Powys murder accused to go on trialpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
A 35-year-old man who denies murdering his wife, a mother-of -three, is to stand trial in October.
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Powys murder accused to go on trialpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Three in court after man's death in Telfordpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Riyah Collins
BBC NewsTwo men and a teenager have appeared in court, charged after the death of a man in Telford.
Derek Whyteside, 42, of Chesterfield Road in Dawley, died after being assaulted in Withywood Drive in Malinslee on 18 June.
Image source, West Mercia Police/Family HandoutA 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with his murder.
William Owens, 41, and Gareth Edward Owens, 39, both of Boulton Grange in Randlay, were charged with affray.
All three appeared at Stafford Crown Court and were remanded into custody, to next appear at the same court in September.
All lanes reopen on M42 after crashpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
BBC News TravelAll lanes have reopened on the M42 after a crash , externalwhich saw a vehicle hit the central reservation.
Highways England says it's cleared the southbound carriageway between J2 and J1, near Bromsgrove, after the crash., external
'It was a hell-hole' - inmate's account of life behind barspublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
A wife of a former prisoner in Birmingham says her husband was fearful of his life while serving time there last year.
The woman who only wanted to be known as Wendy was speaking to Victoria Derbyshire on BBC Two.
The chief inspector has heavily criticised the Winson Green jail, run by G4S, after some inmates told inspectors that they were too scared to leave their cells.
Quote MessageIt was a hell-hole. He was classed as a good prisoner, but he ended up behind his door for three months - he couldn't leave because he was fearful for his life. He was frightened that he'd be killed by the other inmates. He ended up getting a transfer to another prison luckily. The nurses weren't bringing him his medication, because they were fearful of going on to his wing and the guards can't give medication out."
Wendy, Wife of a former prisoner
Your photos: Blue skies and cloudspublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
It's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of whether you see blue skies or cloud today in the West Midlands, as far as photos from our BBC Weather Watchers go.
Firstly, here's one from user Peter Bear Lowe at Warwickshire's ground this morning:
Image source, Peter Bear LoweWhile this shows the sun just about breaking through in Bromsgrove, from user Margrose:
Image source, MargroseArrest after attack leaves man 'critically ill'published at 12:57 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterA man is critically ill in hospital with serious head injuries after he was attacked in Worcester.
Image source, GooglePolice were called to the Lowesmoor area on Saturday night and found the 20-year-old just after 21:00.
A 37-year-old man from Worcester's been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and released on police bail.
Sport: Varying fortunes for Wolves, Villa and West Brompublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Mikey Burrows
BBC WM SportHere are our top sport stories on BBC WM this morning:
- Villa boss Steve Bruce says he won't be rushed into making signings after being held for the first time this season
- Albion had the standout result of the weekend, thrashing QPR 7-1 at the Hawthorns
- Not such a good weekend for Wolves who lost 2-0 at Leicester
- Walsall are up to fourth in League One after a 2-1 win over Gillingham
Prison inspector 'forced off wing due to effects of drugs'published at 12:36 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Today Programme
BBC Radio 4The chief inspector of Prisons in England and Wales says he was forced to leave a wing at HMP Birmingham due to the heavy smell of drugs.
The government has announced that it is to take control of the privately run prison due to concerns about violence and drugs.
Image source, PAQuote MessageSqualor, filth, the air hanging heavy with the smell of drugs, a dilapidated physical environment, a sense of great instability of feeling that of any time violence could break out. This is the only jail, and I’ve visited many jails now, where I personally was forced to leave a wing because the effect the drugs were having on me."
Peter Clarke, The chief inspector of prisons in England and Wales
Mr Clarke added it was the "worst prison" he had "ever been to". and that "surely somebody must have been asleep at the wheel".
In the papers: 'Brave punters fight off robbers'published at 12:27 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Coventry LiveHere's a flavour of some of the top stories to feature on the Coventry Live website today:
Illegal fish traps found in poolspublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsIllegally set fish traps have been found in fishing pools in Shropshire., external
Image source, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency says they were reported by bailiffs in Telford.
The agency says, if set illegally, the traps can be very damaging to protected wildlife, pets and the public.
Former Stoke, Burnley and Northern Ireland forward diespublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
BBC SportThe former Stoke City, Burnley and Northern Ireland forward Jimmy McIlroy has died at the age of 86.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe made 55 appearances for his country, scoring 10 goals between 1951 and 1965, and helped them reach the World Cup quarter-finals in 1958.
Burnley have called him their "greatest ever player" and, after leaving the Clarets, McIlroy made 116 league appearances for Stoke before moving to Oldham and retiring from playing in 1967.
Prison teacher jailed after £60k cannabis found in lockerpublished at 11:54 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA prison teacher working in a prison has been jailed after £60,000 of cannabis was found in his locker.
Carpentry tutor Andrew Julian, 32, of Haven View, Ashbourne, was given a 32-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceStaffordshire Police said a weekly patrol by a drugs dog in June 2017 uncovered a holdall stuffed with cannabis, cannabinoid and cannabis resin in a locker , externalat HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter.
In a statement, prisons minister Rory Stewart said the sentence sent a "clear message" and that the "full force of the law" would be brought on anyone who abuses their position as a prison officer.
Crash shuts M42 west 'for around two hours'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
BBC News TravelDrivers are being warned the M42 is going to be shut westbound for about two hours after a crash near Bromsgrove.
Highways England says the collision happened between J2 and J1. , external
The fire service says it expects the westbound side to be shut for around two hours and two lanes to be restricted for around an hour eastbound., external
Westminster car crash suspect in courtpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Salih Khater appears in court charged with the attempted murder of pedestrians and police.
Read MoreSchonert now has 'a taste' for successpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Worcester prop Nick Schonert hopes to build on another late season call-up by England coach Eddie Jones.
Read MoreVideo: Crews battle factory firepublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
John Bray
BBC NewsFootage shows the scale of a fire that swept through a derelict factory in Birmingham.
It started at the unit on Priory Road in Aston at about 17:00 and six crews battled to stop it spreading to nearby buildings.
Media caption, Firefighters spend night at fire in Aston area of Birmingham
In the papers: Government takes over 'appalling' prisonpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
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Westminster crash suspect appears in courtpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
A Birmingham man charged with two counts of attempted murder after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament has appeared in court.
Salih Khater, of Highgate Street, Birmingham appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.
Image source, FacebookThe 29-year-old spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and that he was British during the six-minute hearing.
He's next due to appear at the Old Bailey later this month.
Caravan destroyed in 'arson attack'published at 10:50 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
Jodie Looker
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
Image source, Rach GarringtonA fire that destroyed a caravan and spread to a building this morning is believed to be arson, the fire service says.
Firefighters were called to Foley Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, just after 09:00, external and took just over an hour to get it under control.
Image source, Rach GarringtonSupermarket axe raidpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 20 August 2018
BBC WMA masked man armed with an axe has raided a supermarket in Wolverhampton.
Police said it happened at the Co-Operative store on Stafford Road in the Oxley area of the city at around 10:00 on Sunday morning.
The man demanded money from staff and took a a quantity of cash before leaving the store.
Police said nobody was injured but that people were left shaken.
