Mike Taylor
BBC WM Sport

Paul Lambert appeared relaxed, refreshed and reassured at today’s press conference, cutting a rather different figure to when he was last seen in this region at Aston Villa. 

He pronounced himself satisfied with the structure of the club that he would be joining, and made it clear – politely, but plainly – that he would be the controlling influence on the team and transfer dealings.

Kevin Thelwell, the club’s Sporting Director, also spoke impressively as he handled some pointed questioning about the club’s methods since the takeover in the summer.  

Like Lambert, he laid out clear demarcation lines in public today, and with those established, Wolves supporters have every reason to feel optimistic about the appointment at this stage.

BBC WM Sport

The new Wolves boss Paul Lambert says he enjoys the pressure that comes with the manager's job at Molineux.

Lambert's been giving his first press conference since being named as Walter Zenga's successor.

Image source, Wolves

Men who planned to join so-called Islamic State have been jailed. 

Anas Abdalla, 27, of Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham - found guilty after a retrial - was sentenced to five years in prison. Gabriel Rasmus, 30, of Chain Walk, Lozells, Birmingham, who admitted preparing for terrorist acts, was sentenced to four years and three months.

Prosecutor Karen Robinson told the Old Bailey that Rasmus had told an undercover officer that if he had to "stay in this country he would commit some terrorist attack here".

Rasmus was told by judge Richard Marks QC that he did not accept his claims that he planned trips to Istanbul for a holiday and for work.  

Image source, West Midlands Police

BBC Weather

It will be a mostly dry night with some clear spells. A widespread frost will form and a few patches of fog are also possible by the morning - lows of -4C (25F).

BBC Midlands Today

There's been an "explosion" in parts of the Midlands in the number of people who've taken substances which used to be called legal highs.

Police forces are saying there's increasing use, and that, according to West Midlands Ambulance Service, is leading to more attacks on paramedics trying to help those under the influence.

But many of the traditional methods to treat users don't work because crews don't always know what's in the substances. 

Adrian Goldberg
Presenter, BBC WM

One of Birmingham's most famous boxing clubs could be closed and turned into a library. 

The city council says the Nechells Green Boxing Club building on Melvina Road is too expensive to run. 

The people running the club say they're a vital part of the community because they give young people a focus. 

Image source, Google

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

It looks like it's going to be chilly overnight and there's even a chance of snow, according to The Met Office, external which has issued a yellow alert.

Rail services face major disruption after a man is hit by a train near Birmingham International.

Walsall striker Amadou Bakayoko signs an extended contract, tying him to the League One club until 2018.

New Wolves head coach Paul Lambert hopes to have a "major say" at the club following his appointment at Molineux.

Walsall winger Kieron Morris signs an extended Saddlers contract, tying him to the club until 2019.

Rob Gurney
BBC WM Sport

Solihull Moors have confirmed the departure of manager Marcus Bignot, external, who's left to take over at League Two Grimsby.

Bignot, 42, had been with The Moors for five-and-a-half years.

Mickey Moore has also left the club to be Bignot's assistant.

Image source, Solihull Moors FC

The Moors intend to make an interim appointment shortly.  

Birmingham Post

The chief executive of Black Country budget retailer Poundland has joined supermarket giant Sainsbury's after just six months in the job.  , external

BBC WM Sport

The top sports stories we're looking at include:

• The new Wolves boss Paul Lambert is to give his first media conference since taking over at Molineux 
• Albion boss Tony Pulis says winger Matt Phillips needs to show more belief in himself
• Marcus Bignot has left Solihull Moors to take over as manager at League Two Grimsby Town

Students are signing up for a black studies course at a university that says it is the first in Europe to offer the subject at degree level.

Clare Lissaman
BBC News Online

Railway lines between Birmingham International and New Street have reopened after a man was struck by a train this morning - and pronounced dead by transport police.

Disruption to the timetable is expected until at least 15:00.

National Rail Enquiries says: "Trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes".

Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live

There'll be no bush-tucker trial for Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant, who's revealed this morning that he turned down a six-figure sum to appear on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM

A man has died after a road collision in Quinton this morning. 

Paramedics were called to the A456 Quinton Expressway in the early hours, but the driver was confirmed dead at the scene.

The road closed earlier this morning while investigations were carried out.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

The top stories for Birmingham and the Black Country this lunchtime include:

• A man has died after being hit on the railway line between Birmingham New Street and International
• 'One of Birmingham's most famous boxing clubs' could close
• Wolves' new manager Paul Lambert is set to outline his plans 

Paul Lambert looks right at home at Wolves as he prepares to give his first media briefing.

The question is... For how long?