Midlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 06:43 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
Read MoreMidlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 06:43 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Man killed in hit-and-run crashpublished at 02:00 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Police are unsure if the victim was struck by one or two cars travelling at speed through Coventry.
Read MoreHenry and Faria on Aston Villa listpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 7 October 2018
Thierry Henry and ex-Manchester United assistant Rui Faria are on a shortlist to become Aston Villa boss while Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out.
Read MoreArrest over violent assault on man, 85published at 17:26 British Summer Time 7 October 2018
The elderly man was grabbed round the throat and pinned to a chair, say police.
Read MoreMan critically ill after car-jacking bidpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 7 October 2018
The 22-year-old was stabbed in the chest and stomach after being chased into an alley, police say.
Read MoreMan wanted for 'nasty' domestic attackspublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 7 October 2018
Police urgently appeal to find Reuben Hylton, 27, who is believed to be a danger to the public.
Read MoreA case of 'Who are ya?' and a milestone for the Beastpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
A Beastly milestone, a case of mistaken identity and a few old flames among things you might have missed in the EFL.
Read MoreMcDonald warns Villa after loss to Lionspublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Caretaker boss Kevin McDonald warns Aston Villa's players they must "tidy up" their performances after defeat at Millwall.
Read MoreDoherty extends Wolves' unbeaten runpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Matt Doherty scores the only goal as Wolves beat Crystal Palace to make it six Premier League games unbeaten.
Read MoreBristol Rovers 0-1 Walsallpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Substitute Kieron Morris fires a stoppage-time winner as Walsall take the points with a 1-0 League One win at Bristol Rovers.
Read MoreBarnet beat Solihull Moors to end winless runpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Wesley Fonguck bags a second-half brace as Barnet end a four-game winless run by seeing off Solihull 2-0 at The Hive.
Read MoreJutkiewicz earns Blues win over Rotherhampublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Lukas Jutkiewicz's first senior hat-trick sees Birmingham City stretch their unbeaten run to eight games by beating Rotherham.
Read MoreGayle brace helps Baggies beat Readingpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
Dwight Gayle's second-half brace helps West Bromwich Albion earn a fifth consecutive home Championship win as they beat Reading.
Read MoreMystery of WWI memorial 'found in skip'published at 00:12 British Summer Time 6 October 2018
The 31 men who feature on the plaque have been identified but its origin remains unknown.
Read MoreBullies smash 10-year-old's hearing aidspublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
West Midlands Police said the boy was kicked and stamped on in the "hateful" assault in Walsall.
Read More'We have lost the war on drugs' says police commissionerpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceWest Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has said it’s time to accept “we have lost the war on drugs”.
He is calling for an "adult conversation" on the subject, saying addicts should be treated as people with a health problem, rather than criminals. He also says there needs to be discussion about decriminilisation.
Quote MessageIt’s an expensive war that we’re carrying on that’s failing. And it’s failing the people on drugs, it’s failing the people who suffer from the paraphernalia on the streets, and are worrying about their children getting involved. And it’s hitting the taxpayer big time. It’s costing us all a hell of a lot of money for something that’s very ineffective."
David Jamieson, West Midlands PCC
Video: What's the weather got in store?published at 18:20 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands TodayIt's expected to be a cloudy night with patchy light rain and drizzle, with lows of 9C (48F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Flood victim 'just wants home back'published at 17:56 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
Diana Thompson's house was damaged when parts of Birmingham saw over a month's rainfall in an hour.
Read MoreFGM 'has no place in modern society'published at 17:23 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
A new drive to tackle the "hidden crime" of female genital mutilation will be focused in seven cities across the country including Birmingham.
Image source, Home OfficeThe campaign titled Let's Protect Our Girls is the latest attempt to clamp down on FGM by the Home Office.
A 2015 study estimated that 137,000 women and girls who have migrated to England and Wales are living with the consequences of the illegal practice.
The new initiative aims to raise awareness over possible effects of FGM, including childbirth complications, period problems, mental health issues and urinary infections.
Quote MessageFemale genital mutilation has no place in modern society. It is repulsive, unethical and leaves victims with emotional and physical scars that last a lifetime. We have launched this important campaign to make it clear to everyone that the practice is illegal and has serious health consequences."
Sajid Javid, Home Secretary
Mum and baby murders were 'preventable'published at 16:09 British Summer Time 5 October 2018
Wesley Williams strangled Yvonne Walsh, 25, and Harrison, seven months, in Birmingham in 2013.
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