David Gregory-Kumar
Science correspondent, BBC Midlands Today

It is hoped a device being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham could diagnose serious brain injuries much earlier and save the NHS money.

A team have been working on a new blood test - which could be done by paramedics - at the scene of an accident to work out if there is any risk to their brain. 

Dr Pola Goldberg Oppenheimer, from the school of chemical engineering, has been leading the team, which has worked closely with Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

She said it was a "finger prick blood test at the point of injury" and the idea would be for all ambulances to be equipped with the device to take readings at the scene and eventually, this could be used at pitch side to detect how serious sport injuries are.

A man and two teenagers have been charged with burgling a school in Washwood Heath.

Sufian Zaman aged 24 of Herrick Road, Alum Rock, is accused of breaking into Highfield School in Washwood Heath yesterday.

West Midlands Police said two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, have also been charged with burglary; the 17 year old faces a further charge of cannabis possession.

The force said the teenagers were arrested after being chased down by police dog Lester.

Express and Star

Wolves are today set to land a sensational triple transfer swoop, external as the Fosun era gets under way in spectacular style.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here are our top stories on Wednesday so far:

 - Network Rail has "safety concerns" about features of the game Pokemon Go appearing too close to the railway

- An American basketball great will coach children for free tonight in Nechells

- A new blood test developed in Birmingham could help detect brain injuries sooner

Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Durham face Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup.

A family from Birmingham was "terrified" when the car they were in got caught between two fighting rhinos.

BBC Midlands Today

One of the greatest players in American basketball history will be offering free coaching to children in Birmingham this evening. 

Hakeem Olajuwon is known as "the Dream" for his amazing skills, which helped him win trophies with the Houston Rockets and Olympic Gold.

In May we reported how he had moved to the city and was helping out a local club - while his daughter attended university here. 

Since appearing on Midlands Today, the Birmingham City club has been inundated with new members. Tonight's free session is taking place between 19:00 and 21:00 in Nechells.

West Midlands Police is reminding people support is available for victims of domestic abuse, after a man was jailed for life with a minimum of 15 years for beating his wife to death with a hammer.

Gambling addict Paul Abbott admitted murdering his wife Jacqueline after a row over gig tickets. 

Det Insp Justin Spanner said the force could provide help for people in abusive and controlling relationships, external.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

It's a bit of a dull, damp and drizzly start, but things will improve.

Highs of 20C (68F).

Find out more.

About a third of English councils have spent additional money topping up a government fund aimed at cushioning the impact of welfare changes, it emerges.

BBC Travel

No trains are running between Rugeley and Birmingham New Street this morning because of an incident near Tame Bridge Parkway, Network Rails says.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Pokemon Go gamers have walked on to the tracks at Birmingham New Street, the BBC understands.

Network Rail has contacted Nintendo and the app developers over "safety concerns" regarding Pokemon Go being playable close to live rail tracks.

Trains can reach high speeds and gamers "are likely to be distracted" when playing, Network Rail warned.

Pokemon Go developer, US firm Niantic, has not yet responded to questions from the BBC.

BBC Travel

One lane is closed on the M6 northbound between J4, for the M42 (Coleshill), and J5, at the A452 (Castle Bromwich), because of a broken down vehicle.  

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Welcome to Wednesday's latest news, sport, travel and weather updates.

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Network Rail contacts Nintendo and app developers over "safety concerns" about Pokemon Go being playable close to live train tracks.

William Porterfield and Sam Hain put on 180 as Warwickshire beat Northants by eight wickets in the One-Day Cup.

A gambling addict is jailed for life for beating his wife to death with a hammer in a row over tickets to an Elvis tribute act, say police.

That's it from me in the newsroom.

I'm back from 08:00 on Tuesday with more news, sport, travel and weather, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.  

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here is a quick recap of our stories on Tuesday:

- A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 15 years for his wife's murder

- All lanes have been re-opened on the M6 northbound after repairs to the carriageway following the lorry fire we reported earlier

- A family furniture firm in Tividale has not yet decided its future after being gutted by flames on Monday

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather