Pensioner is robbed of cash and jewellery by "bogus water board official"

Gabby Agbonlahor's goal gave Aston Villa victory over Harry Redknapp's Birmingham City - relive the action as it happened.

The six candidates for the new role of West Midlands metro mayor are taking part in a TV debate.

The West Midlands mayoral election takes place on 4 May.

The mayor will control a £1.1bn investment fund over 30 years and have powers over economic development, education and skills, housing and transport - including compulsory purchase powers.

If you aren't registered to vote - you can do so online, external.

Express and Star

Tony Pulis has persuaded Albion chairman John Williams to expand the training ground and overhaul it in his image over the next 18 months., external

A month on from the attack on Westminster, police officers from across the West Midlands will take part in a charity rugby match tonight. 

Officers from West Mercia and Warwickshire will take on their colleagues from West Midlands Police at 19:00 at Finstall Park in Bromsgrove. 

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They're raising funds for the families of the officers who were affected by the attacks, which saw a police officer and four others killed.

Simon Glover
BBC Online

The Conservative MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Craig Tracey, has tweeted his intention to stand in the proposed general election on June 8th.

It comes ahead of a Commons vote this afternoon, in which MPs are expected to back Theresa May's call for a snap general election in two months time. 

Amy Cole
BBC Midlands Today

A woman with a rare genetic skin disorder has fulfilled a lifetime ambition of skydiving. 

Assya Shabir from Yardley in Birmingham, was born with the condition which causes agonising blisters across her skin and internal organs. 

Assya says she remains determined her illness will not stop her from achieving her dreams

Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM Sport

Our top sport stories that we're looking at this morning include:

• New Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp will hold his first official media conference this afternoon
• Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards says the squad needs reducing in the summer
• Wolves captain Freddie Lindgren scored a 15-point maximum to lead his team to a 48-42 win over Belle Vue at Monmore Green

Assya, 29, achieved her ambition after defying medics' predictions she would live for only 24 hours.

Clive Eakin
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

Warwickshire's Director of Sport, Ashley Giles, says the club is already fighting for Division One survival after making a poor start to the season.

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The Bears have lost both their opening matches in the County Championship by an innings. 

They face Surrey at Edgbaston on Friday.   

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A discarded cigarette in a smoking shelter caused a fire, external that tore through a care home in Tamworth, the fire service says. 

The blaze on Saturday forced 25 residents to be evacuated from Standon House Care Home with seven needing hospital treatment after breathing in smoke.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service says it started accidentally after the cigarette, which was not fully out, caused nearby plants and woodwork to catch fire and that then spread into the roof. 

They praised staff at the care home, saying their swift actions meant no one was seriously hurt.

Harry Redknapp will hold his first training session with the Birmingham City players today. 

The 70-year-old has replaced Gianfranco Zola who quit on Monday. 

Redknapp inherits a side who've slipped dangerously close to relegation zone in the Championship after winning just two out of the last 22 games. 

The Blues are 20th in the table, three points above the relegation zone with three games left.

Peter Wilson
BBC Midlands Today Special Correspondent

A Stourbridge father who survived a knife attack in his home, which killed his wife and son, says he can never live in that house again.

Tracey Wilkinson and Pierce, 13, were stabbed to death last month. 

Aaron Barley, 23, of no fixed address, has also been charged with their murder and the attempted murder of Mr Wilkinson.

Read their interview in full on BBC News.

Birmingham Post

One terrified customer told how the ordeal was, external ‘like something out of a movie’, as the five men raided the Genting Casino in Edgbaston.

BBC Midlands Today

Our top story this morning: Labour could have a fight on its hands if it's to hang on to its key marginal seats in the West Midlands, latest polls suggest.

The party is trailing by more than 20 points compared to the Conservatives.

Yesterday Prime Minister Teresa May said she intended to call an election in June.

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While Labour would appear to have work to do, the Liberal Democrats say they're excited by the prospect of a snap election.

You can follow live coverage and reaction of the announcement on BBC News' dedicated live page.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A chilly but largely bright start to the day. Staying dry but the skies will gradually turn cloudier into the afternoon. 

There will still be some spells of sunshine, these best in the south, where it will feel pleasant - highs of 12C (54F).

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Good morning from the BBC WM newsroom.

I'm here between now and 18:00 bringing you live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country.

We'll have the latest news, sport, travel and weather for the area throughout the day.

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