Woman and boy's attempted murder chargespublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Two men were found with stab wounds at a property in Birmingham.
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Woman and boy's attempted murder chargespublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Grass fire spreads near West Midlands Safari Parkpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Charlotte A Broadbent
BBC Hereford and WorcesterFire crews are tackling a blaze which has spread towards the back of West Midlands Safari Park.
Image source, Mark HolmesHereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called out to the blaze at 11:30 and it started on a Severn Valley Railway embankment. , external
It says there is currently no evident threat to animals or visitors.
Man hurt in fall down six-foot pitpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA man who fell down a disused six-foot pit, external at an industrial estate has been rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital.
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceThe ambulance service said it happened this morning at Halesfield, Telford, with a fire crew lifting the man, in his 60s, from the hole.
It said he suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to hospital.
Hour-long delays after M6 crashpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
There are long queues on the northbound M6 near Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham following a crash.
West Midlands Ambulance Service described it as a multi-vehicle crash, which Highways England said was serious.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceThe motorway was shut between junctions five and six earlier to allow an air ambulance to land.
A lorry driver cut free from his cab has been taken to hospital.
Both carriageways have reopened but police say there are delays of an hour or more and they're advising motorists to avoid the area.
Man murdered in revenge killing over drugspublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterTwo men have been found guilty of murdering a Hereford father in a revenge killing over drugs.
Image source, Family HandoutImage caption, Robert Eacock
Robert Eacock, 33, died in hospital from a single stab wound on 29 January - a day after he was attacked on Commercial Street, Hereford, by Anthony Boyd, 23, of Willenhall.
A jury at Worcester Crown Court earlier unanimously convicted both Boyd and Artaf Hussain, 31, of Tipton, who, the court heard, had ordered the murder.
During the trial, it was described as a cold-blooded killing to send out a message to the drugs community.
The jury heard how both the victim and his killers were involved in selling drugs in Hereford, with Boyd a runner for dealer Hussain. Two weeks before he died, Mr Eacock stole £150 of drugs from Boyd who'd met him to do a deal.
Man dies and baby hurt in housepublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Police say it was connected to a "family-related incident" in Burton upon Trent.
Read MoreRescue under way after man falls down six-foot pitpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA man's being rescued after falling down a six-foot disused pit, the fire service says.
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceThree fire engines were called to Telford just before 11:30., external
Shropshire Fire Service said it was giving the man first aid until the ambulance service arrived.
Missing midwife: Public urged to send information onlinepublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsPeople with information about missing midwife Samantha Eastwood can submit it to police online.
Media caption, Last CCTV footage of missing midwife released
She hasn't been seen since she left work at Royal Stoke University Hospital last Friday.
Today, her sister Gemma Eastwood made a tearful appeal for Samantha's safe return, saying her family needed her home "where she belongs".
Staffordshire Police says members of the public can submit information via this online link., external
M6 crash: Lorry driver cut freepublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA lorry driver's been cut free from the cab of his vehicle after a crash on the M6 near Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceWest Midlands Fire Service says the freed driver has been taken to hospital., external
The road has been shut in both directions between junctions six and five following what the ambulance service says is a multi-vehicle crash.
Sister's plea over missing midwifepublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Gemma Eastwood says "without her half of me has gone" about her older sibling Samantha.
Read MoreWalsall complete triple signingpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Walsall have sign striker Morgan Ferrier from Boreham Wood and bring in West Brom's Jack Fitzwater and Kane Wilson on loan.
Read MoreOne person trapped in M6 crashpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Emergency services are working to free a person trapped in a vehicle involved in a crash on the M6 near Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham.
The road has been closed in both directions between junctions six and five.
A number of vehicles were involved, said the ambulance service which was called to the site at about 10:44.
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End of twitter post'Serious' crash closes M6published at 11:50 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
BBC News TravelThe M6 has been closed between junctions 5 and 6 in both directions after a "serious" crash, say police.
The collision happened on the northbound carriageway, but traffic is being held southbound to allow the air ambulance to land.
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End of twitter postCave diver to be honoured by home citypublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
The ex-firefighter helped the mission to free 12 boys and will be given the Award of Merit.
Read MoreCoventry sign Tamworth winger Walterspublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Coventry City sign winger Dexter Walters from Conference North neighbours Tamworth on a two-year deal.
Read MoreMidwife's sister makes emotional pleapublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Missing Samantha Eastwood was last seen leaving Royal Stoke University Hospital a week ago.
Read MoreSafe-standing makes debut for Shrewsbury Townpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsTomorrow will see the first use of Shrewsbury Town's new safe-standing zone as the Football League season kicks off.
Media caption, Shrewsbury Town's plans for safe standing
Safe-standing has been a controversial issue in English football, with thousands petitioning the government for the move to be allowed in the Premier League and Championship in which standing has been banned since 1994.
According to private emails seen by BBC Sport, the government is open to safe-standing in the top flight.
In Shrewsbury's case, the League One side says it expects the move to improve the atmosphere in a safe environment.
Cathedral converts to renewable energypublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
More than 5,500 churches across the UK, including Coventry Catheral, have converted to renewable power to help combat climate change.
The Church of England warned the issue was "one of the great moral challenges of our time".
It said thousands of Christian and non-Anglican places of worship were now using 100% renewable electricity.
'Half of me has gone' - sister's plea over missing midwifepublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
Phil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeThe sister of missing Stoke-on-Trent midwife Samantha Eastwood has described her as "my best friend" and said "without her, half of me has gone".
Image source, FacebookImage caption, Samantha Eastwood
Gemma Eastwood (pictured centre) was visibly upset as she appeared at a police press conference this morning following her sibling's disappearance last Friday.
She described Samantha as "caring, harmless and gentle" and appealed for information on her whereabouts, saying: "If she's out there, or anyone knows where she is, please get in touch."
At the press conference, Det Supt Simon Duffy from Staffordshire Police said officers were seeking dashcam footage from people who were in the Baddeley Green area of the city on the day Samantha went missing.
'We need you home' - sister of missing midwifepublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 3 August 2018
BreakingPhil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeThe sister of a midwife missing for a week has made a tearful appeal for help tracing her.
Image source, HandoutImage caption, Samantha Eastwood
Samantha Eastwood, 28, was last seen leaving Royal Stoke University Hospital at 07:45 BST on Friday 27 July and did not return later for her night shift.
Sister Gemma Eastwood said: "We miss you very much, we need you home where you belong."