Three arrested in stab death murder probepublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A man in his 30s was found dead following reports of a disturbance in Wolverhampton, police said.
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Three arrested in stab death murder probepublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Ban for teacher after pupil relationshippublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A disciplinary hearing heard William Turnbull and the pupil exchanged "hundreds of text messages".
Read MoreBook celebrating women and their achievements launchedpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A book celebrating inspiring Birmingham women and their achievements is to be launched at the city's literature festival tomorrow. , external
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End of twitter postOnce Upon A Time in Birmingham: Women Who Dared to Dream, is aimed at children aged 11-16, and features stories of athletes, campaigners, pioneers, artists and medics.
Author Louise Palfreyman produced the illustrated book in conjunction with city female-run publisher The Emma Press and Writing West Midlands aiming to "inspire the city's next generation of female achievers, leaders and pioneers."
A launch event, external will be held at The REP's studio theatre on Saturday at 14:00.
Dudley Zoo chimps learn sign languagepublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A group of chimpanzees are learning to understand sign language to communicate with their keepers at Dudley Zoo.
The language includes seven commands, which help staff to perform health checks and give any necessary treatment.
City's House of Fraser saved from closurepublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Staff were told the news earlier this week, but were not given any more information.
Read MoreNeo-Nazi accused 'had Anarchist Cookbook'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Terrorist document The Anarchist Cookbook was found on Adam Thomas's laptop, a court hears.
Read MoreCrash closes A45 near Meridenpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
BBC News TravelThe A45 Birmingham Road is closed westbound due to a crash between the B4104 and Maxstoke Lane, Pickford Green.
Traffic is queuing back to Allesley.
Hughes tweet prompted hearing delaypublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A tweet sent by England and Wasps flanker Nathan Hughes was the reason for the seven-day delay in his disciplinary hearing.
Read MoreStorm Callum: More trees blown downpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsSeveral trees have been blown down in Shropshire by Storm Callum.
This one's partially blocking the A53 at Shawbury, near Shrewsbury,, external West Mercia Police says:
Image source, West Mercia PoliceWhile Shropshire Council says it has reports of trees down in places including the B4194 in Button Oak, near Kinlet, external, and on the B5063 from Wem to Shawbury., external
Tourist office could move as part of savings bidpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A tourist information centre in Malvern is going to be moved under plans to save money which will result in reduction of staff.
Image source, GoogleMalvern Hill District Council says it's got to save £1.45m from its budget by 2021 and, as part of that, wants to relocate the centre to a parish office at Lyttelton Well., external
The local authority says demand for a physical centre has fallen, with more people going online to plan their days out, but says it's committed to tourism and wants to keep a face-to-face site.
It says negotiations are at an early stage with staff at the centre and, if a deal is reached, the change would happen early next year.
Fallen tree closes roadpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A fallen tree in Leominster is causing travel disruption on surrounding roads, says Hereford Highways.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilThe A44 Bargates is closed in both directions between Perseverance Road and Pierrepont Road, close to Leominster Care Home.
In the papers: Judgement handed out in Ricoh Arena rowpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Coventry LiveSome of the main stories on the Coventry Live website today are:
- Judgement handed out at Court of Appeal on Ricoh Arena row, external
- Funeral for hit and run victim Adeel Gul to be held, external
- This is how much of Coventry's green belt was lost last year, external
Murder probe after two bodies foundpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Staffordshire Police said they believe it to be an "isolated incident".
Read MoreStorm Callum: Your weather photospublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
You've been sharing your photos of high winds, brought by Storm Callum, buffeting the West Midlands today.
In places they've brought down trees on roads.
Media caption, High winds have been brought to the region by Storm Callum
Patisserie Valerie hunts for bailout cashpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Simon Jack
BBC Business EditorThe BBC understands that talks are currently taking place in an attempt to save the Birmingham-based cafe business, Patisserie Valerie.
Image source, Patisserie ValerieThe cafe chain is fighting for survival after revealing on Wednesday it had uncovered "significant, and potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities".
Patisserie Holdings is 37%-owned by entrepreneur Luke Johnson, and it's understood he's not in a position to personally provide the cash needed immediately.
An update is expected this afternoon or Saturday morning.
Stores continue to trade.
Storm Callum: Tree falls on carpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA tree's fallen on a car in Leominster, blocking the road.
It came down on the A44 Bargates at around 14:00, closing the road., external
It is not yet known if anyone was hurt.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilMeanwhile, the high winds from Storm Callum have also caused dangerous power cables to come loose.
Staffordshire Police says their officers have been called to Uttoxeter Road, Blithbury, near Rugeley., external
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceNuno Espirito Santo named 'manager of the month'published at 14:10 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Nuno Espirito Santo has been named Premier League manager of the month for September.
It follows Wolves' strong start to the season and 10 points from a possible 12 during the period in question.
Nuno has dedicated the award to his players, coaches, club staff and the supporters..
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End of twitter postBanned far-right group accused in courtpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
Five people, including a teenager, are accused of being in the neo-Nazi group National Action.
Read MoreFallen tree blocks A49published at 13:57 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
BBC News TravelThe main route between Leominster and Ludlow is currently blocked due to a fallen tree.
West Mercia Police says highways teams are on the way to the A49., external
Transit van used to ram-raid building societypublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 12 October 2018
A group of men drove a white transit van into a branch of Nationwide on Chapman Road, Small Heath just after 04:00, officers believe.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceThe gang then made off in an Audi car when their attempts at removing the cash machine failed, said West Midlands Police.
Officers are calling for anyone with information to get in touch.
