In the papers: Cyclist sought after 'hit-and-run'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
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In the papers: Cyclist sought after 'hit-and-run'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Flood-death man, 82, was 'trapped in van'published at 18:46 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
An inquest hears people tried to rescue 82-year-old Peter Harnwell from his camper van when it was submerged in 6ft of water.
Read More'Routine algae' tests taking place at parkpublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Water safety tests at West Park lake in Wolverhampton are "standards tests for algae bloom", said the city council.
It didn't know at the time of asking, how long the public are to be asked not to make contact with the water.
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End of twitter postGiraffes are tall order for artistspublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Schools and community groups have also decorated the animals featured on a public art trail.
Read MoreCountry park fire 'under control'published at 18:35 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA fire at a country park in Staffordshire is under control, external but it'll take several hours to put it out fully, the fire service says.
Crews were called on Monday evening to Parkhall Country Park, Stoke-on-Trent,, external and found the blaze covered 1,600 sq m (1,914 sq yds).
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceIn the papers: Large new warehouse plannedpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
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'Insurance won't cover full cost' of water main damagepublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWater damage at a childminders centre will cost more than £50,000 to fix, according to managers who say insurance won't cover it.
A burst main meant flood water affected about 100 properties in Wheeler Street, Newtown, Birmingham, on Saturday.
Supplier Severn Trent says its priority is supporting customers and cleaning up.
Image source, Rachael CarrRachael Carr, 49, a project co-ordinator at Burbury Park childminder resource centre, said: "The water has destroyed everything."
She says their loss adjuster has told her it'll cost more than £50,000 to repair the damage and they are only covered by insurance for up to £30,000.
Where to watch the World Cup semi-final?published at 18:17 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
The Exhibition Hall in Edgbaston will be showing England's World Cup semi-final, external against Croatia live on a big screen, Warwickshire Cricket Club has announced.
The gates will open at 18:00, for the 19:00 kick-off.
Entry is free, but fans will need to register and print off a ticket to secure entry, the club said.
Disabled access changed after complaintspublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Andrew Easton
Presenter, BBC Hereford and WorcesterA dropped kerb's been installed to allow wheelchair access to the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works after complaints to BBC Hereford and Worcester.
The new Henry Sandon Hall opened at the end of last month, having been vacant since the factory shut in 2008 and features a new arts centre and studio gallery., external
Image source, Worcestershire County CouncilBut wheelchair users contacted BBC Hereford and Worcester to say they were being forced to risk the road to get in because they couldn't get on the pavement on Severn Street.
Managers at the works promised action and Worcestershire County Council has tweeted that a dropped kerb was now in place on the road., external
Artist behind suspected Banksy revealedpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
A mural which appeared on a wall in Birmingham was a tribute to teen artist Tame.
Read MoreUniversity cancels World Cup big screenpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsEngland's World Cup semi-final with Croatia on Wednesday won't be shown on a big screen at the University of Warwick.
Image source, Philip Sale/University of WarwickThe university says it's seen an "overwhelming increase" in audience numbers for screenings at its piazza.
But it says that means it doesn't feel it can keep students, staff and visitors completely safe, external if the semi-final is shown.
Costs of burst water main flood inpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Homes and cars are left damaged after one of Birmingham's "biggest" water mains burst.
Read MoreNew hotel could be ready for City of Culture 2021published at 17:51 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
A new 150-bedroom hotel, at the city's Ricoh Arena could be ready in time for Coventry City of Culture in 2021, said the city council.
Image source, Getty ImagesCouncillors are set to approve a long lease on one of the arena's car parks in order to facilitate the development of the new hotel.
Wasps Holdings Limited (WHL) have requested the lease, which is being discussed by Cabinet on 17 July., external
An additional hotel at the Ricoh has been "long-awaited and is much needed", said the council.
England fans recreate Vindaloo videopublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
England fans sing Fat Les' 1998 World Cup song Vindaloo on the streets of Leek, Staffordshire.
Read MoreCouncillors vote on devolution dealpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
George MakinDudley Council is expected to approve a plan that could radically change the face of local government in the West Midlands.
Image source, GoogleCouncillors at tonight's full council meeting , externalare expected to pass the Second Devolution Deal between the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and central government.
The move will see a range of powers shifting to the region’s Mayor Andy Street, including bringing policing under the control of WMCA by 2020 along with powers for further industrial investment and transportation.
Councillors in Dudley and the six other authorities in the West Midlands are being asked to give their approval to the scheme which will release investment from central government.
Watch: Will the hot weather continue?published at 17:24 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterTonight will be dry with clear spells and patchy cloud with lows of 12C (54F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Four pumpkins among gifts to Cheshire Policepublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Four pumpkins, a 2Ib (900g) box of dates and three free range eggs are among the odder gifts that members of the public have given to Cheshire Police officers over the past year.
Image source, PAA register of gifts revealed police received a myriad of items between August 2017 and May 2018, with confectionery being the most common, along with flowers and scented candles.
More unusual gifts listed included two baby feeding bowls worth £4, a selection of hats worth £10, a set of ladders, takeaway food and a painting, while one of the most expensive offerings was a guest package worth £320 for the chief constable to attend the Police Strategy Forum Conference as a guest speaker and chair sessions.
Cheshire Police’s rules mean all gifts must be declared and staff “must not compromise or abuse their position by soliciting the offer of gifts, gratuities, favours or hospitality".
The rules also state officers should not accept "any such offer outside of the ethical framework for determining acceptable boundaries in relation to gifts, gratuities and hospitality”.
Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George! - but watch out for other driverspublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Andre Rhoden-Paul
BBC NewsAs World Cup fever spreads, one roundabout in Birmingham has been "decorated" with an England flag.
The cross of St George has been added to a mini-roundabout in Bells Lane in Druids Heath, Birmingham, as England celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the world cup.
Resident Annie Matthews said: “It appeared just before the England v Sweden match on Saturday.
“I don’t know how they did it as it is quite a busy roundabout, but it is cool.”
Burst water main repairs will 'cost thousands'published at 16:48 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Engineers are still working in Wheeler Street, after "one of the biggest pipes in Birmingham" burst on Saturday affecting about 100 homes and businesses.
Image source, Rachel CarrRachael Carr, 49, a project co-ordinator at Burbury Park childminder resource centre, said: "The water has destroyed everything, the sensory room for disabled children, the office, the kitchen, the computers, everything".
"It's going to cost easily tens of thousands to get it all repaired," she said.
Harry Kane £5 notes 'if England reach World Cup final'published at 16:38 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Malcolm Boyden
Presenter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterEleven £5 notes, engraved with a tiny portrait of England striker Harry Kane, could be put into circulation and potentially be worth thousands of pounds.
Image source, EPABirmingham-born micro-engraver Graham Short previously produced four notes with a 5mm portrait of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen on them.
He's told BBC Hereford and Worcester that he's already finished nine with Kane's face on them.
Media caption, Graham Short speaking to BBC Hereford and Worcester
Should England beat Croatia in their semi-final on Wednesday, he says he'll then criss-cross the country, spending the 11 notes anonymously so they enter circulation.
Quote MessageI don't think it'd be right if they lose to Croatia. If they play in the final, I think I might go ahead anyway and do it. It'll take me, I reckon, about three weeks after the final which is Sunday 15th so they'll all be spent by 5 August."
Graham Short, Micro-engraver
