Walsall sign Tranmere striker Cookpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Walsall sign out-of-contract striker Andy Cook from National League promotion final winners Tranmere Rovers.
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Walsall sign Tranmere striker Cookpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Crews tackling Burger King firepublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
A fire that started on a griddle at Burger King in Walsall has spread to the roof, West Midlands Fire Service says.
About 30 firefighters are at the scene of the "severe" blaze on Park Street, to where they were called shortly after 09:00.
There are no reports of injuries to staff or the public, the fire service says.
'Disorientating' laser pen attacks on aircraftpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Six laser pen attacks aimed towards aircraft bound for Birmingham Airport have been reported to police since 20 May, the West Midlands force says., external
Officers believe the aircraft are being targeted from the Sheldon or Yardley areas of Birmingham, and happening between 21:00 and midnight.
A force spokesperson said: "These attacks are disorientating for the pilot, making it impossible for them to focus on the instrument panel.
"This is extremely dangerous as even a momentary loss of control can be crucial."
Halfords' falling profits 'in line with expectations'published at 09:56 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
BBC Business NewsHalfords, the cycling and car maintenance company, has reported a 5% fall in underlying pre-tax profits to £71.6m on full-year revenue up 2% at £1.1bn.
Image source, HalfordsLike-for-like sales for the 12 months to 30 March rose by 2%, lifted by the Redditch company's cycling business.
For the year, like-for-like sales in Halfords' bike unit rose by 2.9% despite a sharp fall in recent trading which saw same store revenue slide by 4.1% in the last 11 weeks of its financial year.
Chief executive Graham Stapleton, in his first annual results announcement for Halfords since joining the company from Carphone Warehouse, said: "We are pleased with the full-year performance in a challenging retail environment, with profits in line with expectations."
More funding for charity which helps Manchester victimspublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
A charity which supports victims of terror attacks, including survivors of the Manchester bombing, has been given an extra £50,000 to keep it running.
Climbing Out, which is based in Shropshire, runs activity programmes for young people who have suffered serious mental or physical injury and it says the funding will allow it to continue for another four years.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe money has come from the Manchester Tattoo appeal, which was set up to support families of those killed or injured in the Manchester Arena attack.
In the papers: Business bosses issue Brexit demandspublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Among the headlining stories on the Express and Star website today:
Train fault affecting rail servicespublished at 09:18 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
BBC News TravelA fault on a train between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby is affecting some northbound trains, according to rail operator Virgin.
Some trains are being diverted.
Windrush garden wins gold at Chelsea Flower Showpublished at 09:07 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
A garden celebrating the 70th anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush has won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilBaroness Floella Benjamin, patron of the Windrush Foundation, worked with Birmingham City Council to create the display.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilModels of 30 Birmingham residents, with links to Windrush, were created for the display using 3D printing techniques.
Assistant Director for Birmingham Council, Darren Share, tweeted, external it was the seventh consecutive flower show medal for the authority.
Airport's warning over strikespublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Birmingham Airport says planned strike action by French Air Traffic Control could affect flights.
Passengers are being urged to check flight information with their airline.
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End of twitter postPrison where staff attacked 'stable and controlled'published at 08:35 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
An inspection of a high security prison in Worcestershire, external has found it to be "stable and well-controlled".
Since the previous inspection of HMP Long Lartin, in 2014, there have been several serious incidents including two murders and an attack on staff.
Image source, Getty ImagesPeter Clarke, the chief inspector of prisons, said despite the clear risk posed by the prison population, inspectors found a "well-controlled environment, where most prisoners reported that they felt safe".
Jeff Astle celebrated on stagepublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Mike O'Sullivan
Midlands TodayA new theatre production marking the life and career of West Bromwich Albion player Jeff Astle is being staged in Birmingham this week.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe show - at The Crescent Theatre for three nights from Thursday - coincides with the 50th anniversary of Jeff scoring the winning goal in the FA cup final against Everton in May 1968.
The footballer from Derbyshire died in 2002 aged 59 - he had early onset dementia.
Car industry job losses debatedpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
MP Matt Western leads a debate this morning on job losses in the UK automotive industry.
The Labour member for Warwick and Leamington says there have been almost 2,000 manufacturing job losses in the last six months, including 1,000 temporary workers at Jaguar Land Rover; one of the largest employers for his constituents.
Image source, GettyMr Western is set to press the government to provide greater clarity on Brexit, particularly on customs arrangements.
Signal fault affecting rail servicespublished at 07:56 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
BBC News TravelA signalling fault in Stratford-upon-Avon is affecting rail services in the area.
All lines are blocked with services delayed or cancelled, said Chiltern Railways.
"Safe standing" area for football groundpublished at 07:38 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Shrewsbury Town is set today to officially launch the first "safe standing" area in an English football ground.
At one end of the stadium, more than 500 special seats have been installed - their design allows a switch to a standing experience.
Supporters used crowdfunding to raise more than £65,000 to pay for the work.
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherA fine and dry start, leading to a warm and often sunny day with highs of 22C (72F).
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Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:01 British Summer Time 22 May 2018
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Tuesday, but keep an eye out here for more updates before then.
Jodrell Bank set to build new £20.5m gallerypublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA new gallery is to be built at Cheshire's Jodrell Bank , externalafter the Discovery Centre was awarded more than £16m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and central government.
Image source, University of ManchesterThe project is called "First Light at Jodrell Bank" and will celebrate its place in the history of astronomy.
The University of Manchester, which owns the site, says the scheme will cost a total of £20.5m, take three years to finish and create 19 jobs.
Hundreds of potholes fixed in five weekspublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsMore than 1,700 potholes and other road defects have been mended, external in Stoke-on-Trent in the five weeks since a £10.7m repair fund was announced.
Image source, Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilOn 16 April, Stoke-on-Trent City Council said it was going to spend the cash in the next 12 months. , external
Today, it says the hundreds of repairs have included completely re-laying a roundabout, and resurfacing large sections of the city's main routes - and promises more will happen in the coming weeks.
In the papers: Puppy in bin bag rescued from A50published at 18:44 British Summer Time 21 May 2018
The Burton Mail's covering these headlines today, among others:
