A special invention is helping a young Birmingham girl rediscover her lost memories.

Aman is 10 years old and has severe memory loss due to a car accident in 2015. She had to learn again how to walk, talk and even eat.

Even today, she can't remember special family moments and struggles to follow lessons at school.

Computer scientist Haiyan Zhang has found a way to help bring back her memories as part of a Children in Need special of the Big Life Fix.

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A road sweeper is dealing with a shed-load of aubergines which has closed the A51 Nantwich Bypass in Cheshire.

The road is closed in both directions after a collision between two lorries at around 03:00.

The crash happened close to Reaseheath Zoo, Reaseheath College.

Highways teams worked through the night to resurface a stretch of the M6 in Cheshire after a crash yesterday lunchtime.

Image source, Highways England

A lorry jackknifed through the central reservation between Lymm and Knutsford, spilling diesel on to the carriageway.

There were major delays on the M6 and surrounding routes, as three lanes northbound had to be closed.

The road is now fully open.

A gun maker from Herefordshire will pay a poignant tribute today to those who fell in one of the bloodiest battles of World War One.

A hundred blank rounds will be fired to mark the centenary of the battle of Passchendaele in Belgium.

John Slough, from Peterchurch in the Golden Valley, has restored 13 guns from the era to take part in the salute.

His grandfather was among those killed in the battle.

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is trying to recruit more civilians to help safeguard the welfare of prisoners. , external

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Custody visitors go into cells to check those being held by police are being treated fairly.

Last year they visited more than 2,500 people locked up in the West Midlands.

Volunteers are needed particularly in the Coventry, Oldbury, Perry Barr and Wolverhampton areas.

Many older people in Stoke-on-Trent are facing problems getting to GP appointments and waiting too long to be seen in hospital, a report has found.

The Care Quality Commission report, found they are also being put at risk of harm and slipping through the net because the health and social care systems aren't working well enough together.

Inspectors say there’s an urgent need for health professionals and others to work together properly to improve the situation for over-65s.

Stoke-on-Trent was one of 20 local authorities selected for a review of health and social care system.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

There could be some cloud and drizzle around at times today but in the main it should stay bright and sunny with highs of 10C (50F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

Good morning and welcome to our live updates for Friday.

We'll bring you the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates for the West Midlands between now and 19:00.

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Anthony Nicholls died after a 200-shot commercial-sized firework was let off in his home.

Sathnam Sanghera was back in his home city for the premiere of The Boy with the Topknot.

Allen Cook
BBC News

We'll be back with more from 07:00 tomorrow.

Keep an eye out here for West Midlands news and sport stories as well as travel updates throughout the evening.

Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today

It's generally been a sunnier afternoon for many of us in the West Midlands - here's how tonight and tomorrow are looking.

Keep up-to-date with the latest forecast for your part of the region by heading to the BBC Weather website.

The huge letters have been carved into the side of Titterstone Clee Hill in Shropshire.

James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire

Junior Brown (pictured, right) is starting his rehabilitation at Shrewsbury Town after his cruciate ligament knee surgery proved a success.

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Brown limped off after suffering the injury in Town’s game at Fleetwood just over a fortnight ago.

The full-back will still be out for many months, probably until the end of the season, but he says he's starting weights and bike work.

Police urge the driver who fled the scene to "do the right thing" and come forward.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

A goose has had to be rescued from an island on a fishery in Cheshire after getting caught in a fishing line. , external

Image source, Cheshire Fire Service

Cheshire Fire Service carried out the rescue this morning at the site on Coole Lane, Nantwich.

They say the goose had its legs tangled up but it's now being cared for by the RSPCA.

Image source, Cheshire Fire Service

People have been having a lot of fun with the new 280 character limit, introduced by Twitter - and that includes the region's firefighters.

But there seems to be some disagreement about the noise a fire engine makes.

The company says the site is surplus land which it hopes to sell for development.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

A Staffordshire Police officer has been found guilty of misconduct for using racially offensive language. , external

The force says it related to an incident at Hanley Police Station in February which was overheard by other members of staff.

It says an independent panel has been hearing evidence about three officers.

Two were told they had no case to answer, but the force says PC Andrew Goodwin has been issued with a final written warning.

Kevin Lee
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Controversial cuts in childrens services totalling almost £1.2m, external have been agreed by senior councillors at Warwickshire County Council.

The authority`s cabinet has agreed plans to replace 39 children's centres with 14 "Children and Family" hubs, with outreach services in other locations.

Earlier this year, concerns were raised by parents with young children that they would lose a "lifeline" under the plans.

The council says it has to make savings but 'early years' services remains "absolutely critical" - the changes are set to come into effect from 1 October 2019.