Rhodes and Patel help put Bears on toppublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Warwickshire edge day two against Middlesex at Lord's as Will Rhodes scores a century and Jeetan Patel takes 4-38.
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Rhodes and Patel help put Bears on toppublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
In the papers: Burglars take jewellerypublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
The Bromsgrove Standard's covering these stories today:
Swimming pool closure threat over £100k of repairspublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Vicky Norton
BBC Radio StokeA school says it'll have to close its swimming pool permanently unless it can raise £100,000 for repairs., external
Image source, GoogleThomas Alleyne's High School in Uttoxeter says the pool is used by pupils and community groups in the town and is a vital resource for the area.
The school says the pool's been out of action for seven months already and it would be a loss if the town where Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty was born was to lose a swimming pool.
Quote MessageHe [Peaty] has definitely inspired young people to swim in our area. We're desperate not to close the pool, the children love swimming there, we have primary schools swimming there regularly and also the community uses the pool at the weekend."
Julie Rudge, Headteacher, Thomas Alleyne's High School
'Proud to break down barriers' says LGBT football grouppublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Alex Lester
Presenter, BBC WMWest Brom's LGBT supporters club says it's determined to fly its flag this season, despite resistance from some fans.
The Proud Baggies are one of many groups to take the club up on a new offer to fly flags but say they're disappointed that some other fans have been so negative.
Image source, Piero ZizziQuote MessageThe club has a rich history of breaking down barriers. We just want to continue to celebrate out diversity. The negative comments that we did have serve to validate the reason for our existence. I think on the flip-side the positive comments we've had, there's some great self-policing from our own fans that is really positive and are really backing what we are doing, that's nice to see."
Piero Zizzi, Proud Baggies founder
'Holding down a job and homeless'published at 18:30 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireMore than a quarter of homeless families living in temporary accommodation in the West Midlands are in employment, according to new research.
A study by the charity Shelter suggests almost 700 families are holding down a job, despite having no where stable to live - three times as many as five years ago.
The charity says a lack of social housing, high private rents and a freeze on housing benefits are to blame for the increase.
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End of twitter postSomerset on top against Worcestershirepublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Fast bowler Jamie Overton takes 4-61 as Somerset bowl out Worcestershire for 257 and then close on 47-0, a lead of 127.
Read More'How to move four elephants'published at 18:18 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Ben Sidwell
BBC Midlands TodayA TV documentary airs tonight telling the story of how zookeepers moved four of the largest creatures in the world 140 miles.
The Asian elephants were transferred from Twycross near Tamworth to Blackpool and a truly jumbo-sized task it proved to be.
Image source, bbcYou can see more in Elephants on the Move on Monday 23 July at 19:30 on BBC One.
In the papers: Petrol station broken intopublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
These are some of the top stories today on the Crewe Chronicle website:
Glass half full - reaction to Channel 4 shortlistpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Stephanie Barnard
BBC NewsAnd let's not forget Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent which have missed out on the final shortlist to become a creative hub for Channel 4.
Stoke-on-Trent Central MP, Gareth Snell tweeted, external: "I am incredibly disappointed that Channel 4 have decided that Stoke-on-Trent will not be home to one of their regional Creative Hubs. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the bid. As always, I am proud to represent such a creative and talented City #C4Stoke".
But a more optimistic MP is looking at the brighter side.
Coventry South MP Jim Cunningham is staying positive about his native city, despite being knocked off the shortlist.
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End of twitter postSpeedway: Wolves have their eyes on play-off placepublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Wolves host Belle Vue, external in the Premiership this evening.
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Labour MPs urge party to make anti-Semitism changepublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Sophie Calvert
Political Reporter, BBC Radio StokeLabour MPs are meeting tonight to consider whether to accept an international definition of anti-Semitism.
Image source, UK ParliamentTwo Jewish MPs, including Stoke North's Ruth Smeeth (pictured), will submit an emergency motion at the event.
It will call for the party to amend its guidelines to include in full the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition.
Labour says its code of conduct already covers the definition.
Man and dogs rescued from riverpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA man's had to be rescued from the River Wye after falling into it with his dogs.
Image source, GoogleHereford and Worcester Fire Service says crews were called to Hereford Rowing Club just after 10:00 this morning. , external
They say the 80-year-old was rescued and then checked over by paramedics.
Here's how tonight and tomorrow's weather is lookingpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterDry with sunny spells for the West Midlands so far today - here's how the rest of the day and tomorrow are looking:
Media caption, Rich Davis
You can get a latest forecast for your area at any other time by heading to the BBC Weather website.
'I had no inkling it was an acid attack'published at 17:23 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
The paramedic who treated a boy for burns says he was 'horrified' to learn that it could be acid.
Read MoreConcern over A&E overnight closure planpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Staff have received a letter warning them of the potential closure at Princess Royal Hospital.
Read More'Horrific' attack on toddler in pushchairpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Sima Kotecha
Midlands Correspondent, BBC NewsThe paramedic who treated the toddler involved in the acid attack in Worcester has told the BBC it was "horrific".
The boy was in a pushchair when police say he was "deliberately attacked" at Home Bargains on Saturday.
Image source, PAIn an exclusive interview, Nick Carson said "we had no reason or inkling to suspect that it was an acid attack, we just thought he had come into contact with some kind of chemical but to find out that that was the case was just shocking".
He said the three-year-old boy was distressed to begin with but calmed down very quickly once he was treated.
Four men have been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
Pair convicted of taxi driver killingpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Clare Lissaman
BBC NewsTwo men have been found guilty of killing a taxi driver who died when his car hit a tree.
Ishfaq Hussain, 52, a driver with Go Carz, hit a tree on Ironbridge Road in Madeley, Telford, on 7 August 2017.
Brandon Dowen, 19, from Park Street, Telford, and John Cox, 32, of Harrowby Road, Wolverhampton, had denied manslaughter but were found guilty by a jury at Stafford Crown Court.
Mr Hussain was driving a Skoda Octavia when he crashed at about 22:30. A passenger in the taxi was injured and taken to hospital.
The two defendants were remanded in custody and will be sentenced at the court on Thursday.
Shortlist for new Channel 4 base revealedpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds are all in the running to host the company's new national headquarters.
Read More'Back Channel 4 for Birmingham' says city leaderspublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
Stephanie Barnard
BBC News"We're a perfect fit for Channel 4," claims the leader of Birmingham City Council after it was announced this afternoon the city has made the final three shortlist to become the channel's new HQ.
In a statement, Ian Ward said Birmingham had the "digital skills, the talent and the energy needed to make the move a major success" and there was a huge opportunity for Channel 4, external to "tap into a city and a region of huge potential".
Image source, PAAndy Street, the West Midlands metro mayor is calling on everyone to get behind the city and help "bring it home".
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End of twitter postYour photos: Blue skies and sheep in the shadepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 23 July 2018
The heatwave shows no real signs of stopping for most of us across the West Midlands with plenty of sunshine and blue skies.
BBC Weather Watcher Pirate008 took this today in Kinnerley, Shropshire:
Image source, Pirate008These sheep were snapped by user J at Severn Ridge, taking shelter in the shade in Severn Stoke, Worcestershire:
Image source, J at Severn Ridge
