Poppy paradisepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
The field, featuring millions of poppies, is proving a big draw for photographers.
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Girl. 14, dead in Castle Vale crash
She was on a school trip
Collision between mini bus and bin lorry
Eyewitness heard 'massive bang'
Twenty other pupils involved
Girl attended school in Staffordshire
Crews called at 09:00 on Friday
Updates from Friday 7 July 2017
Poppy paradisepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Analysis: John Terry joins Aston Villapublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM SportA major coup or a major gamble?
John Terry is undoubtedly one of the best players of his generation - in nearly two decades at Chelsea he practically won it all and will be seen by many as the leader Villa desperately need.
Image source, ReutersBut at 36 others will question whether he’s worth the reported outlay.
Last season he made just 14 appearances - can he really handle a 46-game Championship season?
First picture of John Terry in Villa's claret and bluepublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BreakingAfter weeks of speculation, it's official - John Terry will be wearing claret and blue next season.
The 36 year old has signed a one-year deal at Villa Park.
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End of twitter postAfrican and Caribbean servicemen's WW1 contribution rememberedpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC WMA special service was held in Birmingham yesterday evening to mark the contribution that African and Caribbean servicemen made to the Allied forces during the First World War.
It was part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project which resulted in a touring exhibition and film.
Men bailed after 'terror' arrestspublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Two men have been bailed following their arrest at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences.
The men, both 21, from Leicester and Birmingham, were detained just after 10:00 on Saturday having arrived on a flight from Turkey, West Midlands Police said.
Image source, ReutersThey were later taken to the West Midlands for questioning on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts.
The arrests were intelligence-led and there was no immediate threat to the public, the force said.
Man found by motorway 'knew his killer'published at 11:56 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Police are appealing for information about the disappearance of Surjit Takha in 2008.
Read MoreCricket: Warwickshire in actionpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Warwickshire's fight to get off the bottom of the County Championship is under way against Middlesex at Edgbaston.
The Bears are without captain Ian Bell but head coach Jim Troughton says he expects his players to be up for the battle.
You can follow all the action on the BBC sport website here.
John Terry 'signing': Villa owner jibe at Birmingham City?published at 11:28 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
In the minutes since we brought you news that John Terry joining Aston Villa is, at least according to the club's owner, a done deal, people have been querying Tony Xia's choice of words.
Here's his tweet below...
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End of twitter postIs it a dig at Birmingham City who at one point also seemed keen on signing the 36 year old? Or was it just a simple welcome to the Midlands?
Some fans are sure it was a bit of friendly mischief...
Image source, TwitterWe're told we'll have official confirmation "shortly"... stay tuned.
Tower block fire safety regulations 'too complicated'published at 10:57 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC Radio 5 liveA fire safety officer in Coventry has told the BBC the system for regulating fire safety in tower blocks is "too complicated".
Image source, Coventry City CouncilOn a visit to a city tower block, Jonathan Herrick from West Midlands Fire Service told Radio Five Live's Wake Up To Money that the law as it pertains to tower blocks and domestic premises was a "very grey area" and created a "lot of interpretations".
The front doors of flats, he said, were of particular concern.
"You will find fire officers and fire authorities who will want to check the doors, and others who will not, but there isn't particularly a consistent approach to that because it is not clear in law."
You can listen again to the programme about fire safety in flats here.
Football: West Brom sign striker from Southampton in £12m dealpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC SportWest Bromwich Albion have signed England striker Jay Rodriguez from Southampton for a fee of about £12m.
The 27 year old has struggled with injuries in his five years at Saints, scoring 32 goals in 126 appearances.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jay Rodriguez (centre)
His most prolific season was 2013-14, when he scored 15 Premier League goals and made his only England appearance.
"After one or two 'near misses' I'm absolutely buzzing to be here," Rodriguez - a long-term target for Baggies boss Tony Pulis - told the club website., external
Fire service advice after weekend tower block blazepublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
West Midlands Fire Service is urging tower block residents to make sure they know what the evacuation procedures are in their building.
It's after an incident in Cleveland Tower in Holloway Head , externalin Birmingham on Saturday.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceA fire is believed to have been started deliberately in a communal area.
Crews were at the scene within four minutes and said no one was hurt.
John Terry: Done deal?published at 10:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BreakingTony Xia, Aston Villa's owner, has just tweeted this nugget of information...the official announcement will be with us shortly, he says.
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End of twitter postWest Brom sign Rodriguez from Saintspublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
West Bromwich Albion sign England international striker Jay Rodriguez from Southampton for a fee of about £12m.
Read MoreGrandmother killed by driver treating busy road near Merry Hill as 'race track'published at 10:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Body find 'unexplained' in Cannockpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMThe death of a woman whose body was found at a flat in Cannock is being treated as unexplained. , external
Staffordshire Police says Kerry Cast, 40, from Herondale, was discovered on Saturday afternoon.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say a post-mortem examination is due to take place as they try to work out what happened.
Her family has released a statement saying they are grateful to people, external "for the outpour of love and support".
Murdered man 'knew his killer' says ex-wifepublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC Midlands TodayThe ex-wife of a Black Country man whose body was found dumped beside the M54 motorway has told the BBC she believes his killer was someone "close to him".
Mr Takhar's ex-wife thinks he knew his killer.
Quote MessageI don't think it was done on purpose or intentionally, but something's gone wrong somewhere. I don't think they meant to do it, I think it was an accident. I honestly think there's going to be a result at the end of this."
Lavina Sohl
West Midlands Police is treating the death as murder and says it is making progress in its investigation.
Two-hour bin strike in Birminghampublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC Midlands TodaySome bins in Birmingham may not get emptied today due to industrial action.
Refuse collectors remain in dispute with the council over changes to the operation and there has been a two-hour stoppage from 06:00 this morning, plus a ban on overtime.
Council bosses say changes are essential to modernise the service. The Unite union claims it will cost more than 100 jobs.
Bin lorries will also be returning to depots for lunch and tea breaks.
A further four days of action are planned.
Football gossip: Terry to be confirmed as Villa player?published at 08:39 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC SportOur BBC Sport colleagues remind us this morning that the future of John Terry could be confirmed today.
The former England and Chelsea captain, 36, is poised to be confirmed as an Aston Villa player, saysThe Daily Telegraph., external
Image source, BBC SportAnd here's the rest of the gossip for our part of the world:
Birmingham City target Mitchell Dijks has taken a step nearer an Ajax exit after the 24-year-old left-back was left out of the Dutch club's pre-season training camp. (Birmingham Mail), external
West Brom think there may be some confusion on the pitch this season after they signed Jay Rodriguez, who looks like a few other Baggies players. (West Brom Twitter), external
Watch: Your 50-second weather videopublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
Lucy Martin
BBC WeatherA bright day with some cloud but also some sunny spells, with the risk of some isolated showers and highs of 22C (72F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Travel: Train delays in Lichfield and Rugeley/Walsall areaspublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2017
BBC News TravelThere are delays this morning on London Midland trains between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall and in the Lichfield area.
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