Summary

  • BBC presenters accused of indecently assaulting boys

  • More claims in shamed breast surgeon case

  • Gang 'hid crack cocaine in Kinder eggs'

  • Panos Pavlakis resigns as Blues director

  • Three held after man shot in shoulder

  • Updates from Friday 19 May 2017

Live Reporting

Monica Rimmer

  1. Lawro's prediction: Swansea v West Brom

    BBC Sport

    Swansea and West Brom logoBBC Sport

    This could have been a very tense affair but the pressure is off Swansea after they secured their survival last weekend, and instead it will be party time for them.

    I was at West Brom's defeat at Manchester City on Tuesday and they will not change - Tony Pulis will set them up to try to make life difficult for the opposition.

    Again, this game is hard to predict because there is nothing really riding on it but I think Paul Clement will have three points to celebrate, as well as staying up.

    Lawro's prediction: 2-1

    Royal Blood's prediction: 1-1

  2. Lane closure on M6

    One lane is closed on the M6 southbound between J7, Great Barr, and J6, Gravelly Hill.

    Highways England says it's due to a two-vehicle collision.

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  3. GP surgeries 'at risk' if paperwork isn't completed

    Michele Paduano
    Health correspondent, BBC Midlands Today

    The smooth running of 16 GP practices and clinics across the West Midlands could be at risk if a medical company doesn't complete its paperwork by the weekend.

    Integral Medical Holdings has until Sunday to get its accounts to Companies House or it will be wound up.

    The firm is already five months overdue, but the company has assured thousands of patients the problem will be resolved in time.

    Integral Medical Holdings surgeries in the West Midlands
    • Stoke Aldermoor Clinic, Coventry
    • Foleshill surgery, Coventry
    • Leicester Road Surgery, Bedworth
    • The Chaucer Surgery, Nuneaton
    • GP Led Health Centre Camphill, Nuneaton
    • Satis House Medical Practice, Water Orton
    • City UCC, Birmingham
    • Sandwell UCC, West Bromwich
    • Parsonage Street Walk in Centre, West Bromwich
    • Great Bridge Surgery, West Bromwich
    • Dudley UCC
    • Telford Surgery
    • Wrekin Surgery, Telford
    • Whitehall Medical Practise, Shrewsbury
    • Shropshire Walk in Centre
    • Kington Medical Practice, Herefordshire

  4. Birmingham woman given award

    BBC Midlands Today

    A young woman from Birmingham has been presented with a prestigious award by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

    Maya Ghazal

    The awards, held at St James's Palace, were set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better.

    Maya Ghazal, a Syrian refugee, was recognised for her work to ensure the voices of other young refugees are heard.

  5. Man shot in shoulder

    Lisa Wright
    Journalist, BBC News Online

    A 22-year-old man was shot in the shoulder in Sparkbrook last night.

    Police have arrested three men aged 20, 21 and 25 in connection with the shooting.

    The 22 year old was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

    The roads near to where the incident happened are affected. Here are the details:

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  6. Video: Your 50-second weather forecast

    Charlie Slater
    BBC Weather presenter

    Some dry weather around today, but also the possibility of heavy and thundery showers this afternoon with highs of 15C (59F).

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  7. Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country

    Monica Rimmer
    Journalist, BBC Online

    Good morning. I'm in the BBC WM newsroom bringing you the usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.

    If you want to share your views on the news or send us your pictures from around our region, email us, tweet us or visit our BBC WM Facebook page.

  8. Tories clinch West Midlands mayor role

    Former John Lewis boss Andy Street sees off his Labour rival in a close race to take new post.

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  9. Our coverage across the day

    That's it from the Live team on Thursday - we'll be back from 08:00 on Friday with more news, sport, travel and weather.

    Any breaking news will appear here before then.

  10. What impact will social media have on the general election?

    BBC Midlands Today

    New technology is encouraging more young people in the West Midlands to get involved in next month's general election, a social media expert says.

    Just over 40% of 18 to 24 year olds voted in the 2015 election - the lowest turnout for any age category.

    Mark Brill, Birmingham City University

    There certainly is evidence that there is greater interest in politics through social media. For example, there has been a drive for voter registration on Facebook and there has been up to 1.4m people actually registering to vote. At that level it is really great but then the question is: Is that going to translate into votes? But we won't know that until the day."

    Mark Brill, Birmingham City University

    Everyone has until 22 May to be able to register to vote - here's how you can do it...

    General election 2017: How do I register to vote?

  11. From Brumbeat with Love – Birmingham’s Best New Bands

    Grapevine Birmingham

    The music scene in Birmingham is undeniably eclectic and full of brilliant talent and creativity.

    From award-winning DJs to old school family bands, we have it all. Here's a taste of what's hot in the city right now...

  12. Student taking on 108-mile trek for children’s charity

    A Drama and Theatre Studies student at the University of Birmingham is to walk 108 miles from Birmingham to Aldershot in five days in aid of charity.

    The route of 18-year-old Rachel Baker will go through Warwick, Banbury, Oxford and Reading. The aim is to cover 27 miles a day from 20 to 24 May in aid of The Children’s Society.

    Rachel BakerThe Children’s Society

    She said: "I originally decided to the trek because it combined things I enjoy like helping people, raising awareness and exploring the beautiful countryside.

    "I blooming love a challenge and I’m really looking forward to walking across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire and raising money for such as worthy cause along the way."

  13. Boy hit by car has 'serious head injury'

    A 16-year-old boy hit by a car in Perry Barr this morning sustained a "very serious head injury", West Midlands Ambulance Service says.

    It received a 999 call to College Road at about 08:30.

    A spokesman said the teenager was airlifted to the major trauma centre at QE Hospital.

    The driver of the car was uninjured.

    College Road, Perry BarrGoogle

  14. Watch: The West Midlands weather forecast for tonight and Friday

    Shefali Oza
    BBC Midlands Today

    Plus you can use the BBC Weather website to get the latest forecasts at any other time.

    Shefali Oza

  15. First-time voter verdicts revealed

    Students at Dudley College have told the BBC that education and health are key election issues as they prepare to vote for the first time.

    Since the 2015 general election, roughly 750,000 people have become eligible to vote after turning 18 years of age.

    The Black Country teenagers also confirmed social media played a central role in gathering information about the policies of the political parties hoping to secure their vote.

    Dudley College students set for general election 2017 vote

  16. Sports headlines: Steve Bruce 'stunned' by transfer budget

    Steve Hermon
    Journalist, BBC WM Sport

    Here are the top sports stories for Birmingham and the Black Country this evening:

    • Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness has dismissed press reports that Steve Bruce was "stunned" by the size of his transfer budget as "journalistic speak"
    • Paul Lambert says he is still the Wolves head coach and is planning towards next season
    • Striker Rachel Williams says the chance to play alongside Ellen White again helped her decision to re-sign for Birmingham City Ladies

  17. Man critical after being hit by a lorry

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    A man is in a critical condition after being hit by a lorry in Brierley Hill this afternoon.

    A spokesman for the ambulance service says staff received several 999 calls at about 14:30 alerting them to a crash on the A4036 Merry Hill, near Pedmore Road.

    The man sustained a serious head injury and was anesthetized at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.

    He was taken by ambulance to the QE hospital.

  18. Cricket: Big screens to be put on for India v Pakistan match

    BBC Midlands Today

    Cricket's world governing body is to set up two outdoor fan parks in Birmingham next month to screen the Champions Trophy match.

    The game between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on 4 June has already sold out.

    India v Pakistan cricket teams shake hands

    The ICC will show the match on big screens in Victoria Square and Edgbaston Street.

    The fan park in Victoria Square will be open for the whole of the first weekend of the tournament.

  20. Weir's 30-yarder & the best of this week's WSL

    The best of the action from this week's WSL, featuring a 30-yard wonder goal from Liverpool's Caroline Weir and two goals from England's Ellen White.

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