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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.
Drew Bull's sister Suzanna died after her bicycle and lorry were in collision in Birmingham.
Read MoreAs Birmingham's political leaders plan a clean air zone, we discover the city's most polluted streets.
Read MoreEx-England goalkeeper Tim Flowers makes centre-back Alex Gudger his first signing since taking charge of Solihull Moors.
Read MoreThe inquest into the death of David Chandler heard documents did not mention the risk of ammonia.
Read MoreJonathan Trott's first County Championship ton of 2018 anchors the Warwickshire batting against Durham.
Read MoreNottinghamshire's batsmen prosper at Trent Bridge but three late wickets on day one keep Worcestershire in the game.
Read MoreTwo other children who were reported to be "in distress" made it safely out of the lake, say police.
Read MoreWe'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
Carmelo Garcia
A building in Hereford dating back to Georgian times has been taken over by a community group.
Image source, GoogleThe Friends of Castle Green have taken on the lease of The Pavilion, external for the next 25 years from Herefordshire Council.
Both groups say they're pleased with the news and the community group's now planning to restore the structure.
Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
The leader of Shropshire Council says proposed changes to car parking charges in Shrewsbury could be altered.
It comes after campaigners protested against a planned rise in some fees - arguing it would harm town centre trade.
Protesters in Shrewsbury
Shropshire Council says it’s the first time prices have changed since 2012 and it is considering responses to a consultation.
Quote MessageWe are listening to what people are saying so there might be some slight changes. I think the main area of concern is the charge in Frankwell car park in the evening and there is serious talk about whether we will drop that proposal."
Peter Nutting, Leader of Shropshire Council
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A man shot in the eye in Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend was the subject of a targeted attack, police believe. , external
They say the 29-year-old was seriously injured and is still being treated in hospital.
Image source, GoogleArmed officers were called to a house on Pretoria Road, Etruria, just before midnight on Saturday to reports a man had been shot with an airgun.
Allen Cook
BBC News
A police helicopter's being used as officers search for a missing child at a lake in Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThree youngsters were reported to be in "distress in the water" this afternoon, police say.
The force says two made it safely out of the lake but one is still missing and water rescue teams are searching the area.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceSome 78,000 people signed a petition calling for the Home Office to review an initial visa decision.
Read MoreCoventry's first knife bin has been unveiled after a spate of stabbings in the West Midlands force area.
Image source, West Midlands Police and Crime CommissionerIn the area 56 knife offences were committed per 100,000 population in 2016, latest figures show.
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Lynnette Kelly unveiled the secure container at Asda, Abbey Park, North London Rd in the city.
The Ledbury Reporter's covering these main stories today:
Allen Cook
BBC News
Police say they are currently searching a lake in Stoke-on-Trent for a missing child.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceEmergency services say they were called to Westport Lake just before 17:00.
Ch Insp John Owen, Stoke-on-Trent North police commander, tweeted, external that they believe the youngster "has gone into the water with friends".
Lee Blakeman
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Thousands of pounds worth of computers and laptops have been stolen from a shop after burglars removed bricks from a wall to get inside.
Image source, GooglePolice say the thieves broke into Manor Shop, Scholar Green, Cheshire, in the early hours of this morning.
The owner's told BBC Radio Stoke that computers, laptops and iPad were taken from the shop on the A34 Congleton Road North.
The mother of a Telford girl, abused by her martial arts teacher, has been speaking to BBC News about the ordeal.
Image source, OtherJulie's daughter was 14 years old when she was targeted by her martial arts coach Matthew Kendall, who went on to shoot himself when his abuse was uncovered.
Her daughter has now been awarded damages by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
After plenty of late evening sunshine, it will be a dry and mostly clear night with lows of 10C (50F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
