The crash led to long delays with queues stretching back to junction 16.

Police said the men know each other, and they are not looking for anyone else after the incident.

The 17-year-old victim has undergone emergency surgery and remains in a critical condition.

A search and rescue dog was used to check whether anyone was trapped underneath.

Police said a man wearing a motorcycle helmet fired at the pub before leaving the scene in a car.

Andrew Griffiths quits after sending messages of a sexual nature to two female constituents.

Walsall defender Kory Roberts suffers a suspected broken leg in his side's pre-season friendly defeat by Stoke City.

Brodie Smith had set off for his school prom alone when he was met by the five girls in their car.

Members of Women Against State Pension Inequality say some members will each lose thousands of pounds.

Aston Villa have rejected a £5m bid for defender James Chester from Championship rivals Stoke City.

Gordon Nutt, 68, from Wolverhampton died after a collision with a car on the motorway.

He was seen fleeing the road where Riasat Bi, 86, was found stabbed to death in her home.

The 19-month-old boy died in hospital after being hit by the van before midday on Friday in Billesley.

Worcestershire Rapids maintain their perfect T20 Blast start against Northamptonshire, but Sussex lose their 100% record.

Two people are arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Monday, but keep an eye out here for more updates before then.

Crewe Chronicle

The Crewe Chronicle has these headlines today:

• Man seriously injured after paraglider crash landing, external
• Dramatic pictures of M6 car fire released by police, external
• £200K appeal to help Nantwich mum beat cancer, external

Allen Cook
BBC News

A statue's going to be restored to its original state as part of Telford's 50th anniversary celebrations., external

Image source, Telford and Wrekin Council

The Thomas Telford monument in Telford Square was unveiled in 1990 but, since then, the weather's taken its toll.

The town council says work's under way to restore it; washing away the grime before a repaint in the original colours of black and grey.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
Herbert Soden

A family told to tear down its new home or spend £200,000 on a new roof found to be 30 inches too tall is in talks about alterations.

Asif Naseem moved into the property in Lightwood, Staffordshire, earlier this year with his wife and five children.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council turned down two retrospective planning applications for the £500,000 house following complaints over the height and dormer windows.

In May, the family said it had nowhere else to go, and no funds for a new roof.

It has been given three months for talks and, with the plans up for debate next Wednesday, the council's planners are recommending another deferral as Mr Naseem's talking with an architect about roof alterations.

Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today

The rain's finally arrived today for parts of the West Midlands after the long heatwave - here's how your weekend is looking:

If you want to get a latest forecast for your area at any other time, head to the BBC Weather website.