Fourth murder charge over man stabbed to deathpublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
Emmanuel Lukenga, 21, was stabbed to death in Coventry in June.
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Fourth murder charge over man stabbed to deathpublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
Bank holiday travellers warned of delayspublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
The RAC is recommending that the best time to travel by road on Friday will be after 21:00 BST.
Read MoreAndrew Harper: Police forces to hold minute's silencepublished at 09:44 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC Midlands TodayOfficers from across the West Midlands region will be joining forces around the country in observing a minute's silence today in memory of PC Andrew Harper.
Image source, Family handoutPC Harper, 28, was killed last week while responding to reports of a burglary in Sulhamstead, Berkshire.
Jed Foster, 20, of Pingewood, Burghfield, has been charged with his murder and was remanded into custody after appearing in court this week.
The silence is being held at 11:00.
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End of twitter postCCTV captures moment cat 'dumped outside vet practice'published at 09:27 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC Midlands TodayA man's been caught on CCTV abandoning a cat outside a vet practice in the middle of the night.
Image source, RSPCAThe animal was dumped with a bag containing some food and treats outside White Cross Vets, Walsall, the RSPCA's said.
The charity said they believe she'd been left in the carrier for more than four hours and was visibly scared.
Image source, RSPCAShrewsbury Folk Festival ready to openpublished at 09:10 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
The four-day Shrewsbury Folk Festival starts today with the first musicians taking to the stage at 17:00.
Kate Rusby and Martyn Joseph are headliners and there's also appearances, external from Oysterband and Daphne’s Flight.
Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre will be appearing with former band members Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker.
Here's the calm before the storm, captured by the Virtual Shropshire Drone Rangers, external.
Media caption, A drone has captured the stage being set for the four-day Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Mother held after son 'found dead in caravan'published at 08:51 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
"Nothing could be done" to revive the boy, whose 44-year-old mum has been bailed, police say.
Read MoreTributes to 'kind grandfather' after cycle deathpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the collision.
Read MoreIn the papers: Jail for international thiefpublished at 08:40 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
The Express and Star's main stories include:
Arrest after cyclist dies in crashpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
A man's been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist died in a crash with a car., external
Image source, West Midlands PoliceDavid Perkins (pictured) suffered serious head injuries in the collision at the junction of Osler Street and Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Wednesday.
The 65-year-old died in hospital. His family described him as the "most kind and loving person" and would be "terribly missed".
The 23-year-old man who was arrested has been released while police continue to investigate.
Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problemspublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
James Gallagher
Health and science correspondent, BBC NewsA daily pill containing four medicines can cut the number of heart attacks and strokes by a third, a study shows.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe polypill contains blood-thinning aspirin, a cholesterol-lowering statin and two drugs to lower blood pressure.
Researchers - in Birmingham, Iran and the USA , external- said the pill had a huge impact but cost just pennies a day.
They suggest giving it to everyone over a certain age in poorer countries, where doctors have fewer options and are less able to assess individuals.
Quote MessageWe've provided evidence in a developing or middle-income country - and that's a lot of countries - that this is a strategy worth considering."
Professor Tom Marshall, University of Birmingham
Wolves boss warns against Europa League complacencypublished at 07:52 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC SportWolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo's warned the side's Europa League qualifying tie with Torino is far from over, despite them winning 3-2 last night in Italy.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe visitors went ahead when Joao Moutinho's free-kick was headed into his own net by Torino's Gleison Bremer.
Diogo Jota doubled the advantage as he finished after Adama Traore's pass.
Lorenzo de Silvestri pulled one back, Raul Jimenez's calm finish restored Wolves' two-goal lead before Andrea Belotti's late penalty for Torino.
Quote MessageIt's far from being over, it's a close tie. We played good, we were organised, we stayed in shape, we produced some goals but, like I say, there's still one game to go and we have to be really, really good to perform again against a very, very good team."
Nuno Espirito Santo, Wolves manager
M6 slip road shut by car firepublished at 07:41 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC News TravelA slip road on the M6 is shut due to a car fire.
The exit was closed on the northbound side at J2, near Coventry, from about 07:00, Highways England said., external
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End of twitter postBank holiday road and rail warningspublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC News EnglandLong delays are expected over the August bank holiday weekend on the M6 near Birmingham and in Staffordshire
Image source, Getty ImagesMore than 50 sets of roadworks are staying in place, including 18 miles on the M6 from J13 to 15, near Stafford, and 14 miles on the same motorway, near Birmingham, from J2 to J4.
Image source, Network RailOn the railway Virgin Trains services on the West Coast Main Line will be reduced.
Services between London Euston and Holyhead will run between Crewe and Holyhead only.
In addition, industrial action is set to hit CrossCountry services on Sunday with passengers for services between Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland being asked not to travel.
Mother questioned after 10-year-old son's deathpublished at 07:22 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
BBC News EnglandA mother arrested on suspicion of child neglect after her 10-year-old son was found dead in a caravan in Birmingham is continuing to be questioned by police.
Image source, SnapperSKEmergency services were called to reports of a child unconscious at an address in Blossomville Way, Acocks Green, on Thursday morning.
He was taken to hospital where "nothing could be done to save him" and he was pronounced dead, West Midlands Police said. His death is "unexplained".
Officers confirmed the boy's 44-year-old mother was arrested and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.
Sun cream Friday?published at 07:12 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterDry and cloudy this morning, here's the full forecast:
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You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast for your area by heading to the BBC Weather website.
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 07:00 British Summer Time 23 August 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWelcome to our live service for Friday.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.
You can get in touch via email,Twitter, external and Facebook., external
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 22 August 2019
Riyah Collins
BBC NewsThat's all from us today. We'll be back with more news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Friday.
Keep an eye out here in the meantime for any more breaking local stories.
Weather forecast: Turning dry tonightpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 22 August 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterWe're in for a mainly dry night with more clear spells, here's the full forecast for the West Midlands for the next 24 hours:
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You can stay up-to-date with your local weather by heading to the BBC Weather website.
Wolves fans make it to match after earlier break downpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 22 August 2019
Earlier we told you that Wolves fans were having trouble getting to the match for tonight's match against Torino.
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End of twitter postWell, reader, they made it! BBC journalist and dedicated Wolves fan John Bray has made it to Turin, and he's picked up BBC WM DJ Jenny Wilkes on the way.
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End of twitter post 2Knife-wielding man 'threatening to kill officers'published at 18:49 British Summer Time 22 August 2019
Police in Kidderminster say they have arrested a man who was threatening to kill officers this afternoon.
The man was seen wielding a large knife on Franche Road at about 15:00.
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