Five England players are released for duty with their clubs for this week's round of County Championship fixtures.

Ministers are set to accept a pay review recommendation, paving the way for other public workers.

Jack Reacher author Lee Child has returned to his Birmingham roots - and revealed a childhood fight found its way into one of his Jack Reacher novels.

The 62-year-old was born in Coventry, but grew up in Handsworth Wood as Jim Grant.

Now the Aston Villa supporter can look back on a stellar literary career that has seen 100 million Jack Reacher books sold around the world.

On BBC Inside Out West Midlands on Monday, at 19:30 BST on BBC One, he tells presenter Mary Rhodes that memories of a fight he had with a group of bullies was written into one his books - and also featured in a Jack Reacher film starring Tom Cruise.

BBC Inside Out

Best-selling thriller writer Lee Child has described the moment he stepped in to save a New York taxi driver from a drunk passenger.

The Coventry-born author, real name Jim Grant, said the offender ended up "horizontal on the sidewalk".

His revelation came during a visit to Birmingham, where he grew up.

You can see this story in full on BBC Inside Out West Midlands at 19:30 tonight on BBC One, or via iPlayer for 30 days afterwards.

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

Most parts of the West Midlands could be hit by gusts of wind of up to 55-65mph later this week., external

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, running from 20:00 tomorrow until 10:00 on Wednesday.

It says the winds could get up to 75mph in exposed places and that it's likely to lead to longer travel times and even power cuts.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

A Grade II listed hospital which has sat empty since its closure is set to be turned into flats.

The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital has been derelict for more than a decade after the supermarket chain Tesco bought the site but ditched its plans to develop the site two years ago.

Image source, Wolverhampton City Council

The government has announced plans to redevelop the building, creating 193 new homes and apartments.

The Homes and Communities Agency says it will launch a public consultation next week seeking public opinion ahead of plans being submitted.

Lichfield Mercury

With children now back to school for the new term, external, parents across Lichfield and Burntwood are being urged to put safety first by parking responsibly during drop-off and pick-up times.

Stephanie McGovern
BBC Breakfast

This morning I'm live at the NEC in Birmingham before the Glee garden and outdoor living trade show opens its doors., external

More than 550 suppliers are here to sell their wares to retailers. The gardening industry is worth about £5bn and it's not just about plants - but everything from garden furniture to the cafes and food on offer for an overall experience.

The over 50s are big spenders - they spend on average £250 a year, compared with young people. The younger market spend about £45 a year, and that's because about 25% of the under 40s don't have gardens.

I'm told the market is up about 4% compared with the previous year though a price hikes could be looming.

Sheila Hill, a garden retailer, says she may have to increase prices in the wake of Brexit as they source materials from Europe.

Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM Sport

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

• Albion head coach Tony Pulis believes his side will improve with a full week's training behind them - following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton
• Villa boss Steve Bruce says he understands the frustrations of their supporters - after his team were booed off on Saturday
• Wolves need to be more aggressive when they play at Molineux, says boss Nuno
• Harry Redknapp says it’s a “big learning curve” for some of the young players he's brought to St Andrew's
• England's Chris Woakes will be available for Warwickshire's crucial Division One championship match which gets under way at Edgbaston tomorrow

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

A man's been charged with murder , externalafter another man was stabbed in Tamworth.

Police said the 30-year-old victim was attacked on Kerria Road on Friday night and died later in hospital.

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A 27-year-old man from Bancroft, Tamworth, arrested on Sunday, has now been charged by officers.

A man is due before magistrates in Birmingham this morning 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 yesterday morning.

John Delahaye, 47, from Ettington Road has also been charged with two counts of wounding and possession of a bladed weapon.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

There will be a mixture of sunshine and showers today, with some heavy downpours which could be thundery.

It will also feel windy with top temperatures of 18C (64F).

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Good morning from the BBC WM newsroom.

I'm here bringing you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.

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