Updates on Wednesday 23 March 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Thursday
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum will be welcoming visitors, external to a "Discovery Day" next week where the trenches of WW1 "really come to life".
Image source, Lichfield MercuryTwo men arrested in January have been charged with terror-related offences by police., external
Maruf Uddin, 26, of Earl Road, has been charged with one count of arranging funds or property for purposes of terrorism.
Mohammed Atiqur Khan, 27, of Buckle Close, has also been charged with two counts of the same offence.
Police have said there is "no immediate threat to public safety".
Two men from Walsall have been charged with terror offences., external
West Midlands Police Counter Terrosim Unit says the two men from Walsall were originally arrested in January and were given conditional bail while further inquiries were carried out.
Three people were treated at the scene of a two-car collision, external in Wolverhampton after freeing themselves from their cars.
Image source, Express and StarThe names of 18 men banned from parts of Birmingham for what police say are their links to "gun or gang crime" can be revealed by the BBC.
Interim injunctions were obtained by West Midlands Police, but the force had declined to reveal the men's identities until permanent orders were granted.
However, details were revealed in county court documents seen by the BBC.
Labour MP, Khalid Mahmood, criticised the police for using civil action to tackle gun crime rather than criminal charges.
Sutton Coldfield Local
Last Sunday, 20th March, saw the usual fantastic turn-out for the annual 7 Pools Run in Sutton Park. , external
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BBC Midlands Today
Around 1,200 complaints of animal cruelty were investigated by the RSPCA in the West Midlands last year, making it the fourth worst place in the country for animal abuse.
William, an 11-month-old puppy (pictured) was starved by his owners in Coventry and was so weak he could barely stand.
Image source, RSPCAThe RSPCA says he's now been re-homed, but warn that dogs remain the pet people are most likely to abuse.
BBC WM Sport
Albion's Chris Brunt says he's been invited to be part of the Northern Ireland set up this summer despite injury.
Image source, Getty ImagesBrunt won't be able to play at the Euro's after having knee surgery last month, but says he could go as a fan, even though he admits it will be difficult to watch from the sidelines.
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BBC Travel
Cuckoo Road in Nechells is closed in both directions between the A5127 Lichfield Road junction and the A47 Heartlands Parkway junction because of resurfacing work.
Diversions are in operation.
A woman has died after a house fire in Birmingham this morning., external
West Midlands Ambulance Service says it received a call at about 05:20 following reports of a fire at a house on Birchdale Road in Erdington.
Firefighters rescued the woman from the property and she received CPR but died at the scene.
Quote MessageSadly despite all efforts, it was not possible to save her and she was confirmed dead by the MERIT doctor at the scene."
Spokesman, West Midlands Ambulance Service
Landmarks across the world were illuminated in the national colours of Belgium last night, in solidarity for those killed in three explosions.
Belgium has declared three days of mourning following bomb attacks in the capital on Tuesday that killed more than 30 people and wounded at least 250.
Last night the Library of Birmingham shone in black, yellow and red.
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About 3,000 cars a day have been ignoring the bus only signs on New Street in West Bromwich, causing delays of up to an hour at the nearby bus station.
CCTV cameras will be installed to catch any drivers using the bis lanes, who will then be issued with a £60 fine.
Sandwell Council says there have been eight reported incidents of people being injured in the past five years and warns that figure "is likely to increase if no action is taken".
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM
Flights to and from Brussels from Birmingham Airport remain cancelled following two explosions yesterday.
Passengers due to travel are being advised to contact their airline.
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
The top stories in the BBC WM newsroom this morning include:
- Flights to and from Brussels from Birmingham airport remain cancelled this morning after yesterday's attacks
- A woman continues to be questioned by police after a 46-year-old man was left with life-threatening stab wounds at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr yesterday morning
- Around 1,200 complaints of animal cruelty were investigated by the RSPCA in the West Midlands last year
BBC Travel
One lane is blocked on M6 northbound between J6 A38(M) Spaghetti Junction and J7, A34 (Great Barr), because of a broken down vehicle.
A 41-year-old woman arrested after a man was stabbed at Alexander Park Stadium yesterday is continuing to be questioned by police.
A man suffered "life threatening" injuries when he was knifed at the Birmingham stadium at about 10:30.
Image source, GoogleAny cloud will thicken through the day and although most places will stay dry, there will be a few light showers around - highs of 11C (52F).
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
I'm back in the BBC WM newsroom bringing you live updates on the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Birmingham and the Black Country.
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