In the papers: Business threats over Brexitpublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
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In the papers: Business threats over Brexitpublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Bennell 'told me his cancer was payback'published at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
A court hears the ex-football coach told an alleged victim over Facebook his illness was "payback".
Read MoreMove to complete shopping centres sale off-shorepublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Joanne Gallacher
Political reporter, BBC ShropshireA deal for Shropshire Council to buy Shrewsbury's shopping centres is to be completed "off-shore", saving the authority a large stamp duty bill, the BBC understands.
Last month, councillors agreed to buy the Darwin, Pride Hill and Riverside centres from UK Commercial Property Trust.
Image source, FlickrPayment of the stamp duty would have gone to central government and critics have called the move "immoral" and that the authority should pay its taxes.
The Shrewsbury centres are already owned by an offshore trust based in the Channel Islands, external and the move's allowed by law.
Shropshire Council says it can't comment due to commercial confidentiality.
Quote MessageIt is immoral for a commercial company to avoid tax using an off-shore trust. The money that would be paid in such tax usually goes instead to shareholders via other trusts, ensuring little or no tax is paid."
Andy Boddington, Ludlow Liberal Democrat councillor
In the papers: Cyrille Regis dies aged 59published at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Some of the main stories on the Coventry Telegraph website today are:
Woman suffers severe burns in house firepublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA woman's suffered severe burns in a house fire., external
Fire crews were sent to Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-onTrent at about 14:15 and say ambulance crews took the victim to hospital.
Staffordshire Fire Service says it's now investigating what caused the blaze.
Lorry driver denies M6 death crash chargespublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Five people died in the motorway collision in Staffordshire early on 24 May.
Read MoreHospital 'complacent' over diet pill patientpublished at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Tom Edwards
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA mother whose daughter died after taking an overdose of diet pills has criticised Worcestershire Royal Hospital, external for being “complacent.”
Bethany Shipsey, 21, of Worcester, died after taking the pills containing the substance DNP in February 2017.
Image source, Family HandoutCarol Shipsey has told an inquest staff were too “busy” to care for her properly and “misinterpreted” how ill she was.
Earlier in the hearing, which started last week at Worcester Coroner's Court, the inquest was told the hospital was overcrowded when Ms Shipsey was brought in.
The inquest continues.
Worcester centre Willison to join Bathpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Worcester Warriors' New Zealand-born centre Jackson Willison is to leave to join Bath at the end of the season.
Read MoreArrest after taxi driver 'threatened with handgun'published at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA man's been arrested after a taxi driver was reportedly threatened with a gun in Newcastle-under-Lyme today., external
Image source, GoogleImage caption, Jason Street
Armed police were sent to an address on Jason Street after the taxi driver said the weapon had looked like a "silver-coloured handgun".
Police arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Officers also seized an air pistol at the house.
Three Degrees statue lies on foundry floorpublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
A planned statue of the footballing "Three Degrees", Brendon Batson, Laurie Cunningham and Cyrille Regis, is currently on the floor of a foundry in London, where it has been for the past four years.
Sculptor Graham Ibbeson said £50,000 is needed to assemble the three 7ft 6in (2.3m) figures, known as "The Celebration."
Image source, Jim CadmanHe said Cyrille Regis, who died last night, was one of the nicest men he'd ever had the pleasure to meet.
"He had time for everybody and no edge whatsoever.
"He'll be sadly missed by everyone who encountered him. A true gent."
A tribute to Cyrille Regis on BBC WMpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Paul Franks
Presenter, BBC WMBBC WM will pay tribute to footballing legend Cyrille Regis following the news of his death.
In a special programme I'll be speaking to former team mates, friends and fans of one of the most influential figures in the game.
Image source, PAA tribute to Cyrille Regis from 17:30 tonight on BBC WM.
Plane crash killed instructor and pupilpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Senior flight instructor John Smith died alongside student Ahmed Abdullah in the light aircraft crash.
Read MoreMotorway dinosaur prompts owner appealpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
The toy dinosaur is being looked after by highways officers while they search for its owner.
Read MoreYatton sexual assaults: man appears in courtpublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
A 22-year-old man has appeared before North Somerset Magistrates charged in relation to a number of sexual offences in the Yatton area.
Dale Raticliffe, of no fixed address, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and two counts of indecent exposure.
All of the charges relate to incidents in Yatton between January 7 and 10, except for one count of sexual assault which relates to an incident in Telford, Shropshire, on September 14.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 16th February.
Cyrille Regis 'my all time footballing hero'published at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Footballers from across the country have been sharing their sadness for "pioneering" footballer Cyrille Regis who has died at the age of 59.
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End of twitter post 3Man in court over boxing brawl murderpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Reagan Asbury during a brawl at a boxing event.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceReagan Asbury, 19, from Pelsall, died from a neck wound on 14 October at Walsall Town Hall.
Tyrone Andrew, 21, of St Helen's Street Derby appeared at Birmingham Crown Court.
He'll next appear on 9 February.
Cyril Regis: 'Sky Blues legend'published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Coventry City Football Club says it is "deeply shocked and saddened" to learn of the death of former striker and FA Cup winning hero Cyrille Regis.
Image source, Coventry City Football Club"He was a true Sky Blues legend, a strong, powerful striker and gentleman," it said.
"He was still a regular visitor to the Ricoh Arena on matchdays, always humble and taking the time to speak to supporters."
Regis played 238 games for the Sky Blues and scored 47 times in a career at Highfield Road from 1984 to 1991. He was signed by Bobby Gould from West Bromwich Albion.
A&E student volunteer plan 'worrying'published at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
But bosses insist medical students helping meet winter NHS demand will work within their abilities.
Read MoreIce, snow and wind warningspublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsYellow weather warnings for snow, ice and wind have been issued for parts of the West Midlands this week.
Image source, Met OfficeThe Met Office says the one for snow and ice runs from 04:00 tomorrow until 11:00 on Wednesday, external and predominantly is for Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Black Country.
Then they say the whole region will be affected by very strong winds from 21:00 on Wednesday until 13:00 on Thursday, external.
Outside the Hawthorns: 'RIP Big Cyrille'published at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2018
Richie Anderson
BBC WMShirts and flowers have been placed on the gates outside The Hawthorns for Cyrille Regis.
People I've spoken to outside this morning say he's their hero.
Flowers and shirts have been tied to the Jess Astle gate this morning. One tribute says "Rip Big Cyrille. Thank you for lighting up the Hawthorns with your skill."
A lot of people have spoken to me about what a great player he was, but not only that but a big figure into changing people's attitudes on racism.
