Virgin plans rival Liverpool-London trainspublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
It promises cheaper tickets but says the new service will be slightly slower than is currently the case.
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Virgin plans rival Liverpool-London trainspublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Merger idea dismissed by council leaderpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
BBC ShropshireThere is "absolutely no intention" of Shropshire merging with Telford and Wrekin Council, external, Shropshire's leader said.
Peter Nutting said he'd made a statement after Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski said he'd taken legal advice on how to go about abolishing Telford and Wrekin Council.
The suggestion was tweeted by the Conservative MP last week, external and quickly opposed by his fellow Tory MP, Telford's Lucy Allan.
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End of twitter postMr Nutting said his council would "resist any attempt" to officially merge with Telford's and there seemed to be 'little logic' in the idea.
The idea the two councils, the only two in Shropshire, should merge has been floated previously, in a bid to cut costs.
Fallen tree affecting power linespublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
A fallen tree has taken down power lines in Astley, Worcestershire.
Earlier trees had to be dealt with in Feckenham, near Redditch and Hayes Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster.
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End of twitter postIn the papers: Flooding fears in Shropshirepublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
The Shropshire Star's headlines include:
Pupils 'have a right' to take part in LGBT teachingspublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsPupils have a right to take part in teachings about LGBT relationships, according to England's Children's Commissioner.
Anne Longfield gave her backing to Anderton Park Primary School in Birmingham, where there have been weeks of protests over the teachings.
Demonstrators voiced concerns children were "too young" to learn about LGBT relationships.
But Ms Longfield said there hadn't been enough focus on the rights of children in the debate and added parents shouldn't be allowed to opt out of certain parts of the curriculum.
Yesterday, a trial date was set over whether the protests can continue outside the school.
The role of the Children's Commisioner is to promote and protect the rights of children.
Carlisle sign ex-Villa striker McKirdypublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Carlisle United sign former Aston Villa striker Harry McKirdy on a one-year deal.
Read MoreFive ambulance staff attacked in weekendpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Workers were assaulted by patients in Birmingham, Telford and Redditch, the service says.
Read MoreSecond flood alert due to heavy rainfallpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA second flood alert's been issued in the West Midlands, covering parts of the River Tame near Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. , external
The Environment Agency's said it's down to the heavy rainfall and joins the earlier alert for the Upper Teme in Shropshire.
It added that it expects river levels to remain high until at least 18:00 today.
Rail disruption to last into afternoonpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
BBC News TravelDisruption to rail services between Birmingham and Milton Keynes could last until 4pm, the Network Rail website reports.
All lines have reopened following damage to the overhead electric wires , externalbetween Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes Central.
Trains between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised while services return to normal.
CrossCountry, London North Western and Virgin services are among those affected with rail replacement coaches provided.
Helpline launched for victims of forced marriagepublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
A confidential helpline for victims of forced marriages and honour based abuse is being launched.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner's office has provided £47,200 to fund the project.
The number of recorded forced marriages increase from 7 in 2011 to 35 in 2018, with honour based abuse crimes increasing from 52 to 182 during the same period.
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End of twitter postMan lowered on ropes after sixth floor injurypublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsThis is the moment an injured workman was lowered from the sixth floor of a building in Birmingham earlier.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThe ambulance service was called to the site on the corner of Broad Street and Bridge Street at about 08:35. , external
They said the man had suffered a leg injury and, after being lowered using ropes, was taken to hospital.
Baton hit PC to face misconduct hearingpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Pc Sunil Narr was cleared of assaulting a man he hit over the head with his baton.
Read MoreIn the papers: Child killer 'released from prison'published at 12:52 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
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Crash drivers 'fortunate' to escape serious injurypublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
The drivers of two vehicles which crashed on a Wolverhampton road yesterday were "fortunate" to only sustain minor injuries, the fire service has said.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceEmergency services were called to the scene on Bridgnorth Road near Trescott at about 17:30.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceOne driver was discharged at the scene and another taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious, the ambulance service said.
Life-threatening injuries for van driverpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Seven people are injured in the crash involving a car and a van, with six seriously hurt.
Read More'I watched my brothers die'published at 12:16 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
John Cornes is one of six brothers infected by contaminated blood through NHS transfusions.
Read MoreIn the papers: Council ridiculed for shutting Aston Expresswaypublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Birmingham LiveSome of Birmingham Live's headlines are:
Rain due to hamper play in Worcestershire's gamepublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWorcestershire and Lancashire may be dodging the rain on day two of their County Championship Division Two match.
Long spells of rain are expected in Worcester and the visitors tweeted this photo of a soggy New Road earlier., external
Image source, Lancashire Cricket ClubWhen there is play, the Pears will be hoping to fight back against Lancashire, having been bowled out for just 98 yesterday in their first innings.
You can follow what action there is on BBC local radio commentary and via the BBC Cricket website.
Wasps sign Newcastle winger Kibirigepublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Wasps sign Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige, their 11th new recruit ahead of next season.
Read MoreTriple child killer's 'release' is 'great shame'published at 11:40 British Summer Time 11 June 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWorcester's MP has said it's 'a great shame' triple child killer David McGreavy's reportedly been released from prison.
Image source, Mercury PressMcGreavy killed Elsie Urry's children, Paul Ralph, four, Dawn, two, and nine-month-old Samantha, at their home in the city in 1973.
Ms Urry told BBC Hereford and Worcester today that she had been informed of his release by Victim Support.
Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has repeatedly written to successive governments opposing McGreavy's release and said he should never have been let out.
He added: "I understand there are strict curfew and tag conditions and he is banned from Worcester, and the area in Andover where Ms Urry lives."
The Parole Board and the Ministry of Justice have been approached for comment.
