BBC Local Live: Birmingham and the Black Country

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

Live Reporting

Tunisia inquest: Survivor 'acted with courage' says coronerpublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Sarah Campbell
BBC News
Owen Richards lost his brother, uncle and grandfather in the Tunisia terror attack.
The coroner told the inquest that, Owen who was 16 at the time, "behaved with extraordinary courage" in trying to protect his grandfather.
He had run with his family to the indoor pool area, but heard the gunman approaching. He was hugging his grandad on the floor when the shooting started.
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His grandfather told him that the gunman had got him.
He also described hearing the gunman approach his brother, Joel, and heard his brother shout "no" three times before he was shot.
Fancy a crime-fighting pooch for 10 months?published at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
West Midlands Police are looking for puppy walkers to look after their new litter of police dogs.
It would be for 10 months as part of their "socialisation training."
If you're interested, you can email: breedscheme@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
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Passenger 'seriously injured' in Walsall crash after being trapped for nearly an hourpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Walsall Advertiser
A passenger was 'seriously injured' in a Walsall crash which saw four patients rushed to hospital, external.
Care worker sentenced: Bupa 'deeply sorry'published at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Michele Paduano
Health correspondent, BBC Midlands Today
"Shocked and deeply saddened" is how care provider Bupa has described the footage of a former employee ill treating a dementia patient.
Bina Begum, 49, has been given a community service for 'willfully ill treating' a vulnerable patient in her home.
A Bupa spokeperson said Ms Begum's actions were unacceptable and she has been formally dismissed.
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"We were shocked and saddened by the footage. We’re deeply sorry this happened and the distress it has caused Mrs Boylan’s family.
"We're proud of the care our staff provide and do not tolerate behaviour like this at any of our homes."
Care worker sentenced for 'willful ill treatment'published at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Michele Paduano
Health correspondent, BBC Midlands Today
A care worker was today given community service for ill treating an extremely vulnerable dementia patient in her home.
Betty Boylan's family suspected she was not being treated correctly and hid a camera in the 77-year-old's room at Perry Locks Nursing Home, Perry Barr.
Bina Begum, 49, of Teddington Grove in Perry Barr was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates' Court for "willful ill treatment and neglect" and handed a 12 month community order, 40 hours of unpaid work, and a fine of £270.
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Latest: Tunisia inquest; Villa boss apologises; Graham Taylor funeralpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Alice Rosenthal
BBC WM
This afternoon's headlines for Birmingham and the Black Country include:
- The inquest into a Black Country family killed in the Tunisia terror attack has been hearing family statements
- Manager Steve Bruce has apologised to supporters for Aston Villa's "embarrassing" display in the 3-0 away loss against Brentford
- The funeral of former Wolves and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has taken place in Watford
Hogan thanks Brentford after Villa movepublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Scott Hogan thanks Brentford supporters and the club for their support amid his protracted departure to Aston Villa.
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Tunisia inquest: Victims were enjoying a 'jolly boy's outing'published at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Sarah Campbell
BBC News
An inquest is being held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London into the details around a terror attack in Tunisia.
Charles Patrick Evans, known to friends as Pat, 78, his son Adrian Evans, 49 and his grandson, Joel Richards, 19, were all killed in the indoor pool area of the Imperial Marhaba Hotel.
Suzanne Richards, who lost her eldest son, brother and father that day said they were a very close family.
They had arrived in Tunisia the night before, calling it a "jolly boys outing". The four of them - including Joel's brother, Owen who survived - had been twice before
This time they were there to celebrate Owen finishing his GCSE's.
Mrs Richards said: "There are no words to explain how heartbroken we are but we take comfort that they stayed together in their last moments, protecting each other"
Speaking of her brother Adrian,she added: "I so wish he was here for me to help me understand and deal with what's happened to my family".
Graham Taylor funeral: How other media reported itpublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
The Watford Observer, external today pays tribute to the "football rebel who stood up for what he believed was right".
The newspaper also reveals that Watford manager Walter Mazzarri dedicated the team's remarkable 2-1 win at Arsenal last night to the club legend.
The Evening Standard, external carries a picture gallery of images from today's funeral and talks of how managers past and present came together to remember the man.
The Wolverhampton Express and Star, external also remembered Graham Taylor for his contribution to the Midlands club.
Thug locked up after biting woman’s lippublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Express and Star
A thug who bit the step-sister of a woman he had been in a relationship with has been jailed, external for 22 months.
Your thoughts: M5 closurespublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Online
We told you earlier about the delays motorists face as repairs will be carried out to the Oldbury viaduct.
Junctions 1 and 2 will be affected from April.
As you can imagine, people are thrilled...but it could have been worse, if they had kept both carriageways open, it could have taken six years to complete.
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Graham Taylor funeral: Watford pays their respectspublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Douglas Marshall
BBC Journalist
Famous faces from the football world were joined by up to 1,000 fans in the centre of Watford today to say their final goodbye to the legend that was Graham Taylor.
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The service was relayed through big screens set up in the centre of Watford and several roads were closed so the funeral cortège could travel through the town.
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It was an emotional day for all and although it was a quiet and respectful scene, there were plenty of moments of light during the service, highlighting the love for Graham Taylor both inside and outside the church.
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'Angry' Zola expects Blues responsepublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Boss Gianfranco Zola says the anger he and his players feel at Birmingham's 10-game winless run will provoke a reaction.
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Tunisia inquest: 'Part of me died that day'published at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Sarah Campbell
BBC News
The inquest into a Black Country family killed in the Tunisia terror attack has been hearing family statements.
The mother of Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury, who attended the University of Worcester, told the Royal Courts of Justice in London that Joel was robbed of his future.
Suzanne Richards, said: "Part of me died that day when my beautiful child was taken from me. I'm sorry that you lost your dreams but you are in my dreams every day".
Weather: What a grey daypublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
BBC Weather
A mainly dry day with plenty of cloud, but a few sunny spells as well. Highs of 10C (50F).
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Weather for the West Midlands.
Graham Taylor funeral: Watford says goodbyepublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Douglas Marshall
BBC Journalist
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Graham Taylor funeral: Coffin leaves church to warm applausepublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Nick Coffer
BBC Three Counties Radio
As the service ended it was time for the people of Watford to say goodbye to Graham Taylor.
There was warm, generous applause as the coffin was lowered into the hearse outside St Mary's Church.
Crowds gathered all around and watched from the top of nearby car parks, flats and surrounding streets.
Then after an afternoon of rain, the sun came out once again.
Former clubs pay tribute to Graham Taylorpublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
The funeral of former Wolves and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor is taking place in Watford.
The two West Midlands clubs have both paid tribute to their ex-boss.
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Graham Taylor funeral: Service endspublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
The coffin of Graham Taylor has left the church to Amazing Grace and applause from the crowd outside.
Taylor's family and invited friends will now go to the crematorium for a private committal before returning to Watford Football Club for the wake.
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Graham Taylor funeral: Prayers for Taylorpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
Everyone inside and outside the church has been asked to bow their heads for prayers.
They are being led by Rev John Boyers, the former chaplain at Watford FC, and Clive Ross, the current Watford FC chaplain.
Mr Ross said Taylor had a "passion for life" and thanked God for his "long career in football" and for being an "inspirational manager".