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Updates from Friday 5 October 2017
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After a windy start to the day, bands of rain will clear leaving a drier and brighter day with top temperatures of 16C (61F).
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The High Court is expected to make a decision in the case of a man from Shropshire who wants to change the law on assisted dying.
Noel Conway, 67, from near Ironbridge, has motor neurone disease and says current legislation prevents him from having a choice over his death and fears he'll be forced to suffer.
His lawyers have led a judicial review calling for assisted dying to be made legal within the last six months of a person's life.
Vanessa Pearce
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The official opening of Birmingham's famous city landmark was on 5 October 1967.
Read MoreShrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst is pleased that people are taking notice of his table-topping League One side.
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We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for breaking news this evening and into the morning.
A firefighter from Warwickshire caught up in the Las Vegas massacre whilst on holiday has been thanked for his selfless actions tending to casualties.
Image source, Channel 4 NewsTony Dumbleton, a crew commander at Nuneaton Fire Station, was on holiday in Las Vegas with his wife at the time of the shooting.
He told Channel 4 News he saw a man who had been shot through the shoulder, before other casualties started coming through the doors of his hotel.
"People were bleeding heavily, we were just patching them up," he said.
Rob Moyney, from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, commended Mr Dumbleton for his "selfless actions to help others while potentially putting himself in harm's way".
Quote MessageAlthough often faced with challenging and complex situations, his bravery and actions in this instance were well beyond all expectations. We look forward to seeing Tony back in Warwickshire safe and well.
Rob Moyney, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue
A man running late for work after a boozy session the night before knocked down and killed a cyclist., external
Jet2.com has announced it will increase services following the sudden collapse of Monarch earlier this week.
The firm is adding more than 100,000 seats on flights from Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports this winter.
Monarch Airlines ceased trading early on Monday, leading to nearly 1,900 job losses and the cancellation of all its flights and holidays.
A competition to see who can get the most miles per gallon out of their car has taken place in Shropshire today.
The MPG Marathon has involved all sorts of cars driving through Shrewsbury and Ludlow before finishing their journey in Warwickshire.
Image source, Alex GrantOne of the aims of the event is to promote "eco" driving and the results will be announced at the end of the week.
Health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says he is backing moves for a full public inquiry into the actions of the disgraced West Midlands breast surgeon, Ian Paterson.
He said NHS patients deserved to know how the scandal happened.
The 59-year-old surgeon carried out unnecessary breast operations in both NHS and private hospitals, and was convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding against 10 private patients.
Quote MessageIt's just totally shocking what that man did, evil. I think we, all of us, feel that we have a duty to all NHS patients to make sure that we have understood exactly how it happened and to really be confident that we are doing everything we can."
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health
Hampshire bat out the day against relegated Warwickshire to condemn 2016 county champions Middlesex to the drop.
Read MorePart of a major road in Walsall has been closed this afternoon (Wednesday) as firefighters battle a huge blaze , externalat a disused pub.
The blaze in Stoke-on-Trent also claimed the life of Tafaoul Fadoul's mother Zainab Adam.
Read MoreA man in his 50s has been threatened by a man brandishing two blades in a robbery on Monday morning, police say.
Image source, GoogleThe man demanded money during the robbery at Earlswood Lakes in Solihull.
He made off with a small amount of money - police said it is "fortunate the victim was not injured".
New mobile speed enforcement sites are being launched across Shropshire. , external
After three police officers were cleared of perjury and perverting the course of justice following the death of Kingsley Burrell, a family spokesperson has called for a new review into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Speaking outside Birmingham Crown Court today, Desmond Jaddoo said the "damning narrative verdict of neglect" by emergency services was yet to be acted upon.
"We now request that the Home Secretary now place our 2015 request for a public inquiry into these systemic failings back on the agenda, as promised, following the conclusion of these proceedings," he said.
Quote MessageThere remains insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction against any officers or medical health professionals involved in the restraint and treatment of Kingsley Burrell."
Crown Prosecution Service
Two trade unions, Unite and pilots' union Balpa, have confirmed they will be seeking compensation for Monarch employees left "out of pocket and out of a job" following the airline's sudden collapse earlier this week.
Image source, PABalpa described the treatment of its members as "unbelievably cold hearted" after it claims pilots had to spend almost £40 to join a telephone conference where their redundancies were announced.
Under UK law, companies with more than 100 employees must give at least 45 days' notice of their intention to make people redundant.
About 1,900 employees lost their jobs when the firm went into administration on Monday.
Quote MessageSince Monday we've seen appalling treatment of Monarch staff. Not only were they given no warning of this situation but some have had to shell out their own cash to be told they've lost their job
Brian Strutton, Balpa general secretary
BBC Midlands Today
A homeless man's been jailed for life for repeatedly stabbing a mother and son to death who'd tried to help him off the streets and into work.
Aaron Barley murdered Tracey Wilkinson and her 13-year-old son Pierce, before trying to kill her husband Peter.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceAnd three police officers have been cleared of lying about a covering placed over the head of a mental health patient who died in custody after being restrained.
The three were acquitted of perjury and perverting the course of justice.
Image source, Burrell familyJoin us at 18:30 on BBC One for more.
Westerly winds will bring gusts of 40-50 mph tonight alongside heavy rain at times. Lows of 11C.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind, external, with the potential for disruption to transport, tree damage and temporary power cuts.
