Man dies in police custody
Corbyn on bin dispute
Family in flat fire
Thousands of cyclists set for Midlands roads
Updates from Friday 22 September 2017
West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry says "the desire is still there" as he prepares to break Ryan Giggs' Premier League appearances record of 632 games.
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Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
The rain is finally beginning to clear and we should have a clear night, with some sunshine tomorrow.
Weather forecast for the West Midlands
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
A man has been charged with motoring offences after police spotted a racing stripe on a car that ran down the windscreen.
Officers saw the "dangerous" yellow marking near junction 2 of the M5 at Oldbury.
Among the charges are using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
The car has been seized by police.
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Detectives have quizzed a serving prisoner , externalover an unsolved murder which has been linked to organised crime gangs in Birmingham and London.
Two soldiers and a third man will stand trial for alleged membership of a banned far-right group.
Read MoreA West Midlands Ambulance Service dispatcher has tweeted details of an emergency call that left her speechless.
It was a report of someone eating a packet of cigarettes - for a £50 bet.
An ambulance service spokesperson said it received a call about five hours after a 28-year-old man ate the packet and its contents and began to feel unwell.
An ambulance was dispatched to an address in Coventry but the patient declined to be taken to hospital.
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Birmingham City caretaker boss Lee Carsley has 'long-term' ambitions to stay with his boyhood club Birmingham City.
Read MoreOn this week's front page, external.
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Wolves Speedway say they are "angry and embarrassed" to have to complete a meeting with only two of their own riders., external
Fixture clashes, and the depleted teams that can result, are a scourge of speedway. But with so many riders involved in multiple teams and competitions, there are no easy solutions to the overall problem, even if a change of date would have largely avoided the issue in this particular case.
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Wolves' annoyance with this particular situation is not entirely down to the fact that their own team will be weakened, although it will to some extent - they have a handsome lead in this tie from their big victory in the first leg, and will hope to be able to field a strong enough team full of guests to protect it.
Chris Van Straaten's protest is as much rooted in the fact that he would prefer Wolves to be represented, mainly at least, by their own riders.
A change of date, to avoid clashes with the Championship play-off matches and the Swedish Grand Prix, would have helped, but Somerset were within their rights to insist the meeting goes ahead this weekend and the speedway authorities have sided with them.
Three people are in the running to become the leader of Birmingham City Council after John Clancy quit over the bin strike, according to the Labour Party.
A spokesman says three candidates have self-nominated to put themselves forward for consideration - Barry Henley (Brandwood councilo, externalr), Changese Khan (Selly Oak councillor, external) and Ian Ward (current interim leader, external).
A ballot will take place next Thursday.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilBarry Henley, Changese Khan, Ian Ward
Gareth Barry says "the desire is still there" as he prepares to break Ryan Giggs' all-time Premier League appearances record on Monday.
Read More"Fears over riders, external" is the top story on the front of this week's newspaper., external
Image source, Halesowen NewsMore than 3,500 civil servants are being moved into a brand new Birmingham office block in one of the biggest peoperty deals in the city in more than a decade
The government's announced, external it has signed a 25-year deal to move workers into the building which is next to an HSBC site currently under construction at Arena Central, near Centenary Square.
Image source, gov.ukPublic servants from several government departments including HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions are set to move in 2020.
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A BMX biker who filmed himself riding his bike off a diving board at a public swimming pool says his stunt was "ridiculous, but not illegal".
Image source, Ryan TaylorThe YouTube video has been viewed more than 300,000 times and shows him plunging into Walsall Gala's swimming pool.
Staff did call the police but it was decided it was a matter for security staff.
Walsall Council says the actions of Ryan Taylor from Bloxwich were "selfish" and "foolhardy".
Quote MessageI know it was stupid but if you watch the video you can see that I waited until the pool was completely empty and no one was at risk."
Ryan Taylor, BMX biker
Plans for a major housing development next to a main road have been revealed., external
A 26-year-old man fighting for his life in hospital after a hit-and-run in Birmingham has had to have part of his leg amputated, police say.
Chris Hood remains in a critical condition, external after he was hit by a car as he crossed Brays Road in Sheldon at about 22:10 on Monday while returning home from work.
Today police have released a photo of a car suspected of being involved - a light-coloured Vauxhall Astra 2004-2010 model which is thought to have significant damage to its front.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceChris Hood and the car police want to find
Quote MessageI would ask people to think back over the last few days and whether they recall seeing such a damaged Astra. Has someone recently had one repaired, or a car they see regularly no longer there? I would also appeal directly to the driver of this vehicle on the night to do the right thing; come forward and speak to us now."
DS Paul Hughes, West Midlands Police
A student who spent a year recovering from depression speaks of the "stigma" around mental health.
Read MoreThe Game Of Thrones star has been spotted getting involved in freshers' week activities on the Birmingham campus.
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BBC Local Live
Velo Birmingham is taking place on Sunday - with thousands of cyclists pedaling their way through the open roads of the West Midlands.
So motorists be advised, many of the roads will be closed throughout Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Birmingham and the Black Country.
Here's a map , externalso you can check to see whether you're affected...
Image source, Velo BirminghamThe closures will also be affecting public transport.
Check the Velo Birmingham website, external for full details of road closure, as some are closed from midnight on Saturday.
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Real ale fans are in for a treat this weekend , externalas the fifth Sedgley Beer Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
