Bauer signs new Stoke deal until 2023published at 12:44 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Stoke City right-back Moritz Bauer signs a new five-year deal to keep him at the Championship club until 2023.
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Bauer signs new Stoke deal until 2023published at 12:44 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Three arrests after man hurt in shootingpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Two men and a woman remain in police custody where they are helping with inquiries.
Read MoreVilla director of football Round leavespublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Aston Villa director of football Steve Round leaves after almost two years with the Championship club.
Read MoreMan arrested over fatal hit-and-runpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
A 26-year-old man handed himself in after a pedestrian died in hospital, police say.
Read MoreHundreds of wildfires 'started deliberately'published at 12:23 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Almost three-quarters of wildfires in Staffordshire last month are being treated as arson, the county's fire service says.
It says there were 364 fires in the open in June and 252, or 69%, were started deliberately., external
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceThe fire service adds that last weekend was its busiest in two years in terms of getting 999 calls, with 515 over two days.
Fire crews have already been to 42 fires in the open in the first four days of July and are still battling huge grass fires in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Three arrests after Nuneaton shootingpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
BreakingTwo men and a woman have been arrested following a shooting in Nuneaton last week.
Warwickshire Police say the victim, a man in his 20s, remains in a serious condition in hospital after the attack on Bull Street on 29 June.
A 22-year-old man from Birmingham and a 37-year-old man from Bedworth were arrested in Queens Road, Nuneaton, last night and the woman, from Nuneaton, was arrested this morning.
Will Midland Metro trams go near you?published at 12:01 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
A look at the new routes for the trams in future.
Read More'Major milestone' in £33m tram extension workspublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
BBC Midlands TodayThe first tram tracks have been laid in Wolverhampton to take the Metro to the city's railway station as part of a £33m extension.
Image source, Midland Metro AllianceThe Midland Metro Alliance says it's a "major milestone" and part of the wider £150m Wolverhampton Interchange aimed at regenerating the city’s transport hub.
The work's expected to be completed by late summer, following the laying of the tracks in Pipers Row.
Man jailed after girl loses leg in crashpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Traffic police believe the driver was doing 78 mph shortly before the crash in a 30 mph zone.
Read MoreDNA convicts man of rape after 29 yearspublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Double jeopardy legislation meant Irvine Gareth Watt was brought to justice thanks to new evidence.
Read MoreArrest over fatal crashpublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
BreakingA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision in Coventry, after handing himself in at a police station.
A 38-year-old pedestrian died in hospital after being hit on Barras Lane yesterday morning, but the driver failed to stop at the scene and the vehicle was found abandoned shortly afterwards.
Image source, GoogleThe 26-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and robbery.
West Midlands Police believe a second man may have been in the vehicle, which was stolen at knifepoint not long before the collision.
Birmingham's Davis needs ankle surgerypublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Birmingham City midfielder David Davis is to have surgery after fracturing his left ankle during a pre-season training session.
Read MoreYour photos: The return of cloudspublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Those strange white things in the sky? They're clouds.
You might have wondered, after a few days of just brilliant blue skies in the West Midlands.
To remind you, our BBC Weather Watchers have been photographing them and these three are from J9 in Eckington, Wendles in Yoxall and Shane's Place in Drayton Bassett:
Image source, J9
Image source, Wendles
Image source, Shane's PlaceIn the papers: Inquest told surgery 'futile'published at 11:20 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Here are three headlines from the Shropshire Star today:
- Inquest told surgery on man with head injuries, external 'futile'
- Don’t hijack UK with Brexit row Wrekin MP warns, external
- Busiest week of the year for Shropshire A&E staff, external
Plans for thousands of new homes to be consideredpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Plans for thousands of new homes and student rooms in Worcestershire go before Malvern Hills District Council later today.
They're considering whether outline permission should be given for the 1,400 houses and 1,540 flats between Lower Broadheath and St John's.
Image source, PAA primary school, community hall and shops could also be built, despite local opposition to the project.
'Community spirit' key after lake deathpublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Chris King
Reporter, BBC Radio StokeA community is being urged to keep supporting the family of a 13-year-old boy after his death.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceRyan Evans' body was found in Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent, a week ago, two days after he was seen "in distress" while swimming.
An inquest into his death has been opened and adjourned until 3 September.
Quote MessageWe all know this is the most difficult period of time that that family will ever go through but we can't forget them once the focus has died down. They're part of our community, we need to support them, we need to care for them and this community spirit needs to remain."
Ch Insp John Owen, Staffordshire Police
Red Arrows jet arrives in city centrepublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
A Red Arrows Hawk jet has arrived in Coventry, to be part of celebrations to mark 100 years of the RAF.
It's going to be on display in Broadgate over the weekend, alongside stalls and static displays.
Earlier, it was brought in on the back of a lorry.
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End of twitter postMore investigations promised into unearthed road discoverypublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsMore investigations are going to be carried out to try and work out the full origins of an old road that was uncovered during works to extend Birmingham's tram network.
The discovery was made last month in Victoria Square, external with photos showing a cobbled route under the earth.
Image source, Midland Metro AllianceSince then, Midland Metro Alliance says archaeologists believe it dates to the 18th or 19th Century and could have been an earlier extension of Pinfold Street.
The road was kept on show for a few days before being excavated as part of the works on the Westside Extension.
Now, the archaeologists say they're going to use historical maps and artefacts removed from the site to try and build up a full picture of its history., external
Minibus used by food bank and disabled groups stolenpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA minibus used by a church to help children, disabled people and to distribute food from a food bank has been stolen.
Image source, Excel ChurchExcel Church, Bilston, says the vehicle was bought by its congregation last year after they raised about £10,000 in just three months.
It says it's used to take youngsters back and forth to youth clubs and by a local disabled group, as well as for its summer club and youth camps, among other duties.
It was stolen on Tuesday night from under a carport behind the church - police say they are investigating.
Three centuries of racing celebrated with Royal guestpublished at 10:18 British Summer Time 4 July 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterPrincess Anne will be guest of honour today at Worcester Racecourse as it marks its 300th anniversary., external
Image source, GoogleEvents are being held throughout this year to mark three centuries of racing at Pitchcroft.
The Princess Royal rode her own horse to victory at Worcester in 1987 and will be attending today's event.
Organisers say gates open today at 11:40 and they're reviving the Worcester Grand Annual Steeple Chase after an 85-year absence.
