Clare Lissaman
BBC News Online

London Midland has apologised for cancelling the last two trains between Birmingham and Leamington Spa on Saturday night 

The cancellations meant people enjoying the city’s German market, concerts and festive parties were unable to get trains at 23:00 and 23:40 to stations including Solihull, Dorridge and Warwick.

A spokesman said the issue was caused by a “lack of train crew”, adding replacement coaches had been provided to take people by road to all stops on the affected route. 

As the market for Asian fashion grows, a catwalk show has taken place in Birmingham to celebrate the latest trends.

Richard Wilford
BBC WM Sport

The Albion striker Saido Berahino makes his return to action in The Baggies' under-23s match with Wolves at Aggborough in Kidderminster tonight. 

He's recently been in France on a personal fitness programme, having last played for the club in the 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth in September.

Image source, Reuters

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A generally mild and cloudy night with patchy rain and hill fog for some. 

However, a more persistent and possibly heavy spell of rain will move into southern and western parts later - lows of 5C (41F).

Walsall midfielder Reece Flanagan signs a new contract to stay with the League One club until June 2018.

Walsall Advertiser

Hard-working Walsall students have seen their creative efforts, external come to life in front of their very own eyes at the prestigious Clothes Show Live.

Dan Pallett
BBC Midlands Today Sport

New champ Kal Yafai and his family are tight knit.

The brothers train together and they’re always talking about mum. She’s a big part of their lives.

Gamal (left) and Galal (right) are pictured here with mum Kadega, but everyone knows her as Kay after the fight on Saturday.

Birmingham City Ladies manager David Parker resigns after seven years with the Women's Super League One club.

These stunning photos of the winter sunrise and sunsets were captured around the West Midlands yesterday.  

Joanne Malin
BBC Midlands Today

It's hoped a new winter train timetable may offer some relief from overcrowding for passengers 

London Midland has introduced, external two new evening services between London and Crewe and earlier Sunday services on several local routes. 

Last month passengers criticised the rail company amid their claims of serious overcrowding, saying it was like travelling "cattle class" on some journeys.  

Two men who handed £3,000 to a suspect in the Brussels terror attacks are jailed.

Express and Star

The need for food banks is a ‘big problem’ in the Black County, the Bishop of Dudley has said as he backed the Express and Star Feed a Family This Christmas appeal. , external

Mohammed Ali Ahmed and Zakaria Boufassil who supplied £3,000 to Brussels bombing suspect Mohamed Abrini in a Birmingham park have been jailed for eight years and three years respectively.

Dan Pallett
BBC Midlands Today Sport

It’s always a pleasure to visit the Yafai brothers.

They are always polite, always friendly and extremely dedicated. To see one of them crowned a world champion is fantastic.

I first met Khalid in 2005 when he was just 16. He was already an outstanding talent with ambitions to fight at the Beijing Olympics.

Many teenagers can spurn that talent.

Image source, Getty Images

But Birmingham super fly-weight Khalid Yafai has the perfect mix of talent and hard work.

That’s why he is now champion of the world. 

Daz Hale
BBC WM

A Bromsgrove woman has set the world record for eating the most Brussel Sprouts in one sitting.

Emma Dalton ploughed her way through 326 in just under 36 minutes - that's about nine a minute.

Image source, Thinkstock

Toyah Wilcox and Don Maclean are going to join Birmingham's Walk Of Stars.

Both were presented with special plaques at the city's Rep theatre yesterday, with their stars due to be laid in Broad Street in the New Year.

Toyah, the It's a Mystery singer, hopes her star will be placed near the site of her father's former antiques shop where the Hyatt Hotel now stands.

She said: "Wow - if there's anyway they could see me now - they'd have realised that the troublesome teenager they brought into the world was worth all the pain."

Wolverhampton have re-signed another member of their Elite League title-winning team - Sam Masters. 

The Aussie returns for the 2017 season with an 8.97 average, meaning Wolves have 9.53 points left to use for their final two spots.

Image source, Wolves Speedway

Got some sports kit lying around? Donate it and help young people in Birmingham to get active.

Tamworth Herald

A wanted and missing Tamworth teenager has been found, external, police have confirmed.

Two of Birmingham's famous faces are to be honoured in the Walk of Stars on Broad Street., external

Actor and comedian Don Maclean and singer Toyah Willcox were presented with a plaque at the city's Rep theatre. The golden stars will be laid sometime in the New Year.  

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne, glam rocker Noddy Holder and comedian Jasper Carrott have already been honoured in the city.