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Follow the latest live updates for the Midlandspublished at 07:02 British Summer Time 22 June 2018
Workers 'unaware of Carlsberg ammonia'published at 20:44 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Workers at the brewery would have "walked off the job" if they knew the gas was present, an inquest hears.
Read MoreKent take control against Warwickshirepublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Centuries from Sean Dickson and Joe Denly help put Kent in control against Warwickshire at Tunbridge Wells.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Andy Giddings
BBC NewsWe'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Watch: Swan leads train of cygnetspublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
We've seen some stories recently of ducklings stuck in drains, badgers stuck down holes and squirrels trapped in bird feeders - so it's good to show some happy animals.
This swan and its cygnets were filmed at Wolseley in Staffordshire by the county's wildlife trust, outside their headquarters.
Thanks to the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for this footage.
Media caption, This swan was spotted outside the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust headquarters
Snack cocaine: Police dog finds drugs in cheddars tubepublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Cooper the police dog has earned some extra treats tonight - after sniffing out cocaine worth £2,500 hidden inside a tube of Mini Cheddars.
Staffordshire Police says the discovery was made during a search of a kitchen at a house in Longton.
Image source, Staffordshire Police
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceChildren's toy starts house firepublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
A children's electrical toy has started a house fire in Crewe, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has said.
They were called out just before 15:00 and found the kitchen at the property in Smith Grove was alight - a hoverboard plugged in to a charger has been blamed.
Image source, Cheshire Fire and Rescue ServiceIt took around an hour to extinguish and a 72-year-old woman was treated by paramedics at the scene as a precautionary measure.
Mitchell hits second ton against Lancspublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Daryl Mitchell makes his second century of the match as Worcestershire take control against Lancashire.
Read MoreTributes to 'loveable' assault death manpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Derek Whyteside, 42, died after being found unconscious in Telford on Monday.
Read MoreBoy arrested near school with Samurai swordpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Telford for carrying a Samurai sword in the street.
West Mercia Police say they were called to Brunel Road in Malinslee at around 15:00 and children at a nearby school were kept inside while they dealt with the incident.
Image source, GoogleThe sword is believed to have been in a sheath. The boy was arrested as a precaution and nobody was hurt, the force said.
In the papers: Woman guilty stirring up racial hatredpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Stoke-on-Trent LiveHere are three stories from the Stoke-on-Trent Live website today:
- 79-year-old election candidate found guilty of stirring up racial hatred, external
- Savvy parents budgeting for £60 fines in cost of holidays, external
- Investigators seize CCTV from police officers, external
Port Vale sign Dodds on loanpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokePort Vale have announced they've signed striker Louis Dodds from Chesterfield on a season-long loan.
The 31-year-old spent eight years with the Valiants making more than 200 appearances and scoring 56 goals.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe left to join Shrewsbury on a free transfer in 2016 and Captain Tom Pope said he would be a "valuable asset to the squad".
Quote MessageWith a player of Doddsy's ability and quality is something that we missed last year. Certainly when I was on my own up front, somebody who can create pockets and create things."
Tom Pope, Port Vale captain
Homeless man admits raiding churchespublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineA homeless Romanian man has admitted stealing cash and electronic goods from 11 churches.
Mahaita Rosca, 26, from Shrewsbury, started his crime spree in Weymouth before moving to Devon, where he lived rough and survived by breaking into churches all around the county.
Image source, Visit ExeterImage caption, St Michael's Church in Exeter was one of the buildings targeted by Rosca
He targeted money but also stole projectors, DVD players, and computers from churches in Exeter, Crediton, Torrington, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Exmouth and Sidmouth.
Rosca sold some of the stolen items but hid others, promising to help police to find them when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.
Judge Timothy Rose adjourned the case until 20 July to allow time for him to help police recover the missing church property - but added that a prison sentence was "certain".
Restoration under way on museum's Spitfirepublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsThe total restoration of a Spitfire from a museum is well under way, a council says, ahead of its return to a new home.
The plane was removed earlier this year from where it was located at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilIt's now being restored by the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society in Kent and the work's expected to take two years.
Today, Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the revamp was, external "moving ahead" with the Spitfire's engine nearly fully restored.
Once complete, it will become the centrepiece of a new £6m extension at the museum., external
Image source, Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilVideo: What's the weather got in store?published at 18:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands TodayIt should be a fine, clear night, turning cool in places, with lows of 6C (43F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Man jailed for people smugglingpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Kristopher John Salt, 27, had three adults and six children, including a one-year-old, hiding in his van.
Read MoreNational stadium to host Champions League qualifierpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC ShropshireOswestry's The New Saints will be playing their Champions League qualifier against KF Shkëndija at the Macedonian national football stadium.
The 33,000-capacity Phillip II Arena is in Skopje and hosted the 2017 Super Cup between Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Image source, Getty ImagesUEFA have confirmed the game will be played on Tuesday 10 July 10 with a kick off time of 19:15.
Talks about bringing more cycling to citypublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The organisers of the Women's Tour cycling event say they're talking to local authorities in Worcestershire, with the aim of bringing more races to the county.
Race director Mick Bennett also praised the route, saying: "Not only does Worcestershire provide a scenic backdrop for our events, but we know the area has a strong and enthusiastic cycling community."
Image source, PACouncillor Adrian Gregson, the leader of Worcester City Council, was also pleased with the race, saying it "looked great" and would "encourage people to visit our beautiful city".
Bus company defends recordpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Diamond Bus has told an inquiry led by the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands that the routes they run are very challenging and can explain their reliability problems.
The hearing was told 15% of services either leave more than one minute early, turn up more than five minutes late, or don't turn up at all.
Image source, GoogleThe company has also responded to concerns about the roadworthiness of its vehicles, saying that issues like punctures aren't necessarily caused by poor maintenance.
Traffic Commissioner now has 28 days to deliver a judgement.
He could decide to suspend or revoke Diamond's licence, or reduce their routes, or do nothing.
Port Vale re-sign forward Dodds on loanpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Forward Louis Dodds rejoins League Two side Port Vale after agreeing a season-long loan from Chesterfield.
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