and McBusted among the acts.

Network Rail has announced a major programme of works to take place over the Easter weekend.

The work, mostly taking place across the West Midlands and Staffordshire, means passenger services will be disrupted.

A spokesman said travellers were advised to check before setting out over Easter and, in some locations, after the break.

Image source, LondonMidland

Birmingham Mail

Members of a pickpocket gang who stole phones worth over £18,000 from rock fans at a Libertines concert in Birmingham have been jailed, external.  

The BBC has found severe shortages of doctors and nurses in NHS hospitals across the West Midlands.

Walsall Manor Hospital needs to find a further 59 doctors and has 177 vacancies for nursing staff, while Dudley Group needs 61 doctors and 83 nurses.

Image source, Science Photo Library

Both trusts acknowledged there were national shortages of staff in key areas and said they formed an alliance last summer to tackle the issue and develop more sustainable services for patients. 

Unions say poor workforce planning is to blame but the government says since 2010, more nurses and doctors are working in NHS wards. 

The Football Association is investigating alleged coin-throwing incidents at Stoke and QPR on Saturday.

An object was allegedly thrown at Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland during his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.

QPR players were apparently targeted as they celebrated a goal in their 2-0 win over Birmingham in the Championship.

Adrian Goldberg
Presenter, BBC WM

The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police is warning the "fast parcel system" that facilitates internet shopping is helping criminals smuggle guns into Britain. 

David Thompson says the arrival of weapons using this method is becoming more common. 

In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, external he said that once firearms were in the country, they could fall into terrorists' hands.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here are this morning's top stories in the BBC WM newsroom:

- The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police is warning the "fast parcel system" that facilitates internet shopping is helping criminals smuggle guns into Britain

- The FA is investigating alleged coin-throwing incidents at games involving Villa and Blues

- New figures reveal shortages of doctors and nurses in NHS hospitals in the Black Country

A mainly dry day with highs of 5C (41F). It's the start of an unsettled week though. Find out more about what's in store for us.

BBC Travel

There is slow traffic on the A462 Gospel End Road in both directions in Sedgley between the Northway junction and the Caswell Road junction, in the roadworks area, drivers are warned.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Hope you enjoyed your weekend. I'm back with Monday's latest news, sport, travel and weather.

If you see stories you think we should be covering, or want to showcase your pictures of Birmingham and the Black Country, email us, tweet @bbcwm, external or reach us on the BBC WM Facebook page, external.