Eighty-two chihuahuas found at housepublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
The RSPCA was called after police discovered the dogs while investigating a death.
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Eighty-two chihuahuas found at housepublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Teenager in court charged with Telford murderpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Sophie Madden
BBC NewsA 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a man in Telford has appeared at Stafford Crown Court today.
Image source, West Mercia Police/Family HandoutDerek Whyteside, 42, from Dawley, Telford, died in hospital after being found unconscious in Withywood Drive, Malinslee, on 18 June.
The teenager appeared at the crown court for the first time and is due back at the court in August.
Your photos: Blue skies across West Midlandspublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
The hot weather's continuing today and it's been reflected in a plethora of blue sky pictures from our BBC Weather Watchers.
These three are from users Graham's Vista in Drayton Bassett, Rons View in Coleshill and Foggy in Ludlow:
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Image source, FoggyTesche to join Bundesliga 2 side Bochumpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Birmingham City midfielder Robert Tesche will join Bundesliga 2 side Vfl Bochum on a free transfer on 1 July.
Read MoreIn the papers: Dogs rescued from 'filthy' homepublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Birmingham LiveSome of the main stories on the Birmingham Live website today are:
- More than 80 dogs rescued from 'filthy and cramped' city home, external
- Fury over claim that 'feral' litter lout threw condom into car park, external
HS2 protester locks gates on ministerpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
A protester padlocked a gate to a farm in Warwickshire, trapping a minister inside as she launched a new HS2 initiative.
Dignitaries and press were also stuck at Dalehouse Farm in Kenilworth for almost an hour this morning.
Transport minister Nus Ghani was promoting a plan by the HS2 high-speed rail line to create a "green corridor" of trees and other plants along phase one of its route from London to Birmingham, via Warwickshire.
Stop HS2 campaigner Joe Rukin padlocked the gate, demanding the minister read a list of complaints relating to the building of the proposed line.
It is not clear whether Ms Ghani was delayed.
Mechanic claims blindfolded running recordpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Phil Maiden
BBC Hereford and WorcesterA mechanic from Hereford has claimed a new world record for running the fastest ever half marathon while wearing a blindfold.
Darren Gibbons says he beat the two-hour target by two minutes and 20 seconds , externalalthough Guinness World Records has yet to confirm it as an official record.
He also completed the run, in aid of charity, despite his friend and guide runner Christian Mason having to give up early with an illness.
Quote MessageWe literally just shouted out to the runners 'is there anybody out there who wants to help me out?' and luckily there was a young man at first who did. He took over and then he failed a couple of miles later, so we did the same again."
Darren Gibbons, Blindfolded marathon runner
Four freed by fire crews after two-car crashpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsFour people have been cut free from two cars, external after they were involved in a crash.
Image source, Cheshire Fire ServiceFirefighters from Crewe and Nantwich say they were called on Saturday morning to the A51 London Road, Doddington.
They say one person was taken to hospital after all four were released but they don't believe any of them suffered serious injuries.
Chellaston teenager goes missingpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsAn 18-year-old woman has gone missing from her home in Chellaston, external.
Derbyshire Police said Jasmine Chahal has not been seen for six days and has links to Birmingham.
They've asked anyone who knows where she is to call 101.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceMP to intervene in cricket coach deportation rowpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Phil Maiden
BBC Hereford and WorcesterA cricket coach in Worcester, who is facing deportation to Sri Lanka, says he hopes the Home Office will overturn its decision after speaking to his local MP.
University of Worcester graduate Hemaka Patharinage, who coaches children and disabled people, needs to earn £30,000 a year to qualify for a visa.
He's been told by the Home Office he must leave the country by 11 July as he doesn't earn enough money and has had at least one appeal rejected.
Worcester MP Robin Walker says he is going to contact the Home Office on Mr Patharinage's behalf today and a petition supporting him has been signed by more than 3,000 people., external
Quote MessageIt is amazing to see how far it goes and how many people have commented on it [the petition]. Seeing the comments makes me believe I can do some more things. If I stay, I will actually make all those people proud."
Hemaka Patharinage, Cricket coach
Crash closes M6 lanespublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
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BBC News TravelTwo lanes are closed on the M6 southbound within J10 in Walsall due to a crash between an HGV and a car.
Drivers are being warned of delays in the area.
'I trusted my daughter's abuser with my life'published at 10:38 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
The mother of a girl groomed by her coach tells of the impact the abuse and his suicide had on their lives.
Read MoreWorcestershire paceman Shantry retirespublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Worcestershire's Jack Shantry retires at the age of 30 because of a long-standing back injury.
Read MoreWins wanted for Worcs and Warkspublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWorcestershire will be looking to build on their first Championship win of the summer as they're back in four-day action today in Division One.
They beat Lancashire by 202 runs and today head to second-placed Nottinghamshire.
Image source, ALLSPORT/Getty ImagesWhile Warwickshire's will be looking to bounceback in Division Two after their unbeaten record came to an end on Saturday.
The Bears are away at Durham, following their defeat by Kent.
You can keep up-to-date on the matches via BBC local radio commentary or on the BBC Cricket website.
In the papers: Hunt for gunman after shootingpublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live page is covering these top stories today:
C02 crisis continues for brewers and bottlerspublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
BBC Business NewsA Dudley-based brewery says part of the firm came to a standstill on Friday because of the carbon dioxide shortage crisis.
Image source, Holden's BreweryMark Hammond, operations director of Holden's Brewery, told the BBC that the bottling part of his company had to shut down.
He says CO2 is "absolutely vital" to what they do, equivalent to diesel in the haulage industry and he doesn't know when the crisis will end.
Quote MessageWe use it to get the actual fizz into the product but also use it for the a lot of the processing. We've been told supply will restart on 2 July but we don't know when our production will be able to continue."
Mark Hammond, Operations director of Holden's Brewery
Drunk stag party forces flight to divertpublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
A Birmingham flight bound for Ibiza had to be diverted to Toulouse after a stag party on board carried out a "pattern of appalling aggressive behaviour", said the airline.
Image source, Getty ImagesJet2 said one member of the group was refused boarding for being "drunk and aggressive" but despite this, a number of individuals from the same party continued the "disgraceful" behaviour.
"After repeat warnings, the crew took the decision to divert the aircraft in the interests of everyone’s comfort and safety," it said.
"The cumulative effect of consuming alcohol in the airport, as well as illicitly once onboard the aircraft, contributed to this behaviour" said the company, which is calling for the sale of alcohol at airports to be better controlled.
Police met the aircraft and offloaded the group after the incident on Friday.
Hot weather prompts call to conserve waterpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsPeople across the West Midlands are being urged to cut down on their water use as the hot weather continues.
Image source, Snapper SimonSevern Trent, one of the biggest water firms in the country, says, external, while you should definitely stay hydrated, "don't worry about the lawn (it'll bounce back) and ditch the hose in favour of a bucket and sponge".
There's no hosepipe ban at the moment, but the firm adds that people should also consider having showers over baths., external
Houses and businesses hit by leaking pipepublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsHomes and firms in part of Congleton, Cheshire, may be without water or have low pressure this morning because of a leaking pipe., external
United Utilities says it was told of the issue in the Newby Court area at 06:45 and it has engineers heading to the site.
Wimbledon 2018: Cocaine ban player faces qualifierspublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 25 June 2018
BBC WM SportDan Evans begins his bid to qualify for Wimbledon this afternoon, as he takes on world number 126 Ilya Ivashka in Roehampton.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Birmingham player was not given a wildcard by the All England Club after he served a ban for taking cocaine.
The 28-year-old won two matches in a day to claim a place in Wimbledon's qualifying competition.
