Mott the Hoople bassist dies aged 69published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Record label Angel Air Records says the musician died of cancer on Sunday.
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Mott the Hoople bassist dies aged 69published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Video: BBC presenter talks about coping with dementiapublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
BBC Inside OutVeteran BBC WM radio presenter Ed Doolan reveals his daily battle with vascular dementia on BBC Inside Out West Midlands tonight.
Media caption, Life with BBC presenter Ed Doolan and his dementia
The programme follows Ed as he tries to prepare for his annual Christmas Show while dealing with memory loss.
Lorry bridge crashpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
A lorry was wedged under a railway bridge near Sutton Coldfield today, external blocking a road and causing train delays and cancellations.
Evans at the Oz Open: 'It's been an amazing few weeks'published at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Dan Evans who is heading home after he was knocked out of the Australian Open.
He took to social media to say thanks to all those who have cheered him on.
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End of instagram postHe plans to go home before joining up with the Great Britain team for the Davis Cup tie in Canada from 3 February.
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End of twitter postVilla: Career first for Bruce after taking disciplinary action against playerpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack has been disciplined by boss Steve Bruce after "continually missing training".
The 30-year-old was left out of Villa's match-day squad for Saturday's 2-2 Championship draw at home to Preston.
Bruce says "there has been too much indiscipline at Villa".
Media caption, McCormack in 'no fit shape to play'
Quote MessageI've obviously got my reasons which I'm sure will surface. It's not for me to say it but, it's fair to say disciplinary measures have been made against him because of his attitude and continually missing training. Not in 20 years in management have I ever gone down this route but I feel I have to take a stance because I will not put up with it. There has been too much indiscipline at Villa."
Steve Bruce, Aston Villa boss
Weather: Cold and dry day aheadpublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
It will be a cold and dry start, with a widespread frost and locally dense patches of freezing fog, perhaps persisting for much of the day.
In between, there'll be spells of crisp winter sunshine, but it will remain cold - highs of 7C (45F).
Delays cleared on Cross City linepublished at 11:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
A lorry hit a railway bridge during rush hour on Monday morning, delaying trains.
Image source, Network Rail - Birmingham New StreetServices using the bridge near Blake Street station in Sutton Coldfield have begun to run normally - three hours after a train was cancelled.
It was London Midland services that were affected - on the busy Cross City line between Birmingham and Lichfield.
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End of twitter postTrains ran at a reduced speed when the vehicle shredded its trailer under the bridge - the structural integrity of which has been assessed.
The lorry has been removed, but debris could be seen hanging from the point of impact.
West Midlands will be heard on Brexitpublished at 11:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Birmingham PostBirmingham mayor will be able to put the case for local business and residents says business secretary Greg Clark, external.
Sports headlines: Dan Evans set for tennis top 50; McCormack out due to 'attitude problem'published at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
BBC WM SportThe top sports stories for Birmingham and the Black Country this morning:
- Dan Evans set to be confirmed inside the world's top 50 tennis players when rankings are released tomorrow
- Villa boss Steve Bruce says Ross McCormack won't play for the club again until his attitude changes
Image source, Getty Images- Wolves are considering whether to appeal Carl Ikeme's red card at Norwich
- Albion's Tony Pulis says he wants to bring in two more players before the end of the January transfer window
Police taser use in West Midlandspublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Joanne Malin
BBC Midlands TodayMore tasers were used by police in the West Midlands region than anywhere outside of London in 2015.
Officers deployed the weapon more than 1,500 times.
The devices have been found to have played a part in the deaths of two men in England - with ongoing investigations into eight other cases.
West Midlands Police officers who are armed with tasers along with those in Staffordshire now wear body cams to record the weapons' deployment. The West Mercia force is due to follow their practice.
Driver had to be rescued in West Bromwich floodpublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
A motorist had to be rescued by a JCB driver sent to a West Bromwich residential street flooded by a burst water main., external
Trains continue to be delayed after lorry hits bridgepublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Delays on Birmingham's Cross City line continue, external after a lorry hit a bridge near Blake Street station in Sutton Coldfield.
Monday morning services will either be delayed or cancelled, says Network Rail as trains run at restricted speeds.
The bridge is to be inspected for damage.
Network Rail has shared these pictures of "the aftermath". The lorry has been removed but the remains of its shredded trailer hang from the bridge.
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End of twitter postAnd here's a picture of the lorry at the point of impact...
Image source, Network RailAustralian Open: Evans knocked out in the fourth roundpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Dan Evans' grand slam run in the Australian Open has come to an end after he was beaten 6-7 (4-7) 6-2 6-4 6-4 by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Evans, from Hall Green, will be confirmed inside the world's top 50 when rankings are released later.
Media caption, Australian Open: Dan Evans was 'flagging' against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
He beat former US Open champion Marin Cilic and home favourite Bernard Tomic to reach the last 16 and survived long enough to be the last remaining Briton in the men's singles after Andy Murray's shock defeat by Mischa Zverev.
Lorry hits bridge in Birmingham - trains delayedpublished at 08:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Services on Birmingham's Cross City line are delayed after a lorry hit a bridge.
Network Rail says, external it hit a bridge connected to Blake Street station in Sutton Coldfield. It remains at the scene.
London Midland services are affected.
A train at 07:53 was cancelled, although some trains are now running. But they're travelling at reduced speed, causing delays.
Image source, Network Rail - Birmingham New Street
Image source, Network Rail - Birmingham New StreetWatch: Your 50-second forecastpublished at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterSome mist and fog patches around this morning but they will lift and clear through the day.
We should see some sunny spells this afternoon, though things will remain chilly.
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Monday: Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Countrypublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveWelcome to the start of a new week.
I'm in the BBC WM newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates between now and 18:00 this Monday.
If you'd like to get in touch you can email, tweet @bbcwm, external or visit the BBC WM Facebook page, external.
