Forest sign midfielder Teixeira on loanpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Nottingham Forest sign Portuguese midfielder Joao Teixeira on loan until the end of the season.
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Murder-accused in court over bus stabbing
Pub bombings: legal aid breakthrough
Woman appears in court in connection with teen's shooting
Schools close after water main bursts
Aston Villa hint at more signings
Updates from Friday 27 January 2017
Forest sign midfielder Teixeira on loanpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Cuts planned to knee and hip operationspublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Surgeons hit out at the cost-cutting move, which health chiefs say will save around £2m a year.
Read MoreWhere did the phrase Yam Yam come from?published at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
The editor of the Black Country Society's magazine heard Yam Yam being used by police in the mid 1980s.
Read MoreMurder-accused appears in court over Birmingham bus stabbingpublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
A man has appeared in court accused of stabbing to death a passenger on the top deck of a bus in Birmingham.
Kieran Gillespie, of Wellesbourne Road, Birmingham, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with murdering Leon Barrett-Hazle, from Smethwick, on the 11A service late on Monday night.
Mr Gillespie, 25, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.
A further hearing is due to take place at Birmingham Crown Court on 30 January.
Man in court after bus stab deathpublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
A man is charged with murdering another man on the upper deck.
Read MoreJewellery Quarter factory set for new lifepublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Weather: Cloudy day ahead with the chance of a showerpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
This morning will start bright but frosty, however cloud will quickly spread in from the south throughout the morning.
This afternoon will then remain rather cloudy with some patchy rain developing, perhaps turning heavier after dusk - highs of 7C (45F).
Your FA Cup predictions: Liverpool v Wolvespublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
More than 8,000 fans are making the trip to Anfield as Wolves face Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
For a bit of fun we thought we'd ask for your score predictions...
Wolves fans - are you feeling positive like these supporters below?
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End of twitter post 2Top tips for the big garden birdwatchpublished at 11:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Top tips from a Springwatch star for making the most of big garden birdwatch.
Read MoreThe big garden birdwatching weekendpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
David Gregory-Kumar
Science correspondent, BBC Midlands TodayIt's the RSPB's big garden birdwatch, external this weekend so it's a chance to get out and see what birds visit your garden over the course of an hour.
Staff threatened during robberiespublished at 10:46 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Royal Sutton Coldfield ObserverA number of raids at a retail giant's convenience stores including one in Erdington, external has led to staff being placed on alert and security measures being stepped up.
More signings for Villa? We think so...published at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM SportConor Hourihane became Aston Villa's third signing in fewer than two days yesterday.
Image source, Rex FeaturesThe club chairman and owner Dr Tony Xia hinted at more signings to come and last night he tweeted....
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End of twitter postWolves travelling support hoping for shock resultpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Wolves’ 8,300-strong army of fans will travel to Liverpool tomorrow with dreams of causing an FA Cup upset., external
Sports headlines: Villa plan more signings; Wolves ready for Liverpool in FA Cuppublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
BBC WM SportThe top sports stories this morning include:
- Villa's owner and chairman Dr Tony Xia has hinted there could still be more new signings to come before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday
- Wolves' Conor Coady says the team does not have any fear going to Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round tomorrow
- Walsall boss Jon Whitney says playing 3-5-2 is resulting in good performances from his squad because he's got the right men for the job
Man due to appear in court accused of Birmingham bus murderpublished at 09:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
A man charged with the murder of a passenger who was stabbed to death on the top deck of a bus is due to appear in court later.
Leon Barrett-Hazle (pictured), 36, was knifed several times during the fatal attack on the 11A service in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Monday.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceKieran Gillespie, 25, of Wellesbourne Road, Handsworth, is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday, West Midlands Police said.
Birmingham pub bombings: Legal aid breakthroughpublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
BBC Midlands TodayThe families of the victims of the Birmingham Pub bombings say they're hoping their fight for justice can finally move forward.
The government announced yesterday its proposal to change the law so the families could apply for legal aid ahead of fresh inquests into the deaths of those killed in the 1974 blasts.
Image source, PAThe inquests are due to resume later this year.
Quote MessageWe hope that when the application is in which will be in the next few days, the legal aid agency will deal with our application expeditiously so that funds are already in place for our next preliminary hearing on 23 February."
Julie Hambleton, Justice for the 21 campaigner and sister of victim
Your latest weather forecast: 'Ice scrapers at the ready'published at 08:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherIt's a cold one this morning and it looks set to be rather wet over the next 24 hours.
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Travel: Train delays to Penkridge servicespublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
London Midland services between Penkridge and Wolverhampton may be delayed this morning, the operator says, due to a signalling fault.
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End of twitter postFriday: Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Countrypublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveIt's almost the weekend.
I'm in the BBC WM newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates between now and 18:00 this Friday.
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Bus stabbing suspect charged with murderpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
A 25-year-old is charged with murder after a bus passenger is stabbed to death in Birmingham.
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