Man 'died trying to rescue girl from reservoir'published at 14:34 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
A nine-year-old girl made it safely out of the water but the body of a man, 21, was recovered, police say.
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Man 'died trying to rescue girl from reservoir'published at 14:34 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Cricket forecastpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
BBC Weather's Simon King looks at the cricket forecast over the next few days.
Read MoreMotorcyclist dies after crash at off-road trackpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
A man has died and another seriously injured after a crash between two off-road motorbikes at a site near Rugby in Warwickshire.
A 32-year-old died at the scene, at Goose Meadow Off Road Track by the A5 on Watling Street Shawell, police said.
The other motorcyclist, a man in his late thirties, was taken to hospital where he's being treated for serious injuries.
Officers from Warwickshire Police are asking any witnesses to come forward.
In the papers: Biker dies in crashpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
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Two motorcyclists die in separate incidentspublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Two motorcyclists were killed in separate incidents on Sunday.
One motorbike was involved in a collision on the A438 at Hollybush, near Ledbury, Herefordshire at about 11:40, with the rider confirmed dead at the scene.
The second incident happened on Redditch Road in Ullenhall near Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire at about 12:30, and "sadly" he too died at the scene, said the ambulance service.
Your photos: Cloudy morningpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Some blue sky around today but also plenty of cloud in the photos we've been sent by our local BBC Weather Watchers.
These three are from users WolgarstonSci in Penkridge, Staffordshire, Bradstar in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire and Des in Ludlow, Shropshire:
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Image source, DesNurse forced to postpone finishing Severn swimpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
She has indefinitely delayed the final leg of the 220-mile charity bid so she can return to work.
Read MoreTeenage boy dies 'taking ecstasy'published at 13:06 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Two 17-year-olds are arrested by police investigating the 17-year-old's death.
Read MoreIn the papers: Five injured in serious crashpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Coventry LiveSome of the Coventry Live headlines are:
Four injured in shooting at barbecuepublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
The victims suffered "superficial injuries" in the shooting in Winson Green, police say.
Read MoreVilla sign Southampton defender Targettpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Matt Targett joins Aston Villa from Southampton for an undisclosed fee, ending a 15-year association with his boyhood club.
Read MoreRiver Severn swimmer postpones finishpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA nurse has postponed her attempt to finish swimming the 220 miles of the River Severn as she has to go back to work.
Image source, Melissa ComptonWeather conditions and illness has put Melissa Compton behind schedule since beginning the challenge, in Wales, last month.
She had reached Gloucester and was close to her finishing line of the Severn Beach in the Bristol Channel.
But low tides stopped her completing the swim at the weekend now she says the weather and choppy waters mean it's not safe today.
The 39-year-old's got to go back to work at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital tomorrow and said she'll finish when she can but spring tides and a bore are due.
Image source, Melissa Compton'Men with bricks' smash cars and housepublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeMen armed with bricks and bats have smashed up a house and cars on a street in Stoke-on-Trent, police have said.
Image source, GoogleArmed police were called to Christchurch Street, Fenton, on Saturday night after reports that one man had a sword but they say that type of weapon wasn't found.
Several vehicles and a house had been damaged and two people suffered injuries although they aren't thought to be serious.
The force is treating the incident as an aggravated burglary and no arrests have yet been made.
Orient sign Shrewsbury forward Angolpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Leyton Orient sign forward Lee Angol from League One side Shrewsbury Town on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Read MoreBody found in search for man seen falling from bridgepublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
A body's been found in the search for a man seen falling from Sabrina Bridge on the River Severn in Worcester, the fire service's said.
The 18-year-old had been identified by West Mercia Police from CCTV footage taken on Saturday morning.
Officers added the body was discovered this morning in the river., external
Boy dies in suspected drug incidentpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
A teenager has died after taking a suspected bad batch of MDMA, or ecstasy.
Four other teenage boys who are believed to have taken the drug were also taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a property in Wetherby Way Stratford-upon-Avon, during the early hours of Sunday.
Police believe they had taken a type of the drug known as "Mandy" and are keeping an open mind as to whether it was a bad bath of drugs, a bad reaction or an overdose.
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.
One has been released under investigation and one remains in police custody.
Thousands oppose music venue demolitionpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsMore than 12,500 people have signed a petition against the demolition of a Birmingham pub
The Flapper, in Kingston Row, is described in the petition as being vital to the city's music scene.
Image source, GooglePlans to knock it down have been submitted to the city council by owners Baskerville Wharf LLP and Whitehorse Estates Ltd.
The canalside building will replaced with a new building of 27 apartments.
The Save the Flapper campaign group says it would be a huge loss of an "important" venue for the Birmingham music scene.
Image source, Whitehorse Estates LtdThe owners say the pub's closing in January and would cost too much to renovate, adding that they believe there are other venues in the city which are equally good "if not more suitable".
The council's expected to make a decision over the summer., external
Warwickshire sign Leicestershire's Mikepublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Warwickshire sign Leicestershire fast bowler Ben Mike on loan for three Championship matches.
Read MoreWalsall sign ex-Everton midfielder Kierseypublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
Walsall sign former Everton midfielder Jack Kiersey on a short-term deal after his contract expired.
Read MoreMan charged after teenager stabbedpublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 1 July 2019
A man has been charged after a teenager was stabbed in Dudley town centre on Saturday.
Image source, GoogleThe 17-year-old was attacked in High Street just before 17:00 and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 20 year-old, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery and making threats with a bladed weapon is due to appear at Dudley Magistrates' Court.
The boy's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police said.
