In the papers: Car park charges scrappedpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
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In the papers: Car park charges scrappedpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
The prisoner helping to control other inmatespublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Victoria DerbyshireCould allowing inmates greater freedoms in prison, and engaging them in mentoring schemes, be a key tool in rehabilitation?
Ben has been in HMP Oakwood, Staffordshire, for five years, and has taken on the role of a mentor - helping officers control tensions.
Media caption, The prisoner helping to control other inmates
The prison has been labelled "impressive" by inspectors.
Watch the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme on weekdays between 09:00 and 11:00 on BBC Two and the BBC News Channel in the UK and on iPlayer afterwards.
Stoke sign Everton's Martina on loanpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Stoke City complete the season-long loan signing of Everton and Curacao international defender Cuco Martina.
Read MoreLondon Euston station closed for three weekends in a rowpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
There will be no trains to or from London Euston for the next three weekends, including Bank Holiday Monday.
Media caption, London Euston station closed for three weekends in a row
Network Rail is urging people not to travel at all on the West Coast Main Line during these times as engineers rebuild a major section of track.
Council 'first knew on Facebook' of Collabro cancellationpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Chris King
News editor, BBC ShropshireA council says it first found out on Facebook that a musical theatre group had pulled out of an event in the town.
Collabro were due to appear at the Place in the Park Big Top , externalevent last night in Telford but pulled out just beforehand, citing "technical issues" for their decision not to perform.
Image source, Telford and Wrekin CouncilThey posted their statement on Facebook, external, adding that promised equipment wasn't provided.
Fans voiced their anger on social media to the council, external, especially at the lack of notice, but Telford and Wrekin Council says they first knew when the statement was published and tried to let people know "as quickly as possible".
They say they "don't fully agree" with everything in Collabro's statement but they'll now be contacting the almost 600 people who bought tickets for the event, to issue a full refund.
Man jailed for stab attack on partnerpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Timothy Philpott's murder bid left his victim with a knife sticking out her chest.
Read MoreDriving app hopes for green lightpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
The app, being trialled in Birmingham, lets drivers know when traffic lights will change.
Read MoreMan jailed for 'brutal attack' on partnerpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA man has been jailed for what police describe as a "particularly sustained and brutal attack" on his partner.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceThe woman was taken to hospital with the knife sticking in her chest, police say and suffered injuries to her scalp, chin and hands.
Timothy Philpott, 29, of Laburnum Avenue, Cannock, pleaded guilty to attempted murder in May.
Today, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison and four more on licence.
Tower block to be converted into temporary accommodationpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Breaking
Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Political Reporter, BBC WMA controversial plan to convert a Birmingham tower block into accommodation for homeless families has been given the go-ahead.
The empty Barry Jackson Tower in Aston will now be converted into temporary places to stay after Birmingham City councillors approved plans.
Quote MessageWe are doing a number of different innovative schemes in regards to accommodating different households in the city. It isn't panic this is part of a planned approach. What we want to ensure is that we can provide accommodation as best as we possibly can, suitable temporary emergency accommodation for Birmingham households back in the city.
Jim Crawshaw, Head of housing options, Birmingham City Council
In the papers: Fury over mosque letterpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Birmingham LiveHere some of the stories to feature online today:
The app that tells you when traffic lights are changingpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Kevin Reide
Reporter, Midlands TodayIt's a simple mobile phone app that tells you when the traffic lights are going to change.
It allows you to moderate your speed accordingly, and feel less frustrated when they suddenly turn red.
At this stage it's being tested on several traffic junctions on the A45 in Birmingham. But the hope is it will eventually become nationwide with the information being integrated into sat navs.
It may also form part of the technological infrastructure that will be needed for driverless cars.
It's not able to solve congestion but it could save tens of thousands of pounds for transport companies if they adopt it.
Baggies' Nyom joins Leganes on loanpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
West Brom defender Allan Nyom leaves the Championship club to join La Liga side Leganes on a season-long loan deal.
Read More'More research needs to be done' into e-cigarettespublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
A doctor at the University of Birmingham says e-cigarettes may not be as safe as people think.
A report by a committee of MPs is calling for rules around e-cigarettes to be relaxed so they can be more widely used.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageThis sweeping statement that e-cigarettes are 95% safer then smoking are quite general and based on estimates really and I think more research needs to be done. Our work from the lung foundation suggests that these e-cigarettes and vaping - the actual vaping process of the e-cigarettes liquids - may not be beneficial and may cause similar effects to smoking."
Dr Dhruv Parekh, Clinical Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, University of Birmingham
There is no evidence e-cigarettes are a gateway into smoking for young people, Public Health England says.
Work starts to repair canal collapsepublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Hannah Quinn
BBC Radio StokeWork has started to repair a section of the Shropshire Union Canal which collapsed when a hole appeared in the canal wall earlier this year.
The section in Middlewich, Cheshire, has been closed since March after millions of litres of water drained out and left 20 boats stranded.
The Canal and River Trust told BBC Radio Stoke it is now in the "key stage" of rebuilding the wall and it should be fixed by Christmas, at an expected cost of £3m.
'We've done ok' - TNS boss proud despite European exitpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
BBC SportThe manager of The New Saints (TNS) says he's proud of his players, despite their exit from European competition this season after a 3-1 defeat at FC Midtjylland.
Image source, ReutersMidtjylland held a 2-0 lead from the first leg in Cardiff and scored twice in the second half to win the tie.
It was disappointing for TNS as they held the hosts in the first half and missed a good chance to take the lead.
Quote MessageOver these last two legs we've competed really well against an excellent European side. In the first half we matched them and had chances ourselves. Towards the end, it was a fair reflection. Over two legs we've done ok and done what was expected of us."
Scott Ruscoe, The New Saints manager
Pensioner badly hurt as masked men break inpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterA pensioner has suffered serious life-threatening injuries after two men in balaclavas forced their way into his home., external
Image source, GooglePolice say the pair then searched the house on Oldfield Lane, Ombersley, near Droitwich, after getting inside on Wednesday night.
The man, who's in his 70s, was attacked and he's now in hospital.
Bruce hopeful on new Grealish contractpublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hopes "the best young player" he has ever worked with, Jack Grealish, will sign a new deal.
Read MoreIn the papers: Man sentenced for partner attackpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
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Redundancies at Legionnaires' outbreak hotelpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Chris King
News editor, BBC ShropshireThirteen people have been made redundant after a hotel in Ludlow went into administration.
Image source, GoogleThe Feathers Hotel got into financial difficulties following an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease which led to a woman's death.
It was put up for sale in January but went into administration earlier this month and now they've announced redundancies.
Administrators say the closure last September following the death and staged reopening led to "severe cash flow problems".
Hunt continues for missing wallabypublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsAn escaped wallaby still appears to be on the loose after getting out of a zoo.
Image source, PAIn a Facebook post, Wild Zoological Park in Bobbington, Staffordshire said a wallaby had cleared a perimeter fence on Tuesday.
Staff said keepers were tracking sightings of the animal, called Holly, external.
