Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

It will be a breezy day with some bright or sunny spells but the possibility of a few showers with highs of 9C (48F).

A property in Sutton Coldfield is being searched in connection with the missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh.

The 25 year-old disappeared in July 1986 after going to meet a client in Fulham, south-west London.

Image source, PA

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed premises in Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham are being searched.

No-one has ever been charged in connection with Miss Lamplugh's disappearance, but in 2002 police named the convicted killer John Cannan as their prime suspect.

The Met has refused to comment on "speculation surrounding the search", after the Sun reported , externalofficers are digging in the back garden of a property which used to belong to Cannan's mother.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

Welcome to our live service for Tuesday.

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.

We love to hear from you so share your news, thoughts and photos of the area with us via email, Twitter, external and Facebook, external.

Vanessa Martin says pole dancing and finding "other fat women online" helped her gain body confidence.

Photographers visit a closed tunnel which once delivered mail to New Street Station in Birmingham.

The idea of carving pumpkins comes from the United States - or does it?

A suspected stolen car is driven the wrong way down part of the M5 and M6 motorways, police say.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
Alex Moore

Ambulance bosses are predicting an extra three ambulances will be needed per night to handle longer trips, if the planned overnight closure of Telford's A&E goes ahead.

Last week, the trust in charge of the hospital confirmed that - subject to final approval - the closure will happen from 5 December in a bid to ensure patient safety.

This week, West Midlands Ambulance NHS Service Foundation Trust's board meets and a report before them, external says most patients during the closure would be taken to the New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.

"A small number" would instead go to the Royal Shrewsbury and Royal Stoke hospitals instead.

At the moment, the report before the board says their modelling of what would happen suggests they need an extra three ambulances overnight.

Allen Cook
BBC News

Money's going to be spent on three parts of Worcestershire to try to prevent flooding through natural methods., external

Image source, Worcestershire County Council

The county council says it's getting £500,000 to try and hold water back in upstream areas, slowing down its flow and thus cutting the risk of flooding downstream.

They say they'll be looking at using natural methods such as planting trees on steep slopes to catch surface water and fencing to stop livestock getting into rivers and streams.

The three areas are Dowles Brook in the Wyre Forest, Barbourne Brook in Worcester city and a cluster of River Avon tributaries, which includes the Badsey Brook, Merry Brook and the River Isbourne.

Allen Cook
BBC News

The chancellor's been criticised for a "missed opportunity" in his Budget not to guarantee extra funding for police forces.

Philip Hammond delivered his third Budget as chancellor today and did announce an extra £160m for counter-terrorism police.

But there was no specific mention of extra money towards police budgets, just the chancellor saying the government would take further steps to support the police. , external

That's led to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson calling the lack of more cash , externala "huge blow" given what he called an "alarming rise" in crime.

Earlier this month, the force's chief constable said new pension changes would cost them more than £20m or the equivalent of "almost 500 officers".

Adam Thomas named his son after Adolf Hitler but says far-right activism has ruined his life.

Anna Russell
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

A man's been arrested after a woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a car., external

Image source, Google

Police say the victim, aged in her 60s, is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after the collision on Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham on Friday night.

The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving.

A 21-year old man was arrested for breaching an injunction in relation to car cruising in Solihull.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Groups of up to 100 cars were dispersed and two stolen vehicles recovered in Solihull on Sunday evening, West Midlands Police said.

A High Court order bans people from taking part in car cruising, including speeding, racing and driving in convoy.

Allen Cook
BBC News

A man and a woman have been hurt after being shot at as they left a pub., external

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The couple were leaving the White Hart pub on Gressel Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, last night when police say they were hit by gunfire.

Officers say they were taken to hospital and the woman's still there getting treatment for injuries to her face, while the man was discharged after being treated for stomach injuries.

They add that the offenders fled on foot.

Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

The man in charge of a takeaway in Telford, which is accused of keeping food in a dirty condition, has denied breaching hygiene laws.

Image source, Google

Hilal Ali, of Mint Indian Takeaway in Trench, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court on behalf of the firm, which is charged with breaking a number of food safety and hygiene regulations.

They include leaving cigarette ends and ash above open bags of flour, a dirty litter tray in a food storage area and allowing a cat to roam.

Mr Ali pleaded not guilty to all the charges and elected for a crown court hearing, which will take place in Shrewsbury on 26 November.

Allen Cook
BBC News

Millions of pounds is being promised by the chancellor in his Budget to improve transport links in the West Midlands and support Coventry's role as UK City of Culture.

Philip Hammond has been addressing MPs this afternoon about the state of the economy and his party's plans for the next year.

Image source, AFP/Getty Images

For the West Midlands, he says the West Midlands Combined Authority will get £71.5m to improve inter-city transport links.

There's also £20m for the region to develop a "Future Mobility Zone", including self-driving buses and e-bikes, and £8.5m to back Coventry as UK City of Culture 2021.

Kiss have announced they will perform at Birmingham Arena next summer as part of their final tour.

The US rockers will play their End of the Road show in the city on 9 July.

The group, who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, said the farewell tour is devoted to their fans.

"This will be the ultimate celebration for those who've seen us and a last chance for those who haven't."

You have until Wednesday to send in your photographs if you want to contribute to a new huge arts project.

Image source, LSE Women's Library

The Face of Suffrage installation will be a giant photo mosaic celebrating a hundred years since some women got the right to vote.

More than 3,000 photos are expected to be used in the 20m (66ft) tall work revealing the identity of an "inspiring" suffragette from the West Midlands.

Photographs can be submitted, external until 31 October.

It's due to be unveiled on the concourse at Birmingham New Street Station on 15 November.

An investigation is under way after a guide wire is left in a patient after surgery.