Updates from Friday 24 November
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Allen Cook
BBC News
A woman's been taken to hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries, external after being hit by a car in Redditch.
Image source, GoogleWest Mercia Police say it happened this evening, at around 16:25, on Colts Lane and involved a Ford Focus.
They say the victim, who's in her 80s, has been taken to hospital. Officers say the driver's not thought to have been seriously hurt.
Worcestershire's Moeen Ali won't "take any notice" of the Australian team sledging him during the Ashes, according to his dad.
Moeen is thought to be in line to move above wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to number six in England's side.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Ashes series is renowned for tough talking and sledging, with past players telling the BBC they've even been sledged "by the captain of the aeroplane" on arriving in Australia.
But Moeen's father Manir Ali told BBC Hereford and Worcester he's ready and calm for whatever may come.
Quote MessageHe says it goes in one ear and comes out from the other ear so he doesn't really take any notice with the Ashes but he's very calm and ready for them to be honest, prepared mentally and physically."
Munir Ali, Moeen Ali's father
Nigel Dolman
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
The government says there should be a decision on funding Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road by next summer.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilIt says the project will be judged against others around the country to see which represent the best value for money.
Shropshire Council says it plans to put its final proposal to the Department for Transport before Christmas. , external
It's already carried out a consultation on the plans and says it is compiling up-to-date traffic figures.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A school in Cheshire has started creating a memorial garden, external for one of its pupils who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack.
Image source, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive SchoolNell Jones was one of 22 people killed when a suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb in the arena's foyer in May.
The garden, which will have lavender and herbs and a river of pebbles, will be open to the public.
It features a section where members of the school community can place decorated pebbles in memory of a loved one or loved ones.
Quote MessageI think the garden's really nice because, instead of having all the sad memories, we can have happy memories and remember Nell in the garden."
Olivia Watts, Nell's best friend for 11 years
A man who murdered his wife with an axe has been jailed for life and will serve a minimum of 22 years behind bars.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceNorbert Chikerema, from Birmingham, had denied murder but was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday.
Four elephants from Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire will head to a new £2.5m home in Blackpool.
Read MoreHere are some of the stories making the news on the Whitchurch Herald website today:
BBC Sport
Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has joined Kilmarnock on a deal until the end of the season.
Image source, SNSThe 30-year-old, who worked with Killie manager Steve Clarke at the English Premier League club, left Norwich City in the summer, and was given a two-week trial at Rugby Park.
The giant bear statues, which went on display in Birmingham, are now greeting users of a council tip.
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Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
Tonight will remain mild with strong winds and outbreaks of rain.
The winds will ease towards the end of the night, with most of the rain clearing away, with lows of 6C (43F).
Shefali Oza with the latest weather
Andrew Thomas McIntosh, 54, is charged with the murder of his wife Patricia, 56.
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BBC Two
Shropshire and Worcestershire will feature on BBC Two next week as Celebrity Antiques Road Trip visits the counties.
The show sees antiques experts accompany celebrities around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.
In the episode on Wednesday 29 November, comedian Brian Conley and broadcaster Nick Owen take a trip through Shropshire and Worcestershire.
Find out more about what's in that episode here.
Allen Cook
BBC News
The death of a man is being treated by police as suspicious after his body was found this morning in Rugby., external
Image source, GoogleWarwickshire Police says the discovery was made in a communal area of Avon Court on Avon Street.
Officers say the man has not yet been identified and they are investigating how he died.
Arthur Gumbley will need surgery after being found in his Sutton Coldfield home, covered in blood.
Read MoreThe royal couple also met assembly line workers at the Jaguar Land Rover site in Solihull.
Read MoreThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made their final visit across the West Midlands in the whistle factory, Acme Whistles in Birmingham.
Kensington Palace tweeted, external: "In their final stop in Birmingham today, The Duke and Duchess visit Acme Whistles, the creators of the 1st police whistle and the original Acme Thunderer."
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd of course, they couldn't visit the factory without hearing the goods....
Image source, Getty ImagesNorbert Chikerema must serve a minimum of 22 years for killing his wife.
Read MoreA 42-year-old taxi driver was repeatedly stabbed in Ruskin Avenue, Moss Side.
Read MoreCheshire is not one of the big winners in this year's budget, but there is one announcement for the county.
Image source, PAThe government will invest £4m in the Jodrell Bank Observatory as part of a £20.5m project to redevelop its visitor centre.
This is set to boost their schools programme
A spokesman for the centre said they were "delighted" with the funding.
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Nigel Dolman
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire
After 10 years in Telford, Comic Con won't be coming to the International Centre next year., external
Image source, GoogleThe firm behind the event, MCM, says it wants to concentrate on its growing venues in Birmingham, Manchester, London and Glasgow.
It's thanking fans for their energy and support over the years.
