Lorry crash victim named
Round-the-clock care for street attack victim
Man bashed friend over head with rock
Teen motorcyclist burned in bin lorry crash
Group with knife attacks man
Family's tribute to 'Taser-death' footballer
Updates from Friday 18 November 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
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Inmates claim they came close to rioting as they remained locked in their cells while prison services resumed after a staff protest.
Read MoreThat's it for the live updates today.
We'll be back from 08:00 on Thursday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country.
A cold night with a brisk westerly wind. Largely dry at first, but showers will begin to break out later in the night.
Initially mostly in the west, but becoming more widespread by dawn.
The afternoon weather forecast for the West Midlands
Giles Latcham
BBC Midlands Today
First it was Brierley Hill, now it's Shaw Road in Birmingham.
The Environment Agency and Dudley Council are taking action after another rubbish mountain piled up at a business in the Black Country.
The latest giant heap is only a few miles from the last one.
Click the play button to watch our video on the mess.
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Sarah Falkland
BBC Midlands Today
A retired music teacher who helped hundreds of evacuee children from Birmingham during World War Two has today celebrated her 100th birthday.
Trudie Haines - who now lives in Malvern, Worcestershire - was in charge of dozens of youngsters who were sent to live with families in Ashby-de-la-Zouche.
I've been to meet her, there's more on Midlands Today on BBC1 at 18:30.
Chris Blakemore
BBC WM
This afternoon's headlines in the WM newsroom include:
- Three teenagers are being investigated , externalon suspicion of being part of a cross-continental £1m card fraud gang
- The Environment Agency and Dudley Council have promised to take action to clear a rubbish mountain which has appeared in Dudley
- An 18-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pedestrians were hit by a car which then careered into a house
Children in Need
We think he's amazing too....
Children in Need
It's been another gruelling day for BBC WM presenter Richie Anderson, as he rides 250 miles on a tandem bike around the West Midlands.
Richie was joined by BBC Midlands Today's Nick Owen and Pudsey himself.
Image source, David CooperJust look how far he's gone today, he's not far off tonight's stop of Worcester.
Image source, LocaToWeb
Amy Cole
BBC Midlands Today
People hit by flash flooding earlier this year are still living with the aftermath.
Rita Reynolds, 89, of Great Barr still finds it hard to believe just how much of the ground floor of her home was destroyed by the flooding, even when she looks at the pictures.
She has no carpets and has only recently had the walls in the lounge replastered.
See my report on Midlands Today at 18:30.
Image source, Family picture
BBC WM Sport
Wolves are hopeful Mike Williamson could be back in training by Christmas after a year out with hamstring and tendon problems.
The defender hasn't played at all since turning his loan move from Newcastle into a permanent deal last January.
The Environment Agency and Dudley Council have promised to take action to clear a rubbish mountain which has appeared in Dudley.
Read MoreThree teenagers are being investigated , externalon suspicion of being part of a cross-continental £1m card fraud gang.
Homes in Great Barr and Coventry were searched on Tuesday with simultaneous raids carried out in Finland, Spain and Canada.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and bailed in Great Barr on suspicion of fraud and cybercrime offences while two boys aged 15 and 16 from Coventry were "spoken to" by officers.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceChildren in Need
BBC radio presenter, Richie Anderson, is taking on a 250-mile tandem ride to raise funds for Children in Need.
He's now passed the half-way mark and is cycling his way around Shropshire.
Image source, LocaToWebHe did have time to stop and take a pout-a-licious selfie with Shay!
You can track their progress here. , external
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM
This afternoon's headlines for Birmingham and the Black Country include:
- An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a crash in Solihull
- A cap on the number of takeaways in Walsall is being considered by the council
- Inmate claims prisoners weren't fed at HMP Prison Featherstone yesterday
Children in Need
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell has been into the BBC office to judge the annual cake off.
Staff gathered near the tables piled with a whole array of gorgeous looking home baked cakes, cookies, brownies and biscuits.
I can report there were no soggy bottoms.
And for the winner...*drum roll please*
Anjila Kumar's orange and dark chocolate cake won first place with the chef praising it's craftmanship.
Doesn't it look fantastic?
A "lucky manager" tag does not worry new Solihull Moors boss Liam McDonald after their shock FA Cup win over Yeovil.
Read MoreAn 18-year-old driver is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pedestrians were hit by a car which then careered into a house.
Read MoreThese two pictures have been sent in by our BBC Weather Watchers.
The first was taken in Kingswinford by Bannerman and the second is from Chris n Ginny taken in Barnt Green.
You can sign up to become a BBC Weather Watcher here.
Image source, Bannerman
Image source, Chris n Ginny
