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Riyah Collins
BBC News
People living on a road in Sutton Coldfield have now returned to their homes, engineers say, after a gas leak earlier.
Walmley Road was shut so gas firm Cadent could repair the gas main on the route.
It says the road's due to reopen this evening.
Jennifer Harby
BBC News
A man's been praised for his bravery and quick instincts after he waded into a lake to rescue what he thought was a lifeless baby.
Image source, James DowleyJames Dowley, 28, from Welshampton, found he'd actually gone to the aid of a life-sized doll at Ellesmere.
Mr Dowley wrote on Facebook the figure looked "life-like" and he could not go home without checking on its welfare.
But, while praising him, the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) said it advised people to refrain from entering "cold and unfamiliar" water.
BBC Shropshire
AFC Telford United's longest-serving current player, Jack Rea, has left the club., external
Image source, Mike SheridanHe's not played since injuring an ankle in August.
The 25-year-old was signed in January 2015 and made 33 appearances last season.
Shrewsbury Town loan defender Zak Jules to League Two neighbours Port Vale for the rest of the season.
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Allen Cook
BBC News
The funeral of the former West Bromwich Albion, Coventry City and Aston Villa striker Cyrille Regis will be held at the end of this month.
West Brom says there'll be a private family service on 30 January, followed by a service at their stadium., external
Image source, West Bromwich AlbionThe club says it'll announce details next week of how fans can attend the open-air service.
Regis died aged 59.
Tributes pour in after death of former West Brom star Cyrille Regis
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and Worcester
Poultry farmers in Herefordshire are being told to keep their birds inside following an outbreak of bird flu in Warwickshire., external
Image source, AFPA bird flu prevention zone was declared across the whole of England yesterday after 13 wild birds were found dead there.
It follows the discovery of the strain in wild birds in Dorset, where a total of 31 infected birds were identified.
Herefordshire Council is urging anyone with poultry or captive birds to take measures to keep them separate from wild birds and step up their biosecurity.
Chester sign defender Shepherd Murombedzi following his exit from fellow National League side Solihull Moors.
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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport
Juan De Jongh returns to Wasps line-up against Ulster at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Former U20 flanker Jack Willis will replace the suspended James Haskell.
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Allen Cook
BBC News
More problems in the snow-damaged roof at a hospital's Midwife Led Unit mean it is being temporarily relocated, health bosses say, external.
In December, birthing and inpatient care were suspended when heavy snow took a toll on the Copthorne Building, external - the MLU's base at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Image source, GoogleNow NHS bosses say builders have found further issues with the roof and, to allow a full repair, services - including antenatal clinics and scanning - will be temporarily delivered from the vacant Ward 20 elsewhere in the building.
The trust running the hospital has not said when the MLU will be able to run again in its former capacity, but expects the relocation to happen before the end of January.
Quote MessageAny mums-to-be who may be affected will be contacted individually to discuss their individual needs and to make the appropriate arrangements."
Sarah Jamieson, Head of midwifery at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Bolts meant to be holding together a footbridge high above a busy road in Bridgnorth have lifted out of the ground, Shropshire Council says.
The authority isn't sure what has caused the damage, which is worse than it thought, but says the problem might have emerged over a number of years.
The bolts, on the end of the bridge nearest the town park, are supposed to hold the walkway in position and prevent it from moving excessively.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilFollowing an inspection, council engineers say they have come up with a solution to make it safe.
Temporary repairs should have it ready for use by February half term, ahead of a bigger repair job later in the year, which will include work to tighten support cables that have become slack.
The bridge connects the town centre with the Severn Valley Railway station.
Last year's winner Joe McFadden will once again partner with Katya Jones and compete against fellow celebrities.
Read MoreAllen Cook
BBC News
A driver's been jailed by judges at the Court of Appeal after they ruled his original sentence was "lenient".
Stephen Whilde, 24, of Market Drayton, was speeding round a bend on the A529 between Audlem and Market Drayton in 2016 when he lost control.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesThe car came off the road and hit a fence, leaving his best friend and passenger Will Bye, 24, with fatal injuries.
Whilde had admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was given a two-year suspended sentence and a five-year driving ban last year at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
But, after the Solicitor General argued it was wrong to spare him jail, the Court of Appeal judges jailed him for three years and reduced his driving ban to four-and-a-half-years.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Telecoms giant BT says it doesn't plan to remove a phone box in Stoke-on-Trent which a local MP claims is used for drug dealing.
Image source, GoogleRuth Smeeth told the House of Commons the booth in Hanley is used to sell the synthetic drug Black Mamba.
A BT spokesperson said: "In this particular case, we’ve been helping the local authorities deter anti-social behaviour and have already taken a number of steps to combat the problem at this phone box.
"However, if we remove the phone box, the local community will be left without a service they clearly want. Anti-social behaviour is a matter for the police and we’re supporting the efforts of them and others to combat the issues.”
The Staffordshire force says it's been told of drugs misuse involving the phone box and is working to tackle the problem.
Coventry Bears Rugby League team are celebrating 20 years as a club with a historic game against the Super League Champions, Leeds Rhinos.
Image source, Coventry BearsTheir last meeting, 105 years ago, is still a record score for Leeds who won 102-0.
The Bears will wear black to represent the first Northern Union Rugby League team from Coventry in 1909.
Kick-off is at 19:45 at the Butts Park Arena with live commentary from the BBC Coventry and Warwickshire team.
Allen Cook
BBC News
A memorial dedicated to UK victims of terrorism overseas is going to be officially dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum in May., external
Image source, Angus Mills/UK GovernmentThe sculpture, called Still Water, has been installed at the Staffordshire site and the government says it commemorates all UK citizens who have been killed in terrorist attacks overseas.
Defence minister Tobias Ellwood's said today that the dedication will be on 17 May and the families of victims are being invited to apply to attend the dedication., external
Neil Harris was investigated after a victim searched Google and found he was still teaching.
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Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today
We can expect a largely dry night however some rain will push up from the south in the early hours with lows of 0C (32F).
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Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
A Shropshire festival won't be taking place this year.
Ellesmere's Merefest, external, an event designed to "celebrate the wildlife and communities of the Meres and Mosses", has been cancelled because of a lack of funding.
Image source, GoogleIt was launched in 2013 as a free event, external and attracted 6,000 people in 2016, external, before visitors had to pay for tickets to last year's festival., external
Organisers warned last September that the event was at risk because people weren't willing to pay to access a normally public space.
They've now posted on Facebook to say that it won't be running in 2018 as "we just can't make the books balance".
Image source, FacebookFake tobacco with an estimated value of £15,000 has been seized by police.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceIt follows a joint operation with Trading Standards, the fire service and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.
Sniffer dogs found the tobacco at premises in Hereford and Leominster.
Four people have been arrested.
Phil Maiden
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
A school is highlighting the dangers of a new internet craze after confiscating detergent from a pupil.
Image source, YouTube / Proctor & GambleTide is an American brand of laundry detergent that uses pods covered by plastic which dissolve in the washing machine.
A craze, the Tide Pod challenge, in the US has seen people chewing or swallowing them and posting videos online, prompting YouTube to say it will remove videos of people taking part.
Parents at St John's C of E Middle Academy, Bromsgrove have been asked this week by the school to be vigilant of their children trying to get involved in the challenge.
Quote MessageWe have had to confiscate one of the liquid detergents from one of our pupils, one of the teachers was very vigilant, saw it and confiscated it so it is obviously something that young children and teenagers are talking about."
Alison Ellwell, Deputy Headteacher, St John's C of E Middle Academy