The pop star was diagnosed after coming off stage following a pantomime performance.

Towels and bathrobes concealed one of the largest ever amounts of heroin to be seized in the UK.

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About 398kg of heroin with an estimated street value of £40m was found concealed in towels and bathrobes on a container vessel in Felixstowe on 1 August.

Two suspects were arrested in Rotterdam by Dutch Police.

Officers simultaneously arrested a man from Bromsgrove who is currently being questioned, said the National Crime Agency.

Walsall sign Sheffield United striker Caolan Lavery on an undisclosed-length deal - the Saddlers' 15th summer window signing.

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Moeen Ali says England's Ashes defeat at Edgbaston was "a really tough game" for him.

The Worcestershire all-rounder only took three wickets in the match, while watching Australian spinner Nathan Lyon take nine, including six on the final day.

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In the last 12 months, Moeen has taken 48 wickets, more than any other bowler in Test cricket in that period, but his position in the team is being questioned and he was dropped for a number of England's World Cup games.

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Warwick Services has partially reopened after an earlier power cut.

The southbound facilities are open but there is no fuel available on the northbound, said Highways England.

Former Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi has been criticised for failing to pass on allegations of child sex abuse, while he was assistant manager at Chelsea in the 1970s.

A report paid for by Chelsea and led by barrister Charles Geekie QC, said young footballers were targeted for years at Chelsea by former chief scout Eddie Heath, who is described as a "prolific and manipulative sexual abuser".

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The report said Chelsea "turned a blind eye to what they saw" and Gradi is accused of failing to tell more senior club staff about an allegation regarding the sexual conduct of Heath, brought to him by the parent of a young player.

Gradi's failure to report the allegation "was a lost opportunity to expose Heath and prevent further abuse", the report said.

In a statement, Chelsea's board apologised "unreservedly" and said Heath's "abuse was able to occur unchallenged".

The BBC has approached Gradi for comment. In his evidence to the review, he denied trying to "smooth over" the matter in a meeting with the boy's father. He also said he reported the allegations to the club's assistant manager.

Gradi was suspended by the Football Association in December 2016.

The singer is recovering at home and "needs space to get better", according to his brother Merrill.

Benefit-assessment company Capita is going to court to reverse 'reputational damage' after the death of a claimant from Shropshire.

The company carried out an assessment of 33-year-old Victoria Smith from Market Drayton in March 2018.

The assessment led the DWP to decide Ms Smith, who suffered from agoraphobia and fybromialgia, was no longer eligible for PIP (the main disability benefit).

Ms Smith died of a brain haemorrhage in July 2018.

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Her mother, Susan Kemlo, took legal action against the company for maladministration and was awarded £10,000.

But the company is now challenging that court ruling on the basis it never had a chance to defend the case, because of problems in its own internal mail system.

Capita said it's assessment was "fit for purpose, accurate and medically justified" and is taking the action to reverse the "reputational damage" it says it suffered after the ruling.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted at Selly Oak station in Birmingham.

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The incident happened during the early hours of Friday.

The man remains in police custody, said British Transport Police.

The owners of two cats, shortlisted by an animal welfare charity, will find out this week if they're top cats in their category.

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One cat has been helping a teenager overcome depression with another bringing comfort to a cancer sufferer.

Teenager Finn from Coventry formed a close bond with former stray Jeffree after the sudden death of his father.

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Meanwhile JJ was a "constant companion" to Edwina Norris, from Alcester, when she was diagnosed with cancer.

They have been shortlisted by Cats Protection for the National Cat Awards and will find out on Thursday if they've won.

Stoke City's former Spain forward Bojan Krkic leaves the Championship club after five seasons in the Potteries.

Two pilots are taking turns to fly the restored aircraft on a 27,000-mile, five-month journey.

High winds and rain could cause travel disruption later this week, the Met Office is warning.

A yellow severe warning for rain is in place on Friday with the wind warning in force on Saturday.

A band of heavy rain with the possibility of very heavy bursts is expected to be followed by strong winds, with gusts of up 40mph possible.

A racially aggravated assault in Nuneaton is being investigated, police say.

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The victim, a man in his 30s, was walking with his young daughter in Whittleford Park when he was assaulted by a man who was racially abusive before he made off.

The incident happened at about 10:00 on 2 August on football pitches at the rear of the playground.

The "nasty and unprovoked" attack left the man shaken, said Warwickshire Police.

Any witnesses are being asked to come forward.

Coventry Observer

Some of the Coventry Observer headlines today are:

• Images show Coventry's Belgrade Theatre's restoration work, external
• Shocking toll of sexual offences against young children, external
• Former school governor planned sexual offence with 12-year-old girl

A driver has died after his lorry crashed with a safety barrier on the M6 in Warwickshire causing the vehicle to catch fire.

The man in his 60s died at the scene, said police.

The crash happened at about 00:20 on Saturday between junctions two and three.

Officers are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

The company behind the Hilton hotel building in Hanley says the construction will be completed, despite construction firm Pochin going into administration.

Developer Genr8 also said it wants to keep the majority of the workers employed on the project.

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Genr8 said it had a plan to ensure both the hotel and apartment block are finished.

Birmingham City begin their Caraboa Cup campaign tonight at Portmsouth.

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The League One side host the Championship side at Fratton Park.

Blues will look to continue their winning start to the season following their victory at Brentford on Saturday.

The club began life under Spanish boss Pep Clotet with an away victory when defender Kristian Pedersen powerfully headed in the winner.

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It's hard to know what to expect from the weather at the moment and the picture across the West Midlands appears mixed.

This photo was taken near Bromyard in Herefordshire this morning by BBC Weather Watcher Mrs Baggins.

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And further north, near Gnosall in Staffordshire, we have a completely different scene.

This photo was taken by Weather Watcher Shaun.

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Fire crews from the West Midlands are continuing to assist in pumping water from a damaged dam above Whaley Bridge.

Emergency services say they're close to reaching their target.

Fire crews have been using 23 high-volume pumps to remove the reservoir's water since part of its spillway collapsed on Thursday following heavy rainfall.

Staff from Hereford and Worcester and Staffordshire fire services also joined the effort.