Murder probe after assault victim diespublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The man, in his 40s, died after being found in Malinslee with serious injuries, police say.
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Murder probe after assault victim diespublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Russian spy cameras up for auctionpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Monica Rimmer
BBC NewsA collection of spy cameras used in the Cold War by Soviet spies are to go up for auction in Dudley.
Photographic consultant Tim Goldsmith of Aston's Auctioneers, said it was one of the "biggest" collections he had seen.
The Russian collection auction features cameras built into umbrellas, cigarette cases and even a ladies clutch bag.
Image source, Aston's Auctioneers
Image source, Aston's AuctioneersQuote MessageI've been in the photographic industry for longer than I care to remember and this is one of the biggest collections I've seen of cameras on one theme. We had to split this collection in halves it's that big, the collector has been building it up over about 30 years, he's been doing the leg-work, going to Russia."
Tim Goldsmith, Photographic consultant
Prison governor 'attacked by inmate'published at 08:29 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
HMP Long Lartin governor Clare Pearson has not returned to work following the assault a month ago.
Read MoreCheaper fare pledge for tram takeoverpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Cheaper fares and new tickets are being promised as the Midland Metro tram service is taken over by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The newly rebranded West Midlands Metro will be launched on Sunday, external.
Image source, West Midlands Combined AuthorityWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street said bringing it "in-house" would see a 10% reduction on some ticket prices and was "great news for passengers".
Previously operated by National Express, it will now be run by Midland Metro Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the combined authority.
A new phone app is also planned as a way to pay for tickets.
Car parking fee rethink still possiblepublished at 08:06 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Shropshire Council says a decision hasn't yet been made on changes to parking charges in the county.
The changes in Shrewsbury were due to come in next month, but the plans are now being reviewed again.
It could mean the proposed £2.50 per hour for on-street parking in Shrewsbury could be reduced and plans to charge after 18:00 in the town's Frankwell car park are still being looked at.
Man in court charged with newsagent's row murderpublished at 07:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
A man is due to appear in court today charged with murder after a stabbing during a row at a newsagent's.
Image source, Northamptonshire PoliceDaniel Fitzjohn, 34, died in hospital following an attack in the Kingsley area of Northampton at about 21:45 last Thursday.
Daniel Quinn, from Wolverhampton has been charged with his murder.
The 27-year-old will appear at Northampton Magistrates' Court today.
In the papers: Murdered teen ambushed by masked attackerspublished at 07:48 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Here are some of the stories making the headlines on the Express & Star website this morning:
- Keelan Wilson: Murdered teen was ambushed by masked attackers, external
- Pictured: Wolverhampton Goodyear factory torn down piece by piece, external
- 'Vultures are circling' over Beatties and House of Fraser ahead of crunch vote, external
Signal problems delaying rail servicespublished at 07:39 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
BBC News TravelSignalling issues between Birmingham and Rugeley are delaying rail services, train operator West Midlands Railway says.
Services are running between 10 and 15 minutes late, it said.
What makes people deeply dippy for dinosaurs?published at 07:37 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The Natural History Museum's most famous resident is on tour - and the crowds gathering to see Dippy in Birmingham suggest a dinosaur love affair that's far from extinct.
Media caption, Birmingham youngsters met Dippy at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
BBC News has been taking a look at what why some people are so fascinated with dinosaurs.
Windrush garden officially openedpublished at 07:23 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
A garden that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Empire Windrush bringing the first Caribbean migrants to Britain is set to be officially opened in Birmingham.
Image source, Birmingham City Council
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilThe garden won gold at last month's Chelsea Flower Show and it's now been set up in Victoria Square in Birmingham city centre.
It will be officially opened by TV presenter and campaigner Baroness Floella Benjamin who helped create the garden along with the city council.
Media caption, A look at the build of Floella Benjamin and Birmingham City Council's garden.
Council calls for taxi go-slow protest to be called offpublished at 07:12 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The City of Wolverhampton Council is calling on private hire drivers to call off a one-day go-slow protest planned for later this month.
The drivers are angry at the number of licences being issued in the city - more than 8,000 in the last three years.
The drivers say they want tougher tests for applicants to check their knowledge of the law and of Wolverhampton's streets.
They also want to be allowed to work for multiple operators.
The council said it had had a constructive meeting with the drivers, and would look into their concerns.
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:03 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherThere will be some sunny spells today with patchy cloudy and feeling breezy with top temperatures of 18C (64F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Vanessa Pearce
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Thursday.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.
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