BBC Business News

Some of the UK's biggest water companies, including Severn Trent, did not support customers properly during this winter's Beast from the East snow chaos, causing "significant hardship", Ofwat has said.

Image source, Getty Images

Coventry carmaker Jaguar Land Rover agreed to stop production to preserve the water supply for homes, hospitals and schools and Cadbury also sent workers home during the freezing weather in March.

The regulator said more than 200,000 customers were left without water for more than four hours and tens of thousands were cut off for days.

Severn Trent, South East, Southern and Thames Water performed worst, it found.

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed after a man died following the collapse of a wall at an address in Rugby where building work was taking place.

Emergency services were called to Rugby Lane, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire, at 15:50 on Monday.

The man, in his late 40s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance and later died.

More than 100 weapons have been handed in to West Midlands Police during the latest firearms surrender.

The two-week campaign was extended to three after a spate of shootings in the region in May.

More than 30 lethal weapons were handed in, along with ammunition, imitation firearms and dozens of air weapons.

All those seized will be forensically tested before being destroyed, said the force.

Mel Coles
BBC Weather presenter

It will be a mainly dry and warm day with the possibility of some drizzle and highs of 22C (72F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

Welcome to our live service for Tuesday.

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.

We love to hear from you, so share your news, thoughts and photos of the area with us via email, Twitter, external and Facebook, external.

Anna and Barbara Rozycki made headlines around the world following their birth in 1970.

A man in his late 40s was taken to hospital by air ambulance where he later died, police say.

The proposed charges will be between £6 and £10 per day and up to £100 for HGVs and similar vehicles.

Ian Bell's first Championship ton since April 2016 gives Warwickshire a first-innings lead of 30 over Glamorgan.

Scotland draft in ex-Warwickshire & Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak as consultant for the remainder of the Twenty20 tri-series.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
George Makin

A GP surgery has been put in special measures after being rated inadequate by health inspectors. , external

Marshall Street Surgery, in Smethwick, was criticised in three areas out of five by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Image source, Google

Inspectors said both effectiveness and management were inadequate, while in the safety category the surgery required improvement.

The CQC has now put the practice in special measures, allowing it six months to show progress and improvements.

Neither Marshall Street Surgery nor Sandwell Clinical Commissioning Group, which oversees primary care, have responded to requests for comments.

Allen Cook
BBC News

A man has suffered serious injuries , externalafter his car came off the motorway this morning.

Image source, Google

Police were called just before 01:00 to the M50 near Pendock, Worcestershire, between J1 and J2.

They say just the one vehicle was involved in the crash and the driver, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with what are thought to be serious pelvic injuries.

David Clark denies murdering his wife at their home near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, on New Year's Eve.

Carson Wishart
Journalist, BBC Hereford and Worcester

Worcester Racecourse will celebrate it's 300th anniversary this summer with a special race day and visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.

Image source, Google

Racing has taken place at the site since at least 1718, external, including Princess Anne herself riding a horse to victory in 1987., external

Other events at Pitchcroft included bare knuckle boxing in 1824.

On 4 July, organisers are also reviving the famous Worcester Grand Annual Steeple Chase after an 85-year absence., external

Lucy McNamara
BBC Radio Stoke

A 14-year-old boy's been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in a supermarket car park.

Image source, Google

Police say it happened just after 17:00 at Asda, in Lawton Road, Alsager, Cheshire.

They say his injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer

These are among the headlines today on the Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer website:

• Road closed as another bomb shell found at building site, external
• Shropshire taxis with disabled access to be listed from November, external
• Pair deck out home to support England's World Cup bid for glory, external

Rob Trigg
BBC WM

Wolves have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Rui Patricio, external.

The 30-year-old was part of the Portugal team which won Euro 2016 and has kept goal for the national team already in World Cup 2018.

Image source, Reuters

He was available to move to Molineux after joining six other Sporting Lisbon players in terminating their own contracts earlier this month.

The Portuguese Players' Union said the players made the move in response to an attack by fans.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a car., external

Image source, Google

The 58-year-old from Newcastle-under-Lyme was riding on the A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich when the collision happened, police say.

The man was involved in a collision with a blue Mazda at the junction of Colleys Lane and died at the scene.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

The ability of police to fight serious and violent crime could suffer if the government fails to reach a suitable Brexit deal, a report for the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner says., external

Image source, Google

Due to be heard at a Strategic Policing and Crime Board meeting on Tuesday, the report prepared for Labour PCC David Jamieson, also outlines how West Midlands Police harbours serious concerns about the government’s "apparent lack" of contingency planning for a no-deal scenario.

The report says the UK "risks falling off a cliff-edge in terms of certain security and UK-EU policing cooperation" and highlights investigations related to terrorism, child sexual exploitation and organised crime.

The BBC has contacted the Home Office for a response, but Theresa May has previously called for a "special partnership" with the EU on security after Brexit.