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A man has been found guilty of murdering his neighbour.
John Nixon, 55, of Sandmere Road in Yardley Wood, Birmingham, was convicted at the city's crown court after a jury deliberated for about three hours.
Reece Hipwood (pictured) was fatally stabbed in Sandmere Road after an argument in the early hours of 15 July.
Image source, Family handoutPolice have confirmed a woman assaulted yesterday in woodland near to Keele University's Keele Hall was a student.
The 22-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries following the incident at about 13:00 yesterday.
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BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Stoke City manager Nathan Jones says he will have to learn from last night's shock FA Cup defeat to Shrewsbury.
They were leading 2-0 at the break and he said his side was "magnificent for a good length of time", but "to crumble in the manner we did was alarming".
Image source, Getty ImagesShrewsbury scored three goals in 10 second-half minutes and Jones added "that's when you need leaders; you need experience out there that can steady the ship".
BBC Radio Stoke
Roadworks on the A50 near Uttoxeter have been cut from five nights to four, meaning the project will now start on Thursday.
To begin with, the work will only affect the westbound carriageway, but it will be shut in both directions overnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Image source, GoogleThe work will affect the section between the B5030 roundabout at Uttoxeter and the A521 roundabout at Blythe Bridge.
Here are some of the Express and Star headlines:
Wasps sign All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa from French Top 14 side Toulon for next season.
Read MorePolice investigating the killing of Stuart Roe last month are appealing for help in identifying two men.
The 34-year-old was fatally stabbed during the early hours of 30 December in Springfield Drive, Halesowen.
A statement from West Midlands Police said: "The [pictured] men are not believed to be suspects but may hold vital information which could assist the investigation."
They were walking in the area of Springfield Drive and Long Lane between 01:00 and 01:45 on the night in question.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceA man has been charged with Mr Roe's murder and was remanded in custody earlier this month.
Peter Steggles was the early bird who caught the worm this morning, taking this lovely picture in Longnor.
Image source, Peter StegglesBBC Weather Watcher Terry Eyre sent in this hilly snap from Leek.
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Image source, terry eyreShrewsbury Town manager Sam Ricketts said his team grew in belief after scoring its first goal against Stoke last night.
Shrewsbury went 2-0 down in the first half and Ricketts said: "We didn't get close to any of the Stoke players, we let them do what they wanted to do on the ball."
Image source, Getty ImagesHe went on to say "the second half was completely different" - it wasn't half; Shrewsbury scored three to win and host Wolves in the fourth round.
And their opponents pointed out it would be a reunion for two Wolves old-boys, Sam Ricketts and midfielder Dave Edwards.
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Local Democracy Reporting Service
Coventry City Council is to waive its sex establishment licence fee to allow a two-day "erotica" show to be held at the Ricoh Arena.
The Erotica Trade Only Show - billed on its website as "The UK’s number one" event of its type - is due to be held at the venue in March.
More than 40 exhibitors have signed up so far and are set to showcase items including adult toys, lingerie and condoms.
Local government legislation states the firm must seek a sex establishment licence fee to hold the event, which normally costs £5,768 per year.
But because the event is only being held for two days, council officers have recommended to waive it as the cost is "unreasonable".
Image source, GoogleLicensing Manager Debbie Cahalin-Heath said: "A waiver is the most appropriate and reasonable course of action.
"The Ricoh Arena holds a premises licence, is an established operator in the city, and is experienced at hosting and advertising trade exhibitions.
"Licensing officers will liaise closely with both the Ricoh Arena and the event organiser to ensure that all details in the event overview are adhered to."
A man on board a train touched a female passenger repeatedly and asked her for sex.
It happened on a Cross Country service between Birmingham New Street and Derby, said British Transport Police, appealing for information.
The man is described as tanned, 5ft 7, with a slim build and short black hair, slick on top.
He was wearing a black coat and black jeans, and carried a grey suitcase and spoke with a Birmingham accent.
It happened on 3 January between 17:30 and 18:10.
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when a car hit him last night, West Midlands Ambulance Service says.
It happened on Chester Road in Erdington, Birmingham, at about 20:45.
A spokesperson said an off-duty nurse and bystanders administered first aid to the injured man.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
BBC Midlands Today
An extension to a major Midlands business park which is said to potentially generate more than 1,500 jobs has been given the go-ahead.
Work can now begin on extending i54 near Wolverhampton after being approved by South Staffordshire Council.
It's thought that when the site is fully built and occupied by businesses, it could release up to £3m a year in business rates.
BBC News Health
A new procedure for storing livers donated for transplant has been hailed a "game changer" and approved for use on the NHS.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says perfusion machines could increase the number of livers that can be safely used for transplantation.
Sue Bennett, from Ranton, Staffordshire, had a liver transplant using the technique in 2015.
Image source, Sue Bennett"I signed up for the trial not knowing I would be one of the first to have this procedure in the country. Before my transplant I was very ill. I was losing weight, I couldn't sleep and my quality of life was quite low.
"I had a transplant after the hospital found a donor who was a match. The liver was kept alive using this procedure overnight and I was able to have the operation the following day. Nine days later I was back home."
BBC Sport
It was a dramatic night in the FA Cup with Shrewsbury coming from 2-0 down at half time to beat Stoke City 3-2 in their third round replay.
The result sets up another Midlands derby for the Shrews in the next round against Wolves.
Watch the highlights below:
BBC Midlands Today
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is urging firms to employ more people with a criminal record.
David Jamieson says that if crime is to be cut then ex-offenders must be given the opportunity to be part of society.
Quote MessageIt's a way of trying to break that cycle of crime; we want to stop the harm that those people are doing and instead of them being consumers of tax, I want them in work and paying tax."
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Here are some of the stories the Shropshire Star is covering:
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
A windy but dry and bright start to the day, turning damp with light rain later this morning and into the early afternoon. Highs of 10C (50F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
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BBC News
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