'I think I lost sight in one eye'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
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'I think I lost sight in one eye'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Long queues with M6 shut after crashpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsTraffic is already at a standstill on the M6 on either side of a serious crash this afternoon.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England says the collision happened at around 12:20 and the carriageway is closed from J9 to J8 southbound and J7 to J9 northbound, near Birmingham., external
With long queues already building up in both directions, driver are being urged to avoid the area.
M6 shut in both directions after major crashpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
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BBC News TravelThe M6 is closed in both directions after a crash in the West Midlands.
It is shut J9-J8 southbound and J7-J9 northbound, Highways England says.
There are currently delays of an hour on the southbound carriageway stretching back to J10 and 30-minute delays northbound from J7.
We'll bring you more on this as we get it.
Stalking reports 'not linked' before deathpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Justene Reece's former partner was jailed for manslaughter after she killed herself due to his stalking.
Read MoreIn the papers: Trampolining cop investigatedpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Coventry LiveSome of today's Coventry Live headlines are:
- Trampolining cop being investigated by West Midlands Police, external
- Teenager died after being hit by car outside Nuneaton pub, external
- Cops seize stolen car after it collides with three other vehicles on A444, external
Trains cancelled as works over-run due to Storm Hannahpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
BBC News TravelOver-running engineering works mean there are no East Midlands Trains today between Blythe Bridge and Crewe
National Rail Enquiries says the works at Longton were delayed by Storm Hannah over the weekend., external
Buses are running instead between Blythe Bridge and Stoke-on-Trent with the line expected to reopen overnight.
Marathon runner completes 500th racepublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
A marathon runner has completed his 500th race in Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday.
David Phillips, 74, from Kenilworth ran his first marathon in Coventry in 1982 and has since raised a total of £130,000 for charity.
He's competed almost every Sunday for the past 37 years.
The Massey Ferguson running club member said the full marathons were taking "longer and longer as the years take their toll".
"I feel absolutely elated," he said, "it's the ultimate challenge."
"Do not stop until you're somewhere looking down on your competitors, because it's mind over matter" he added.
Boy to stand trial over stab murderpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Ben Perrin
BBC OnlineA 16-year-old boy accused of murdering a teenager in a stabbing in Birmingham is due to stand trial in June.
Image source, Family handoutHazrat Umar, 18, was killed in Norwood Road, Bordesley Green, on 25 February.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied murder and possession of an offensive weapon after appearing at Birmingham Crown Court today.
The trial, listed for seven days, will start on 10 June.
City road shut due to gas leakpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
BBC News TravelA long stretch of one of the main roads in Worcester's shut today due to a gas leak.
Worcestershire County Council says Ombersley Road's closed northbound from its junction with Droitwich Road for around 50m (55yds) due to a gas leak., external
Police force criticised for harassment probe failurespublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA police force has been criticised for a string of failures in its investigation into the harassment of a woman who went on to kill herself as a "direct result" of her ex-boyfriend's controlling behaviour.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceNicholas Allen was jailed for 10 years in July 2017 after what then was thought to be the first manslaughter case brought in such circumstances.
The trial heard Allen, 47 at the time, sent Justene Reece, from Stafford, abusive voicemails, texts and Facebook messages and stalked her.
The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IPOC), said it started probing Staffordshire Police's response to 34 incidents either directly involving or connected to Ms Reece. , external
It said it found the force consistently failed to connect cases together with previous ones, broke its own policy in some incidents and didn't put together the full scale of Mr Allen's offending.
The IPOC said Staffordshire Police is going to give officers better training in future and several staff are being talked to about poor performance in their jobs.
In the papers: New railway station plan in Shropshirepublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
A few of the stories making the headlines on the Shropshire Star website today:
Trampoline ban for girl with Down's syndromepublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Staff said Juliet Scroggie, five, needed a doctor's certificate because of 'increased risk of injury'.
Read MoreDraws 'need to be wins' for Stoke City's promotion chancespublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City striker Sam Vokes says the side have to turn more draws into wins if they're to challenge for promotion next year.
Image source, Getty ImagesThis season, the Potter have lost one game more than third-placed side Leeds United but have drawn 21, the most of any side in the Championship.
Their latest stalemate, 0-0 away at Millwall, left Stoke 16th and with no chance of climbing a further place in the division with just one more game to go.
Quote MessageIt is about turning some of those draws into wins and I think our loss percentage is up there with the top three or something so it's those draws probably where we've dropped the points this year. We're not far away, turn a few of them around and we could be pushing next season, definitely."
Sam Vokes, Stoke City striker
Fresh appeal as man dies almost three weeks after crashpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
A man involved in a Rugby crash earlier this month has died, police say.
The collision, involving two cars, happened on 7 April on Parkfield Road in the town.
A 29 year-old driver was taken to hospital with injuries to his head, leg and chest, and died on Thursday, said Warwickshire Police.
The force has issued a fresh appeal for witnesses, especially the driver of a silver vehicle who was seen in the area at the time.
Funeral for The Beat's Ranking Rogerpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
The funeral of musician Roger Charlery, known as Ranking Roger, is taking place today.
Media caption, The Specials pay tribute to The Beat's Ranking Roger
The Birmingham-born 2-tone star died at the age of 56, at home in March, surrounded by family.
The Beat singer had suffered a stroke last summer and was reported to have been diagnosed with two brain tumours and lung cancer in recent months.
Driver hurt tackling M6 firepublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA driver burnt both arms trying to put out a car fire on the M6.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceThe fire service says it happened over the weekend on the carriageway between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. , external
It added that "luckily" the burns weren't as serious as first thought but urged people not to try to tackle a fire themselves.
'Hard decision' to put bald hedgehog to sleeppublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
BBC News EnglandA wildlife centre says it was a "hard decision" to put a bald hedgehog to sleep despite an initial promising recovery.
Image source, Cuan Wildlife RescueThe hedgehog, who staff named Bear, was found in a Shropshire garden and taken to a wildlife centre in January after being found with hardly any spines.
Stress-busting massages led to its prickles growing back and plans were made to release it later in the year.
However, a spokesperson for Cuan Wildlife Rescue said Bear's health deteriorated and had to be put to sleep on Friday.
Quote MessageWe had given him so much, and so many of you out there had been wishing him well, it was a hard decision to take, but it was very evident that to have kept him alive would have caused him suffering and distress."
Fran Hill, Manager, Cuan Wildlife Rescue
In the papers: TV show fan jailed after knife threatspublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live website's covering these stories today:
Webcam falcons hatch first chickpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
A pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting at Leamington Town Hall have hatched their first chick, a webcam shows.
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End of twitter postWarwick District Council and the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust have set up the live cameras , externalfollowing success of a previous scheme.
Paul Bray, from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust said they hope the remaining three eggs will hatch in the next couple of days.
Coach hails 'absolutely vital' win to secure survivalpublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 29 April 2019
BBC SportWorcester Warriors' director of rugby says it was "absolutely vital" that the team secured their Premiership survival at the weekend and kept their fate in their own hands.
Image source, Getty ImagesThey were trailing at home at half-time against Gloucester, but tries from Niall Annett and Darren Barry gave them a 27-20 victory in the end.
The victory leaves Worcester 11 points clear of bottom side Newcastle with 10 left to play for.
Quote MessageWhen we perform well, we give ourselves every prospect of the result. It was absolutely vital we kept things in our own hands. The players would have known exactly the situation, and I just felt if we played really well and were emotionally there, the rest would hang together."
Alan Solomons, Worcester director of rugby
