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  1. Roads reopen after 'World War Two bomb' incident

    A police incident involving an unexploded bomb shell in Stechford is now over, Network West Midlands is reporting.

    Stechford Road was closed off for a time after the device, believed to be an unexploded World War Two shell, was found.

    The travel company said the roads have now reopened.

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  2. Unexploded bomb discovered during highways works

    The unexploded bomb that's been discovered close to a Birmingham retail park was found at the Iron Lane Highways Scheme, a city councillor has said.

    Stechford Retail Park has been evacuated this afternoon, along with some nearby homes.

    The A4040 Stechford Lane is also closed in both directions from Manor Road to Cotterills Lane.

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  3. Unexploded bomb 'from World War Two'

    The unexploded bomb found at Stechford Retail Park is believed to date back to World War Two, police said.

    A 100-metre cordon has been put in place and bomb disposal officers have been called to assess the scene.

    Buses are being diverted away from the area.

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  4. Man dies and women seriously injured in crash

    One man has died and two women have been seriously injured following a crash in Warwickshire.

    The ambulance service said crews arrived at the scene, on Coleshill Road, Atherstone at about 01:50 to find a car in a ditch.

    One occupant, a man, was confirmed dead at the scene.

    The driver and a second passenger were taken to hospital.

  5. Homes and shops evacuated after unexploded shell discovered

    Part of a retail park and nearby homes have been evacuated after the discovery of an unexploded shell in Birmingham, police say.

    Officers, who were initially called to Stechford Retail Park, Flaxley Parkway at 12:15, have also closed a section of the A4040.

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  6. Your photos: Spring sunshine

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Our local BBC Weather Watchers have been out today enjoying the spring sunshine.

    These three are from users Dammo in Selly Park, Birmingham, Jon in Barlaston, Staffordshire and Liam Ball in Horsehay, Shropshire:

    Selly ParkDammo
    BarlastonJon
    HorsehayLiam Ball

  7. Fantastic Four 1960s comics auctioned

    The collection's current owner kept the comics locked in a bank vault after two burglaries.

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  8. Worcester Warriors 'take heart' in tight relegation battle

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    Worcester Warriors’ director of rugby Alan Solomons says his side will take great heart from their win at Bristol Bears at the weekend.

    Worcester Warriors players celebrate at final whistleGetty Images

    The Warriors overcame conceding an early try and losing a man to the sin-bin to hit back to claim a vital 27-25 win.

    Combined with other results, it means the bottom eight clubs are now separated by only 12 points.

    At the end of the game, we're down to 14 men. We then get a chance, with the scrum, the ball flies out the scrum, we manage to stop them close to the line and we hold on to the ball for long enough to be able to kick it out to win the game."

    Alan Solomons, Worcester Warriors director of rugby

  9. M6 £265m upgrade opens in Cheshire

    A fourth lane has been built to help tackle congestion for the 120,000 drivers who use it each day.

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  10. AFC Telford probes racist abuse allegations

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    Allegations of racist abuse aimed at a Leyton Orient player during their match with AFC Telford United at the weekend are being investigated, the Shropshire club's confirmed today.

    In a statement, the club says it's had several reports about a a fan directing abuse at one of Orient's players as well as of several supporters throwing objects onto the pitch.

    It says it won't tolerate bad behaviour by supporters and the incidents have been reported to the FA.

    AFC Telford adds that it'll share information with the police and the Metropolitan Police force has tweeted that it's aware of what's happened during the game and is already working with West Mercia Police.

  11. 'Mad' - Non-league goal video goes viral

    Non-league striker Jason Cowley says life has gone 'mad' after video of stunning goal for Bromsgrove Sporting goes viral.

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  12. Arrest over town centre stabbing

    BBC Shropshire

    A man's been arrested in connection with the stabbing in Shrewsbury this morning.

    West Mercia Police said the attack happened near to Ravens Meadows and Castle Street in the town centre and the victim's in hospital.

  13. Image released in double murder probe

    A CCTV picture is released on the one-year anniversary of the murder of Daniel Shaw, 28.

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  14. UB40 saxophonist diagnosed with brain tumour

    The saxophonist with UB40, Brian Travers, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour forcing him to pull out of the band's 40th anniversary tour.

    Scans revealed the founder member of the band, first formed in Birmingham, has two tumours after he suffered a seizure at home.

    He'll undergo surgery on the day the tour was due to begin.

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    UB40 have confirmed that the planned tour will still go ahead in Travers' absence.

    We know he will be missed by all but his health and wellbeing come first, and we are sure our friends and fans will join us in wishing Brian a full and speedy return to health, and return to us.

    UB40 statement

  15. Wildlife centre 'devastated' after animals die in fire

    Jennie Aitken
    Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

    The owner of a Staffordshire wildlife centre says staff there are "devastated" after a number of animals died in a fire.

    Remains at the centre after the fireStaffordshire Fire Service

    Three giant tortoises, a meerkat and a colony of fruit bats were all killed at Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre, Eccleshall, in the blaze this morning.

    Staffordshire Fire Service said it believed the fire at the small sanctuary had been started by accident.

    Jenny Morgan, from the centre, says they're "so grateful" to a person who called the blaze in promptly as, if left to develop, it "could have been much worse".

    Ms Morgan said the centre would remain closed today and it was hoped to reopen the site on Wednesday.

  16. Man stabbed in middle of town

    Allen Cook
    BBC News

    A man's been stabbed in the centre of Shrewsbury.

    Castle Street, ShrewsburyGoogle

    West Mercia Police said he was attacked this morning near to Ravens Meadows and Castle Street.

    The victim's been taken to hospital with officers saying his injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

  17. Safety inspection delaying rail services

    BBC News Travel

    A safety inspection on the track between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street is delaying services through the stations.

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  18. Couple set to discuss Port Vale future

    Phil Bowers
    Journalist, BBC Radio Stoke

    A couple who've tried to buy Port Vale three times in the past say they'll be contacting the club to discuss its future after owner Norman Smurthwaite said he'd put it into administration.

    Vale Park

    Smurthwaite told BBC Radio Stoke he will only fund Vale up to 5 May, as a result of supporter protests about his running of the League Two club.

    He claims that as much as £600,000 will be needed to keep the club going until the start of next season and, if a buyer isn't found by his deadline, he'll put it into administration.

    Carol and Kevin Shanahan have this morning told BBC Radio Stoke that it's not in the best interests of anyone connected with Port Vale for that to happen.

    The pair own Stoke-on-Trent-based IT company Synectics Solutions and have made a trio of efforts to buy the Vale since the start of February.

  19. Road closed for water main work

    Drivers are being warned about a road closure which will last for four weeks.

    Chapel Lane in Great Barr is shut for improvement works to be carried out by South Staffordshire Water.

    Drivers will be diverted along Sutton Road and Beacon Road - while access to Chapel Lane will be granted to residents only.

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