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  1. Village's ambition to open new shop

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    Residents in a Worcestershire village are inviting people to buy shares to help fund a new shop.

    Lower Broadheath has been without a village shop for the last 12 months.

    Volunteers are now trying to raise £25,000 to build and open a new shop, with shares starting at £10.

    Worcestershire village of Lower Broadheath

    So far it's attracted support from people as far afield as Malta and Australia.

    Watch more on this story on the BBC Hereford & Worcester Facebook page.

  3. City's history turned into computer reality

    A man is bringing a city's history back to life.

    Peter James Knight is using computer animation to recreate old buildings and streets in Coventry.

    Coventry current and old comparedPeter James Knight

    Peter's planning to release an interactive version of Coventry Rebuilt later this year and says he hopes his films will lead to more of its history being uncovered.

    The memory of how things used to be is quickly disappearing, with all the post war re-development of the city and the re-developments which are still going on now - the context of where these were and what importance they had has now been lost

    Peter James Knight, Coventry Rebuilt

    Coventry current and old comparedPeter James Knight

  4. Digbeth stabbing: Police want to speak to these men

    A man was stabbed in a pub in Birmingham during the weekend.

    Two men police want to speak toPolice handout

    The 20-year-old remains is a serious but stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in his chest and stomach.

    The incident took place at the Kerryman in Digbeth during the early hours of Saturday and police are looking for two men who may be able to help with inquiries.

    We have already spoken to quite a number of people in the area at the time but particularly need to trace these two men as we progress this investigation. This is a busy part of the city centre and we believe there will also be others out there who have not already spoken to officers but could provide important information.

    PC Amit Talafair, West Midlands Police

  5. Hurst to begin talks with Ipswich

    BBC Shropshire

    Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Hurst is to have talks with Ipswich.

    The club has "reluctantly" given Ipswich permission to start discussions with Hurst after agreeing compensation.

    Speculation had been mounting that Ipswich had Hurst in their sights.

    Paul Hurst, Shrewsbury TownPA

    The Championship side has been without a manager since April, but Shrewsbury's involvement in the end-of-season play-offs meant they had to delay taking things any further with Hurst - until now.

    Hurst has been in charge at Shrewsbury since October 2016. They lost Sunday's play-off final to Rotherham - meaning they aren't going up to the Championship.

  6. Environment Agency defends flood defences

    BBC WM

    The Environment Agency say flood defences which have been put in on a flood plain in Birmingham are working.

    Residents living in Selly Oak have questioned why they've been flooded for the third time in nine years after Sunday's heavy rain.

    The Environment Agency say river defences are now in place but is working with the city council on plans to protect people from flash flooding.

    Flood damage outside homes in Selly Oak

  7. Coventry promotion 'brings fans closer'

    Coventry City manager Mark Robins believes promotion from League Two has brought fans closer to the team.

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  8. Shisha lounge closes after shooting

    Leona Smart
    Broadcast Journalist, BBC WM

    A smoking lounge in Birmingham has been shutdown after a man was injured in a shooting there at the weekend.

    Shots were fired through the door of the Arabian Nites shisha lounge in Highgate in Birmingham.

    The licence will now have to be reviewed for the venue to reopen.

    Arabian Nites shisha lounge in Highgate in Birmingham.Google

  9. Clean-up after flooding: 'The calm after the storm'

    Daz Hale
    BBC WM

    The calm after the storm. This is the scene this morning in Sir John’s Road in Selly Oak, Birmingham. following Sunday's flash floods.

    Furniture outside homes in Selly Oak, Birmingham after flooding in May 2018

    The deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, Brigid Jones, says the authority will look at what happened and what could be done to stop is happening again "and make a difference".

    The Environment Agency say they're working with partners and communities who were flooded on Sunday evening

    Furniture outside homes in Selly Oak, Birmingham after flooding in May 2018
    Furniture outside homes in Selly Oak, Birmingham after flooding in May 2018

  11. Sky Blues promoted - 'We are going up'

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

    Jordan Willis, Jordan Shipley (pictured) and Jack Grimmer all struck for Coventry in the second half to reward the thouands of Sky Blues fans who made the trip to Wembley yesterday.

    Jordan ShipleyGetty Images

    It's so pleasing, with the season we had last year and to come back up straight away, it means a lot. To give the fans something to cheer about straight away, well, I'm just happy.

    Jordan Willis, Coventry City goal scorer

    Boss Mark Robins says it's been "very hard work but it's credit to the players and staff".

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  13. Flash flood clean-up continues

    Amy Cole
    BBC Midlands Today

    After torrential rain hit parts of the region over the Bank Holiday, Birmingham City Council says it will analyse what happened and work out how to prevent further flooding.

    Selly Oak and Selly Park were particularly bad after thunderstorms caused flash flooding.

    Flooding in Selly Oak, Birmingham

    Yesterday residents were left clearing up the damage.

    Carina Thompson was flooded two years ago and is furious that a proper flood defence scheme is still not in place.

    Carina Thompson

    The dirt, the mess and the aggro from the insurance company. To be quite honest it is extremely upsetting and this shouldn't have happened. it happened two years ago and people could've protected us.

    Carina Thompson, Selly Oak resident

  14. Driver saved from drowning in flood water

    BBC Midlands Today

    A drainage engineer who's being hailed as a hero hopes to meet up with the man he saved from drowning.

    Ben Lees, 25, was heading home on Sunday night when he was forced to take a different road in Walsall due to flooding.

    He spotted a submerged vehicle and dived into flood water to save a man who was trapped in his car.

    Ben Lees

    It's been overwhelming, I just did what I had to do. He was in shock. I knew I'd be alright because I could swim. I've spoken to him and he's just very grateful.

    Ben Lees, Rescued a driver after he got trapped in flood water

  15. 'League One here we come' - Coventry City promoted

    Coventry City fans are celebrating their club’s first promotion in more than 50 years.

    The Sky Blues beat Exeter City 3-1 yesterday in the League Two play-off final.

    Coventry City promotedGetty Images

    About 40,000 Coventry supporters were at Wembley to see them secure an immediate return to League One.

    Here's striker Jordan Ponticelli summing up his feelings...

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  16. Broken down train causing delays

    BBC News Travel

    A broken down train at Tile Hill is causing disruption to journeys between Coventry and Birmingham International, the National Rail website reports.

    As a result of this, trains may cancelled, revised or be delayed by up to 25 minutes.

    Disruption will continue until 08:00.

  17. Your 50-second weather forecast

    Charlie Slater
    BBC Weather presenter

    Any early mist and fog will lift to leave another warm day today with spells of sunshine.

    We could see the odd shower which could turn heavy and thundery. Highs 19C (66°F).

    Latest weather forecast for the West Midlands

  18. Live updates for the West Midlands

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC News

    Good morning. I hope you had a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend.

    We're back with live updates - bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather between now and 19:00.

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