Updates from Friday 15 July 2016
Police say they were called to Nandos, just off Broad Street in Birmingham city centre, after a fight broke out at about 23:30 last night.
A 17-year-old is being questioned after a loaded gun and bullets, external were found in a bag he was carrying.
Six others, aged between 15 and 19, are also in police custody after two knives and suspected drugs were seized.
Image source, GoogleSeven teenagers have been arrested in Birmingham city centre after a fight broke out last night and a loaded gun was discovered.
West Midlands Police say the teenagers, aged between 15 and 19, external, are being questioned after police were called to a fight at a restaurant on Bishopsgate Street at about 23:30.
Officers say a loaded gun with six bullets was discovered in a 17-year-old's bag, as well as two knives and suspected Class B drugs on other group members.
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
The top stories for Birmingham and the Black Country include:
- A woman has spoken for the first time about the death of her father in the Birmingham pub bombings
- A project aimed at cutting down food waste has started in part of Birmingham
- Happy Black Country Day - this year marks the third annual day of celebrations highlighting the best of the area's culture and heritage
Which soul songstress and actress was born in Wolverhampton in 1973?
With Black Country Day taking place, Native Monster, external has prepared a quiz to see just how good your knowledge of the Black Country is.
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM Sport
New Villa midfielder, Aaron Tshibola, says he turned down the Baggies to move to Villa Park.
The 21-year-old says Norwich were also interested, but Villa are a massive club that suit his ambitions.
Image source, Aston VillaTshibola says the dressing room is united after the issues of last season.
Quote MessageUnity is a very important word. You're successful as a group not as an individual and that will show on the pitch. Premier League is where we are going to be."
Aaron Tshibola, Aston Villa midfielder
"Family's plea to Charlie - warning to other parents after shock diagnosis" is the top story to feature on the front page of the Tamworth Herald, external this week.
Image source, Tamworth Herald
Giles Latcham
BBC Midlands Today
A Birmingham woman has spoken for the first time about the death of her father in the Birmingham pub bombings 42 years ago.
Michelle Sealey was only six months old when two bombs exploded in city centre pubs in 1974.
Twenty one people died, including her dad Paul Davies who was only 17.
Michelle is now supporting campaigners who are calling for answers ahead of new inquests ordered by the coroner.
Sutton Coldfield Local
For the ninth year running the Rotary Club of Wylde Green has been supporting the national literacy programme, external with their Dictionaries For Life project. This year they have funded the project in partnership with Persimmon Homes.
Image source, Sutton Coldfield LocalThe parents of Rosie Ross, who was stabbed to death in Birmingham in 2001, say they are closing a charity dedicated to their daughter because of the painful memories it brings up.
Quote MessageWe need to move on and keep moving on. Obviously Rosie will always be with us, but we don't always want to be taken back to those very painful and raw times."
Karen Ross, Mother to Rosie
Daz Hale
BBC WM
Proud to be a yam yam... I'm on tour across the Black Country today - if you see me, you might be able to get one of these badges. Keep your eyes peeled.
So far this morning I've been to Wolverhampton, Wednesfield, Willenhall, Walsall, Darlaston, Bilston and Coseley. Where will I pop up next?
Birmingham Eastside
Birmingham & Solihull Jazz and Blues Festival, external budget has been drastically cut by more than a half since 2013. Big Bear Music, the company behind the event, has received this year £16,000 less funding from Birmingham City Council than four years ago.
BBC WM Sport
Albion captain, Darren Fletcher, has warned Saido Berahino not to have another tantrum if he doesn't get a move this summer.
Berahino has already rejected a new deal at the Hawthorns.
Fletcher told reporters in Austria the 22-year-old can't afford to repeat last summer's Twitter outburst, when he threatened to strike after a move to Tottenham was blocked.
Image source, Getty ImagesBerahino was involved as the Baggies started pre-season with a 2-1 defeat to Paris San Germain last night.
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BBC WM
The heritage and culture of the Black Country is being celebrated today.
Events are taking place across the region for the third Black Country Day.
BBC WM is broadcasting live from the Black Country all day, with Adrian Goldberg at Wolverhampton railway station this morning and Danny Kelly at Bilston Market from 09:00.
BBC Travel
The A461 Wood Green Road in Wednesbury is closed westbound at the Woden Road East junction, because of an accident.
There's severe congestion on A4148 Old Pleck Road to the A4038 Darlaston Road junction and to the A462 Trouse Lane junction.
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
The top stories for Birmingham and the Black Country this morning that we're looking at include:
- With 400 cases of forced marriage reported in the West Midlands last year, a national conference is being held today to tackle honour-based violence
- Special events are taking place today to mark Black Country Day
- Baggies captain Darren Fletcher has warned Saido Berahino not to have another tantrum if he doesn't get a move this summer
Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands Today
Our top story this morning: With 400 cases of forced marriage reported in the West Midlands last year, a national conference is being held today to tackle honour-based violence.
Image source, Karma NirvanaWest Midlands Police has seen an increase in cases of people being forced into wedlock.
Officers also secured 27 special protection orders for those at risk.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It will be a bright start across the West Midlands, with early morning sunshine for some.
Patchy cloud will build for a time, although many will see lengthy sunshine to end the day. Feeling pleasant in a light north-westerly breeze with highs of 20C (68F).
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
A super sunny start to the day - here's hoping it continues.
I'm in the newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.
If you'd like to get in touch with the BBC Local Live team, email us, tweet @bbcwm, external or visit the BBC WM Facebook page, external.
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