Breast surgeon denies court verbal abusepublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Ian Paterson is accused of using derogatory language while a witness was giving evidence about him.
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2 Sisters plant in Smethwick could shut
Chocolate factory gets £75m makeover
Wolves boss named manager of the month
Updates from Friday 7 April 2017
Breast surgeon denies court verbal abusepublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Physiotherapist faces deportation after rule changepublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Bob Hockenhull
BBC Midlands TodayOur top story this lunch time on BBC Midlands Today: A NHS physiotherapist from Solihull is facing deportation back to India despite a national shortage in his specialism.
Anand Kumar, who's been working in Britain for the last eight years, has been told he can't stay any longer because of a change in government policy on earnings.
An online petition to highlight the issue, external has raised more than 9,000 signatures.
Image source, petition.parliament.ukGiles keen to get Bears moving againpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Warwickshire boss Ashley Giles hopes to get the Bears, winners in 2012, moving again in the County Championship.
Read MoreLichfield Mercury front pagepublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Here's this week's front page, external which includes the story "MIU could be safe".
Image source, Lichfield MercuryEleven points from the drop - C'mon Wolvespublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Wolves striker Nouha Dicko says confidence is growing at Molineux after five wins on the spin.
Image source, Rex FeaturesPaul Lambert's side are 11 points away from the drop zone thanks to Dicko's goal in the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Here's how the fans reacted to the goal last night, courtesy of Wolves' fan cam.
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End of youtube videoSurrey v Warwickshirepublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Listen to BBC Radio London commentary from the opening day of the County Championship as Surrey host Warwickshire.
Read MoreKnife-edge battle for West Midlands mayor?published at 14:39 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
The candidates have been announced and experts say it could be a closely-fought election.
Read MoreBiker seriously injured after two crashes just seconds apart published at 14:37 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
A motorcyclist has suffered potentially serious injuries, external after a collision on the A5 threw him 15 meters from his bike.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceTerror accused siblings in courtpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
The brother from Birmingham is accused of plotting a knife attack in the UK.
Read MoreMotorcyclist suffers 'critical injuries' after car collisionpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a car.
The crash happened at about 18:10 last night in Yardley Wood, near the junction of School Road and Chilton Road.
Image source, GoogleWest Midlands Ambulance Service says, external the man, who suffered multiple serious injuries, was cared for by a nurse at a nearby care home until paramedics arrived.
Berahino at centre of WaterAid claimspublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Saido Berahino's foundation failed to pass on funds raised at a 2015 event for WaterAid, the charity claims.
Read MoreBikers hurt in crashes 'within moments' of each otherpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Two bikers have been injured after a main road in Cannock saw two crashes "within moments" of each other.
West Midlands Ambulance Service says the crashes happened yesterday afternoon on the A5, in each case involving a car and a motorbike.
Both motorcyclists were injured, one possibly seriously, medics said.
Media caption, Two bikers have been hurt in two separate crashes on same road 'within moments'.
'Heroes praised' - front page storypublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Here's the front page of the Walsall Advertiser., external
Image source, Walsall AdvertiserFire engine damaged after stones thrown at crewpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveA fire engine has been damaged after stones were thrown at crews dealing with a 999 call last night.
The fire service earlier tweeted a photo of a smashed window and damage to the front windscreen.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceA spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service says a crew from Oldbury were attending to call out in Rowley Regis following a number of 999 calls alerting them to fires on land on Cakemore Road.
No firefighters were injured. The fire service is appealing to anyone with information to contact the police.
County cricket back after 'winter of anger'published at 11:57 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
With the County Championship season starting on Friday, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the main talking points.
Read MoreBaby-shake death 'not anticipated'published at 11:56 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
The report says hospital staff were not questioning enough of the "concerning history" given by the baby's parents.
Read MoreSiblings remanded after terror offence chargespublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
A brother and sister charged with terror offences have appeared in court.
Ummariyat Mirza, 21, is accused of buying a blade and plotting to carry out a knife attack, as well possessing bomb-making guidelines.
His sister Zainub, 23, is charged with sending Islamic State propaganda videos to others, including a picture of a man holding two severed heads.
The siblings were remanded in custody and are due to appear at the Old Bailey later this month.
NHS director to take up new role in Birminghampublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
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Hugh Pym
BBC News Health EditorThe medical director of NHS England Sir Bruce Keogh is to stand down in November is take on a new role in Birmingham.
He will take up the chair of Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital Trust ,, external after being director of NHS England for the past 10 years.
Sources have told the BBC that Sir Bruce, who is 63, wants to move to a post closer to his home in Birmingham.
Widow and son highlight benefit change lossespublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Victoria DerbyshireA Warwickshire mother has been talking about how widowed parents are being hit by cuts to bereavement benefits, introduced today.
Beth was left to bring up two boys when her husband, Duncan, died of an undiagnosed heart condition while playing football four years ago.
Her son Ben, who's eight, wrote to Kenilworth and Southam MP Jeremy Wright to try and get the changes stopped.
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End of twitter postSofas and mannequin block a road - all due to flytippingpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 6 April 2017
Daz Hale
BBC WMFlytippers have struck on a country lane in Kings Norton blocking the road.
Furniture, cardboard books and even a mannequin have been dumped on Icknield Street.
Bags of rubbish, mattress and sofas are blocking the route to vehicles, despite "no tipping" warning signs.
