Summary

  • Post-mortem test on boy, 7, 'inconclusive'

  • Birmingham could face rivals in bid to host Commonwealth Games

  • Husband jailed for life after admitting wife's murder

  • Girl found 'safe' after huge police hunt in Coventry park

  • Dance teacher, 72, guilty of child sex abuse

  • RBS to close 11 branches in the West Midlands

  • Hospital A&E to offer routine HIV test

  • Veterans protest over charity closure

  • Updates on Friday 1 December

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Live Reporting

  1. Today's weather for the West Midlands - take a brolly

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    There's been rain around for many parts of the region to start today - here's how the rest of Monday's looking.

    You can also get the latest forecast for your part of the West Midlands by going to the BBC Weather website.

    Alex Hamilton

  2. Welcome to the start of Monday's live coverage

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    It may be a cold and wet start for many of us in the West Midlands but we're here to keep you updated with the latest news, sport, travel and more through the day.

    You can also send in your stories and comments via email,Twitter or Facebook.