Summary

  • Derailment disrupts train services

  • Further delays due to overhead wire damage

  • Police target drivers 'too close' to cyclists

  • Team Jamaica could again use Brum as base

  • Updates from Friday 16 September 2016

Live Reporting

  1. University of Birmingham gives preview of new library

    The University of Birmingham is about to open a brand new library and has shared a preview of what to expect on social media. 

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  2. Your pictures: Sunrise in Kings Norton

    BBC Weather Watchers

    BBC Weather Watcher KarenJ sent in this gorgeous photo of the sunrise in Kings Norton. 

    We love to see your photos, if you have one you would like to share, you can sign up here. 

    Sunrise in Kings NortonKarenJ

  3. Man found in street with injuries dies

    A man who was found in a street in Halesowen with head injuries dies in hospital, sparking a murder inquiry.

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  4. Jaguar Land Rover announces investment in Castle Bromwich site

    Louise Hancock
    Newsreader, BBC WM

    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a £100m investment in its Castle Bromwich Factory. 

    Production of the XE model is to be gradually transferred from Solihull to the plant, marking the return to Castle Bromwich of all Jaguar sports and saloon car manufacturing.   

    JLR says the moves follow "huge customer demand" for the XE and another of its latest models, the F-PACE. 

    Jaguar F-Types in production in Castle Bromwich

  5. Thousands of runners turn out for 'Run for Joel' event

    A Black Country mum who lost three members of her family in last year's Tunisia terror attack says she's been overwhelmed by the support at an event in their memory.

    Suzy Evans' son, Joel Richards, was killed in the beach resort of Sousse last summer, alongside his uncle and grandfather. 

    Runners at Sandwell Valley Country ParkBBC/John Bray

    Yesterday, more than 1,000 runners turned out at Sandwell Valley Country Park to raise money for Victim Support. 

    You can see an album of photos from the day on our Facebook page.

  6. Jaguar XE moves sites in £100m scheme

    The Jaguar XE sports car will be built at its Castle Bromwich plant, with the firm announcing a £100m investment.

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  7. Latest: Investment in JLR site; man in custody on suspicion of murder; run remembers terror victims

    Louise Hancock
    Newsreader, BBC WM

    This morning's headlines for Birmingham and the Black Country:

    - Investment totalling £100m to be invested in Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich plant

    - Police are continuing to question a man on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Birmingham

    - More than 1,000 runners turned out for a fundraising event to remember three men from the same Black Country family who died in last year's Tunisia terror attack

  8. Murder suspect still being questioned by police

    Police are continuing to question a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Birmingham. 

    It happened on Highfield Road in Washwood Heath on Saturday night and followed reports of a fight involving several men. The victim, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Highfield Road in Washwood HeathGoogle

  9. Why Steven Spielberg came to Birmingham

    The legendary Hollywood director Steven Spielberg is filming his latest blockbuster in Birmingham. Just what is it about the city that is attractive to filmmakers?

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  10. Watch: Latest weather for the region

    BBC Weather

    Today will be a mainly dry day with some hazy sunshine and just a few light showers around. 

    Highs of 22C (72F). Remaining dry tonight with a few mist or fog patches developing. Low 16C (61F).

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

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