An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the blaze.

The MP for Mid Worcestershire will raise the issue of puppy smuggling in a parliamentary debate this afternoon.

Nigel Huddleston wants the government to do more to tackle the trade, which he says is a £100m underground industry.

Mr Huddleston is backing a campaign by the Dogs Trust, which has a base in Evesham and says he has received emails about the issue from about 200 constituents.

Simon Price, who ran Birmingham Dogs Home, admits 10 charges while his wife denies six.

Express and Star

Here are some of the stories to feature online today:

• Schoolgirl 'seriously injured' after Stourbridge crash, external
• MP Michael Fabricant denies claims, external of 'inappropriate' behaviour with male journalist in a taxi claimed on Tory sex list
• Misery for Wolverhampton drivers as roadworks overrun by 2,200, external days

BBC Midlands Today

On our programme this lunchtime, you can hear from a Worcestershire woman whose brother died in the Hillsborough tragedy. She has been giving her reaction to a report by the former Bishop of Liverpool.

We will also hear about an investigation into claims a breast cancer surgeon harmed 11 patients - claims he denies.

And dozens of uniformed military personnel are out on the streets of of Birmingham, for the city's annual Poppy Day.

A girl is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after she was hit by a car outside a primary school in Stourbridge.

The ambulance service was called to Hob Green Road in Wollescote, external, at about 09:00 this morning.

Image source, Google

The girl was initially unconscious but came round as she was treated by paramedics.

She is now at Birmingham Children's Hospital being treated for her injuries, which have been described as serious.

The Royal Stoke surgeon says his 26-year "unblemished" career has been hit by "unjustified" claims.

The man charged with running a dogs' home in Birmingham has pleaded guilty to defrauding the charity out of more than £640,000 over four years.

Simon Price, 53, who was chief executive of Birmingham Dogs Home in Solihull entered 10 guilty pleas to counts of fraud by abuse of position between June 2012 and July 2016.

Alayna Price, who was the fund-raising and commercial manager for the charity denied six charges of fraud and transferring cash between bank accounts.

The couple, both of Somerton Drive, Marston Green, are due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court later this month.

Paz Heer, from Wolverhampton, has made cakes for celebrities from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Anthony Joshua.

Police are appealing for help with find the driver of a car which sped away from the scene of a shooting in Birmingham last night.

Soho Road in Handsworth was closed off by officers last night after shots were fired and hit Spices kebab shop at about 22:50.

The road is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon, say police, while investigations continue., external

A car was found crashed nearby and has since been recovered.

Worcester News

Here are three of the headlines from the Worcester News website today:

• Apology to women after case against alleged attacker mistakenly dropped, external
• Animal Charity concerned about Worcester Racecourse horse safety, external
• Shoppers flock to new store, external

A bungalow fire that claimed the life of an elderly woman in Hereford on Monday isn't thought to be suspicious, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has said.

It started at the property on Panson Place at 19:05 and the woman was found dead at the scene.

The fire service says a full investigation is still ongoing.

Additional powers have been granted to police in Cheadle after a spate of crime in the town last weekend.

Staffordshire Police said it took 25 calls relating to anti-social behaviour, including threats of violence, bricks being thrown at a bus, fireworks being let off and an arson attack on the changing rooms at Churchill Road Recreational Ground.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

From 17:00 on Friday until 17:00 on Sunday officers will have the power to move anyone over the age of 10 who they believe is committing or likely to commit an offence.

Factory worker Safi Qais Khan died when he fell into a waste-sorting machine at a recycling yard.

Two young Thai boxers from Redditch have come home from a competition in Italy with three gold medals.

Kevin Dorman from the Thaitans Martial Arts Academy, external said he was "super proud" of 12-year-old George Rowand and 13-year-old Ellie Pardie.

A road in Birmingham remains closed after a police cordon was put in last night after gun shots were fired outside a kebab shop.

West Midlands Police has closed off Soho Road in Handsworth between Stafford Road and Thornhill Road after officers were called to reports of an assault.

Image source, DESMOND JADDOO

A spokesperson for the police says there are bullet holes in the shop windows and officers have started an investigation into what happened.

No injuries have been reported.

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Tim Wedgwood
BBC News

Former athlete Craig Ellams, from Trentham, thought nothing could come close to the despair of missing out on the Commonwealth Games, but a diagnosis of testicular cancer left him and his wife lost for words.

He thought he would never have children.

Five years on, Mr Ellams is celebrating receiving the all-clear from cancer in the same week as his daughter Connie's third birthday.

Shropshire Star

Here are some of the stories being covered by The Shropshire Star this morning:

• Telford street fight:, external Gang of 30 teenagers met at Southwater to watch brawl
• 'No impact' on patients as Shropdoc reviews staff contracts, external
• Shropshire dog owners warned over deadly disease, external

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam has revealed the team's senior players held a meeting after the recent losses to Man City and Bournemouth, to speak some "home truths" about their performances.

It seemed to help, because they followed that up with a win at Watford and he said "the best thing that happened is that we got a reaction".

Image source, Getty Images

Stoke host Leiecester City in the Premier League on Saturday.

Today is #BirminghamPoppyDay., external Volunteers and servicemen and women are across the city, external attempting to raise £50,000 in one day for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

This year the charity is encouraging people to Rethink Remembrance, external as part of its campaign for 2017.

Musical performances have already taken place at Birmingham New Street station this morning, and more are set to happen throughout the city today.