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  1. Crewe: Retirement complex 'still on fire'

    Residents living near a fire at a residential complex in Crewe are being advised to keep doors and windows closed.

    The Beechmere supported living complex remains alight after fire broke out on Thursday.

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    At it's height about 70 firefighters were involved in containing the fire and trying to prevent it spreading to neighbouring properties.

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    The public are being asked to avoid the area with a number of road closures still in place.

    Any relatives with concerns have been advised to contact Cheshire Police.

  2. Fire engulfs retirement complex

    A residential block partially collapsed after a fire broke out and 150 residents have been moved.

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  3. Murder investigation as man shot dead in street

    Investigations are continuing into the murder of a man shot dead in Birmingham yesterday.

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    The 20-year-old died in Goosemoore Lane, Erdington just before 19:30.

    Police said patrols had been stepped up in the area to reassure the community..

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    One resident said he saw a car of young men pull up to the cordon with flowers but they were turned away.

    No arrests have been made, said West Midlands Police.

  4. Lines blocked between Coventry and New Street

    BBC News Travel

    There's major disruption to rail services between Coventry and Birmingham New Street this morning.

    Damage to overhead electric wires means all lines are blocked.

    CrossCountry, London Northwestern, Virgin and West Midlands services running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

    The disruption is expected to last all morning.

  5. Large fire at residential complex burns through night

    A residential complex in Crewe has partially collapsed after a large fire which has continued to burn through the night.

    Fire broke out in the roof Beechmere supported living complex shortly after 16:30.

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    About 150 residents were involved in an evacuation of the area, said Cheshire Police.

    Dozens of firefighters have been tackling the fire, and working to protect surrounding homes.

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    Some residents spent the night in temporary accommodation, with others transported to an emergency rest centre, police said.

  6. Video: Your 50-second weather forecast

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    It will be a showery day with some heavy rain expected later and highs of 23C (73F).

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  7. Live updates for the West Midlands

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    BBC News

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  8. Murder probe as man shot dead in street

    A road in Birmingham is sealed off by police after a 20-year-old was killed.

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  9. Charlton sign Field, Leko and Kayal on loan

    Charlton Athletic sign West Brom pair Sam Field and Jonathan Leko and Brighton's Beram Kayal on season-long loan deals.

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  10. Hazlewood in the wickets in tour match

    Josh Hazlewood takes three wickets and Mitchell Starc two as Australia keep the upper hand on day two of their tour match against Worcestershire.

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  11. Ludogorets Razgrad 5-0 The New Saints

    Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad hammer The New Saints in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg.

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  12. Residents evacuated from care home blaze

    Police are assisting with the evacuation of residents from Beechmere supported living complex.

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  13. Luton sign Bree, Brown & Bolton on loan

    Luton sign Aston Villa defender James Bree, Chelsea forward Izzy Brown and Manchester City winger Luke Bolton on season-long loans.

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  14. Our live coverage across the day

    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.

  15. Your photos: Local wildlife

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Some of the wildlife around the West Midlands now, care of our local BBC Weather Watchers today.

    These are from users Monomark in Edgmond, Shropshire and Ryan Lewis in Frankley, Worcestershire:

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  16. Bristol City sign Bologna's Nagy & Stoke's Afobe

    Bristol City sign Hungary midfielder Adam Nagy from Bologna on a three-year deal, as well as Stoke City striker Benik Afobe on a season's loan.

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  17. Car parts plant with 180 staff to close

    Its German owner says there are to be no job losses this year, with a phased closure set for 2020 and 2021.

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  19. Video: The farming retreat helping children with special needs

    Marian McNamee
    BBC Coventry and Warwickshire

    A farm set up by a family whose children have autism is now welcoming other families.

    Kate and Simon Morris, from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, initially created the space for their children, who have autism, who they said struggle to enjoy crowded and noisy venues.

    The Spencer's Retreat farm and play area, in Berkswell, is now full of animals including pigs, sheep, hens and horses - all of which were unwanted, orphaned or donated - and welcomes other families who have special needs.

    The farming retreat helping children with special needs

  20. Stoke sign Carter-Vickers and Duffy on loan

    Stoke City sign Tottenham's United States defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and Sheffield United midfielder Mark Duffy on season-long deals.

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