Summary

  • Updates on Tuesday 15 March 2016

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 Wednesday

Live Reporting

  1. Birmingham take up option on Davis

    BBC Sport

    Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett thinks David Davis can be crucial to their play-off chances after the club extends the midfielder's deal.

    David DavisGetty Images

    He's been very patient waiting for his chance and he was absolutely magnificent against Wolves. I've had half an eye on bringing him back in and, certainly away from home, playing with three midfielders isn't the worst way to go."

    Gary Rowett, Blues manager

  2. Easter rail works to hit commuters

    If you're planning to travel by train over Easter make sure you check the timetable as major rail works will cause disruption to a number of routes, Network Rail has warned.

    Work to replace a major junction between Birmingham and Wolverhampton will continue until Wednesday 30 March.

    Work being carried out at Norton BridgeNetwork Rail

    A Network Rail spokeswoman said engineers needed the extra days to complete the "big piece of work".

    Journey times will increase by up to 30 minutes, while replacement coaches between the cities will take one hour.

  3. Weather: Dry and sunny spells

    Sara Blizzard
    BBC Weather

    After a cold start, any patchy fog should gradually clear.

    It will be another dry and settled day with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells for many of us and a freshening breeze - feeling like spring with highs of 11C (52F).

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  4. Good morning: Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    I'm in the BBC WM newsroom today bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country.

    if you'd like to get in touch with me today to comment on any of the updates we're featuring, email or tweet @BBCWM.