1. 'My photos rethink the reality of prison life'published at 07:20 British Summer Time 1 April 2021

    Edgar Martins' images, inspired by life in HMP Birmingham, aim to challenge conceptions of prison.

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  2. Late surge in Easter traffic predictedpublished at 06:13 British Summer Time 1 April 2021

    About 5.6 million people are thought to be planning trips by car in the UK over the weekend.

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  3. Crowds gather to watch pair boxingpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    People gathered to watch two people boxing at the playing fields near Cannon Hill Park.

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  4. New chief executive announced for city councilpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Deborah Cadman will be Birmingham City Council's acting chief executive for the next year.

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  5. 'Don't blow it' warning over sunshine gatheringspublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Two parks close as people gather in open spaces in England to enjoy March's hottest day in 50 years.

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  6. Woman jailed after killing boy, 13, in hit-and-runpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Mahwish Rani was stopped about a mile away by members of the public, West Midlands Police say.

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  7. Police 'pin' wrong-way driver's car against treepublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Atif Ayub, 25, is jailed for 12 months after driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway.

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  8. More sunshine on the way for Wednesdaypublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Tuesday saw the warmest March day for 50 years and we can expect another sunny day today.

    It will be warm and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 21C (69F).

    Get the latest forecast for where you are from BBC Weather.

    West Midlands outlook
  9. Couple to spend £1m win on bigger family homepublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    The Smarts said they would be able to better support their nine-year-old who has a spinal condition.

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  10. Police break up illegal rave under motorway bridgepublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    Police used thermal imaging cameras to spot dozens of people partying under an M6 bridge.

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  11. Illegal rave held under motorway bridgepublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    Police issued 22 fines after discovering about 30 people at the event near Coleshill.

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  12. Inmates sentenced after seven-hour prison disorderpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    Prisoners threw furniture, smashed cameras and barricaded themselves in a cell at HMP Featherstone.

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  13. Pub bombings campaigner denies lockdown breachpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    Fines were issued after a memorial event marking the anniversary of the 1974 attacks in Birmingham.

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  14. PC faces investigation over 'disturbing' arrestpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    The incident involving an officer in Wolverhampton was widely shared on social media.

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  15. Review of brain surgery at Birmingham hospitalpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    Independent experts are looking at 23 cases of a specific procedure between 2017 and 2019.

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  16. Two injured in gas explosion at housepublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

    The explosion in Walsall caused significant damage to the property and a passing car.

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  17. 'Guests cut from 180 to 6 - but we're getting married'published at 19:43 British Summer Time 29 March 2021

    With weddings back on in England, couples prepare to celebrate with their closest loved ones.

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  18. Monday's weather forecastpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 29 March 2021

    Today will be dry and very warm, with cloud fading this morning to reveal increasingly sunny skies. Under the sunshine this afternoon, temperatures will rise into the high teens. Winds easing too. Highs of 13C to 16C (55F to 61F).

    This evening and tonight will be dry and clear with light winds. After a very warm day, temperatures will drop away through the course of the night. Lows of 4C to 7C (39F to 45F).