In the papers: Mum sentenced after vigilante attackpublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
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In the papers: Mum sentenced after vigilante attackpublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Stoke City fan, 12, 'terrified' after 'pepper spray'published at 08:35 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeThe mother of a young Stoke City fan says he's been put off going to away games in the future after claiming he was among fans of the club who were pepper sprayed by police.
Image source, OtherLancashire Police has said it'll investigate the claims that the incident happened during half-time at Preston North End on Saturday.
A video on social media appears to show police officers facing a group of supporters in the concourse at Deepdale before spraying them.
Alfie Spain, 12, from Kidsgrove, told BBC Radio Stoke he was coming back from the toilet to rejoin his dad when it happened and his throat and eyes were left stinging.
Quote MessageHe just doesn't want to go to away matches, he's absolutely terrified. I've gone from having this bubbly 12-year-old who loves football to this boy that doesn't want to go to away matches."
Claire Wise, Mother
Squatters cottage makes heritage listpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
A squatter's cottage near Ludlow has been added to a national heritage list for buildings of historical interest.
The Birches in Cleeton St Mary, dates back to the late 18th Century and is now Grade II listed.
Image source, Historic EnglandHistoric England says it's worth protecting because it's an "increasingly rare representation of a very humble, simple form of accommodation which was once common in rural areas".
An animal shelter was built on to the original structure, housing livestock alongside the owner.
The building is made from painted rubble stone and was converted for domestic use in the 20th Century (complete with satellite dish).
Image source, Historic EnglandHillsborough relative 'to keep going' for justicepublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterA woman whose brother died in the Hillsborough disaster says she feels "let down" by the justice system.
Image source, Hillsborough InquestsLouise Brookes, from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, has spoken to the BBC after all charges were dropped against a former chief inspector accused of trying to blame Liverpool fans for the 1989 tragedy.
Sir Norman Bettison, then of South Yorkshire Police, had faced four counts of misconduct in a public office but prosecutors said insufficient evidence meant there was no real prospect of securing a conviction.
Sir Norman said after the decision that he had always denied that he was guilty of any wrongdoing, saying his involvement in Hillsborough "has often been misrepresented".
Andrew Brookes was a car worker from Bromsgrove and his sister says she can't give up fighting for justice for him.
Quote MessageI think, because I don't have any family alive, it isn't just a duty I have to Andrew, it's a duty to my parents. It was my dad's dying wish that I would never give up so I just have to keep going along."
Louise Brookes, Sister of Hillsborough victim
Mum says prisoner moved in jail 'for safety reasons'published at 08:03 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
BBC Midlands TodayThe mother of a prisoner at Birmingham Prison says her son chose to move to a more secure sex offenders wing for his own safety.
Media caption, Birmingham Prison taken over from G4S by government
Conditions have been deemed so bad that on Monday the government assumed control of the prison from private security firm G4S.
A damning inspection found squalid conditions and reports that inmates and staff fear for their safety.
G4S said it welcomed the development as an opportunity to "urgently address" the problems.
Quote MessageHe's put himself on P Wing, which is for paedophiles and sex offenders and things like that but he hasn't done nothing wrong, he's a normal prisoner but he's put himself there for safety reasons."
Yvonne Arbuckle, Mother of prisoner
In the papers: Church set for closure after 181 yearspublished at 07:52 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
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Worcestershire set for huge win over Yorkshirepublished at 07:40 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
BBC SportWorcestershire are on the verge of an innings victory over Yorkshire as they head into day four of their County Championship game.
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland all-rounder Moeen Ali made the second highest score of his career, 219, then weighed in with 4-35 as the Pears took control.
Yorkshire then closed on 140-6, still needing another 216 runs to make Worcestershire bat again.
You can follow commentary on the final day via BBC local radio or on the BBC Cricket website.
Football: Only Walsall win while Crewe get thumpedpublished at 07:29 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsIn last night's football, only Walsall won of our local teams in action - and look away now, Crewe Alexandra fans.
In League One:
- Walsall continued their unbeaten start to the season as they defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-1
- Coventry City lost 2-0 away at Blackpool
- Burton Albion couldn't overcome Bradford City, losing 1-0
- Shrewsbury Town remain winless this season after drawing 0-0 at Doncaster
Image source, GoogleIn League Two:
Listed status for airport terminal in Birminghampublished at 07:19 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
BBC News EnglandHistoric England has awarded a 1930s airport building Grade II listed status.
The Elmdon terminal at Birmingham Airport opened in 1939 and closed to passengers in 1984 during a decade in which Concorde was welcomed.
Media caption, Listed status for airport terminal in Birmingham
It is among several buildings on Wednesday to help take the National Heritage List for England to 400,000 entries.
Historic England said the terminal was recognised for a "playful" design intended "to be an experience for passengers and spectators alike".
Misty, but not for long - today's weatherpublished at 07:08 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterIt has been a cloudy start in places but that won't last long, here's the rest of today's weather forecast for the West Midlands:
Media caption, Rich Davis
You can get a latest update for your part of the region at any time by heading to the BBC Weather website.
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:04 British Summer Time 22 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Wednesday.
BBC Weather Watcher Outwiththedogs took this misty photo this morning in Studley, Warwickshire:
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AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Walsallpublished at 22:37 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Walsall continue their unbeaten start to the season as they defeat AFC Wimbledon 3-1, aided by a bizarre own goal from Will Nightingale.
Read MoreDoncaster Rovers 0-0 Shrewsbury Townpublished at 22:27 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Shrewsbury Town remain winless this season after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Doncaster.
Read MoreBlackpool 2-0 Coventry Citypublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Second-half strikes from Mark Cullen and Joe Dodoo inspire Blackpool to a 2-0 win over Coventry City.
Read MoreBradford City 1-0 Burton Albionpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Jack Payne nets a first-half winner as Bradford City recovered from a three-match losing run in all competitions with a narrow win over Burton Albion.
Read MoreColchester United 6-0 Crewe Alexandrapublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Colchester extend their unbeaten start to the league season with a thumping home victory over a shell-shocked Crewe.
Read MoreCarlisle United 2-1 Port Valepublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Port Vale are unable to break their away hoodoo, which stretches back to December, as they lose at Carlisle.
Read MoreMum told to stop breastfeeding in poolpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
She says the order has made her feel degraded and embarrassed.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
Andy Giddings
BBC NewsWe'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow.
Keates says Walsall players 'chomping at bit'published at 18:59 British Summer Time 21 August 2018
BBC SportWalsall manager Dean Keates says he has players "chomping at the bit to get in the team".
They've picked up two wins and a draw from their opening league fixtures this season and will try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions tonight.
Image source, Getty ImagesKeates challenged the players who weren't in the match-day squad against Wimbledon to "be ready" and told those named on the substitutes bench to "put yourselves about and enjoy it" if they got on.
