The chicks are introduced to water at National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham.

Stourbridge News

People have voted overwhelmingly in favour, external of retaining the current elections system in Dudley borough.

Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM Sport

The top sports stories we're talking about on BBC WM this morning include:

• West Bromwich Albion are without a win in five games in all competitions following a 2-0 loss at Arsenal

It was a record-breaking night for Gareth Barry, though - he played his 633rd Premier League game.

• Villa are aiming for their third win in a row in the Championship as they travel to Burton this evening
• The Saddlers go into tonight's game having picked up their first away win since Boxing Day 2016
• In speedway, Wolves opened up a 13-point lead over Belle Vue, external in the first leg of their Premiership play-off semi-final last night

Birmingham Mail

A man had to be cut free by firefighters after a collision involving four cars on the M42, external near Coleshill.

Alex Lester
Presenter, BBC WM

A professional dancer from the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing says it's an "incredible experience" to be paired with funny man Brian Conley.

Amy Dowden, who runs a dance school in Dudley, external, says she's being "hard but fair" on the comedian, who danced the tango on Saturday.

When we asked her who she thinks will win, she said "it's still early days" and wouldn't guess.

The bodies of a husband and wife have been found at separate addresses after what police suspect to be a murder-suicide.

Police were directed by ambulance workers to a property in Linforth Drive, Streetly, just after midnight when the body of man in his 30s was discovered.

About 40 minutes later, the body of a woman - also in her 30s - was found at an address at Cofton Park Close, Rednal, Birmingham.

Both sites have been cordoned off. Detectives say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

A police statement said: "At this early stage it’s understood the woman was murdered before the man took his own life."

The Solihull councillor is suspended by the Conservative group while an investigation takes place.

An artist has taken inspiration from his suitcase for a new exhibition highlighting the prejudice he and others have faced as Muslims.

Faisal Hussain, 40, from Birmingham, says he hopes his take on the "victimisation" of Muslim communities will lead to a better understanding of their experience.

The display at the Centrala gallery, external also includes these "ray guns" and words taken from abusive text messages.

Express and Star

Dozens of cars were vandalised during a 12 hour crime spree, external in a Black Country borough which left a 'trail of destruction'.

BBC Midlands Today

Gareth Barry set a new record for the number of Premier League appearances last night.

The midfielder made his debut for Aston Villa in 1998.

Last night, the 36-year-old reached his 633rd match in the top flight of the game, playing for West Brom against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Nicola Beckford
Journalist, BBC Midlands Today

How would you reduce homelessness? - Birmingham City Council is asking the public for suggestions., external

The authority's figures for last year, external say 55 people are sleeping rough but the figure is thought to be much higher.

A public consultation runs until mid October. , external

The West Midlands mayor, Andy Street, says one of his main priorities over the forthcoming year is to tackle the issue in the city.

The council's plan, external to "eradicate homelessness" includes:

• Ensuring people are well informed about their housing options

• Assisting people in need as soon as possible

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

Any mist or fog around this morning will clear leaving a brighter afternoon with some sunny spells and highs of 19C (66F).

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Good morning. Welcome to live updates on Tuesday, 26 September.

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, you can reach us on Facebook , externalor tweet @BBCWM, external.

Artist Faisal Hussain's exhibition has pieces representing prejudice he and communities have faced.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis accuses Alexis Sanchez of 'cheating' in Arsenal's 2-0 win over the Baggies in the Premier League.

West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry says holding the Premier League's appearance record will not sink in until he retires.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis says his side should been awarded a first-half penalty in their 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says fans have yet to see the best of Alexandre Lacazette, who scored both goals in a 2-0 win over West Brom.

Bolton sign former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Queens Park Rangers midfielder Karl Henry until the end of the season.

John Hoopingarner accidentally signed up for a race he thought was in Alabama, but came to the UK anyway.