Watch: The weather for tonightpublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
We're in for a mainly dry night and it’ll be cooler than of late, with lows of 5C (41F).
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Summary
Engines 'worth £3m' stolen in JLR heist
Teenagers sentenced over taxi stone attack
Lettuce shortage the tip of the iceberg
'Dr Evil' in court over 'removed ear'
Berahino 'served eight-week suspension' before leaving WBA
Lorry stuck in central Birmingham for second time this week
Man jailed for 14 years for sex assault on baby
Updates from Friday 3 February 2017
Watch: The weather for tonightpublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Media caption, Murder charge over Lidl car park deathpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Norbert Chikerema appeared before magistrates in Birmingham on Thursday charged with murder.
Read MoreWoman found dead at Lidl was mother of fourpublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A woman found dead in a car park at a branch of Lidl on Monday was a mother of four children, police say.
Nyesha Kahari, also known as Gillian, was 35. Her husband Norbert Chikerema, aged 42, of Overdale Road, Quinton, Birmingham, has been charged with her murder.
Image source, Family pictureIn a statement, her family said: "Gillian was a decent, loving mother of four children, two boys and two girls. She was a caring and hardworking woman who always strived to keep her family happy."
Her body was found in Mackadown Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham.
McCormack admits to faulty gate excusepublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
On-loan Nottingham Forest striker Ross McCormack admits missing Villa training session due to a faulty electronic gate.
Read MoreMan admits his part in prison disturbancepublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Eight men have appeared before Birmingham Crown Court accused of prison mutiny in connection with December's disorder at HMP Birmingham in the Winson Green area of the city.
Nathan Weston, 22, pleaded guilty to the charge, and will be sentenced at a later date.
John Burton, 39, Robert Smith, 33, Luke Mansell, 23, and Ross Wilkinson, also 23, all denied the charge.
Image source, ReutersA sixth man, Grant Samed, 30, did not enter a plea.
Two more, Ross Queen, 30, and 32-year-old Carl Brookes, are accused of prison mutiny and unauthorised taking of a photograph in jail. They deny the charges.
Man in critical condition after hit-and-runpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A man is in a critical condition after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash, police say.
West Midlands Police is appealing, external for information and wants to speak to the driver of a dark-coloured Volkswagen.
It happened on 31 January at around 20:00 at the junction of Heathfield Road and Villa Road in Lozells, Birmingham.
Police say Andrew Wallace, 48, from Birmingham, suffered a serious head injury.
Relive Saturday's EFL actionpublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Relive the action as Nottingham Forest edge out Aston Villa, after Newcastle return to the top of the Championship.
Read MoreStourbridge News front pagepublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
"Tax hike uproar" is Stourbridge News's front page story.
Image source, Stourbridge NewsMan remanded in custody over Lidl body findpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A man has been remanded in custody and will appear before Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of his wife, police say.
Norbert Chikerema, aged 42, of Overdale Road, Quinton, Birmingham, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court this morning accused of murdering Nyasha Kahari, 35.
It follows the discovery of a body in a car outside a branch of Lidl in Mackadown Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, on 30 January.
Watch: Latest weather for the West Midlandspublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
It's been a wet and windy morning, but it's getting drier and brighter. Highs of 12C (54F).
Media caption, Weather for the West Midlands.
Travel: Rail disruption until 17:00published at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
BBC TravelA signalling problem between Coventry and Rugby is delaying services.
Some Virgin Trains' services are unable to run between Birmingham International and Coventry, with other Manchester to Bournemouth services being diverted via Stafford.
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End of twitter postGiant arch among plans for Southside developmentpublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMDetails of a giant Chinese arch for Birmingham's Southside development have been revealed.
The plans would also see an area around Ladywell Walk and Hurst Street pedestrianised.
It comes after the City Council approved proposals for the £70m transformation of Smallbrook Queensway.
Image source, Southside Business Improvement DistrictImage caption, An artist’s impression of the new project at Southside
Regeneration in West Bromwichpublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Made in Birmingham is investigating how West Bromwich is on the up thanks to several regeneration projects.
You can take a look at the report here.
Wolverhampton factory fire was 'started deliberately'published at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A fire at a factory on Wobaston Road in Wolverhampton was started deliberately, the fire service says.
The blaze happened on 26 January and around 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines were needed to tackle it.
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End of twitter postFootball: City take Baggies' winger on loanpublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester City have signed the 19-year-old West Bromwich Albion winger Chay Scrivens on loan for the remainder of the season.
The teenager made seven appearances for Vanarama National League club Torquay United earlier in the season.
Black Sabbath about to bow out with hometown showspublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
BBC Midlands TodayBlack Sabbath is about to perform its last two gigs - ever.
The heavy metal band, from Birmingham, formed 49 years ago and members say they won't tour again in that guise.
The group is widely regarded as the most influential in heavy metal history.
Tonight's show will take place at the Genting arena, Birmingham, with the final performance at the same venue on Saturday.
Union calls off conductors' strike votepublished at 13:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
The union and train company had argued over the "proposed imposition" of security contractors on trains.
Read MorePedestrian 'critically ill' in hospital after motorbike crashpublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Allen Cook
BBC Local LiveA man has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a motorbike, external in Cannock.
Image source, GoogleStaffordshire Police say the pedestrian was on John Street, at the junction of Cannock Road, on Monday evening when the collision happened.
Officers say the local man, in his mid 30s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he's said to be in a critical condition.
The force says the motorcyclist, an 18-year-old man from Cannock, suffered minor injuries to his head and back and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Coming up on Midlands Today: Moseley Old Hallpublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
BBC Midlands TodayThere's concern a historical piece of land near Wolverhampton could be changed forever if plans for a new road go ahead.
Conservationists from Moseley Old Hall say the road in Featherstone will cover a site where King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell's troops.
Our reporter Sarah Bishop will have more on BBC1 from 13:30.
HMP Birmingham riots: Three men plead not guiltypublished at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Bob Hockenhull
BBC Midlands TodayEight men are due in court over rioting at HMP Birmingham in December.
Three have pleaded not guilty to prison mutiny.
Image source, Reuters
