Man stabbed near Moor Street stationpublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
A man has been taken to hospital with serious stab wounds, external after being attacked near Moor Street station at Monday night rush hour.
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Man stabbed near Moor Street stationpublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
Pub fatal stabbing: Up to 12 people involved in fightpublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
Police believe up to 12 people - most of whom were armed - were involved in disorder in which a 26 year old was fatally stabbed outside a pub in Digbeth earlier this month.
Daniel Baird died at the Forge Tavern on 8 July.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceQuote MessageWe estimate that there [were] probably six to 12 people directly involved in the confrontation. Enquiries have shown us that the majority were armed with knives and bottles."
Det Insp Harry Harrison, West Midlands Police
Sports headlines: Pulis refuses to comment on defenderpublished at 08:37 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM SportThe top sports stories we're covering today include:
- Albion boss Tony Pulis has refused to comment on links to Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs
- Pre-season: Wolves take on Czech side Jablonec in their final game in Austria and there's a friendly derby with Walsall against Villa
- In speedway, Wolves lost at home for the first time this season - 44-48 to Poole
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterAnother warm day in store with the possibility of sunny spells and highs of 26C (79F).
You can find a detailed forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Tuesday: Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Countrypublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveGood morning from the BBC WM newsroom.
I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.
If you'd like to get in touch with the BBC Local Live team, email, tweet @BBCWM, external or get in touch via Facebook, external.
HS2 route to destroy new homes in Yorkshirepublished at 00:48 British Summer Time 18 July 2017
The government's preferred routes for the HS2 high speed railway north of Birmingham have been confirmed.
Read MoreCouple have first Antarctic weddingpublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Tom Sylvester and Julie Baum's wedding pictures were taken in temperatures as low as -9C (15F).
Read MoreOur coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
That's all for Monday - join us again from 08:00 on Tuesday.
Travellers in the Midlands: 'A game of cat and mouse'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands TodayThe BBC has learned that since 2014, councils across the West Midlands have spent more than £900,000 on legal costs and clean-up operations associated with travellers' illegal camps.
I’ve been filming in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Herefordshire to see how a game of cat and mouse is being played out.
Local authorities are trying to preserve public spaces while traveller groups are demanding they do more to provide permanent pitches.
See more on this story on BBC Midlands Today at 18:30.
HS2 route beyond Birmingham confirmedpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
The final HS2 routes beyond Birmingham have been revealed for the Manchester and Leeds arms of the project.
The routes, from Crewe to Manchester and from the West Midlands to Leeds, were laid out last November, external.
Earlier, the government announced seven contracts worth nearly £7bn for engineering works between Birmingham and London.
Tribute after man stabbed outside pubpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
The family of Daniel Baird describe him as "kind, caring and fun" as they appeal for information.
Read MoreSpeedway: Wolves in for a winpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Mike Taylor
BBC WMWolves can go back to the top of the Premiership with a win over Poole at Monmore Green tonight.
Hear coverage on BBC Sport from 19:00.
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End of twitter postVictim sold damaged TV in car park fraudpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
The police in Worcestershire are trying to trace a gang of three men who tricked a driver into buying a damaged TV, external in a motorway car park.
The men approached the driver in the Frankley services car park on the M5 offering to sell him a boxed television for £250.
The victim agreed only to find later that the TV inside the box was damaged.
Image source, GoogleWhat will Brexit mean for our food?published at 17:40 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
BBC Radio 5 liveWhat will Brexit mean for our food? That's the question a group of senior UK academics are asking.
Among them is Professor Tim Lang of City University, who says the EU provides the UK with 31% of its food.
Peter Shirley, boss of Midland Chilled Foods in Willenhall, says many businesses are "waiting for the final deal" before deciding how they need to adapt. He adds some see Brexit as a major opportunity.
Image source, Getty ImagesMr Lang told the Wake Up to Money programme there was disquiet across the food industry, saying many farmers, manufacturers and retailers were in the dark over how supply chains would be affected.
Watch: Tonight and tomorrow's weather forecastpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterAfter a fine, sunny day for most of us today, here's how the next 24-hours is looking for the West Midlands.
You can keep up-to-date with the latest forecasts for your area via the BBC Weather website.
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The 169 people injured in the Birmingham Pub Bombingspublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Today, the Birmingham Mail reveals the full extent of the horror of the Birmingham pub bombings, external, by describing the injuries suffered by 169 survivors of the night of terror.
Walsall sign Blades defender on loanpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Walsall sign central defender James Wilson on a season-long loan from Sheffield United.
Read MoreFamily appeal for help to find pub killerpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Rob Mayor
Reporter, BBC WMThe family of Daniel Baird, a man stabbed to death outside a pub in Digbeth, say they're "broken" since he died.
It happened earlier this month outside The Forge Tavern.
The sisters and brother of the 26 year old have made an appeal for help to find out who killed him.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceQuote MessageDan has left a huge hole in our hearts. It has absolutely devastated us."
Kelly Sheehan, Sister to Daniel Baird
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Image source, Baird familyTwo appear in court accused of Aldridge murderpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
Two people have appeared at Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of James Brindley who was fatally stabbed on his way home in Aldridge last month.
Aaron Kahrod, 20, from Walsall Road, Aldridge, and a 17-year-old boy were remanded and are next due to appear in court in September.
Objective #1 for Villa is promotionpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 17 July 2017
BBC WM SportSam Johnstone admits it was an easy decision to return to Aston Villa.
The goalkeeper impressed during a loan spell from Manchester United last season - and he's back on a season-long deal for the new campaign.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI'm glad it's sorted now. It took a few days but I knew I wanted to come back. I enjoyed my time here so happy I'm back. Everyone's objective is to get promoted."
Sam Johnstone, Villa 'keeper