Summary

  • Updates from across the week

Live Reporting

  1. Sport headlines: Kanu 'believes in his quality'; Bruce says he won't give up

    BBC WM Sport

    Our top sport stories this morning include:

    • West Bromwich Albion's Hal Robson Kanu says he's confident he can make an impact in the starting 11 if he's given a chance
    Albion's Hal Robson KanuEmpics
    • Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says they're not giving up their promotion hopes just yet
    • Wolves boss Paul Lambert insists he never felt stressed during their dismal six defeats in a row

  2. Three people questioned on suspicion of child abduction

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    A 27-year-old man and two teenagers aged 16 and 17 continue to be questioned on suspicion of child abduction following their arrest yesterday.

    Two teenage girls were found in Washwood Heath early yesterday morning after being reported missing on Friday. 

    The girls, aged 13, vanished after getting off the number 97 bus on Garrison Lane in Bordesley Green.

    They are said to be safe and well and are receiving specialist support.

  4. Virtual reality test for football head injuries trialled

    BBC Inside Out

    Virtual reality technology is being trialled in Birmingham to help football clubs detect a player's concussion within seconds.

    Virtual reality technology to check for head trauma

    The family of the late West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff Astle have campaigned for the football world to recognise the link between dementia and the impact of heading a ball. 

    Jeff Astle with his family

    The BBC has had exclusive access to the new technology at the University of Birmingham and took it to show a Premier League club for the first time.

    See more on this on Inside Out - BBC One at 19:30.

  5. Video: What's the weather got in store?

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    After a wet start to the day with widespread rain, it will become drier and brighter this afternoon with highs of 11C (52F). 

    You can find a detailed forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  6. Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.

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