'Big hugs' note for ambulance servicepublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Paramedics in Staffordshire returned to their vehicle to find a note saying they do a "fantastic job".
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'Big hugs' note for ambulance servicepublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Snakes in the grass - five found in recent monthspublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Ben Godfrey
BBC Midlands TodayExotic snakes which are being released into the wild will probably die, the National Trust is warning.
Five have been found in recent months on Kinver Edge, including a 4ft (1.2m) boa which is not native to the UK.
Quote MessageThe fact that we've found five snakes we think it is the case that they've been released on Kinver Edge. Putting them on somewhere like this isn't good for them. They possibly will die as we've seen before. A boa is a Madagascan species and requires tropical temperatures.
Nigel Hand, National Trust
Releasing or allowing the escape of any animal that isn't native is illegal and could incur a fine of up to £5,000 or six months in jail.
The National Trust is urging people to seek expert help if they want to get rid of unwanted reptiles.
Malicious letter reports investigatedpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Four reports of "abhorrent" malicious letter-sending are being investigated by West Midlands Police.
The reports, which occurred over the last few days, come on the back of several "Punish a Muslim" letters being sent to individuals across the UK.
Anyone who receives a letter is urged to report the offence to police.
Eastmond one of four to leave Waspspublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Former St Helens scrum-half Kyle Eastmond is one of four Wasps players to be released by the Premiership club.
Read MoreNoise from road racing 'totally unacceptable'published at 16:26 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
FacebookNot everyone has been reacting with glee to the idea road racing may be making a return to Birmingham.
Image source, Getty ImagesOn the BBC Midlands Facebook page, external. Gillow Two posts "Appalling news. I lived with my family in Moseley at the time of Super Prix. After a couple of years we took to leaving the city for the whole of the race weekend - the noise was totally unacceptable."
And the issue of potholes came up a few times, with Philip Giles posting: "Think they best start making the roads driveable for normal cars".
Massey-Ellis gets Champions League nodpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
England's Sian Massey-Ellis is appointed as an assistant referee for the Women's Champions League final on 24 May.
Read MoreNew deal for Blues skipper Harroppublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Birmingham City Ladies captain Kerys Harrop agrees a new two-year deal with the WSL 1 club.
Read MoreComic blasts bank holiday litter loutspublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Comedian Joe Lycett uses Twitter to criticise people for rubbish strewn across a Birmingham park.
Read MoreAdams named in Wales squadpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Worcester wing Josh Adams has been named in the Wales squad's summer tour. , external
The 23-year-old will be in line to earn his third cap against South Africa in Washington on 2 June.
Image source, Getty ImagesWales then play two Tests against Argentina.
Man dies after swimming in riverpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA 59-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a river in Nantwich, police say.
Cheshire Police said it was called to Riverside at about 18:00 after two swimmers were seen in trouble.
One swimmer was rescued by a member of the public.
Police said a helicopter, a dog unit, an underwater search and a specialist fire and rescue team were used to locate the other. His body was discovered at 21:10.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to swim in open water, external.
Great War hero rememberedpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC ShropshireA commemorative paving stone has been unveiled in Oswestry in honour of a man awarded the Victoria Cross in the Great War.
Harold Whitfield received the honour for storming and capturing a Turkish machine gun post single-handedly.
The stone is to be added to the memorial garden at Cae Glas Park, Oswestry.
House fire under investigationpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Faith Page
Reporter, BBC ShropshireA fire in a derelict house is being investigated.
Three fire crews were called to the blaze in the single storey building in Hollinswood area of Deepdale, Shropshire, yesterday evening.
Motorcyclist in a serious condition in hospitalpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Carson Wishart
Journalist, BBC Hereford and WorcesterA motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash near Evesham.
It happened at about 11:25 yesterday when a brown Ford Mondeo collided with a red Honda motorbike on the A44 near the Chadbury Farm Shop.
Police want to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
'Super Prix' back after 30-year pit stoppublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
The Formula 3000 race drew crowds of thousands when it was staged in Birmingham from 1986 to 1990.
Read MoreMaternity unit closure continuespublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
BBC ShropshireOswestry's maternity unit will be shut for births until 20 May.
The unit it still open to daytime antenatal and postnatal care.
Last year the unit closed due to staff sickness and staff shortages and is continuing to experience issues.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital says all women booked to give birth have been contacted.
Quote MessageDespite our best efforts, the issues which have been affecting our maternity service, and which have been well publicised, continue. We continue to deploy our Midwives appropriately to maintain choice as much as possible while ensuring the services we provide are safe.
Sarah Jamieson, Head of midwifery at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital
Jaaskelainen pens three-year Crewe dealpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Crewe's teenage goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen signs a new three-year contract, while Oliver Finney signs for one year.
Read MoreBoy, 15, charged with man's murderpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
The teenager is remanded in custody after appearing before Crewe Magistrates' Court.
Read MoreMonk pays for fan's tattoo of his facepublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Garry Monk helps a fan keep his promise to tattoo a picture of the Birmingham City manager's face on his backside.
Read MoreWelby quells wedding nerves with Stormzypublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
The Archbishop of Canterbury says listening to the rapper helps with his royal wedding nerves.
Read MoreIn the papers: Firm's heartbreak over fraudpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
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