Escaped rhea set to stay at golf clubpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
The 6ft-tall bird has been on the loose at a golf club in Worcestershire since October.
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Escaped rhea set to stay at golf clubpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Man accused of murder appears in courtpublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
June Jones was found dead at her home five days after her sister reported her missing to police.
Read MoreAmbulance documentary nominated for TV awardpublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
A documentary series featuring West Midlands Ambulance Service workers has been nominated for a prestigious National Television Award (NTA).
Ambulance, a BBC One documentary, has been once again nominated in the Factual Entertainment category, after losing out to Gogglebox at last year's awards.
Public voting will take place until 22 January and you can find a full list of nominees here.
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End of twitter postIn the papers: Woman jailed for elderly savings theftpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
The Worcester News has these stories today:
Shrews re-sign Wales midfielder Edwardspublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Shrewsbury Town re-sign Wales midfielder Dave Edwards on a two-and-a-half year deal, following his release by Reading.
Read MoreIn the papers: Woman aims to 'end epilepsy stigmas'published at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
The Shropshire Star has these headlines today:
Sale sign Cooper-Woolley from Waspspublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Sale Sharks agree to sign Wasps tight-head prop Jake Cooper-Woolley on a three-year deal.
Read MoreWoman seriously hurt in house firepublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA woman's been seriously hurt in a bedroom fire in Staffordshire., external
Image source, GoogleFire crews were called to Parkfield Close, Tamworth, at 17:42 on Sunday and say they rescued the woman from the house.
Staffordshire Police says it and the fire service are now jointly investigating what caused the blaze.
Man attacked with sword in supermarketpublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA man's been attacked with a sword in a supermarket.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceCheshire Police says the 23-year-old victim was in the store on Nantwich Road, Crewe, on Friday night when a man walked in and punched him. , external
The culprit left but then returned with the sword and attacked the same victim before fleeing.
Officers said the victim needed hospital treatment for a minor injury. They've released CCTV images of two people to whom they wish to speak in connection with the attack.
Your photos: Rosy-coloured cloudspublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
This morning's sunrise lit up the clouds over parts of the West Midlands, from the look of the photos from our local BBC Weather Watchers.
These are from users Kingfisher Whisperer in Coventry, Dammo in Selly Oak, Birmingham, and GC in Solihull:
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Image source, GC'Little used' Telford underpasses to be filled inpublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
BBC ShropshireTwo underpasses are going to be filled with concrete at a cost of £130,000 because a council says they've fallen out of favour., external
Image source, Telford and Wrekin CouncilTelford and Wrekin Council says the routes on Randley Avenue in The Nedge aren't being used a lot and such sites are often linked to anti-social behaviour and neglect.
The pair of underpasses will be filled in over 16 weeks from today along with the embankments on either side and new footpaths created.
The council says the cost of removing them will be recouped through savings on maintaining them.
'Rowett Out' calls 'are affecting Stoke City players'published at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City manager Gary Rowett says negativity from supporters in their past few matches is having an impact on the players.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 44-year-old former Birmingham City boss left Derby County to join Stoke in the summer, but they have won just eight of their 26 league fixtures since relegation from the Premier League.
They are eight points off the final play-off spot, which is occupied by Frank Lampard's Rams - and four points (and six places) behind Rowett's other former Championship club Birmingham.
Some Stoke fans displayed a "Rowett out" banner during their 2-0 home defeat by Bristol City on 1 January and the side needed to come from behind to take Saturday's FA Cup tie to a replay.
Quote MessageIt's a fact that it does impact on the team, that's what it is so, at the moment, we're all battling to prove everybody wrong, including all the players on the pitch. We've got to do that with a lack of confidence, I wouldn't say a lack of support but we've got to do it ourselves
Gary Rowett, Stoke City manager
In the papers: Man charged with murder of ex-partnerpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
From the Express and Star:
Boy 'traumatised' by football filming rowpublished at 11:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Max Hayes said he was threatened with not being allowed to watch the match in a dispute over filming.
Read MoreRestored Iron Bridge set to appear on The One Showpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
BBC OneThe One Show will be broadcast from Shropshire tonight.
The BBC programme will be live from the Iron Bridge to mark the work that's been done by English Heritage on the famous landmark.
As part of its restoration, the metalwork has been repaired and it has been repainted it in its original red colour.
Cheltenham sign Vale forward Barnettpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Cheltenham Town turn their loan deal for forward Tyrone Barnett in to a full-time move from League Two rivals Port Vale.
Read MoreEscaped rhea given golf course honourpublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
An escaped rhea that's been roaming the grounds of a golf club for months has had part of the course named after him.
Media caption, Escaped rhea on the loose at Worcestershire golf course
Staff at Evesham Golf Club said the 6ft, flightless bird appeared in its grounds in October and staff named him Linford, after Olympic 100m champion Linford Christie, due to his speed.
However, nobody has managed to catch the bird in more than two months and golf club workers say their members are quite happy having him around.
Quote MessageWe're doing a project on one of the holes, our seventh hole, we're changing some of the landscaping on there and we have to bring another hole in, so we have had to re-map another course and we've called it the Linford Course after him
Rob Steele, Head Professional, Evesham Golf Course
Kidderminster Harriers boss leaves with immediate effectpublished at 10:52 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterKidderminster Harriers have parted company with manager Neil McFarlane , externalafter three wins in their past 13 games.
Image source, GoogleThe club are currently ninth in Vanarama National League North, external and say the decision comes after "mutually amicable discussions".
They add senior players Jimmy O'Connor and Russ Penn will, with chairman Colin Gordon, manage the team for the rest of the season.
Tributes left for man shot by policepublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
Flowers and tributes continue to be left at the site of a fatal shooting in Coventry.
Sean Fitzgerald died on Friday after armed officers executed a warrant at an address in Burnaby Road as part of a "long-running criminal investigation".
Friends have paid tribute to Mr Fitzgerald, whom they described as someone who had "a heart of gold".
Two 26-year-olds were held on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis.
One has been bailed and the second released under investigation.
Man found injured after gun firedpublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2019
A man was found with head injuries after a gun was fired in a Birmingham street.
A weapon was discharged in Tedbury Crescent, Erdington, just before 20:50 on Saturday, said West Midlands Police.
A man in his 50s was found injured in the road. The injury is said to be minor.
