New appeal in 1996 missing boys casepublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
A fresh appeal is launched into the disappearance of two boys who were last seen alive 20 years ago.
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New appeal in 1996 missing boys casepublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Locks to be replaced at Birmingham jail after riotpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Danny Shaw
BBC Home Affairs CorrespondentAll the locks at Birmingham prison are being replaced following the riot on Friday.
Image source, PAThe estimated cost is about £750,000, BBC News understands.
A bunch of keys, taken from a prison officer as the trouble began, was recovered, but officials remain concerned about the risk of copies being made.
It's thought the total cost of repairs to the four prison wings damaged in the riot, including new locks and keys, will be in the regionn of £2m.
Justice Secretary Liz Truss (pictured) has said that G4S, the private firm that operates the jail, will cover the costs.
Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal to star in Love Letters at Wolverhampton Grand Theatrepublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Hollywood legends and stars of Love Story, Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, will star in the upcoming UK tour of Love Letters at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, external
Prison riot repairs 'to cost £2m'published at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
The cost to repair damage caused by a riot at HMP Birmingham will be in the region of £2m, the BBC understands.
Read MoreBBC Midlands Todaypublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Nicola Beckford
Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayOn the programme today:
All the locks at Birmingham prison are being replaced following the riot on Friday.
And two junior football teams could fold after they were banned from playing in their kits - because they're sponsored by a nightclub and a tattoo parlour.
Kings Heath Concorde (pictured above) feature in Laura May McMullan's report.
Join me at 13:30 on BBC One for BBC Midlands Today.
McAuley 'has no plans to retire'published at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
BBC WM SportWest Bromwich Albion, external defender Gareth McAuley says he has no plans to retire and is not concerned about his future at The Hawthorns.
Image source, Press EyeThe Northern Ireland international is the oldest outfield player in the Premier League and despite playing every minute so far, is out of contract at the end of the season.
But speaking at a pre-Christmas visit to Sandwell Hospital, McAuley, 37, says he is happy to continue as he is.
Quote MessageI feel good at the minute. Playing the three games in the six days was something that when I (had) seen (it) coming up, I thought 'oh, might not be able to do that' but I managed to come through it all right... Going forward I'll enjoy it and see where we end up
Gareth McAuley, West Bromwich Albion defender
Four men deny terrorism plotpublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
BreakingFour men have denied plotting to carry out a terror attack.
The four were arrested during police raids in Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in August.
Naweed Ali, 28, of Evelyn Road, Sparkhill; Khobaib Hussain, 24, also of Evelyn Road, Sparkhill; Mohibur Rahman, 31, of High Lane, Stoke-on-Trent; Tahir Aziz, 37, of Wulstan Road, Stoke-on-Trent appeared via video link charged with a single count of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.
The defendants spoke only to confirm their names at the High Court and enter not guilty pleas.
The men have been remanded in custody and are due to face trial at the Old Bailey from 27 February.
Latest: Men deny plotting terror attack; death crash case dismissed by judgepublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMToday's headlines include:
- Two men from Birmingham and two from Stoke-on-Trent have denied plotting to carry out a terror attack earlier this year
- A judge has dismissed the case against a man charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old cyclist
- Security firm G4S, which runs HMP Birmingham, has admitted a "very small minority of staff" there are corrupt
'Silver Shadow' train surfed at 75mphpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Police hunt for a man caught surfing on top of a train travelling at up to 75mph in Merseyside.
Read MoreChristmas comes early for one MP: 'I can resist anything except temptation'published at 12:18 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Christmas has come early for Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant.
He's just tweeted this picture of a drone which you can see just behind a chandelier.
He tweeted, external: "I was given the present 2 days ago for Christmas. But like Oscar Wilde, I can resist anything except temptation. So I'm playing with it now."
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End of twitter postFootball: Nyom to miss Africa Cup of Nationspublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM SportWest Bromwich Albion's Allan Nyom is to miss the Africa Cup of Nations to keep his place at The Hawthorns.
The Cameroon defender is one of seven players not joining up with their country for next month's tournament, including Liverpool's Joel Matip.
Meanwhile, the BBC understands a number of clubs are interested in taking Saido Berahino from the Baggies next month.
Extra police officers at Christmas marketpublished at 11:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
The force says following the attack in Berlin on Monday evening, it is giving "reassurance to people visiting" the city.
Quote MessageA number of security measures were agreed before the market opened, including installing some concrete bollards at a number of locations
West Midlands Police, Statement
Man due in court after stand-off with policepublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMA man's due before Sandwell magistrates today after a stand-off with police.
Officers and other emergency services were called to Dudley Road, in Smethwick, yesterday evening to arrest a man who had failed to appear at court over a robbery matter.
The 31-year-old had climbed on to a roof and the area was contained by police.
He eventually came down about three hours later.
Watch: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
A cloudy and blustery start though it will turn drier through the day but then heavy bursts of rain are expected into this evening.
Media caption, Latest weather forecast for the West Midlands
'Very small minority of prison staff corrupt'published at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMSecurity firm G4S, which runs HMP Birmingham, has admitted a "very small minority of staff" there are corrupt.
Six hundred inmates took over four wings there on Friday after snatching a set of keys from a prison officer.
Quote MessageOver the past couple of years we've had a couple of cases where prison staff are now serving prison sentences themselves. I'm delighted by that and some of those staff have been very-long serving staff here at Birmingham
Jerry Petherick, Managing director of Custodial and Detention Services at G4S
Man banned from 'aggressive begging' in city centrepublished at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
A man has been ordered to stop begging aggressively, external in Birmingham city centre - or he could be jailed for five years.
Latest: 'Very small minority of prison staff corrupt'; man due in court after stand-off with policepublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMToday's headlines include:
- Security firm G4S, which runs HMP Birmingham, has admitted a "very small minority of staff" there are corrupt
- A man's due before Sandwell magistrates today after a stand-off with police
- A young girl with cerebral palsy received the ultimate Christmas present when Wolves players clubbed together to give her £8,000 towards a life-changing operation
Death crash case dismissed by judgepublished at 10:03 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
A judge dismisses the case against a man charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old cyclist.
Read MoreIn pictures: Shine a light - Lichfield illuminatespublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveA stunning light show is being projected on Lichfield Cathedral all this week in the run-up to Christmas.
Hundreds of people have been gathering on the grounds outside to see A Cathedral Illuminated, external.
Martyn Jennings took these photos last night.
Image source, Martyn JenningsIf you'd like to see the lights for yourself - you have until Friday., external
Image source, Martyn Jennings
Image source, Martyn JenningsPrison riot: Minister to visit city jailpublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Nicola Beckford
Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayThe prisons minister is visiting HMP Birmingham later after a riot there involving 600 prisoners on Friday.
During the riot, inmates took over four wings, started fires, accessed medical supplies and took photos of themselves wearing riot gear.
