In the papers: Support urged during bridge closurepublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
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In the papers: Support urged during bridge closurepublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Woakes picked by England for second Testpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes has been recalled by England for their team for the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe hosts are already 1-0 down in the series - you can follow updates on the game on the BBC Cricket website.
Coffee chain bans disposable cupspublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
The Boston Tea Party coffee chain is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK to stop the use of disposable cups.
From today, the chain, which has six of its 22 branches in the West Midlands, says customers must either bring their own mug, buy one in store or pay a deposit on one they can return.
Owner Sam Roberts has previously said that to carry on handing out 300,000 disposable cups a year was "senseless".
While paper cups can be recycled at specialist plants, they are not suitable for recycling with other paper and cardboard products because they contain a plastic lining.
Driver admits killing biker in crashpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Gordon Findlay admitted hitting motorcyclist Malcolm Willis in a crash near Machynlleth last year.
Read MoreDriving instructor charged with rape of 14-year-old girlpublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
A driving instructor has been charged with several serious sex offences including raping a 14-year-old girl. , external
Police say the 36-year-old was arrested yesterday.
The force says the 17 charges also include three sex assaults, possessing and making indecent images of children and supplying Class A and B drugs.
Officers say the charges relate to incidents in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cheshire and Manchester and he'll appear before magistrates later this month.
Flood alerts for homes and businessespublished at 10:27 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
After the heavy rain yesterday, there are about a dozen flood alerts still in force across the West Midlands this morning. , external
Most of them are in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and they mean flooding is possible.
Image source, Environment AgencyShinnie joins Luton on permanent dealpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Luton Town complete the permanent signing of midfielder Andrew Shinnie on a two-year contract.
Read MoreShrewsbury Town expected to appoint Askey as managerpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
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James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireShrewsbury Town are expected to name John Askey as their next manager, the BBC understands.
The 53-year-old has been at Macclesfield Town since 1984 as player, coach and manager - last season he got them promoted to the football league.
Image source, Getty ImagesLike his predecessor Paul Hurst, Askey has a reputation for developing talent and working on a limited budget.
He was recently awarded the freedom of Macclesfield and played more than 400 games for the club.
Forest Green sign West Brom's Campbellpublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
West Bromwich Albion striker Tahvon Campbell makes his loan stay at Forest Green Rovers a permanent transfer.
Read MoreIn the papers: Ex-Stoke City boss in homeless pledgepublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
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Your photos: Heavy rain brings flooding to roadspublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
The heavy rain last night brought flooding to some roads, including these ones in south Shropshire.
These photos were taken in the Craven Arms and Bishop's Castle areas and shared on the BBC Radio Shropshire Facebook page., external
Image source, BBC/Jo HenryBoy, 8, dies in M6 crashpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
BreakingAn eight-year-old boy's died after a crash between a car and a lorry on the M6 in Birmingham. , external
Police say it happened on the southbound side near J6, Spaghetti Junction, and they believe the car had stopped on the hard shoulder.
They say the youngster, from Leicester, suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the scene while a man and a women in the car were taken to hospital with serious injuries. , external
Officers have arrested the 62-year-old lorry driver from Hampshire on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Crackdown on gun crime continuespublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
A firearms surrender in the West Midlands ends on Sunday after police extended it in the face of a series of violent crimes in the last month.
They include three murders and another dozen shootings and stabbings in Birmingham and Solihull.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceFigures from the Office of National Statistics showed West Midlands Police had more than double the national average of gun crimes between 2015 and 2016, with 19 offences per 100,000 residents.
Yesterday, Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson also spoke out in response to a second fatal stabbing in just a few weeks.
Festival promises 3D dances and a ravepublished at 09:17 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
BBC Midlands TodayIt's curtain up for the Birmingham International Dance Festival , externalwhich starts today.
Image source, Birmingham International Dance FestivalIt takes place every two years and puts on performances by international dance groups in public spaces across the city.
Events include a morning rave in Victoria Square and cutting-edge choreography that has to be watched through 3D glasses.
One-Day Cup games for Warwickshire and Worcestershirepublished at 09:08 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWorcestershire and Warwickshire are both in One-Day Cup action today.
The Pears visit Nottinghamshire, top of their group and off the back of completing English one-day cricket's largest successful run chase.
While the Bears are at Durham and will just hope to play after their match against Northamptonshire was rained off on Wednesday.
You can follow commentary on BBC local radio or via the BBC Cricket website.
Protest march over forest chalets planpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
BBC Midlands TodayOpponents of a plan to build holiday homes in a Herefordshire forest are to hold a protest march this weekend.
A company partly owned by the Forestry Commission wants to construct 68 cabins in Small Mortimer Forest near Ludlow.
Campaigners say the plans will damage a peaceful beauty spot that's a sanctuary for wildlife.
More than 120,000 people have signed a petition against schemes at a number of holiday parks in forest and woodland sites.
The firm behind the Mortimer project, Forest Holidays, however, says it will protect the environment.
Thunderstorms flood parts of Ludlowpublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
BBC Midlands TodayLudlow suffered particularly heavy rain last night, according to the Environment Agency.
Dave Throup, from the organisation, says the thunderstorms were very localised and, while some areas saw little rain, Ludlow got more than 50mm (two inches)., external
Image source, Emma BuftonM50 and A449 floodedpublished at 08:34 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterFlooding is still causing problems in Herefordshire this morning.
The M50 was closed for around two hours as torrential thunderstorms swept across the area last night causing flash floods on both sides of the carriageway.
The A449 between Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury was badly affected , externaland police say there's still a lot of water on the road at Much Marcle., external
In the papers: Low ranking for universitypublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
These are some of the top stories this morning on the Express and Star website:
Boost in rating for mental health NHS trustpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 1 June 2018
BBC Midlands TodayThe trust that runs mental health services in Worcestershire has been rated good by England's chief inspector of hospitals.
The Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust also runs a number of community hospitals across the county.
The rating is an upgrade from last year's inspection report which ruled that the trust required improvement on the issue of safety., external
