Boy in court over sixth form stab deathpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The victim was stabbed outside Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College.
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Boy in court over sixth form stab deathpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
All lanes reopen on M6 after crashpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The whole of the M6 has reopened in Cheshire after the earlier crash involving six lorries and several cars.
Image source, Highways EnglandDiesel was spilled across the motorway although no-one was thought to be seriously hurt, police said, after the collision near Crewe between J16 and J17.
Highways England says all lanes are now open., external
Man admits surveillance but denies acid attack on boy, 3published at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
BBC Midlands TodayA man accused of being part of an acid attack on a three-year-old boy has admitted carrying out surveillance on the youngster's mother, but said he was completely unaware of the attack.
The child suffered serious injuries to his face and arm at Home Bargains in Worcester in July 2018.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceJan Dudi told the court he and two of the other defendants had followed the boy's mother to the store, but said he never saw her inside and instead went looking for toys to buy for his children.
The prosecution alleged that the three of them split up in the shop because they knew the acid attack was about to happen, but Mr Dudi said he "didn’t know anything about it".
The trial continues.
The defendants, who deny conspiring to spray sulphuric acid on the boy between 1 June and 22 July 2018 with intent to harm, are:
- The boy's father, 40, from Wolverhampton
- Martina Badiova, 22, of Newcombe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham
- Adam Cech, 27, of Farnham Road, Birmingham
- Jan Dudi, 25, of Cranbrook Road, Birmingham
- Saied Hussini, of Wrottesley Road, London
- Jabar Paktia, 42, of Newhampton Road, Wolverhampton
- Norbert Pulko, 22, of Sutherland Road, London
In the papers: Suspected robber in courtpublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Some of the Coventry Observer headlines today are:
Tornados in fly-past farewellpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
John Bray
BBC NewsA farewell fly-past by the retiring RAF Tornado fleet will visit the Midlands on Tuesday.
The aircraft, used by the RAF for 40 years, will be retired from service by the end of March.
Jets will fly over the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire at around 13:15 before heading to RAF Cosford and RAF Shawbury in Shropshire at around 13:30.
Media caption, Special flypast by RAF Tornado will visit Midlands on Tuesday
The Tornado jets will be flying around the UK on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Co-op ram raid thieves fail to open ATMpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The attack caused thousands of pounds of damage and it is not yet known when the store will reopen.
Read MoreAnswers demanded over 'rise in crime'published at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
BBC ShropshireThe man in charge of the police in Shropshire's going to be asked tonight how he's going to stop a reported increased in crime in Oswestry.
Image source, GoogleThe town council's called the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to a meeting in the town tonight.
Councillors have told BBC Shropshire they're seeing a rise in anti-social behaviour, damage, attacks and small gangs "roaming" the town.
The meeting's being held at 18:30.
Apartment plan set for approvalpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Gurdip ThandiPlans to build new apartments on a car park on a key gateway into Walsall are set to be approved by councillors.
Image source, GoogleThe 26 one- and two-bedroom apartments are earmarked for land on Bradford Street, which is in a conservation area, near the town centre.
The issue initially went before Walsall Council’s planning committee on 3 January but was deferred after members raised concerns about large refuse collection wagons being able to negotiate the narrow Bradford Lane at the rear of the development, where a bin store was set to be kept.
But a report to members, who will meet on Thursday said issues had been addressed and they are recommended to grant approval for the scheme.
In the papers: Councillors reject hospital parking pleapublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The Worcester News features these top stories on its website today:
Lack of wins fails to dent Port Vale boss's optimismpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Lee Blakeman
Port Vale commentator, BBC Radio StokeDespite five games without a win and being four points off relegation, the Port Vale boss says his side can avoid the drop from League Two.
The Vale changed managers almost a fortnight ago but have failed to see their fortunes change under John Askey.
Quote MessageWe've got enough as we showed at the weekend. Although we've not got the result, I thought on another day we might have won."
John Askey, Port Vale manager
Lane opens on M6 after crash involving six lorriespublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
One lane has now reopened on a stretch of the M6 in Cheshire, after a crash involving six lorries and several cars.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceTwo lanes remain closed between J16 and J17 near Crewe due to a diesel spill.
Crews are working hard to recover the damaged HGVs, police said., external
Image source, Cheshire PoliceNew equine flu outbreaks confirmedpublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The Animal Health Trust says 19 non-thoroughbred horses are confirmed to have the virus.
Read MoreIn the papers: Housing plan for village fieldpublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
The Hereford Times is covering these stories today:
Elderly man hit by car diespublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
An elderly man's died after being hit by a car. , external
The 83-year-old man was on Sandbach Road, Congleton, Cheshire, when police say he was struck.
He died in hospital from his injuries and officers are appealing for any witnesses.
Boy, 15, charged with police officer attackpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio StokeA 15-year-old boy has been charged with attacking an on-duty police officer in what's been described by police as an unprovoked assault.
Image source, GoogleThey say the 30-year-old victim was in uniform on Brooklyn Street, Crewe, on Thursday night when he was asked if he wanted to buy a drill by three men. , external
When he refused, he was attacked and is still in hospital after suffering a head injury.
Officers say the 15-year-old suspect from Crewe has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and assault by beating of an emergency service worker and will appear before magistrates this Thursday.
They add that they've also arrested a 17-year-old boy, also from the town, over the attack and he's been released under investigation.
Lanes shut on M6 after crash involving six lorriespublished at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsDrivers are being urged to avoid a stretch of the M6 in Cheshire this afternoon after a crash involving six lorries and several cars.
Image source, Highways EnglandPolice say they were called at 12:22 after the collision between junctions 16 and 17, near Crewe, although they believe no-one's been seriously hurt.
However, they say a lot of diesel's been spilled over the motorwa, externaly and it'll take at least a couple of hours to clear.
Officers say one lane should be reopened soon past the scene of the crash., external
'Total lockdown' for centre after equine flu outbreakpublished at 13:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsAn equestrian centre says it's carrying out a major deep clean after an outbreak of equine flu was found.
Image source, GoogleThe Animal Health Trust charity has confirmed five outbreaks in Worcestershire at the moment with 16 animals affected on one site. , external
The Bank Farm Equestion Centre in Upper Arley, near Kidderminster has revealed that it is the site in question, external with the most cases, and says on Facebook that it's on "total lockdown".
In a further update over the weekend, it says all its horses are getting the best care staff can give., external
Bucks players urged to 'turn up'published at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
BBC ShropshireThe AFC Telford manager says it's up to his players if they want to get their season back on track after their winless league run in February extended to a third match.
Image source, GoogleThey're currently sixth, still inside the National League North play-off places but haven't won since beating Spennymoor Town in the FA Trophy at the start of the month.
Telford's latest match saw them lose 3-2 at second-placed Stockport County.
Quote MessageToday, I don't think - other than maybe as a total of 20 minutes - we haven't really turned up so the players have got to drive it and that's been the message to them."
Gavin Cowan, AFC Telford manager
Fire destroys car at M6 service stationpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
A car's been destroyed in a fire at a motorway service station, external this afternoon.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceCheshire Fire Service says it was called to Sandbach Services on the southbound side of the M6 just before midday.
It says no-one was reported to be inside the vehicle on the car park at the time and firefighters have successfully put the blaze out.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceIn the papers: Rail delays after cable theftpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2019
Coventry LiveSome of the Coventry Live headlines today are:
- Train delays after cable theft, external
- Historic pub saved from flats plan in bizarre fashion, external
- Mystery buyer snaps up historic building in Nuneaton, external
