BBC Weather

A dry and mainly sunny day with some cloudy patches expected this afternoon. High: 11C/52F.

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Those patches of cloud will mainly clear this evening leaving a dry night with long, clear spells. There could be some patches of mist or fog by dawn. Low: -1C/30F.

You can stay up-to-date on the weather for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

Two teenage boys are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Birmingham.

Residents in Smethwick and Cape Hill are urged to get tested for the South Africa variant of the virus.

The Centre AT7 site closed at 11:30 BST and reopened just after 16:00, the city council says.

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A pigeon has forced the temporary closure of a Covid-19 testing centre in Coventry.

The Centre AT7 site closed at about 11:30 BST after the bird flew into the building.

Staff are now working to remove it.

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Once it is removed, the council said a thorough deep clean will be carried out but it hopes to be able to re-open the site shortly.

A 31-year-old man was found dead after a shooting in Birmingham on Tuesday evening, police say.

More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19.

The 16-year-old was shot in the arm during the incident close to the Utilita Arena.

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A total of 11 cars have been seized by police in a day of action policing the roads.

It came after complaints from residents in Coventry about antisocial driving, speeding, and motorists ignoring the rules of the road, West Midlands Police said.

The force said it joined with traffic and warrants officers for a day of action, which used Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to identify and intercept vehicles potentially involved in criminality.

Partner agencies including the DVLA assisted with the operation, identifying areas where vehicles were without road tax.

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A total of 43 vehicles were stopped, including 11 which were seized for having no insurance and tickets were issued to two different drivers for not wearing seat belts, police said.

Nine cars were searched on suspicion of drugs offences, with four people being given community resolutions for possession of Class B drugs.

One passenger attempted to run after officers pulled the car over, the force said, but he was found after a short foot chase and was found to have cannabis and given a community resolution.

"We want to make Coventry feel a safe place to live and work," said PS Dave Moore, from Henley and Longford Neighbourhood Policing Unit.

Shoppers in Wolverhampton have been urged to act responsibly, amid the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

From Monday, non-essential shops have been able to trade.

But Wolverhampton City Council said it had received reports of people not following safety measures and failing to practice social distancing, with up to a third of people found not to be wearing face coverings.

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"Most shoppers and retailers are acting very responsibly, and we thank them for helping to keep themselves and others safe," Ross Cook, the council’s director of city environment.

"Disappointingly, however, some people are not wearing face coverings, following one-way systems or practicing social distancing when they should be.

"Our staff have also witnessed overcrowding in some stores and issues around the correct use of PPE in some close contact services.

"I’d urge customers to ensure they are following the Covid-19 rules to help keep everyone safe from this deadly virus," he said.

A post-mortem examination is set to be carried out on the premature baby boy next week, police say.

BBC Weather

Mainly dry and sunny today with just a few patches of cloud about and the chance of a few light showers through the day. High: 11C/52F.

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Any showers will die away tonight to leave it dry with a lot of clear spells. Low: -1C/30F.

You can keep up-to-date on the weather for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.

A man has died and another is seriously injured in a shooting in Birmingham.

Victim died after being found under a car outside Halfords in Sheldon, Birmingham, on Saturday.

The election was due to take place in 2020 but postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

PC Colin Noble allegedly visited a victim's home unannounced up to 30 times.

Customers flocked to bars and restaurants after coronavirus restrictions were eased.

The 49-year-old is alleged to have sent an offensive message to Romaine Sawyers on social media.

The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff.