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Image source, Martyn EwomaMusic has always been a massive part of the culture of the West Midlands and the BBC website's been taking a look at today's performers.
Young artists are performing to packed audiences, recording their own music and producing radio programmes.
You can see many of them and hear their stories in this article on the BBC website.
Image source, Martyn Ewoma
Press Association
The Prince of Wales has met one of the newest recruits to the Mercian Regiment - a ram called Private Derby XXXII.
The mascot, which is known for it's feisty reputation, met Prince Charles who visited the Mercian Regiment to mark his 10 years as colonel-in-chief.
Image source, ReutersPrivate Derby XXXII, who is a 20-month-old Swaledale, only took up it’s role a few weeks ago.
The Mercian Regiment recruits soldiers from Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Cheshire.
Image source, Getty ImagesTickets for the BBC's Biggest Weekend gig in Coventry are now on sale.
Tears for Fears have been added to the line-up which also includes Paloma Faith, Billy Ocean and Nigel Kennedy.
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The two-day festival takes part on 27 and 28 May at the city's War Memorial Park.
Allen Cook
BBC News
This is the A537 Cat and Fiddle road which has been shut after the overnight snow and ice.
Image source, Cheshire East CouncilThe B5470 Whaley Bridge and the A54 Wildboarclough routes in Cheshire are also shut.
Cheshire East Council says it is working to get them reopened and its gritting teams are treating main roads.
Our BBC Weather Watcher volunteers have been capturing the snowy scenes today after snow blanketed some parts of the region.
These photos are from users Wolfie in Hednesford, Wub in Market Drayton and Happy Spaniels in Barton under Needwood.
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BBC News
The wintry weather overnight and freezing conditions this morning have led to bin collections being suspended in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area., external
The borough council's apologised, saying it'll update on the waste and recycling pick-ups "when more information becomes available".
BBC WM
The father of an eight-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in Walsall is due in court today charged with her murder.
Image source, Family HandoutMylee Billingham was found with knife wounds at her father's home on 20 January. She died later in hospital.
William Billingham, 54, of Valley View, Brownhills, has been charged with her murder and also with making threats to kill.
He's due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
BBC Midlands Today
Support offered to children dealing with mental health issues doesn't go far enough, an MP says.
The government's promised to spend £500,000 on a dedicated helpline for youngsters whose parents drink excessively.
But Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and whose father was an alcoholic, says more must be done to understand the true impact.
Quote MessageYou're worried about getting your mum and dad into trouble, you might be worried about being taken away so what happens is you suffer alone and you suffer in silence and, for many children, that is when the damage to mental health starts."
Liam Byrne, MP for Hodge Hill
You can see more on this story on Inside Out West Midlands on BBC One this evening from 19:30.
BBC Sport
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has been praised for inspiring his team to victory over Birmingham City, after a week in which he lost his father.
Image source, Rex FeaturesVilla scored twice in the second-half through Albert Adomah and Conor Hourihane to move the team to second in the Championship.
Birmingham saw Cheikh Ndoye given a stoppage-time red card for a second bookable offence .
Quote MessageHe (Bruce) is a very family-orientated man but he's managed to control everything that's gone on in his personal life. He gave an excellent half-time team talk in terms of keeping them focused and calm, telling them 'don't be disappointed', that we just had to produce what we'd already done. And the goals came.
Colin Calderwood, Aston Villa assistant manager
Allen Cook
BBC News
Four schools are shut due to the wintry weather conditions.
Image source, Georgie SteadSnow in Lichfield this morning
These schools are closed in Staffordshire:, external
While Stoke-on-Trent City Council says "treacherous" conditions mean Birches Head High Academy will be closed today, external.
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
Tributes are being paid to pioneering photographer Masterji, who's died at the age of 95.
First exhibition in 2016 for Masterji
Maganbhai Patel arrived in Coventry from India in 1951 and spent many years taking photographs of his community.
His work was used in Coventry's successful bid to become UK City of Culture in 2021.
His daughter, Tarla Patel, tweeted he had died, external, saying it had been "wonderful" to see him get recognition for his photography.
These are among the headlines on the Express and Star website:
BBC News England
A police puppy has been named after an 11-year-old girl who chased a burglar from her home.
Robyn Birdsell grabbed the 31-year-old by the leg as he attempted to escape over a garden fence, police said.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceHe struggled free but her evidence helped police trace the "prolific thief", who was eventually given a jail term of nearly four years.
Robyn, from Sutton Coldfield, picked her namesake from a litter of German Shepherd puppies.
Quote MessageThey were all so cute it was difficult to choose. This one came straight over to me, though, and looked very comfortable snuggling on my lap so I decided to pick her. The police have said I can keep popping back to see how she's getting on."
Robyn Birdsell, Girl, 11, who chased burglar
Allen Cook
BBC News
There could be more snow showers and even heavy hail this morning, , externalaccording to the Met Office.
There's a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in place for the West Midlands until midday.
Image source, Met OfficeBBC Midlands Today
The uncle of an 11-year-old girl is due in court later, charged with her murder.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceDelroy Forrester, 51, was arrested after Jasmine Forrester was found seriously injured at a house on Kent Road, Wolverhampton, on Friday.
Mr Forrester, of Lower Villiers Street, Blakenhall, is due to appear at Walsall Magistrates' Court.
Allen Cook
BBC News
Yesterday's snow along with freezing conditions has led to the A537 and the A54 Cat and Fiddle roads being shut, external.
Gritters and snow ploughs are out treating and clearing routes in Cheshire and other areas.
Image source, Flash Bar StoresSnow in Flash, Staffordshire
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter
We've had a frosty, icy start across the West Midlands and here's how the rest of today's weather is looking.
You can stay up to date with the weather for your area via the BBC Weather website.
Rich Davis
BBC News Travel
There are long queues on both sides of the M6 in Staffordshire after two collisions near Stafford.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England shut a lane on the southbound side between junctions 14 and 13 , externalafter a crash, saying there was around four miles of slow traffic.
There was also a collision at junction 13 on the northbound side and, while all lanes are open, Highways England say there are still queues., external
Allen Cook
BBC News
Hello everyone, it's been a cold start to the week for many of us. We'll have a full look at the weather forecast shortly.
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