Tyrone Cardin, his sister Rene and Molly Evans attacked several people during a spree.

Tim Page
News Editor, BBC Shropshire

Hundreds of children in Ellesmere, in Shropshire, were led by a special visitor as they took part in a "walking bus" to celebrate Christmas at the local primary school this morning.

The parade, led by one of Santa's helpers and a whole gaggle of elves, wound its way around the town finishing up at Ellesmere Primary, picking up children and parents as it went.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC News

There's a real 50/50 split in opinion over the announcement earlier today that Birmingham will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Many local athletes are delighted by the news of a home games. The Facebook, external and Twitter comments, external we've seen suggest there's a real mix. Here are a couple of people who've been in touch with us today.

@hapspop, external: "It couldn't afford to collect the bins yet this it can spend a fortune on!"

Russell Burns‏, external says "Great news, An opportunity to see world class sport on our doorstep while raising the profile of the city."

Peter Turland, external tweets: Oh no, where are we getting the money from?

Elaine Jones‏, external simply writes "Brillant".

PhilB64‏, external replied to our tweet: "Excellent news but there will be some who moan about it there always is."

More tributes are paid to two of the six people who died in a multi-vehicle crash in Birmingham.

Allen Cook
BBC News

There'll be massive disruption to trains between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton as a major junction's replaced., external

Image source, PA

Network Rail, which control's the UK's railways, says that work in Smethwick will start at 21:30 on Saturday and last until 04:00 on 7 January 2018.

They say they'll also be replacing signalling equipment in the area as some of it is more than 50 years old.

As a result, there'll be no trains between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton via Sandwell and Dudley from Christmas Eve to 2 January.

BBC Weather

Staying largely dry and cloudy overnight, and feeling mild with lows of 8C (46F).

After another misty start to the day, tomorrow will be largely dry and cloudy with mild temperatures again.

You can find a detailed forecast for where you are on the BBC Weather site.

The Sentinel

These are among the top stories on The Sentinel newspaper's website today:

• Environmental health shut down 'filthy' and 'dirty' Chinese takeaway, external
• Teenager jailed after having sex with girl, 14, when he was 17, external
• Householder hit with £1,222 court bill for having untidy garden, external

Allen Cook
BBC News

A man's been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash involving a lorry and a car on the M6 in May in which five people died.

The four women and a man were all from Romania, but living in Stoke-on-Trent.

The crash happened early on 24 May on the southbound side between junctions 15 and 14.

Zbigniew Grzabel, 60, from Glebefields Road, Tipton, has been charged with five counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. , external

He's due to appear at Stafford Crown Court in January.

Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire

A young boy's died after being hit by a car in Shropshire this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service says it happened outside the Co-operative Food store on Station Road, Minsterley.

Image source, Google

Paramedics found the boy, thought to be just two, in cardiac arrest being given CPR by passers-by, but they couldn't save his life.

Road closures remain in place.

Police are calling for witnesses to come forward.

Olivia Morley
Journalist, BBC WM

A Muslim convert who lived in Walsall has been jailed for five years after he was caught trying to join Islamic State when his pregnant wife "snitched" on him.

Image source, West Midlands Police

A hearing at the Old Bailey heard how Ismael Watson had travelled to Turkey but was stopped and sent back to Britain as he tried to cross the border into Syria.

The court heard he was "quickly radicalised" after converting to Islam.

The 27-year-old was previously known as Jack Watson and came from a non-Muslim family in Liverpool. His mother described him as "meek, mild and easily influenced".

Dave Wade
BBC News

Three Chinese bowls - no bigger than cereal bowls - have sold for £62,000 at auction - over £60,000 more than they were expected to go for.

Image source, Hansons Auctioneers

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous but is from Lichfield and in her 60s, has said she may now retire.

They were probably bought for no more than £1 each from a junk shop in Hyson Green, Nottingham, in the 1950s or 1960s, she said.

“I was told my father had a good eye for Chinese porcelain. I knew he read up on it."

Image source, Hansons Auctioneers

Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall, Derbyshire, said they were purchased this week by Chinese buyers, smashing their estimates of between £500 and £800 each.

“I just can’t believe people would pay that amount of money for them, but I think it’s nice they are going back to China," said the owner.

"I may just retire."

BBC Sport

Worcester make two changes from the side that lost to Sale in their last Premiership fixture at the beginning of the month.

David Denton (pictured) moves from number eight to blindside flanker, while GJ van Velze replaces Alafoti Faosiliva.

Image source, Getty Images

Worcester go into the game six points ahead of bottom-placed Irish.

Coventry Telegraph

Here are some of the main stories on the Coventry Telegraph website today:

• More than 100 new affordable homes to be built in Coventry, external
• Police investigate report of stabbing in Tile Hill, external
• Festive mission to ensure Nuneaton boy gets his letter from Santa, external

The animals were culled in 19 areas in eight counties in England.

BBC Hereford and Worcester

The MP for the Wyre Forest Mark Garnier has been cleared of breaking the Ministerial Code of Conduct after allegations he asked his former secretary to buy sex toys in 2010.

He was under investigation following reports he asked his then secretary Caroline Edmonson to buy sex toys in 2010 and called her "sugar tits".

Image source, PA

The Cabinet Office today said there was no evidence to suggest Mr Garnier's conduct since 2016 had breached the Ministerial Code.

It added that it had also looked into the incident in 2010, concluding "there was no dispute about the facts of the incident" but there was a "significant difference of interpretation between the parties".

Its statement said the MP had no intention of causing distress, has apologised unreservedly and the Prime Minister Theresa May considers "a line should be drawn under the issue".

Two giant wood carvings, one which stands over 6ft (1.8m) tall, have been stolen from a Warwickshire park.

Image source, Kingsbury Water Park

The two eagle carvings at Kingsbury Water Park had been made by countryside ranger James Taylor.

"One of them is so heavy it must have taken three men to lift it", he said.

The pieces, which took about a week to carve and are worth about £500 each, "are extremely popular with the public", he said, "I'm really annoyed".

The theft, from a secure, locked yard, has been reported to Warwickshire Police.

BBC Midlands Today

The Staffordshire Regiment's four-legged mascot has been promoted at a ceremony in Lichfield today.

Bull Terrier Sgt Watchman V was honoured with the rank of Colour Sergeant following 18 months duty.

The tradition of the army regiment being represented by a canine Watchman dates back more than 130 years.

BBC News Travel

There's been another crash on the M6 northbound in Cheshire today, this time at junction 20.

Earlier today there was a collision at junction 19 which led to a peak of three-hour delays.

BBC Business News

Shell is to acquire Coventry energy firm First Utility for an undisclosed amount of money.

Image source, First Utility

The deal is subject to regulatory and other approvals and is expected to complete in early 2018.

“The supply and demand of residential energy is rapidly changing, driven by new technologies that enable householders to better manage their energy use, and the need for a low-carbon energy system,” said Mark Gainsborough, Shell’s Executive Vice President of New Energies.

“This combination will enable Shell to enter a new part of the energy market in the UK and to improve choice for customers by delivering innovative services at competitive prices.”

You can follow updates and reaction on the BBC Business Live page.

Alistair Binney
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Traffic delays are expected in Worcester this evening because of a "fatberg".

Severn Trent is working on clearing a blockage in the sewers in Sidbury , externalcaused by the build-up of grease, fats and oil.

Worcestershire County Council says it means commuters will not be able to turn right into Bath Road from Sidbury or turn left from London Road., external

Image source, Severn Trent