CCTV released to find firework killerpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Police want to speak to three woman who may have "vital information" about Anthony Nicholls' death.
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Simon Johnson death: Teenage burglar guilty of murder
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Car theft 'relay' devices seized in Birmingham
Cash and phones found in police raids
Small police stations 'could move to community buildings'
Council's 'ludicrous' threat to evict Christmas tree
More flood alerts for the West Midlands
Darts prepares to say farewell to unlikely revolutionary
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CCTV released to find firework killerpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Speedway: Coventry Bees accepted into National Leaguepublished at 09:02 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire SportSpeedway's National League has provisionally accepted Coventry Bees entry for next season. , external
Image source, Jeff DaviesIt announced the Bees will be one of 10 teams in the league subject to confirmation.
The Bees owner Mick Horton plans to race the team at Leicester Lions despite opposition from the Save Coventry Speedway campaign.
The Bees were unable to ride in the 2017 season after they couldn't agree a deal to stay at their Brandon home.
Ice causing lots of minor crashespublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
The ice is also causing lots of minor crashes around Warwickshire, external, police say.
Officers are warning drivers to take extra care and allow more time for journeys.
Bus services suspendedpublished at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC News TravelBuses aren't able to serve the Keresley area of Coventry, due to the icy roads, National Express Coventry says.
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End of twitter post 2Man charged with sexual offencespublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
A man's been charged with sexual assault and attempted rape, following an incident in Worcester on Tuesday morning, police say. , external
A woman was attacked shortly before 05:30 as she was walking under the viaduct on Bransford Road in the town.
Flood barriers go up after heavy rainpublished at 08:31 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Ten flood alerts remain in place this morning after more heavy rain, and in some cases snow, fell overnight.
Low-level flood barriers have gone up in Frankwell, in Shrewsbury (pictured).
An alert is in place for the full length of the River Severn through Shropshire, which is expected to peak at Buildwas on Friday night.
Image source, Environment AgencyAlerts are also in place in Shropshire on the Worfe, the Severn-Vyrnwy conflunece, the upper Teme, and the Tern and Perry catchments.
Alerts are also in place on the Wye and Arrow in Herefordshire, and the River Lugg outside of Leominster.
The Lower Dove Brooks, River Sow and River Penk, River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire, and the Anker and Sence outside Atherstone are also affected.
Safeguarding probe launched after TV documentarypublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Shropshire council has launched a safeguarding investigation following an ITV expose into serious failings at a number of children's homes in the county.
The programme team behind Exposure - Who Cares? Children's Homes Undercover , externalplaced two reporters into privately owned homes in the county run by Cambian and the Keys group.
The programme claims it found evidence of understaffing and inadequate training.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe council said it first became aware of the allegations contained within the documentary the same day it aired on ITV and its safeguarding team instantly launched an investigation.
In a statement, Cambian said it was "satisfied that the children in our care were safe and being looked after appropriately".
The Keys Group says it's responded fully to the programme.
Snow and ice affecting travelpublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC News TravelThe weather overnight is affecting a number roads in Staffordshire and Cheshire - Cheshire Police says it's had multiple calls about flooding and collisions
Snow has closed the A53 Leek Road in both directions between the A54 Macclesfield Main Road and Mount Road.
Police are advising drivers to avoid the road if possible as there are also broken-down vehicles in the area.
School closures due to snow and icepublished at 07:58 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Eight schools are currently closed in the Stoke-on-Trent, external area and two in Staffordshire, external due to the icy weather, many saying the conditions on surrounding roads are treacherous.
School transport is also being affected in Herefordshire., external
HS2 redundancy pay 'shocking waste' of taxpayer cashpublished at 07:46 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
The company behind the new HS2 high-speed rail line, has been criticised for making £1.7m of unauthorised redundancy payments that were a "shocking waste of taxpayers' money".
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilThe Public Accounts Committee said the firm overseeing construction of the high-speed rail line offered staff terms "well in excess" of authorised levels.
They were made last year when the government-owned company decided to relocate staff from its London office to Birmingham and offered redundancy for those who were no longer needed or were unwilling to move.
An HS2 spokesperson acknowledged "a serious error" had been made.
Virgin Trains runs reduced service during strikespublished at 07:41 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC News TravelDespite strikes on Virgin Trains, the firm is expecting to run two services per hour in each direction between London and the West Midlands, National Rail Enquiries says.
Other operators serving routes between Birmingham and London are running services as normal.
Check National Rail Enquiries, external for the latest information.
Hereford lose out to Fleetwood in FA Cup tiepublished at 07:29 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC SportHereford are out of the FA Cup after losing their Second Round Replay 2-0 to Fleetwood Town.
Captain Cian Bolger headed in from a corner to give Fleetwood the lead inside 10 minutes,after the sides had drawn 1-1 at Highbury12 days ago.
Flooding blocks train lines between Crewe and Chesterpublished at 07:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
BBC News TravelHeavy flooding is affecting trains between Crewe and Chester.
National Rail Enquiries said all lines were blocked and buses are replacing trains this morning, external.
Virgin Trains staff hold 24-hour strikepublished at 07:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Workers on Virgin Trains West Coast are holding the first of six 24-hour strikes from this morning.
Image source, PAThe RMT union says just under 2,000 train managers, on-board catering staff, station and clerical workers will be involved in the action.
The union is calling for a pay offer for all its members that equals the amount given to train drivers.
Virgin said it had offered a "significantly above inflation pay rise", but unions rejected it.
Video: What's the weather doing today?published at 07:06 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherExpect icy patches on untreated routes today as there is a yellow warning for ice in place until 11:00.
Feeling chilly but we can expect sunny spells mixed with scattered showers and highs of 6C (43F).
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Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2017
Vanessa Pearce
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Friday.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.
We love to hear from you so share your news, thoughts and photos of the area with us via email, Twitter, external and Facebook., external
Hereford FC 0-2 Fleetwood Townpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2017
Fleetwood will host Leicester City in the FA Cup third round after beating Hereford in a replay at Edgar Street.
Read MoreKiller lorry driver was watching pornpublished at 20:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2017
Felix Gillon is jailed for causing the death of another driver while watching porn on the M69.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2017
Andy Giddings
BBC NewsWe'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Man seriously injured in hit and runpublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2017
A man is expected to spend Christmas in hospital after being knocked down in a hit and run in Dudley.
West Midlands Police said the 37-year-old was struck by a car on a slip road leading to the Thornleigh Trading Estate at 19:15 yesterday. He is being treated for a fractured leg, broken and fractured pelvis as well as shoulder and collar bone injuries.
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