Cobblers sign ex-Wolves defender Odoffinpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Northampton Town sign defender Hakeem Odoffin on a two-year deal following his release by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Read MoreCobblers sign ex-Wolves defender Odoffinpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
In the papers: Cyclist sought after 'hit-and-run'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
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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 post'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.
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 MoreCosts 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 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
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
Safety inspection delaying rail servicespublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
BBC News TravelA safety inspection is being carried out at Tyseley, said West Midlands Railway.
Services through the station may be delayed.
'No working toilets, only bottled water' after burst pipepublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
A city centre road has been closed off to allow Severn Trent engineers to repair a burst water pipe.
It apologised to customers affected by the burst main in Cornwall Street, Birmingham, saying the company was "working hard to get everything back to normal as quickly as possible".
Image source, OpusLocal restaurant Opus said it had had to cancel more than 100 lunch, dinner and party reservations.
"A kitchen cannot function without water and must remain closed until the supply is restored," a spokesman said.
Alex Loxton, whose office backs on to the city centre street tweeted: "No working toilets. Only bottled water. Happy Monday everyone!!"
Engineers are also still working in Wheeler Street, after "one of the biggest pipes" in the city burst on Saturday, affecting about 100 homes.
Lichfield Road in Aston also remains partially closed after a pipe burst there, close to the turn-off for Star City.
McClean set to be fined by West Brompublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
West Brom's James McClean will face "internal disciplinary" action after refusing to attend a training camp in Scotland.
Read MoreNeighbours 'fought to save flood pensioner'published at 15:53 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Giles Latcham
BBC Midlands TodayNeighbours and firefighters made frantic attempts to save a pensioner who drove into flood water in Walsall, an inquest heard.
Locals clambered on to the roof of Peter Harnwell’s camper van on the Lichfield Road and tried to smash the windscreen with a hammer.
Image source, OtherMr Harnwell, 82, of Swan Lane in Evesham, Worcestershire, died after becoming trapped in flood water in the early hours of 28 May.
Black Country Coroner Zafar Siddique commended members of the public for their efforts to try to rescue him.
He gave the cause of death as drowning and recorded a verdict of misadventure.
Struggling bed retailer saves storespublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Eleven stores will remain open following a restructuring deal supported by the firm's creditors.
Read MoreCall for World Cup big screen eventspublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
The Shadow Sports Minister, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, is calling for a big screen to be installed in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.
She's written to the Prime Minister calling on the government to "support local authorities" with the cost of putting on events around the country.
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End of twitter postHarry Kane's portrait put on £5 notespublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
If England beat Croatia on Wednesday, micro-engraver Graham Short will put the fivers into circulation.
Read MoreIn the papers: Schoolboy excluded in blazer rowpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 9 July 2018
Birmingham LiveSome of the headlining stories on the Birmingham Live website:
