The naked women adorning Britain's churchespublished at 00:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2019
Why are churches across Britain adorned with carvings of naked women exposing their genitalia?
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The naked women adorning Britain's churchespublished at 00:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2019
'A garage full of men is intimidating'published at 00:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2019
Mechanic Louise Baker has set up a service in Birmingham aimed at women.
Read MoreBerahino in 'drink-driving' arrestpublished at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino is arrested in central London on suspicion of drink-driving.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
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.
Call for review of hospitals decisionpublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Telford councillors unanimously pass a motion asking the health secretary to review Future Fit.
Read MoreCouncil's children's services improving, says Ofstedpublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Children's services in Herefordshire are improving, according to the latest inspection by watchdog Ofsted.
Last June, the department was criticised by government inspectors for failing to improve the overall standard of children’s social care.
Image source, GoogleIn the latest visit, inspectors said they focussed on children who "may be in need or at risk of significant harm", those being referred to early help services, the effectiveness of child protection enquiries and the "quality of assessments and interventions for children in need of help and protection".
Ofsted said it found a reduction in caseloads for social workers and action by senior leaders had improved the service., external
The report says more support is also being given to families to help them to access early help, but that too many are still being referred to the police and NHS without their knowledge or consent.
Call to support homeless schemepublished at 18:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Joe SweeneyCollection boxes are being set up on the streets of Wolverhampton encouraging people to donate to homelessness good causes, rather than directly to people begging on the streets.
The boxes are being put up on major streets, as well as in local shops and businesses.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceSimilar schemes are already in use in several other towns and cities, including Shrewsbury.
The Alternative Giving campaign - a joint venture between the city council, businesses, police and local homeless charity P3 - will see donations go to finding accommodation for rough sleepers.
Stoke City striker arrested on suspicion of drink-drivingpublished at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsThe Stoke City striker Saido Berahino's been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
Image source, ReutersThe 25-year-old was detained in London's West End in the early hours of this morning.
Scotland Yard said the arrest followed reports of a "disturbance" on Great Russell Street and, when their officers arrived, a car was seen driving away "at speed".
Police stopped his car on Bedford Square and say he told officers he'd been the victim of a robbery.
Stoke City haven't commented on their striker's arrest but it's understood he'll be dealt with internally under their disciplinary policy.
Hundreds of jobs planned for former tip redevelopmentpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Gurdip Thandi
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA scheme to transform a former Walsall rubbish tip and create about 900 new jobs is set to be approved by councillors.
Image source, Walsall Borough CouncilParkhill Estates Limited has submitted an application to Walsall Council, external to build industrial units at the old Moxley tip in Moxley Road, Darlaston.
It said the proposal would provide a huge boost to the economy and expects to create 900 full-time or equivalent jobs once it is completed. In the short-term, Parkhill said some 250 jobs would also be created during the construction phase.
Officers are recommending Walsall Council’s planning committee grants approval to the development when it meets on Thursday night.
Police investigate reports of sex assaultspublished at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsSeveral woman have been sexually assaulted in part of Birmingham and police say they're not ruling out there may be more cases.
Image source, GoogleThe attacks happened last Tuesday and Wednesday evening on Shirley Road (pictured) and Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, , externaland police patrols have been increased in the area.
In each case the force says women were approached by a man who touched them inappropriately over their clothing.
They add that they're aware of three assaults but can't rule out the possibility of further offences by the same offender.
Man arrested for attack on paramedic and police officerpublished at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio StokeA driver's been arrested after a paramedic and a police officer were attacked following a collision involving several cars.
Image source, GoogleBoth the ambulance service and police say they were called to the junction of Stockwell Street and Union Street in Leek last night.
Paramedics say they assessed and treated seven people at the scene and one man had to be taken for hospital treatment.
Police say three cars were involved in the crash and several parked cars were damaged.
They say a 28-year-old man, of no fixed above, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and assaulting an emergency service worker.
Owners baffled by repeated 'glue in locks' vandalismpublished at 18:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The owners of a cake shop say they have no idea why vandals have repeatedly squirted glue into the locks of their new store.
Image source, Dugan's PatissereWest Mercia Police is investigating after Dugan's Patisserie on Capuchin Yard, Hereford, was vandalised for the fourth time since it opened just before Christmas.
Owners Tracy Dugan and Ben Maassen say their locks have been filled with glue and silicone, external, stopping them from getting in and they're puzzled and angry about why they're being targeted.
Quote MessageWe're obviously losing trade when we're not open. At the same time, we can't continue to decorate our shop, we don't want to put any lettering on the windows because then the camera won't work. We don't want to put anything else outside that might be destroyed or ruined."
Ben Maassen, Owner of Dugan's Patisserie
On TV tonight: The First Black Brummiespublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
BBC FourA documentary examining what life was like for Carribbean immigrants who came to Birmingham in the 1950s airs on BBC Four tonight.
It looks at issues surrounding racism and the struggles they faced as they tried to settle here in the city.
The programme also follows the journey of Birmingham poet Sue Brown as she explores her own family's past.
The First Black Brummies airs on BBC Four at 21:00 this evening.
Independent cinema boosted by 100% increase in salespublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
BBC WMAn under-threat independent Black Country cinema says a recent surge in ticket sales has boosted its prospects of survival.
Image source, The Light HouseThe Light House in Wolverhampton launched a campaign last year after losing city council funding.
The cinema, based in The Chubb Buildings, saw a 100% increase in sales last month.
Trustee Julie Rennison said people had been "flocking" to the cinema but "would still need donations" in order to stay open.
CCTV images released after city centre attackpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
A man's in hospital with a serious head injury after being attacked in Lichfield., external
Image source, Staffordshire PolicePolice say the 21-year-old was in the Bird Street/Bore Street area early on Sunday morning when he was punched in the face, causing him to fall over and bang his head.
Officers have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to about the attack.
MP law call in homeless 'moral emergency'published at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
A Birmingham MP has said homelessness is a "moral emergency" after the death of a rough sleeper.
Read MoreVideo: What's the weather got in store?published at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterAny late showers should clear overnight leading to a clear and chilly night with lows of 2C (36F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
In the papers: Call to target pavement parkingpublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
A few of the headlines from the Droitwich Spa Advertiser:
Acid attack accused 'in surveillance team'published at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Jan Dudi, 25, said he was in Home Bargains, but was looking for toys for his children.
Read MoreDeadly parvovirus kills eight dogspublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsEight dogs have died in Worcestershire so far this year after an outbreak of a deadly virus.
Worcestershire Regulatory Services , external(WRS), which handles dog warden services in the county for the district councils, says it's seeing a lot of stray dogs with parvovirus.
Staff say it is a severe, highly infectious disease which can often be fatal and the main symptoms are severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
WRS says, while parvovirus can be prevented by vaccination, it's concerned owners can't afford the vaccines and are just dumping their dogs when they get ill.
