Chris King
News editor, BBC Shropshire

A woman's been airlifted to hospital after fire crews cut her free from the scene of a crash. , external

Two cars and a lorry collided, the ambulance service says, on the A41 in Higher Heath, near Whitchurch, Shropshire, at around 14:30.

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They say the woman, in her 40s, was driving one of the cars and has suffered arm and pelvic injuries.

The driver of the other car, a man in his 40s, was treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital.

Shropshire Council says, external the A41 between Tern Hill and the Prees Heath roundabouts is likely to be closed for some time.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 39-year-old man was discovered at a flat in Walsall on Wednesday.

The men, both aged 21, were arrested this morning in the town, West Midlands Police said, external

Today the force also named the deceased as Kevin Shepperson.

The 39-year-old was found in a flat on Bloxwich Road South in Willenhall, just before 12:30 on Wednesday.

Jaguar Land Rover has approved production of an electric version of its E-type sports car.

The vehicles will be converted at its factory in Coventry, with the first deliveries planned for the summer of 2020.

The company says the revamped cars will handle just like the original petrol version.

The car was thrown into the spotlight earlier this year when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drove to their evening wedding reception in a Concept Zero model.

Wolverhampton city council has served a prohibition notice on a hotel following concerns related to its water management system and the discovery of legionella bacteria in samples taken.

The Ramada Park Hall Hotel and Spa has been prohibited from using its hot and cold water systems until remedial works have been carried out, the city council said.

Hotel bosses have also chosen to close it to overnight guests until further notice.

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People with bookings should contact the hotel.

Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City manager Gary Rowett says he knows pressure is building on him and his players to turn their season around, after just four games.

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The Potters were relegated last season from the Premier League and were being widely tipped before the season started to get automatic promotion.

But their first four Championship games have resulted in two draws and two defeats, the last being the 3-0 loss to Wigan on Wednesday.

Tens of thousands of people could be affected by a mix-up between two cities.

Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

We're being warned to expect it to be busy on the roads and rails this bank holiday weekend.

People travelling between Birmingham International, Coventry and Rugby will see bus replacement services due to engineering works taking place.

This is in addition to the second consecutive weekend closure of the West Coast Main Line heading to Euston.

Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WM

Nearly £20,000 was spent on printing public reports last year by Birmingham City Council, prompting a move to axe all hard copy agendas.

The council is aiming to go paperless by November.

The proposal was first put forward four years ago when it was estimated around 1,000 hours a year of staff time could be saved, alongside the financial benefits from reduced spending on paper and ink cartridges.

Worcester News

These stories are being covered by the Worcester News today:

• 'She died with dignity' – grieving son thanks Worcestershire Royal Hospital, external
• Cancer robbed me of chance to have kids, says Malvern woman, external
• Fraudsters fined for iPhone refund scam at Worcester Argos, external

Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire

Thousands of people, from as far away as California and New Zealand, are coming to Shrewsbury for the annual folk festival.

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The four-day event, which starts today, will feature artists including Steeleye Span, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel and Turin Brakes., external

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Organisers say they've worked with Shropshire Council to try to improve people's journeys to the site and are urging drivers not to use sat-navs but follow signs., external

Allen Cook
BBC News

A fire which badly damaged a house is being probed by police to try and establish the cause., external

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They say it happened on Saturday on Dagnell End Road, on the outskirts of Redditch.

No-one was hurt but, with the building suffering "substantial" damage, West Mercia Police says it's trying to work out what caused it.

Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke

Bells at a church aren't going to be rung for 12 months - in case they damage a ceiling.

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Congleton Town Council says restoration work's under way at St Peter's Church, Chapel Street, after £291,000 was raised for repairs. , external

The council says it has had to replace most of the wood after discovering the 18th Century timbers were riddled with woodworm.

Following repairs the ceiling will be coated in lime plaster but, as that type of plaster needs a year to set, the bells will be silence as it's feared vibrations from them ringing could cause it to crack and damage.

League Two side Cheltenham Town sign Shrewsbury Town midfielder Sam Jones on loan until January 2019.

BBC WM Sport

Here are our top sport stories this morning:

• West Bromwich Albion could move on to 10 points tonight as they take on Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium
• Birmingham City goalkeeper Lee Camp says it's not time to talk about a crisis at the club, just four games into the new season
• Jonathan Kodjia will be looking to build on his three goals in two games for Aston Villa this weekend
• In League One, unbeaten Walsall are away at Rochdale

Famous bridge over River Severn restored to original colour.

Elaine Muir
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

A new system to let road users submit footage of dangerous driving is saving police officers hours of time, a police and crime commissioner says.

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The scheme was launched last month using a platform set up by a dashcam manufacturer.

The website allows visitors to upload videos before sending footage to the right police force.

West Mercia PCC John Campion says they've had about 300 submissions since 2 July, around 10-15 a day., external

Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

People are being urged not to leave disposable barbecues lying around in the countryside in Staffordshire.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire Service

The fire service says it's had several cases recently, including this week, at the Roaches, external and Chasewater Country Park, external, near Burntwood, of the tinfoil containers still smouldering.

It says they can easily reignite and cause serious devastation across the countryside.

BBC Weather Watchers

This stunning rainbow picture was photographed last night in Sutton Coldfield by BBC Weather Watcher Graham's Vista:

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We've also had this fantastic sunset photo from another BBC Weather Watcher, this time MrsLovely in Allesley, Coventry:

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A 19-year-old from Leicester's been jailed for drugs offences in Stratford.

Abdul Rahman, of Keightley Road, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine and two counts of possession with intent to supply heroin at Warwick Crown Court.

He's now been jailed for two years.

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Rahman was arrested in Carew Road last year , externalas part of a countywide anti-drugs operation, say police.

Coventry City's French striker Maxime Biamou requires surgery after tearing his ACL during Tuesday's match against Blackpool.