Households in the Highgate and Bordesley ward, including Digbeth, are to be targeted, a council says.

The baby boy was discovered clothed and wrapped in a blanket by a dog walker in a Birmingham park.

Father-of-four Mohammed Haroon Zeb was shot in Dudley in January and died in hospital.

Gavin Parry, 31, was found dead at an industrial site in Birmingham on 13 April.

Jack Barry, 19, was found seriously injured in Birmingham in March and died at the scene.

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BBC Essex

On a decent batting surface, Indian Test batsman Hanuma Vihari looked in prime form, especially against the fine Simon Harmer, the potent Essex spinner.

Both left handed Warwiçkshire opening batsmen were bowled: Rob Yates by impressive Sam Cook, and Skipper, Will Rhodes, giving Peter Siddle his first scalp of his return, edging on to his stumps.

Vihari has look comfortable and composed whilst Sam Hain has show some positive intent often coming down the wicket to the Essex spinner.

This 41-run second-wicket unbroken partnership will be hugely significant in the context of the game.

Essex will look to bowl tight and create pressure, with Warwiçkshire knowing any loss of wickets will open the door for the county champions. An excellent morning’s cricket.

Gary Hicken asked for help moving his injured mother from his car into A&E but was told to call 999.

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times in a park in Birmingham.

Residents breaking their fasts for Ramadan are praised for sharing food with firefighters.

More than 125 firefighters were called to tackle the large fire at the factory in Sparkhill.

BBC Weather

The dry weather continues today with plenty of sunshine mixed with some cloudy patches this afternoon. Feeling mild with light winds and a high of 18C (64F).

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Moose on the Loose

Staying dry into tonight with clear skies. Low: 3C (37F).

You can get a latest forecast at any time for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

Mounira Khelil, 49, says she found it difficult to get support after receiving her diagnosis.

The baby boy was found wrapped in a blanket by a passer-by in Kings Norton and taken to hospital.

A man, aged 26, is discovered with a serious injury in Birmingham and pronounced dead at the scene.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has added more electric vehicles to its fleet as it works towards targets to cut emissions by 80%.

Image source, West Midlands Ambulance Service

In October last year, the trust's first electric ambulance was revealed, followed by two electric response vehicles in March.

The latest additions to its fleet includes four electric vans for the IT support team, with a range of more than 60 miles.

"[We] are continually assessing our support fleet to make changes where possible," Tony Page, from WMAS, said.

BBC Weather

It will be a dry and fine day with clear skies and highs of 15°C (59°F).

This was the scene earlier in Solihull as captured by BBC Weather Watcher BC1981.

Image source, BC1981

The Acorns Hospice, in Walsall, set up a £2m appeal after a lack of funds almost caused it to close.

Castle Bromwich litter pickers urge residents to take their rubbish home with them.

The driver, aged 15, claimed he took the vehicle to settle a £40 drug debt.

More than 70 calls were received from members of the public about the incident in Coventry.