Sex attacker preyed on elderly womenpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Police said 64-year-old Richard Saillet targeted the his victims because of their vulnerability.
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Sex attacker preyed on elderly womenpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Coming up on TVpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Amy Cole
BBC Midlands TodayThe author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, has urged her fans not to buy a rare handwritten story, which has been stolen from a house in Birmingham.
Traders in Bilston say they are very concerned repair work to the tram network in Wolverhampton is going to cause traffic chaos, as well as a significant loss of trade.
More on these stories and more on the Midlands Today on BBC One from 13:30.
Stolen Harry Potter prequel was bought to raise money for charitypublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Laura Francis
Broadcast Journalist, BBC WMThe stolen Harry Potter prequel was bought nine years ago at a charity auction to help raise money for a dyslexia charity, its owner says.
Hira, as he wishes to be known, says the work, which cost him £25,000, is "priceless" and if it is sold on again legitimately it has the potential to raise more money for good causes.
However, he fears thieves may have sold it for "pocket change" or destroyed it or put it in the bin because they are unaware of its value.
Image source, PAHe says he has only read one of the Harry Potter series of books himself and was away from home working at the time of the break-in in Kings Heath, Birmingham, some time between 13 and 24 April.
The 800-word handwritten by JK Rowling prequel was written on a postcard.
Commonweath Games bid confirmedpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
A bid for Birmingham and the surrounding area to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022 has been confirmed.
Martin Reeves, chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, said there were plans for a 2026 bid - but as Durban has pulled out as host for 2022 this will now be the focus.
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End of twitter postFootball game for Tunisia attack victimspublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
The football match is organised by the family of 19-year-old football referee Joel Richards
Read MoreRedknapp's backroom team 'revealed in due course'published at 12:32 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Birmingham City, external say the composition of Harry Redknapp's backroom team will be revealed "in due course" as they announce he has signed a one-year deal.
Image source, Michael SteeleRedknapp finalised the details of his contract last night, Blues say.
The 70-year-old former West Ham and Tottenham boss replaced Gianfranco Zola at St Andrew's for the final three Championship games of the season.
Redknapp guided the side to survival, winning two out of three, as they avoided relegation to League One by two points, with Blackburn going down.
Cricket: Worcestershire make early breakthrough against Warwickshirepublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Worcestershire won the toss and decided to field in their derby game against Warwickshire.
They've taken the early wicket of Jonathon Trott, out for two off the bowling of John Hastings (pictured).
Commentary from New Road is available on BBC Hereford & Worcester's 738AM frequency and online.
Image source, Getty ImagesMurray predicts Gunners glory & a Benteke bracepublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Andy Murray is Mark Lawrenson's opponent for this week's Football Focus Premier League predictions and he tips Chelsea to wrap up the title with a win against West Brom on Friday.
Read MoreLambert's future at Wolves in doubtpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Paul Lambert's role as Wolves head coach is in doubt over a dispute about who has the final say on signing players.
Read MoreHarry Moseley cancer centre faces closure or relocationpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMA support centre for cancer survivors set up by the Help Harry Help Others campaign faces closure or relocation as its site in Stechford, Birmingham, is to undergo regeneration.
Image source, family handoutThe service was set up by Georgina Moseley whose 11-year-old son Harry died from a brain tumour in 2011.
It has helped more than 300 families with its three-fold approach - Help Cope, Help Care, Help Cure, external - offering support services, helping to meet the costs of care and pointing families towards treatment.
The city council says it forewarned the centre of the regeneration and has been able to extend their occupation for another nine months, but the site will be marketed for development next year.
Image source, GoogleHarry became well-known through his presence on Twitter after being diagnosed with a tumour after becoming ill in 2007. Many people bought his bracelets for his fundraising campaign.
Gary Mullins-Downes has been using the service since he was operated on for a rare form of lung cancer and said it helped him battle back from the depression he suffered during his recovery from the illness.
Cricket: Live commentary on derby gamepublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentatorI'll be bringing you full ball-by-ball commentary on the game between Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
The 50-over Royal London One-Day Cup game is due to start at 11:30, after the start was delayed by rain.
Commentary from New Road available on BBC Hereford & Worcester's 738AM frequency and online.
Image source, Getty ImagesThree things you wanted to knowpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
You have been using Your Questions to ask about the West Midlands - here are some of our answers.
Read MoreJ K Rowling urges fans not to buy stolen Harry Potter prequel manuscriptpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Alex Homer
BBC Local LiveThe author of the Harry Potter series has taken to Twitter to deter anyone from buying the prequel manuscript stolen during a burglary in Kings Heath.
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End of twitter postRedknapp signs contract with Birminghampublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
BreakingHarry Redknapp signs a one-year contract to stay as Birmingham City manager after they retain their Championship place.
Read MoreBlues confirm one-year contract for Redknapppublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
BreakingHarry Redknapp is staying as Birmingham City manager, the club have confirmed. He has signed a one-year contract.
Image source, PAFootball: Albion without injured winger Phillipspublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
BBC WM SportWest Bromwich Albion will again be without the injured Matt Phillips at home to Chelsea in the 20:00 kick-off on Friday.
Defender Jonny Evans is likely to be fit.
Image source, ReutersQueues for security at Birmingham Airportpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Passengers have taken to social media to air their frustration at long queues to go through security at Birmingham Airport on Friday morning.
The airport has told us it is simply a particularly busy morning.
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End of twitter post 2Drayton Manor Theme Park closed for a third daypublished at 08:42 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveDrayton Manor Theme Park is closed for a third day following the death of an 11-year-old after falling from the river rapid ride on Tuesday.
The park, based in Tamworth, says health and safety inspectors are on site carrying out investigations.
A statement on its website says:, external
Quote MessageThe tragic events on Tuesday have shaken the whole Drayton Manor family from the board, through to staff and visitors. The park will be closed on Friday, to allow the Health and Safety Executive to complete their work. Our thoughts continue to be with the family and all those who have been affected by Tuesday’s incident."
Drayton Manor statement
Staffordshire Police says it expects the post mortem of Evha Jannath, from Leicester, to be carried out on Monday.
The closure is unprecedented in the park's 67-year history and it is not yet clear when it will re-open.
Video: What will the weather be like today?published at 08:22 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherExpect a mixture of light rain and thundery showers with some slightly brighter spells and highs of 18C (64F).
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Handwritten Harry Potter prequel stolen during burglarypublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 12 May 2017
Andrew Dawkins
BBC News OnlineA Harry Potter prequel handwritten on a postcard by JK Rowling has been stolen in a burglary.
Image source, JOEL RYAN/PA WIREThe manuscript was penned on both sides of an A5 card for a charity auction nine years ago and sold for £25,000.
The untitled 800-word work was taken from Howard Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, in a break-in between 13 and 24 April, West Midlands Police said.
Set three years before Harry Potter's birth, it features the schoolboy wizard's father James Potter and godfather Sirius Black, when they were teenagers.