The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

The iron crown was added to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

What do people living in the village of Meriden think about the EU elections?

Direct services start running for the first time in 40 years after the track was upgraded.

West Bromwich Albion opt not to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle following his season on loan at The Hawthorns.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted and shot in the stomach, police say.

About 50 people had to get off the train at a crossing in Willaston, Cheshire.

The Free Spirit statue is a memorial for more than a million horses used during World War One.

No-one is reported to have been injured in the fire at the industrial unit in Dudley.

Members of Powys council failed to agree on a pay rise, with one opponent labelling it "out of touch".

Passengers across the West Midlands are advised to check the details of their journeys.

A man who suffered a brain injury following a motorway crash now wants to open a barber shop.

Exeter host Northampton and Saracens face Gloucester in the play-offs after a chaotic final day in the Premiership.

Duncan Weir kicks a last-minute penalty to help Worcester beat newly-crowned European Champions Cup winners Saracens.

Eglantyne Jebb started the charity with her sister to help starving youngsters after World War One.

Five officers suffer minor injuries when a van crashes into their vehicles in Droitwich.

Since 1989, stars including David Bowie and Blur have performed at The Que Club in Birmingham.

Lincoln City's Danny Cowley and ex-Brighton boss Chris Hughton are believed to be among four candidates for the West Brom job.

A witness said windows exploded and there was "fire coming out of everywhere".

A campaigner has called for a review following the inquest into a rough sleeper's death in Malvern.