Twenty fires had previously been caused by a tumble dryer model that killed a Birmingham mother-of-two, an inquest heard. 

Mishell Moloney, who was 49, died at her home on 7 February after a fire in the dryer's printed circuit board (PCB). 

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The dryer's manufacturer, Beko, said the PCB had never been the identified cause of any of 20 previous fires traced to the model. 

At the city's Coroner's Court, Andrew Mullen from Beko said "in virtually all cases" of the 20 previous fires, the cause had "been the run capacitor - I can't think of any cases that weren't." 

He said a decision not to recall the model was taken only after a risk assessment, and consultation with Trading Standards.

Average speed cameras have been switched on in Birmingham and Solihull.

A 100-year-old veteran from the Black Country has been presented with France's most prestigious award - the Legion D'Honneur. 

Albert Broadbent was joined by several generations of his family for the ceremony at the Territorial Army Centre in Oldbury.

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The jury in the murder trial of a Smethwick shop owner, whose body was found in a car boot in Birmingham in February, has been sent home.

Judge Mark Wall QC informed the jury about a delay in the trial starting and that members would be contacted as to when they should return.

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The case has been adjourned at Birmingham Crown Court until tomorrow.

Zatoon Bibi, 37, and Gul Nawaz, 44, both from Birmingham, deny murdering Tanveer Iqbal (pictured).

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A Birmingham dad, whose son was killed during the riots five years ago, says he will continue to fight for a public inquiry. 

Haroon Jahan was one of three men who died after being hit by a car in Winson Green in 2011. 

Nobody was brought to justice over their deaths. 

Haroon's father, Tariq Jahan, said PM Theresa May had told him a public inquiry will cost too much.

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A tough but brilliant fight for Birmingham's Galal Yafai as he is eliminated by the World number one in a split decision.   

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Richie Woodhall was commentating on the bout. 

"That fight warranted either a semi or a final. You have got two of the best boxers in the world at this weight. I'm so proud of Galal Yafai. Well done son". 

The World Champion, Joahnys Argilagos advances to the quarter finals. 

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Fixed speed cameras have been switched on in Birmingham and Solihull, three years after they were scrapped to save money.

They were switched off in 2013 in a bid to save about £1m a year and since then only mobile cameras have been used.

These are the locations of the seven cameras that will operate for the next five years.

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Broadcast Journalist

Some of the stories making the news:

- Tributes are being paid to two Birmingham teenagers who were lost at sea off the Welsh coast near Barmouth Beach yesterday

- A tumble dryer model that killed a Birmingham mother-of-two was 'behind 20 previous fires', an inquest has heard

- Grieving father Tariq Jahan says time is no healer - he lost his 18-year-old son Haroon who was killed in the Birmingham riots in 2011

As rescue operations to find two Birmingham teenagers who were lost at sea yesterday are scaled down, sympathy is being expressed for their families.

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Zaid Hassan is chair of the Yemeni Community Association, who co-organised the trip to Barmouth beach in Wales with 500 members of the Somali and Yemeni communities.

He said the boys, aged 14 and 15, were struggling to get out of the water.

Raj Kaur Bilkhu
Broadcast Journalist

A model of tumble dryer which sparked a fire that killed a mother-of-two had been involved in 20 previous reported blazes, an inquest has heard.

Mishell Moloney, who was 49, was found dead on the floor of her bedroom in Birmingham by her sister and daughter on 7 February.

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She had been overcome by carbon monoxide fumes and smoke caused by a small fire in the dryer's printed circuit board (PCB), the inquest found.

The dryer's manufacturer, Beko, said the PCB had never been the identified cause of any of 20 previous fires traced to that model.

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Broadcast Journalist

If you're heading out of Birmingham and the Black County this afternoon, be aware of the congestion on the M6, M42 and M5 motorways.

Stay updated with travel news here.

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A father whose son died during the England riots five years ago says time has not healed his pain. 

Tariq Jahan urged people to stay calm after his son Haroon, who was 21, was killed in Birmingham alongside two other men in August 2011. 

He now runs a charity, named after Haroon, that helps refugees.

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Any showers will die away to leave a dry night for all, with clear spells, allowing temperatures to fall, leading to a cool night across the region.  Lows of 12C (54F).

After more than 380,000 people took part in our Euro 2016 Predictor game, BBC Sport launches a new version for the domestic season.

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Some of the stories we're looking at this hour:

- Detectives investigating the murder of Birmingham teenager Kenichi Phillips are keen to speak to a "key suspect" in the inquiry

- The search operation for two missing Birmingham teenagers off the Welsh coast has been scaled down

- A nine-year-old boy has walked 90 miles from Manchester to Wolverhampton to raise money for diabetes. 

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An investigation is under way following a huge fire at a recycling yard.

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Around 70 firefighters tackled Sunday's blaze at the yard containing plastics and foam, off Rufford Street, Dudley.

The fire spread to a Land Rover garage nearby where two vehicles were destroyed.

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Broadcast Journalist

A third man is due in court charged with the murder of Kenichi Phillips in Birmingham.

The 18-year-old was shot in a car in Ladywood on 17 March.

Deandre Bailey, 24, of no fixed address, is in custody and will appear before the city's magistrates today, police say.

Detectives are still looking for another man who they warn should not be approached.

Isaiah Wright-Young (pictured), 36, from Birmingham, is a key suspect in the murder inquiry, external, police say.

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The search off the Welsh coast for two Birmingham teenagers who were lost at sea has been scaled down, the Coastguard says.

The 14 and 15-year-olds were one of 500 visitors from the Somali and Yemeni communities at Barmouth beach yesterday.

The Coastguard said one person had been seen to "disappear under the water". 

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A man is in hospital after being shot in the arm in what police believe was a targeted attack.

The 28-year-old was shot just after 01:00 this morning on George Arthur Road in Saltley.

The man was found in nearby Alum Rock Road with the non-life threatening injury and is in a stable condition.  

Police are appealing for witnesses, external.

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Broadcast Journalist

Searches for two Birmingham teenagers feared drowned off the Welsh coast have been scaled back, rescuers have said. 

This morning, RNLI teams resumed searches for two boys, aged 14 and 15, who went missing after getting into difficulty while swimming off Barmouth beach yesterday. 

A spokeswoman confirmed that RNLI boats helping with the two rescue attempts have now been told to stand down by the Coastguard.