Sophie Calvert
BBC WM

Two police officers had to be taken to hospital last night after suffering injuries while making an arrest in West Bromwich.

It happened at about 19:20 at a property on Clifford Road after reports of a woman being assaulted., One of the officers sustained a fractured cheekbone, and the other has bruising to his face.

Police say a man was arrested on suspicion of three assaults and remains in police custody.

BBC Weather

Becoming cloudier from the north-west overnight. There'll be light winds, and mist and fog will form quite widely, which could be dense in places by morning, with lows of 7C (45F).

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Don Lorenzo has battled for years to pursue his claims that he was assaulted and racially abused by officers as he was arrested at his Edgbaston home in November 2007.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission took up his case in June 2013 and looked into both his arrest and an internal investigation by the West Midlands force, which said its officers had no case to answer.

The most recent statistics from the IPCC show that in nearly one in two cases, the watchdog disagrees with the force’s conclusions after it investigates itself.

It also took the force the longest time out of any in England and Wales to resolve complaints in 2014-15 - on average it took 205 days compared to the quickest turnaround of 52 days. It had risen from 120 days in the previous year for West Midlands Police.

The force, the second largest in England, has previously put this down to having one of the smallest professional standards departments proportionally, as it has prioritised filling "frontline" roles as funds have been cut.

BBC WM Sport

Former Aston Villa managers Paul Lambert and Tim Sherwood are among the contenders to take over as manager of Wolves. 

The club have compiled a short list with Paul Ince, Dougie Freedman, Nigel Pearson also thought to be in the running. 

Talks have taken place with Pearson and Lambert, with a decision expected later this week or early next week.

Image source, Getty Images

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

It's the weekend - your freezer door won't close and you're not quite sure how to fix it. What do you do?

Paralympic gold medalists Ellie Simmonds and Susie Rodgers got a bundle of masking and sellotape and covered the door taping it to the worktop.

Got to make you laugh but a job done ladies - here's hoping they find a long term solution to the problem.

Express and Star

Two drug dealers have been jailed for a total of more than seven years after police found 108 packages of heroin and crack cocaine in a car., external

Eight police officers and a staff member will face misconduct proceedings over the assault and racial abuse of a man during his arrest, a watchdog says.

BBC Midlands Today
Abigail Uden, Producer

We’re looking at how the police control fans at potentially incendiary football games like the weekend’s derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

We have an exclusive story about a woman who was sent home with drugs she was allergic to, after being discharged from Sandwell Hospital.

And we’re boarding the number 666 zombie bus, which will be hitting the streets later to raise money for charity and to entertain customers on Halloween.

Join us for more on those stories and more on BBC One at 18:30 and 22:30 with Nick Owen.

Walsall Advertiser

Walsall boss Jon Whitney says the Saddlers should not underestimate, external the merit of the point they earned against Coventry City on Saturday.

A man arrested on suspicion of stabbing two men and carrying out a knifepoint robbery was Tasered by police after threatening officers with a large knife, police say.

West Midlands Police say they received a 999 call, external to a newsagents on Shannon Drive, Brownhills, at 16:35, after reports of a knifeman assaulting staff and demanding money.

Then the force received another call reporting he had stabbed two men on Tamar Close, before stealing a car.

The men who were stabbed are said to be recovering well in hospital and their injuries are not thought to be life threatening, police say.

A 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening. 

Eight West Midland's Police officers and a member of staff will face misconduct proceedings over the alleged assault and racial abuse of a Birmingham man. 

The Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation looked into Donville Lorenzo's complaints about his treatments during his arrest and detention at Bournville Police station in 2007. 

Don Lorenzo was awarded £17,000 in damages in October 2011 after he claimed he was racially abused and assaulted by West Midlands Police.

Express and Star

A motoryclist has died after his bike crashed into a tree in Halesowen., external

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Some artist's impressions and visions of HS2 went on display last week.

If, like me, you missed it - here are some pics which went on show in Birmingham.

Stafford is said to be the "logical choice for a hub station" for HS2, according to the organisation's chairman this morning . 

Sir David Higgins was speaking as it was announced Stafford will have a link to the high speed, external line at Handsacre,13 miles (21km) away.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Halesowen yesterday morning, external.

West Midlands Police has launched an investigation after the 22-year-old motorcyclist was found on Manor Way - medical staff at the scene were unable to save him, police say.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen what happened to get in touch with the force.

David Gregory-Kumar
Correspondent, BBC Midlands Today

Street food traders in Birmingham are welcoming new plans to help them move onto restaurant venues. 

The "Street Food Alliance" has been set up by local council departments and stakeholders with the aim of boosting business opportunities for stall holders in places like Digbeth Dining club. 

Food festivals across the region are big business, with regular events attracting hundreds, even thousands of people.

You can see more on this on Inside Out West Midlands tonight on BBC One at 19:30.

A bus full of Zombies will be travelling around Birmingham city centre today. 

It's free to board and will be running throughout the evening to help raise money for the Birmingham Children's Hospital charity. 

National Express West Midlands, who are providing the bus, say they're hoping to attract people brave enough to take part in the special Halloween fright-night ride.

BBC WM Sport

Birmingham Brummies missed the chance of a national league treble after losing the Knockout Cup final against Eastbourne last night. 

A depleted Brummies side lost 52-38 on the night, 94-86 on aggregate.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

From Creepy Crewe to Killerminster - the train operator London Midland has gone all out to mark Halloween this year.

Horrorford (Hereford) - Spookford-upon-Avon (Stratford-upon-Avon), Liverpool Slime Street (Liverpool Lime Street) and Werewolverhampton (Wolverhampton) are just some of my favourites.

Top marks for creativity!

Image source, London Midland

Birmingham Mail

In a thought-provoking new book, Birmingham MP Liam Byrne says the west faces huge challenges in the war on terror, external.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

Despite the grey start it will brighten up through the day.

Once again feeling mild for the time of year with highs of 13C (55F).