West Bromwich Albion - soldpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 5 August 2016Breaking
West Bromwich Albion announces it's to be taken over by Chinese investment group, headed by Guochuan Lai., external
Summary
Wedding dress funded brother's 'IS' mission
Trial of three accused of murdering music shop owner
West Bromwich Albion sold
WBA joins Wolves and Villa in Chinese ownership
WBA's new owner is Guochuan Lai, 42
Updates from Friday 5 August 2016
West Bromwich Albion - soldpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 5 August 2016
Weather: Feeling warm through the daypublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 5 August 2016
It will be mostly fine and dry, with sunny spells and light winds. However, there is the chance of a few isolated showers developing during the afternoon.
Feeling pleasantly warm in the sunshine with highs of 22C (72F).
Latest updates for Birmingham and the Black Countrypublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 5 August 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveI'm back in the BBC WM newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates on Friday 5 August.
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Tykes fight back after Barker dominatespublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Keith Barker takes 4-55 for Warwickshire on day one at Headingley before Yorkshire's last-wicket fightback.
Read MoreOur coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
We're back with more news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country from 08:00 on Friday. You can keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Carer guilty of fraud after taking thousands from pensionerpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
The Big Sleuth launches in Bear-minghampublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Last summer 89 large owls swooped into Birmingham as part of a public art project that raised money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity.
It was such a big success that a second is being planned for next summer.
Image source, The Big SleuthA quick fact for you - sleuth is the collective noun for a group of bears.
Somme commemoration at cathedralpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveA light and photography installation opens at Lichfield Cathedral this evening.
The display is part of the venue's Somme commemorations and includes recordings of the actor Eddie Redmayne and projections from the artist Peter Walker.
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Specsavers lab plan risks 200 jobspublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Two hundred workers at an optical lab owned by Specsavers are told they could be facing redundancy.
Read MoreCriticism over plans for mayorpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Proposals for an elected mayor for the West Midlands are 'wholly inadequate' according to the Police and Crime Commissioner for the region., external
David Jamieson has made his comments as part of ongoing consultation over the position.
He says the proposed powers of the new mayor don't go far enough and that any power will be 'hampered' by the overriding authority of the cabinet.
Dangerous driver jailed after city centre police chasepublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
A man who drove dangerously through Birmingham city centre mounting the pavement to avoid the police has been jailed for eight months.
Kazim Mahmood Ibrahim, from Haringey in north London, was weaving and speeding through traffic in a Black Mercedes.
A police stinger stopped the 27-year-old, but police had to chase after him when he ran off.
He was banned from driving for 16 months.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceWatch: Overnight forecast for the West Midlandspublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands TodayWe'll see some sunny spells during the evening. There may be one or two showers, although these will quickly die away to leave a largely dry night with clear spells and light winds with lows of 13C (55F).
Media caption, Rebecca Wood with the weather for the West Midlands.
Berahino remains at Baggies as Sakho deal 'off'published at 17:27 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
It is understood the Senegalese did not fail his medical but he would not have been fit for the start of the season.
With the Sakho deal now off, Berahino, 23 today, will remain at the club.
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End of twitter postSummer of 76: Wild fires in the West Midlandspublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Bob Hockenhull
BBC Midlands TodayForty years ago many of the beauty spots of the Midlands were ablaze as the region experienced its hottest weather since records began.
The effects of the Summer of 1976 are still being felt to this day in places like Sutton Park near Birmingham where a series of fires ravaged the landscape.
You can see more on the programme tonight on BBC One at 18:30
Laura Mvula nominated for Mercury Music prizepublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveBirmingham singer-songwriter Laura Mvula is among the 12 artists to be shortlisted for this year's Mercury Music Prize., external
The album The Dreaming Room was released in June and features the single Overcome featuring Nile Rodgers. It follows her debut LP Sing to the Moon which was shortlisted three years ago.
Image source, Getty ImagesShe tweeted, external: "U N R E A L 1st Album @MercuryPrize, external nominated &NOW 2ND ALBUM NOMINATED!!! #MercuryPrize, external Thank you!"
Stoubridge News: This week's front pagepublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
"Tributes paid to gentleman John" - this week's front page story on the Stourbridge News., external
Image source, Stourbridge NewsSpeedway: Wolves, Brummies and Heathenspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Wolves stay second in speedways Elite League after a 52-38 defeat at Poole last night. , external
The Brummies extended their lead in the National League to 12 points, external by thrashing King's Lynn 64-26 at Perry Barr.
Tonight the Cradley Heathens go to the Isle of Wight., external
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End of twitter postCold case victim identified by tattoopublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
David Green, 60, from Moseley in Birmingham, who admitted charges of kidnap, serious sexual assault and false imprisonment has been jailed for nine years.
Image source, Avon and Somerset Police / GoogleThe victim said she was "too scared to scream" during the assault but still managed to provide crucial information about her attacker, including a description of a tattoo on his arm.
Teen cycles Great Britain for charitiespublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
A teenager from Cannock is expected to finish cycling the length of Great Britain today to raise money for charity.
Jake Bailey started off in Lands End last Sunday and will finish in John O'Groats. , external
He's doing the challenge with his father and together they've raised thousands of pounds for three charities.
Storer signs two-year Birmingham dealpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 4 August 2016
Teenage Birmingham City striker Jack Storer is rewarded for his pre-season scoring streak with a new two-year deal.
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