Zenga 'has experience' for Wolves jobpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Wolves boss Walter Zenga says he is experienced enough to take charge of the club despite never managing in England
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Updates from Friday 5 August 2016
Zenga 'has experience' for Wolves jobpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Our coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
We're back from 08:00 tomorrow with more news, sport, travel and weather, but keep an eye out here for updates this evening and into the morning.
Have a great night.
On Midlands Today at 18:30published at 17:57 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Bob Hockenhull
BBC Midlands TodayNew figures show the cost of crime in the Midlands countryside is rising faster than anywhere else in Britain.
Last year there was a 10% increase in crime related insurance claims in our region - up from £6m in 2014 to £6.6m in 2015.
You can see my full report on Midlands Today on BBC One at 18:30.
Gas explosion avoided after firefighters tackle blazepublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
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Image source, Erdington Fire StationArchbishop of Canterbury supports cathedral's Somme eventpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveAn event to commemorate the Battle of the Somme, external this summer at Lichfield Cathedral has now drawn the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
He's among a number of people across the world who've been asked to record an excerpt from a war poem which have been placed on social media ahead of the Before Action project starting.
Image source, Lichfield CathedralDuring the event itself, which will run from 4-6 August, readings will be screened each night, featuring the voice of Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne.
Theme park bans kids' scooterspublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Alex Homer
BBC Local LiveDrayton Manor Theme Park has banned children's scooters after a young boy ploughed into a grandmother, shattering her kneecap.
Jane Moran, 63, from Birmingham, was enjoying a day out with her family at the park near Tamworth, Staffordshire, last week when the accident happened.
Quote MessageFollowing the incident with Mrs Moran a full review of our theme park regulations has been conducted. The review is ongoing but we can confirm that scooters will no longer be allowed to be ridden in the attraction going forward. Full details of the changes will be on our website and all staff have been fully briefed.
Steve Lomas, Head of park operations at Drayton Manor Park
Woman calls police over 'poo in garden'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
A woman calls police saying "there's a lot of poo in the garden".
Read MoreWoman calls police over 'poo in garden'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
A woman called police to complain about poo in her garden.
Read MoreMakris signs record Walsall deal: 'I hope we can reach the Championship'published at 17:27 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Walsall FC have broken their transfer record in signing Cypriot international Andreas Makris on a three-year deal.
The club won't disclose just how much it's paid but says the move has "become the club's record transfer". It reportedly amounts to £300,000.
The 20-year-old says his aim for the season is to reach the Championship - music to the ears of Saddler supporters.
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End of twitter postWeather video: What's the outlook for this evening?published at 17:14 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterMedia caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Zenga 'loves' the Championshippublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Chris Blakemore
BBC WM, News editorNew Wolves boss Walter Zenga has told our reporter Joe Lynskey that he is familiar with the Championship and has been watching it at home in Dubai since February - and it’s a league he loves.
He also says he is experienced enough to do the job because he has coached in three continents and seven different countries.
Walsall sign Makris in record transferpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Walsall sign Andreas Makris on a three-year deal from Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta for a club-record transfer fee.
Read MoreWolves speedway meeting cancelledpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Wolves speedway meeting has been called off tonight because of the weather forecast.
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End of twitter postThree deny murder after body found in car bootpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
A jury has been sworn in ahead of a trial of three men accused of murdering a music shop owner whose body was found in the boot of his car.
Zatoon Bibi, aged 37, Gul Nawaz, aged 44, and a teenage boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, deny the charge in relation to the death of Tanveer Iqbal in January this year.
The prosecution is expected to open its case on Friday.
Mr Iqbal ran a music store in Shireland Road, Smethwick. He was found dead in his Renault Clio in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in February.
Image caption, Tanveer Iqbal
Rail services delayed until 17:30 after Berkswell deathpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
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End of twitter postWoman mugged for cash on village lanepublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
BBC Radio StokeA woman's been mugged in Kinver by a man who stole cash, external from her wallet.
She was walking down Meddins Lane last night towards Potters Cross say Staffordshire Police when her attacker came up behind her.
Image source, GoogleThe force say the 33-year-old felt an object at the back of her neck and was pushed to the ground.
Officers say she was threatened by the man who claimed to have a knife - he stole money from her wallet and "shuffled" off.
Four serious fights a week in prisonspublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Facebook Live: The future for Wolvespublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
New Wolves Walter Zenga has been speking to the media for the first time after replacing Kenny Jackett.
Wolves' new boss: Followed the championship over 2016published at 15:34 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
Corinne Wheatley
BBC WM, JournalistThe new Wolves manager Walter Zenga has been speaking to the media for the first time.
The Italian was appointed at the weekend after Kenny Jacket was sacked on Friday night.
He says his last job was in the Middle East, but he says he's familiar with the championship:
Quote MessageFortunately for me last year I followed the championship from February because I was at home. Every week I watched the Championship and I love it so much.
Walter Zenga, Wolves manager
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End of youtube video£15k playing field deterrent to stop travellers staying on landpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 1 August 2016
BBC WMPlaying fields in West Brom are to be made more secure after travellers were moved away for the fourth time in 18 months.
A raised mound of earth is going to be put up around the land on Schofield Avenue and Wyntor Lane at a cost of £15,000.
