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Updates on Friday 15 September
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
The deputy leader of Birmingham City Council Ian Ward is the acting leader while a new one is sought.
A spokesman for Birmingham City Council confirms it is aware of the statement posted to John Clancy's personal website which has subsequently been reposted to the council website., external
The leader of Birmingham City Council became boss of the council on 1 December 2015 after Sir Albert Bore stood down.
It took Clancy, a former English teacher, five attempts to become leader - and he only won by one vote.
Sir Albert stood down following criticism in the way the city was being run.
Image source, PAIn August, an independent panel, which was set-up to oversee the council following an inquiry into the so-called Trojan Horse scandal and struggling council services, announced it was standing down after improvements had been made.
The inquiry said the council's problems were due to its size and the result of a series of poor decisions over a number of years.
The Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street says he is "looking forward to working with whoever is new leader" of Birmingham City Council, after the resignation of John Clancy was announced., external
The press office for the city council is yet to formally announce his resignation, which we will bring you when we have it.
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The trial of four inmates at HMP Birmingham hears staff were sprayed with fire hoses and pelted by pool balls.
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Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
A man charged with the murder of another man in Tamworth will appear at Stafford Crown Court later this week.
Daniel Wyatt, 30, died from multiple stab wounds on Friday evening on Kerria Road.
Today, Daniel Alton, 27, from Bancroft, Tamworth, appeared at Cannock Magistrates' Court accused of his murder.
He was remanded into custody to appear at the crown court on 13 September.
A statement on the leader of Birmingham City Council's website, external says he's decided to step down for the mistakes he's made.
The Labour leader has been criticised over his handling of the continuing industrial action taken by refuse workers in the city.
Workers resumed the strike on 1 September after a proposed deal, which had seen the seven-week action suspended, fell apart.
Last week councillors from the party proposed a no-confidence motion.
Network Rail is reporting cancellations and long delays on rail services between Birmingham and Redditch due to signalling problems near Longbridge.
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The beleaguered leader of Birmingham City Council John Clancy has resigned over the city's bin strike, according to a message on his Twitter account - also echoed on his website.
A statement says:, external "It has become clear to me that frenzied media speculation about the Birmingham waste dispute is beginning to harm Birmingham City Council and the Birmingham Labour Party.
"I can see no end to such speculation, as ill-informed as much of it is, for as long as I remain Leader."
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Patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham have been reviewed for potential harm.
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This 'bumper crop' of tomatoes has been spotted on the River Tame, in Birmingham city centre, catching an Environment Agency team by surprise.
Perhaps it's not quite enough to make a batch of soup, but is certainly something a bit different to what's normally found in the urban heartlands.
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The police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands says officers could be lost, external if it is forced to increase salaries without extra government funding.
The government announced it's to lift the 1% pay cap for both police and prison officers, but many forces say they haven't budgeted for the change.
Labour's David Jamieson says for every 1% pay increase, it would cost the force the equivalent of 80 police officer posts.
Quote MessageIf the government do not put aside money to fund the pay increase, PCCs will be left with large bills and have no other option other than to reduce officer and staff numbers. This pay increase is right and fair, but needs to be fully funded by the government too
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Two drivers have been fined after stunned police found a pair of cars , externalparked in the middle of a busy road.
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BBC Midlands Today
Four inmates have gone on trial for their alleged part in riots at Birmingham Prison last December.
Image source, ReutersMore than £2m of damage was caused during the 15-hour disturbance when inmates took over four wings.
Prisoners built bonfires and pelted staff with missiles and paint.
A new driverless electric road sweeper and a revolutionary jet ski, external are being developed in the Black Country.
Somerset complete an important 169-run victory over fellow Division One strugglers Warwickshire at Edgbaston.
Read MoreMarcus Trescothick hits an unbeaten 119 as Somerset move towards a win over Warwickshire on day three at Edgbaston.
Read MoreThe 17-year-old was arrested after a loaded gun was found under a car.
Read MoreA man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing inside a church.
A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital and two others were injured at New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, in Aston, on Sunday morning. None of the injuries sustained are believed to be life threatening, according to the church.
John Delahaye, 47, from Ettington Road, is also charged with two counts of wounding and being in possession of a carving and kitchen knife.
The 47-year-old has been remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 9 October.
Allen Cook
BBC Local Live
A man who was stabbed to death in Tamworth on Friday night has today been named by police.
Staffordshire Police says Daniel Wyatt, 30, from Sorrel in the town died last night after being stabbed several times on Kerria Road.
The force has charged a 27-year-old man from Bancroft with his murder.
The former owner of Wolves Football Club has given almost £760,000 ($1m), to help the victims of Hurricane Irma.
Image source, Getty ImagesMillionaire Steve Morgan says anyone, external who has ever travelled to the Caribbean will sympathise with the people and he's hoping his donation will inspire others to do what they can.
The donation has been made by his charity set up in 2001 - Steve Morgan Foundation.
