BBC Midlands Today

Plans to build another extension to the West Midlands Metro are being delayed by HS2.

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The Birmingham Eastside Metro line was planned to be running to Digbeth by 2022, and would pass directly underneath the high speed rail line's city-centre station, Curzon Street. The tram line is still waiting for government approval because of issues surrounding HS2.

HS2 Ltd has said it's working closely with Transport for West Midlands to ensure the successful integration of the Birmingham Eastside Extension with the HS2 Curzon Station.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

Well it's going to be a very wet day today so make sure you pack an umbrella.

There's also a weather warning in place for possible heavy thundery showers across the region.

Riyah Collins
BBC News

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Crewe Alexandra stun Middlesbrough as the League Two side beat the Championship outfit 4-2 on penalties in the Carabao Cup first round.

Billy Godleman hits 92 to help Derbyshire beat defending T20 Blast champions Worcestershire to move up to fourth in the North Group.

Jordy Hiwula scores twice as Coventry progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a resounding win over Exeter.

Crawley reach the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in five seasons with a thrilling 3-2 win at League Two rivals Walsall.

Scott Fraser fires Burton into the Carabao Cup second round at Vale Park as they beat Port Vale 2-1.

Rotherham ease through to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a win at Shrewsbury in an all-League One tie.

Nathan Blissett scores a hat-trick as Solihull Moorsgo top of the National League table with victory at Chorley.

Millwall fight back from behind to knock Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion out of the Carabao Cup.

Nathan Collins' close range header is enough for Stoke City to knock out Wigan Athletic in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Andy Giddings
BBC News

We'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

There's just the chance of the odd shower this evening but it should then be mainly dry overnight.

Here's the full weather forecast, including for tomorrow:

You can get a latest forecast at any other time from the BBC Weather website.

BBC Sport

England captain Joe Root says he believes Worcestershire's Moeen Ali will return to the test team, in time.

The spinner was dropped for the second Ashes test after a disappointing match with the bat and the ball at Edgbaston and he has decided to take a brief break from the game.

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"He's been a big part of English cricket and he's done some fantastic things in a Test shirt," Root said.

The England captain also reminded people Moeen had been dropped before and made a successful return when he was recalled for the series against India.

"There's no reason why he can't go back and do the same again", he said.

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Carl Jackson

A former Rolls Royce factory in Birmingham could be replaced with up to 301 homes, if new plans are approved.

Image source, Zebra Architects

Homes England wants to build them on the Shaftmoor Lane site in Hall Green., external

All the factory buildings have been demolished after Rolls Royce left the site.

The developer's now waiting to see if it'll get outline planning permission from the city council for the scheme.

Allen Cook
BBC News

People are being promised a say on the future of a leisure centre which is slated to close next year.

Image source, Lichfield District Council

Last month, Lichfield District Council said Friary Grange would shut because it would cost at least £2m to bring up to current standards. , external

The move sparked opposition and an online petition drew thousands of signatures.

The council now says there'll be a cabinet meeting at the Lichfield Garrick on 7 October, external to consider the centre's future and people can have their say in the first part of the meeting.

Ben Bird's kind gesture to mark Dorothy Ballard's milestone has been viewed millions of times.

Awil Hayow hit three vehicles inside one mile after weaving between motorway lanes near Birmingham.

Residents from neighbouring properties are now allowed home, the fire and rescue service says.