In the papers: Police officer hit by carpublished at 09:13 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
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In the papers: Police officer hit by carpublished at 09:13 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Confidential police advice line launchedpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
A new victim advice line is being launched across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
Callers will be provided with a dedicated care co-ordinator when they use the free and confidential service, says West Mercia Police.
Lines will be open from 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays.
Armed robbery at post office investigatedpublished at 08:40 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Staff were threatened and money stolen during an armed robbery in a Leamington Spa shop on Saturday.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say they believe the man, wearing a balaclava, had a claw hammer and blade during the attack at the McColls shop and post office on Stanley Court, Sydenham.
After breaking into the till he fled the scene in a car at about 21:15, police said.
Staff were unhurt but "understandably left shaken", said Warwickshire Police.
Knife attack death investigatedpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Officers are continuing to investigate after a man was stabbed to death in the street in Birmingham.
The victim, 24, was found with stab injuries in Arran Way in the Smith's Wood area of the city at about 23:15 on Friday.
West Midlands Police said the man died at the scene shortly after.
Det Insp Michelle Allen said a man had "sadly lost his life", and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
In the papers: Thousands of pupils missing schoolpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
These are some of the early headlines on the Express and Star website:
- Up to 13,000 pupils a day not in class in Black Country and Staffordshire, external
- MP branded a 'dinosaur' for voting against LGBT lessons, external
- Midlands houses prices rise to buck national trend, external
Three questioned over disorderpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Three people are being questioned by officers following an incident in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday.
Officers were called to Hope Street at about 17:45, to reports of disorder police say.
Two men, aged 32 and 38 and a 29-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of affray.
Video: What is in the No Outsiders books that sparked protests?published at 07:48 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
The No Outsiders programme was created in 2014 by Andrew Moffat, the assistant head teacher at Parkfield Community School in Birmingham.
Media caption, School LGBT teaching row: What is in the No Outsiders books that sparked protests?
The scheme aims to teach children about the characteristics protected by the Equality Act - such as sexual orientation and religion.
But some parents at Parkfield Community School in Birmingham say lessons featuring books depicting same-sex relationships are not age-appropriate and the lessons have currently been put on hold.
Prime minister to host summit on serious youth violencepublished at 07:36 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
The West Midlands Police and Crime Comissioner (PCC) is to meet the prime minister today in a bid to help combat the rising levels of violent crime.
David Jamieson along with ministers and community leaders have been invited by Theresa May to attend a serious violence summit later.
He says more needs to be done to avoid excluding students from schools as they become more likely to commit crimes.
The government is to begin a consultation on whether public bodies, including hospitals and schools, should be legally obliged to raise concerns about children at risk of becoming involved in knife crime.
Reading the No Outsiders bookspublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
The No Outsiders programme aims to teach children about the characteristics protected by the Equality Act - such as sexual orientation and religion.
Read MoreBoys charged over Grindr date robberiespublished at 07:24 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
A 17-year-old boy is due in court charged with robbery after three men who had arranged dates using the Grindr app were attacked.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe victims were targeted in separate attacks on parkland in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, in January and March.
Two attacks happened off Yardley Green Road on 5 January and 18 March, with a third off Hob Moor Road on 24 March.
A second 17-year-old boy, also charged with robbery, appeared before city magistrates on Saturday.
video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:12 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherAfter a chilly start it will be a dry day with spells of sunshine and highs of 15C (59F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:00 British Summer Time 1 April 2019
Vanessa Pearce
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Monday.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.
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