Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC WM

People living in Rugeley have told BBC WM they are becoming fed up with a nearby farm fire that's been burning for more than a week. 

It started last Monday when wood waste ignited on the site just off Slitting Mill road. 

Staffordshire Fire , externalsays a controlled burn is taking place, because putting it out could affect the local water supply. Firefighters will continue to make regular site inspections. 

A former Rushall Olympic footballer has died after suffering cadiac arrest in a match last night.

Daniel Wilkinson, 26, was playing for Barnsley-based Shaw Lane AFC against Brighouse Town.

The former Hull City youngster played for Rushall last season.

The club posted the news on its website, along with a tribute to the player, external. 

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at Rushall Olympic FC go out to his family and friends at this sad time." 

BBC Weather

A warm and mainly sunny day with a risk of some heavy and thundery showers this afternoon. Highs of 27C (81F).

A few showers tonight with lows of 16C (61F). 

BBC WM

Proposals to redraw parliamentary constituency boundaries in England and Wales could see West Bromwich, Walsall and Wolverhampton each lose one of their MPs.

The plans suggest the creation of new constituencies, among them Birmingham Brandwood; Wednesfield and WiIllenhall; Birmingham Selly Oak and Halesowen; Chelmsley Wood and Solihull North; Shirley and Solihull South; Alridge, Brownhills and Bloxwich; and Walsall Central.

Meriden would join the Coventry West constituency instead of being one in its own right.

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Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM

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

- Aldridge's Ellie Simmonds successfully defended her Women's SM6 200m individually medley title from London 

- Several prominent West Midlands MPs are facing re-selection battles ahead of the next general election under new constituency boundary proposals

- The world famous Flying Scotsman will arrive in Tyseley today 

BBC Sport

Aldridge's Ellie Simmonds has won gold at the Paralympics in Rio, retaining the 200 metres individual medley title she won in London. 

It was one of three victories for Para GB on a golden night in the pool - with Sascha Kindred and Susie Rodgers also winning gold. 

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It's the 5th Paralympic gold of her career, talking to Channel 4 after the win, Ellie said, "I'm really chuffed. t's a target I've set and I've wanted to go under for a long time."  

The world famous Flying Scotsman steam train will arrive in Tyseley today as part of Birmingham Heritage Week, external.  

It's the first time it's been to the West Midlands since its multi-million pound regeneration.

The Scotsman, which was once the fastest steam locomotive in the world, won't be moving, but people will be allowed inside to see inside the engine room over the weekend. 

Welcome to the Birmingham and Black Country live page. We're here until 18:00 with the latest local news, sport, travel and weather where you live.  

A man accused of conspiring with his wife to kill a shop owner admits loading the victim's body into the boot of his car - but denies murder.

A man who lost part of his leg due to diabetes is standing on a limb made from Lego

We're back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening.

Have a great night.

Rob Gurney
BBC WM Sport

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis expects his future to be clarified in the next few days when the ownership of the club finally changes hands. 

The Financial Conduct Authority is expected to follow the Premier League in approving Chinese businessman Guochuan Lai's takeover of The Baggies from Jeremy Peace. 

Pulis was subject to more criticism from the travelling fans at the end of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth. 

Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM

Police investigating the death of a man who was stabbed in Birmingham at the weekend have released a man without charge. 

A 25-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of murder after reports of a fight involving several men in Highgate Road, Washwood Heath. 

A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio London coverage from The Hawthorns as West Brom host West Ham in the Premier League.

BBC Midlands Today

It's one of the most historic centres of car manufacturing in the Midlands and now Jaguar Land Rover is set to invest £100m in its Castle Bromwich plant. 

Hundreds of new jobs will be created, it says, as production of the Jaguar XE moves there from Solihull. 

We'll have a report on this and more from BBC1 at 18:30 tonight. 

A former stone-lifting world champion has received a British Empire Medal for using his sport to inspire young people in his community.

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An actor in The Archers has praised the programme for bringing the issue of domestic abuse into public focus. 

In an hour-long special of the Radio 4 soap opera which is recorded in Birmingham, a jury returned not guilty verdicts on Helen Titchener; a character on trial accused of attempted murder and wounding with intent.

Image source, Julia Quenzler

Listeners heard her character suffer increasing abuse at the hands of her husband Rob, who's played by Timothy Watson. 

The actor said it was good that the programme had taken on the issue.

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after another man died when he was stabbed in a fight in Birmingham, is released without charge.

Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM

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

- Four people have been injured in what police describe, external as a hit and run

- Jaguar Land Rover has announced a £100m investment in its Castle Bromwich factory

- An emaciated dog abandoned in a wood is at the centre of an RSPCA, external information appeal