Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

It will be mostly dry today with the odd spot of drizzle and highs of 18C (64F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

Good morning and welcome to our live service on Tuesday.

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands between now and 19:00.

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A man with motor neurone disease has improved access in his home and garden thanks to builders' support.

"Stacey" says she was abused as a teenager by a solicitor who died before charges could be brought.

Atikou Diallo, 23, is charged with violent disorder, grievous bodily harm and possession of cocaine.

Surjit Takhar made a 999 call following a visit by someone to his home, before he went missing.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC News

That's it for live updates today.

We'll be back from 07:00 on Tuesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.

Richard Wilford
BBC WM Sport

Birmingham City have released their Italian play maker Diego Fabbrini so he can move to Romanian football.

The 28-year-old has signed a contract with top flight Botosani., external

Image source, Birmingham City

Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and Worcester

The organisers of a festival say it will return next year despite a "significant" amount of money being stolen from them., external

Image source, Lakefest

Lakefest took place at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, last month.

Early on Saturday 11 August, the organisers' portable cabin was broken into and £58,000 taken. , external

On their Facebook page, they say they have "utter disgust" about the theft but promise they are planning for 2019., external

Vicky Norton
BBC Radio Stoke

A new dedicated child protection team has been launched by Staffordshire Police today., external

Image source, Staffordshire Police

The force says it brings together detectives and officers from neighbourhood teams, and will also have dedicated social workers alongside them.

They will be based in both Hanley and Stafford and will deal with all serious offences against people under 18, including all rape and serious sexual offences.

Staffordshire Police says it hopes the changes will lead to closer and more effective relationships with other organisations who deal with child protection.

Commuters are warned to expect delays and congestion as vehicles and buses are diverted.

Worcester News

The Worcester News has these headlines today:

• Police make arrest after giraffe used as battering ram in Crowngate burglary, external
• Cat rescued from roof of Evesham building, external
• People queue for hours to get tattoos in memory of talented tattooist, external

Police have released two images of men they would like to speak, external to after a man was assaulted in a Warwickshire nightclub.

Image source, Warwickshire Police

Last Monday a man in his 30s was on the dancefloor of Clink nightclub in Leamington with some friends "when an altercation took place with another man", police said.

Officers believe the victim was attacked with glass, causing serious wounds to his chin and neck.

Warwickshire Police say the men "may have information which could assist with the investigation".

Relive T20 Blast Finals Day as it happened as Worcestershire Rapids beat Sussex Sharks to lift the trophy for the first time.

BBC Hereford and Worcester

Worcester back-row forward Cornell du Preez is stable and resting in hospital but his club say he will require further surgery after he was injured at the weekend.

Image source, Getty Images

The Scotland international, 27, was taken to hospital amid concerns of a fractured larynx during Saturday's defeat by Wasps and has since undergone treatment.

Worcester say they are providing full support for Cornell and his family., external

Anna Russell
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

A woman who has a rare condition which took 78 years to diagnose says she wants to see more research carried out into the condition.

Valerie Bradley, 79, from Stourport-on-Severn, has Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, a degenerative condition which means her muscles get tired quickly.

There’s no cure for the illness and Valerie says she’s now reliant on physiotherapy to manage her symptoms.

Hazel Morgan
Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

A man who was caught with heroin hidden in his underwear has been jailed.

Image source, Cheshire Police

Lee Marr appeared at Chester Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

The 29-year-old, of no fixed address, also pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and was sentenced to over five years in prison.

Cheshire Police said he was arrested after officers from Crewe stopped a taxi in Willaston and found he had 90 wraps of heroin concealed in his pants.

Birmingham Live

The Birmingham Live site is covering these headlines today:

• Carmageddon fear as Paradise Queensway closes for a year, external
• Drivers stopped by police must pass on-the-spot eye test - or lose licence, external
• Mother-of-three dies after falling from 11th floor of Cleveland Tower, external

Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Port Vale will be without Cristian Montano for Saturday's game at Forest Green Rovers.

Image source, Getty Images

The left-back injured his knee at the weekend during the Vale's 2-1 home defeat against Newport County.

Police are continuing to investigate an attack on two train passengers last week.

A video posted on social media shows a woman leading the beating of a female passenger and man after accusing them of throwing food at her.

Police believe the footage was taken on a Chiltern Railways service travelling between London and Birmingham on Monday night.

So far no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police., external