Man charged with father-of-two's murderpublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Bile Siyad was stabbed in the head in Small Heath and died in hospital on the same day.
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Man charged with father-of-two's murderpublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
MP warns city in the grip of synthetic drug 'epidemic'published at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
A Stoke-on-Trent MP has warned the city is "in the grip of an epidemic" caused by "cheap, powerful and dangerous" synthetic substances like spice black mamba and 'monkey dust'.
Ruth Smeeth, the Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, told the Commons that Staffordshire Police have responded to 950 incidents related to 'monkey dust' in the last three months - the equivalent of 10 a day.
She said the consequences are terrifying for people in the city.
Quote MessageThe most harrowing story I've heard concerned a young woman who had a drug user jump into her car outside her house and refuse to get out. My constituent's four-year-old daughter was in the car. She was forced to leap out in terror and is now terrified. The same individual later forced entry into somebody else's house on that street and assaulted them. This is the reality of what we are dealing with."
Ruth Smeeth, MP for Stoke-on-Trent North
Supermarket plan for former court site gets go-aheadpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
David IrwinA new Aldi supermarket will be built in Solihull town centre after plans secured unanimous approval from the council’s planning committee.
Image source, AldiThe scheme will see the budget food store erected on the site of the former magistrates court.
Aldi had said the Homer Road development would create 40 jobs and offer a significant boost to the local economy.
Aldi has been using the current premises as a training centre since the beginning of the year and submitted its application for a purpose-built supermarket over the summer.
Two children seriously injured after being hit by carpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Two children, aged four and two, have been seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing a Dudley road with their mother, police said.
Image source, GoogleEmergency services were called to Burton Road, Upper Gornal, just before 08:30, said West Midlands Police.
The girl and boy were treated for "multiple serious injuries" at the scene, before being transferred to Birmingham Children Hospital, the ambulance service said.
The driver of a VW Polo is assisting officers with inquiries and officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Midfielder thinks playoffs realistic for Port Valepublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
BBC Radio Stoke SportPort Vale's Luke Joyce thinks finishing in the play-offs is a realistic target, if they can carry on being consistent.
The team is unbeaten since 13 October and are six points off the top seven at the moment, but Joyce said, "I think if you can string a run of good results together, you can soon climb the league".
Image source, Getty ImagesBecause of cup fixtures, Port Vale's next league match is away to Walsall on 17 November.
Quote MessageWe've all got ambitions of getting promotion and doing well and I think the first aim now is staying in that top half, build on the last three or four results and see where that takes us."
Luke Joyce, Port Vale midfielder
Car overturns on level crossingpublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
A driver was pulled free after a car overturned on a level crossing in Shropshire.
Image source, Stephen AdamsEmergency services were called to the Onibury Crossing on the A49 at about 19:40 last night.
Police said the driver, an 80-year-old woman, suffered only minor injuries.
Image source, Stephen AdamsThe road was closed and trains cancelled between Craven Arms and Ludlow for a time.
Airport plans 'will see it grow 40% by 2033'published at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Expansion plans outlined by Birmingham Airport will see it grow by 40% in order to accommodate 18 million passengers by 2033.
Image source, Birmingham AirportThe plan said the airport's economic benefit to the region will grow from £1.5bn to £2.1bn a year and 34,000 jobs.
Andy Street, mayor of the West Midlands, said: "Birmingham Airport is a key part of an economy that is growing faster than anywhere else in the UK and it is important we invest and grow this asset to ensure it keeps being a driver of prosperity.
"These bold plans will not only see a huge investment by the airport but commit to using the existing single runway to drive this growth."
Volunteers collect for annual Poppy Appealpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Hundreds of volunteers and former service personnel are aiming to raise £60,000 during Birmingham's annual Poppy Day.
The Poppy Appeal collectors can be seen at New Street station, Birmingham Airport and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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End of twitter postMan charged with murder over stab attackpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
BreakingA man has been charged with murder after a father-of-two was stabbed in the head.
Image source, Family handoutBile Mohammed Siyad, 41, was attacked on Coventry Road in the Small Heath area of Birmingham on Saturday and later died in hospital.
Abdul Khaya, 41, of Bankes Road, is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today.
Bile's family described him as a “wonderful, hard-working man” who was well respected in the community.
In the papers: Stray firework destroys gardenpublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Here are three stories from today's Shropshire Star:
- Stray firework destroys Shrewsbury garden, external
- Man rescued after overturned car blocks level crossing, external
- Not enough police on the beat, say councils, external
Fire on timber lorry closes roadpublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Part of the A49 near Ludlow had to be closed this morning while firefighters dealt with burning timber on the back of a lorry.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it took around half an hour to put the fire out.
Girl, 14, dies after being hit by lorrypublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a recovery truck in Warwickshire, police have revealed.
She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries on Wednesday 31 October after the crash on Chesterton Road, Harbury.
She died in the early hours of Friday morning, said Warwickshire Police., external
Sgt Jem Mountford said: "Our thoughts are with the girl's family as they struggle to come to terms with their tragic loss."
Council sick days examinedpublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Staff absence in the adult care department at Worcestershire County Council will be scrutinised today by a panel after a report has highlighted a large amount of sick days.
The main cause of sick days in the last year was listed as "other" – which includes pregnancy and accidents.
Back and neck pain was second and was the cause of more than one in five absences, with stress being the third largest cause for time off.
Hour-long delays after M6 crashpublished at 10:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
BBC News TravelThe M6 southbound has reopened after a three-car crash between J3 and J2 near Coventry.
There are still delays of about an hour, said Highways England, but these should start to ease.
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End of twitter postPolice continue to hold woman after house firepublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
A 42-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent remains in custody this morning on suspicion of arson following a serious house fire at Norton.
Police say the terrace house on Bradbury Close was well alight at around 17:20 yesterday.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue ServiceTwo 19-year-old men were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Stoke City goalkeeper pleased with improved performancespublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
BBC Radio Stoke SportStoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says he feels he's now back to his best after being criticised following errors earlier in the season.
He only conceded two goals in October and kept another clean sheet against Middlesbrough at the weekend.
Image source, Getty ImagesStoke travel to sixth-placed Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Quote MessageI feel fit and healthy and sharp, so I'm pleased I can do my bit. Sometimes you don't get the bounce of it, sometimes things ricochet the other way, but I feel in good form and I feel extremely confident and pleased that I can provide for the team and help us pick up points."
Jack Butland, Stoke City goalkeeper
Firefighters tackle large waste firepublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
People in Burslem are being urged to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed as firefighters tackle a large waste fire.
The fire on Newport Lane, which has been burning since the early hours, is producing a large amount of smoke.
Airport expansion plans revealedpublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
Ambitious expansion plans for Birmingham Airport have been unveiled, external, which it says will cater for growth over the next 15 years.
Image source, Birmingham AirportThe airport's latest master plan will see existing terminal facilities expanded with the aim of accommodating up to 18 million passengers a year.
Image source, Birmingham AirportA terminal extension will provide a larger departure lounge and improved baggage facilities, however previous plans for a new runway don't feature.
Eight miles of queuing traffic on M6 after crashpublished at 09:04 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
BBC News TravelA crash involving three cars is blocking two lanes of the M6 southbound near Coventry.
Eight miles of queuing traffic is being reported in the area after the incident between J3 and J2.
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End of twitter postIn the papers: Airport masterplan revealedpublished at 08:51 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2018
These are some of the headlining stories on the Express and Star website this morning:
- Birmingham Airport reveals £500m masterplan, external
- Murder arrest after man stabbed in the head, external
- Man killed in Penkridge Bank Road crash named, external
