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One lane of the M5 southbound has reopened after an earlier crash.

Crews are working to clear a spillage of cement between J5 and J6 near Droitwich.

Image source, Highways England

Image source, Highways England

There's five miles of queuing traffic in the area, with 40-minute delays, said Highways England.

A shotgun was fired at an address in Coventry on Monday, police say.

Officers were called to reports that a front door had been damaged in Howlette Road, Tile Hill at about 17:20.

No one was injured in the incident, said West Midlands Police.

Officer believe the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.

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A crash has temporarily closed the southbound carriageway of the M5 in Worcestershire.

Traffic is being held between J5 and J6.

An 18-year-old man was last seen entering Shavers End quarry in Stourport on Sunday.

A large waste fire broke out in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire Service

Residents living around Newport Lane in Burslem were told to stay indoors and keep windows shut after the fire started shortly before 20:15.

The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.

Formal identification is due to take place on the body of a man who was recovered from a quarry in Worcestershire.

Specialist underwater search teams spent yesterday at Shavers End quarry near Abberley.

An 18-year-old had got into difficulties in the water, known locally as the blue lagoon.

West Mercia Police confirmed a body was recovered yesterday afternoon.

A fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.

Image source, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

About 50 firefighters are at the scene of a car restoration unit on the Washford Industrial Estate after being called just before 03:00.

Image source, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

People living near Bartlett Road are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke.

Crews from neighbouring Warwickshire were called to help.

No one was injured, said the fire service.

Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

It will be a cloudy day with the possibility of some showers and highs of 22C (72F).

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Former Birmingham City boss Garry Monk considers legal action over allegations made against him and his agent James Featherstone.

Salih Khater drove at police officers before crashing his car outside Parliament, his trial is told.

Derbyshire loan man Tom Lace hits an unbeaten century to help Derbyshire build a good lead against Worcestershire.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

A boy accused of murdering his friend was "obsessed" with knives, the prosecution claims.

Labour member Geoffrey Robinson has represented Coventry North West since 1976.

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Tom Dare

Everyone living in the West Midlands must begin to consider the impact of their own carbon footprint, mayor Andy Street has said, by taking advantage of public transport.

Image source, Birmingham Friends of the Earth

Researchers say children growing up in Birmingham could lose half a year of their lives due to illegal levels of air pollution in the city.

The council and the West Midlands Combined Authority have recently declared a climate emergency, and a zero-carbon emission target has been set for 2030.

The mayor highlighted these moves as evidence that the region is taking the threat of climate change seriously, while also highlighting the need to do more in the future.

“No child should have their life cut short because of air pollution, and that is why we are taking strong and urgent action to tackle it,” he said.

Sam Hain hits an unbeaten 129 but Hampshire set Warwickshire 404 to win after building on their 232-run first innings lead.

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"I'm just so happy" - a nurse has expressed her delight at finishing her challenge to swim the length of the River Severn.

Image source, Melissa Compton

Melissa Compton, 39, had to overcome illness, low tides and horrendous weather conditions to finish the 220-miles, having started in Wales last month.

Finishing today at Severn Beach, she told the BBC the last few miles had been muddy but it was overall "very nice, just wonderful".

The intensive care nurse has been supported by colleagues at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and raised money for Versus Arthritis.

A jury is shown CCTV footage of the moment Gurmukh Singh is thrown from a house.

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England midfielder Karen Carney has retired from club and international football after Saturday's Women's World Cup third-place play-off against Sweden.

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The 31-year-old who started at Birmingham City made her England debut in 2005 and has won 143 caps and scored 32 goals.

When the Solihull player started out, women's football in England was barely semi-professional.

As she ends her playing career, the England team are attracting huge television audiences - and the potential for the future is enormous.

BBC Sport has been assessing the England striker's role in transforming the game.