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Trains between Rugeley Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street are being disrupted this morning.

National Rail Enquiries say it's likely to continue until 08:30., external

Private patients expect the best treatment, but what happens if things go wrong?

With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.

James Brindley died from a stab wound to the heart after a night out with friends.

Armed police are at an event marking the end of Ramadan to "reassure" an estimated 100,000 attending.

A full round of day-night County Championship games is to be played for the first time featuring England's Test players.

James Brindley's family said he was sensitive and "fiercely loyal to his family and friends".

West Bromwich Albion say they are willing to use The Hawthorns as part of a pilot scheme for safe standing.

British number three Dan Evans announces he tested positive for cocaine in a drugs test taken in April, saying: "I made a mistake."

A pedestrian was hit by a car in what police said was a 'gang-related' incident.

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley returns to Birmingham City as head professional development coach.

That's it for Friday's updates.

Join us again from 08:00 on Monday.

Members of a drugs gang arrested as part of an operation into the supply of Class A drugs have been jailed for between three and six years.

They were arrested after raids on properties in Malvern and Birmingham in December 2015 when "significant quantities" of Class A drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine, were seized, West Mercia Police said.

Image source, West Mercia Police

The four admitted conspiring to supply Class A drugs and were sentenced yesterday at Birmingham Crown Court.

They received the following sentences:

• Shane Jonas, 20, of Beaconview Road, West Bromwich was sentenced to five years and seven months
• Kiyan Jones, 19, of Shenstone Road, Edgbaston was sentenced to six years and nine months in a young offenders institution
• Elliot Whittock, 21, of Kendrick Grove, Birmingham, was sentenced to five years and three months
• Neil Bozward, 45, of Duke of Edinburgh Way, Malvern, was sentenced to three years and five months. In a separate case Bozward was sentenced this week for child prostitution offences at Stafford Crown Court

Simon Glover
BBC Online

A Birmingham man has been sharing the perks of working as part of the recycling team at Glastonbury Festival - he gets a free ticket.

Kristian Birch-Hurst arrived at Worthy Farm on Tuesday and will be working to clean up the site during and after the festival for the fourth consecutive year.

The annual event, external is hosting acts including Radiohead, Ed Sheeran and The Jacksons over the weekend.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Masked men are thought to be behind a string of burglaries in Tamworth which have seen jewellery and large amounts of cash stolen., external

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The group of men, Staffordshire Police says, have targeted the homes of small business owners in several roads between 16 June and 21 June.

In all cases, the force says they've worn face coverings or balaclavas, got in through doors and windows and then escaped in a white Audi.

Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today

After a mainly cloudy day, here's what's in store for the start of this weekend across the West Midlands.

You can stay updated over the next couple of days through the BBC Weather website.

British number three Dan Evans, from Birmingham, has announced that he tested positive for cocaine in April.

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Chevaze McGregor left his two-year-old stepson with more than 100 injuries.

Tamworth Herald

A Tamworth mum has been left shocked after thieves entered her garden and stole baby clothes from the washing line., external

Image source, Tamworth Herald

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with violent disorder and a collision in which a pedestrian was hit by a car in Highgate, Birmingham, last Sunday.

The 45 year old remains in police custody. Three men arrested in connection with the same incidents have been released while investigations continue.

A 25-year-old is in hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable.

Several other people went to hospital with non life-threatening injuries including fractures and stab wounds.