Hundreds at funeral for lake death boypublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Ryan Evans's headteacher describes him as a "kind, supportive and brave young man".
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Hundreds at funeral for lake death boypublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Hoodie caused baby's death, father sayspublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Ricky Walker says he "never, ever" caused any physical harm to his son, Kayden.
Read MoreCompany to double in size after China dealpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
An engineering firm based in Coventry is to double its size, by expanding into China.
Image source, Expert Tooling & AutomationExpert Tooling and Automation, which makes car-building machinery at its plants in Coventry and the north east, is opening a 200,000 sq ft plant in Hefei, in the Anhui province.
It's expected the new plant will employ about 200 staff by the end of 2019, doubling the current workforce.
The new plant will boost electric vehicle production in China, the company said.
Quote MessageIt will allow the company to capitalise on the largest and fastest growing automotive market in the world with our knowledge and experience, all of which will be in high demand in the ever increasing EV sector in China."
Angelo Luciano, Managing director Expert Tooling & Automation
Man dead in stabbing named by policepublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Reece Hipwood was found stabbed at an address in Birmingham in the early hours of Sunday.
Read MoreCourt remand move 'deplorable'published at 15:23 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
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Carmelo GarciaCounty councillors are calling on the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary to reverse the "deplorable" transfer of remand cases from Hereford to Kidderminster.
Image source, GoogleHer Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service moved remand cases to Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court in April this year.
Councillor Chris Chappell said justice was being compromised since this move and it has made it more difficult for people without their own transport to attend court.
A spokesperson for HM Courts and Tribunals Service said the move was made "to improve listings and trial management at Hereford".
In the papers: Express and Starpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
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Murder accused in court over pub deathpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
A man has appeared in court charged with murder over an attack outside a Wetherspoon pub.
Image source, Just GivingPolice found 31-year-old victim Matthew Powney when they were called to reports of a fight outside The Malthouse on New Road, Willenhall, Walsall, last Monday.
He died in hospital later that day.
Shaun Addison, 27, of Furzebank Way, Willenhall, accused of his murder and the wounding of another man, was remanded in custody at Wolverhampton Crown Court today.
Crowds celebrate the life of Ryan Evanspublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeHuge crowds have turned out in Burslem to say their goodbyes to Ryan Evans who died when swimming with friends at Westport Lake last month.
Reverend Brian Evans who led the service said 13-year-old Ryan loved sport, playing on his X-Box and his beloved football club Port Vale.
Calls to honour 'forgotten WW2 army unit'published at 14:37 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Peter Wilson
BBC Midlands Today Special CorrespondentThere are calls for a USA army unit based in Birmingham at the end of World War Two to be honoured.
Eight hundred African American women, known as the Six Triple Eight, were brought to England to tackle a huge backlog of mail which was preventing vital post getting to the troops fighting Nazi Germany.
Image source, United States National ArchiveThe women worked in temporary barracks at the King Edward school, Edgbaston.
Pictured aged 25 and now 98 - Elizabeth Barker-Johnson, US Army Veteran with the 6888 says her role was "very important".
Now a former British Army serviceman is calling for a blue plaque to honour the hundreds of women who served in Birmingham.
Man jailed for 'hundreds' of sexual assaultspublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC ShropshireA 77-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for historical sex offences against a boy at church events in Oswestry.
Christopher Moore-Bridger, from Orchard Street in the town, admitted a string of indecent assaults against Gareth Wyn Stephens, which began when the victim was 10 years old.
Mr Stephens took his own life earlier this year at the age of 41, the court heard.
Sentencing Moore-Bridger at Shrewsbury Crown Court today, judge Anthony Lowe, told the court that there had probably been 50 to 200 assaults over a four to five-year period.
A statement from the Lichfield Diocese said it took the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults "very seriously".
"We are deeply saddened when the Church has failed to be a safe and nurturing environment, as was clearly the case here."
Eviction 'paused' after toddler's deathpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
A 19-month-old boy died in hospital after being hit by a van in Billesley on Friday.
Read MoreIn the papers: Statue for war heropublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Some of the main stories on the Hereford Times website today are:
Villa' full-back just wants 'to crack on with new season'published at 13:56 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
BBC WM SportThe Aston Villa full-back James Bree has told BBC WM he has his sights on a more regular first-team role this season.
The 20-year old has made only 13 league appearances in 18 months at Villa Park.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageEvery season I just set a target to play as many games as I possibly can. Last season I didn't play as much as I wanted to, so this season I just want to crack on. Hopefully this year it will be my season and I can push on and settle in the first team.
James Bree, Aston Villa
Not quite a World Cup win for Wolvespublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM SportPerhaps not quite as grand as the World Cup - but Wolves won the Uhrencup at the weekend.
They rounded off their pre-season tour of Switzerland with a 4-0 win over Young Boys of Bern.
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End of twitter postMP labelled 'slime ball' over sexual textspublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Staffordshire's deputy police and crime commissioner has publicly criticised Andrew Griffiths, calling him a "slime ball" on social media.
The Conservative MP for Burton and Uttoxeter has resigned from his ministerial post, after admitting sending messages of a sexual nature to two constituents.
He has apologised for his behaviour, saying he is "deeply ashamed".
Fellow Tory, and deputy PCC for Staffordshire, Sue Arnold , externalsaid: "I’m ashamed that I’ve sat at a dinner table with such a despicable man who represents the women of East Staffordshire."
Market to open after remains discoveriespublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
A market is set to open tomorrow after human remains discovered on the site were reinterred.
Work on the outdoor market on Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, stopped after the find, believed to be related to an 18th Century chapel, which formerly stood on the site.
Image source, City of Wolverhampton CouncilTwelve sets of remains were disturbed by the works and removed by archaeologists after permission was granted by the Ministry of Justice to exhume them.
The removed remains were reinterred at one of the city's cemeteries and contractors worked weekends to make sure the market could open as planned, the council said.
Image source, City of Wolverhampton CouncilBlood services transferred 'without proper engagement'published at 13:08 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
A decision to move phlebotomy (blood taking) services from Shrewsbury town centre was done without "proper engagement" with patients, said a local NHS manager., external
In April, services were moved from Princess House in Shrewsbury town centre, to Elizabeth House in the grounds of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Simon Wright, chief executive of the local NHS trust says it relocated the blood service due to a rent hike of £32,000, which put "additional pressure" on the trust.
People are now being consulted, with the majority wanting the service reinstated in town, he said.
The issue is being discussed by councillors today. , external
What next for Bojan?published at 12:56 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
BBC Radio Stoke SportStoke manager Gary Rowett has held a meeting with Bojan (pictured) to discuss his future at the club.
The attacking midfielder, who's become popular among supporters, spent part of last season on loan at Alaves.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI think he's adapted to some of our days already. He's an intelligent player. His understanding of the game is excellent and he's a very very good player. We want to see if we can build a little bit of his confidence and we'll assess as we go along, just like everybody else."
Gary Rowett, Stoke City boss
Five questioned over teenager's death releasedpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Five teenagers arrested following the death of a 17-year-old in Hereford on Friday morning have been released under investigation.
Paramedics said they were called to reports of an unconscious patient on Old School Lane, at the junction with Kingsway.
Police said the boy was taken to Hereford Hospital, but died there.
A 16-year-old and four 17-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after the death, which is being treated as unexplained.
In the papers: Rail plans delayedpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 16 July 2018
Some of the main stories on the Shropshire Star website today include:
