Attempted murder arrest over teen stabbing
£80k fine for fire safety breach at hotel
Boy 'hanging by his neck' from tower block window
Champion skater left off ice after blades taken
Sick girl to go home for Christmas
'Monster' fatberg could take days to clear
Christmas Eve disruption for trains
Prankster gets police help for 'safe getaway' from fans
Updates from Friday 22 December
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Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police have release another photo of Sefora Tanase - the pregnant prisoner who is "unlawfully at large" after escaping from Royal Derby Hospital.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceTanase, 19, is a prisoner at Foston Hall, currently serving a sentence for theft offences.
She is of Romanian nationality and has strong links to the Birmingham area.
A hotel offers a fire crew "massive praise" after "quick action" saved feasts from a burning van.
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BBC Radio 5 live
One hundred years ago, a solider from Tamworth said he was preparing for a "really nice Christmas" on the Western Front during World War One.
The Staffordshire man, 2nd Lieutenant Harold Ridsdale of the 76th Field Company, the Royal Engineers, wrote home to his family and his letter's been voiced by the BBC to mark the anniversary of the conflict's last Christmas.
1917: The Last Christmas - 2nd Lieutenant Harold Ridsdale
He was born in Tamworth in 1889 and writes back about killing pigs, buying beer and that the officers have a turkey and "about 14 Christmas puddings".
Lt Ridsdale survived the war and went on to became the director of a colliery. He died in 1960.
Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
Four masked men have forced their way into a supermarket in Shropshire , externaland stolen a "large sum" from the cash machine inside.
Image source, GoogleIt happened yesterday morning at Spar on High Street, Much Wenlock.
When police arrived, they found the shop's back door had been forced open and the ATM emptied.
Port Vale boss Neil Aspin signs a new two-and-a-half year deal following an encouraging first two months in charge.
Read MoreMore than 6,000 people have been fed by Worcester Foodbank, external in the last year.
Image source, Getty ImagesStaff there say it's a rise of nearly a fifth on 2016.
The food bank says about half of its users come in because they have a problem with their benefits.
Quote MessageI can't see an end to food banks, I think they're just going to keep expanding and growing unless something radically happens with the housing market and the way benefits are given out."
Paul Skinner, Volunteer with Worcester Foodbank
Allen Cook
BBC News
An investigation is under way to find the cause of a fire which engulfed two barns on a farm near Newport, external.
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceShropshire Fire Service says it was called at 02:30 to the site at Tibberton and found the two buildings full of farm machinery.
Crews say it took just over two hours to get under control and the cause may take a few days to work out.
A teenage cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to The Levels in Brereton, Rugeley, yesterday afternoon.
The boy, 15, was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for trauma care.
Police footage shows the aftermath of an attempted robbery that ended in a shooting.
Read MoreStoke boss Mark Hughes denies he will be sacked if his side fail to beat West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday.
Read MoreVirgin Trains said it's planning to run a full timetable today after planned industrial action by West Coast train staff was called off.
Image source, PAThe company warned there may be some cancellations or amendments to services and advised passengers to travel as early as possible.
Planned strikes on four dates in January have also been called off.
Allen Cook
BBC News
Today might mark the start of the Christmas getaway but it's not the only time drivers are being warned to expect long delays.
Data supplied to BBC News reveals the exact locations and times on motorways and major roads that traffic experts predict will be worst hit.
How do you avoid holiday traffic jams?
On 28 December they're predicting drivers could face two hours and eight minutes of delays., external
Tim Page
News Editor, BBC Shropshire
A church in a Shropshire village will open its doors today to allow people to remember a little boy who died on Thursday.
Image source, GoogleThe youngster died after being hit by a car on the A488 outside the Co-op in Minsterley.
The Methodist chapel in the village says it'll be open this afternoon from 14:00 for candle-lighting and prayer.
Quote MessageWe did have prayers for the family and lit some candles but I think everyone I've spoken to this morning has certainly been impacted by this because we are such a small, caring community that the death of anyone but especially a child will impact this community quite profoundly I believe."
Revd. Shalome MacNeil-Cooper, Minister at Minsterley's Methodist chapel
BBC WM
The Mayor of City of Gold Coast has told BBC WM the 2018 Commonwealth Games have already been a "game changer" for the area.
Image source, Getty ImagesTom Tate says it's provided a massive boost for local infrastructure.
He also said he's looking forward to meeting up with the Birmingham 2022 organising committee. Birmingham was confirmed as host on Thursday.
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Port Vale defender Adam Yates has agreed to a contract extension at the club.
Image source, Getty ImagesYates, who's currently ruled out because of a serious facial injury, has agreed a deal until the end of this season.
Tom Cooke
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
About 600 bags containing ingredients for a Christmas dinner are being handed out to refugees and asylum seekers spending Christmas in Coventry.
Local charity Carriers of Hope said all the contents had been donated by the public.
Each package, worth about £25, contains cake, chocolate and mince pies, along with a voucher to buy fresh food.
A 55-year-old man who suffered serious back injuries in a microlight crash two years ago has been awarded nearly £100,000 damages after suing the pilot.
Michael Foreman was dragged to safety after the aircraft piloted by friend Graham Williams plummeted from about 200ft near Shifnal, Shropshire in July 2015.
A High Court judge concluded Mr Foreman should get £99,400 to cover care costs and loss of earnings.
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Stoke City midfielder Geoff Cameron says the whole squad is backing manager Mark Hughes to turn their form around
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Stoke boss is under pressure after winning just four of his 18 Premier League matches this season.
Cameron told BBC Radio Stoke that speculation over the future of Hughes is "hogwash".
"We all know what the gaffer brings and there's no doubt in my mind that he'll be our manager for years to come, but we have to start performing".
Staff at Birmingham New Street say it's all quiet at the minute, but they're expecting it to be a busy day.
Passengers are being advised to arrive early and check their journeys before travelling.
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