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BBC WM

A driver who was using his mobile phone when he killed a pedestrian in the Black Country has been jailed.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Ryan Freeth, of Marshall Crescent in Wordsley, Dudley, was driving at speeds in excess of 48mph in a 30mph limit when he hit 66-year-old Leslie Marks in Amblecote in November 2015.

The 27-year-old was jailed for four years and five months at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

BBC Weather Watchers

We're in for another gorgeous day as it's clear to see from this lovely picture from Laura and Glenn.

It was taken in Delph, Dudley.

Image source, Laura and Glenn

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Birmingham Mail

Councillors find they are powerless to stop Moseley basement extension complete with swimming pool despite complaints , externalfrom neighbours.

Two sisters have been awarded £300,000 by the National Lottery, despite their winning scratchcard being ripped in half while they celebrated.

Image source, National Lottery

Lucy Dixon, who's 46 and from Chelmsley Wood in the West Midlands, said it had been folded in her pocket and was torn when she jumped in the air with 38-year-old Annie.

Image source, National Lottery

The National Lottery said "a range of security checks" had to take place, but it was glad to be able to pay the sum.

Annie said they had been "lucky but unlucky" and "the wait was worth it".

The first major music event in the West Midlands is taking place tonight since the bomb explosion at the Manchester Arena on Monday night.

Ska band The Specials are performing an outdoor gig at Birmingham's Genting Arena.

Image source, BBC Music

The NEC Group, who run the venue, say there will be visible armed police and dog patrols at all their venues.

The seven-year-old internet hit was joined by athlete Kadeena Cox for her PE lesson at school.

BBC Midlands Today

Leaders at Birmingham Central Mosque say the victims of the Manchester terror attack will be in their thoughts today when they gather for Friday prayers.

Thousands are expected to attend the mosque this lunchtime, where special prayers will be said for the victims, ahead of a minute's silence in memory of those who died.

Highways England says two lanes are blocked on the M5 between J2 and J3.

Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM

Police were called to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday evening to reports of a man acting suspiciously.

Officers detained and searched a 46-year-old local man in an area away from the main building.

Image source, West Midlands Police

As a precaution, access to parts of the hospital was restricted for around 50 minutes while checks were completed.

The man has not been arrested and West Midlands Police says the call to them from security staff was made in "good faith".

Mel Coles
BBC Weather

Another dry, sunny and hot day in store with top temperatures of 25C (77F).

Monica Rimmer
Journalist, BBC Online

Welcome to the Local Live service from Birmingham and the Black Country on a sunny Friday morning.

We'll be here until 18:00 bringing you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

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The Monarch Airbus plane going from Birmingham to Sharm el-Sheikh was carrying over 200 people.

Sisters are paid their winnings despite ripping the winning ticket in half while celebrating.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow.

Keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Great Barr Observer

A truly "super day" was had this week as primary schools in Great Barr, Kingstanding and nearby Erdington came , externaltogether to play in a memorial football tournament.

BBC Midlands Today

A Birmingham man, who turned his home into a bomb making laboratory, using chemicals and Christmas tree fairy lights, has been found guilty of preparing for acts of terrorism.

Zahid Hussain, 29, from Alum Rock told detectives that his pressure cooker bomb, similar to the one used in the Boston marathon attack, would be capable of causing devastation.

Our Special Correspondent, Peter Wilson will have more on BBC1 from 18:30.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

After a hot, sunny day it looks like there's more ahead - here's the forecast for the next 24 hours.

You can also get the latest forecasts at any time from the BBC Weather website.

"Do I need a mortgage?" is among visitors' criticism of the new £10 charge brought in overnight.