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Allen Cook
BBC News
A man's been stabbed after police said he was attacked on a bridge during an attempted robbery.
Image source, GoogleThe 18-year-old was found with stab wounds to his back and abdomen on Norman Road, Smethwick, yesterday afternoon.
He's now in hospital in a stable condition and officers have seized a car for analysis.
Stoke-on-Trent Live
From the Stoke-on-Trent Live website today:
BBC Midlands Today
A boat made almost entirely of plastic's been given to a wildlife trust , externalso it can tackle plastic pollution on a city's waterways.
The Poly Roger vessel was created by the environmental charity Hubbub and visited Birmingham in June, culminating in a community action day.
It's now decided to give the boat to the Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, external so it can use it to teach children and other groups about plastic pollution.
BBC Midlands Today
A hedgehog rescue centre's had to temporarily shut because it's being overwhelmed with call-outs this summer.
The Willows Hedgehog Rescue in Bromsgrove says it had to make the move as it only has so much space for new arrivals.
The recent warm weather is partly to blame as hogs are having more than one litter.
Quote MessageAt the moment, we've probably got one pen free and, unfortunately, the numbers coming in are just greater than the numbers that we can get back out into the wild."
Charlie Walker, Willows Hedgehog Rescue
BBC Sport
British number two Dan Evans faces a first-time opponent in the second round of the US Open singles today.
The 29-year-old from Birmingham has a tough test against world number 27 Lucas Pouille in the men's draw.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Shropshire Star's covering these stories today:
A large fire on an industrial estate in Malvern is being treated as a possible arson attack.
Image source, @Welshwi40334323Firefighters were called to the derelict building on the Qinetiq site on St Andrews Road , externaland a huge plume of smoke could be seen from several miles away.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said the building had been destroyed by the blaze and they were working with West Mercia Police to find out the exact cause.
Amy-Leigh Hill refused to hand over her car keys to three masked men as her son was sat in the vehicle.
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Birmingham Bears opening batsman Ed Pollock made his highest score in the T20 Blast to lead them to a seven-wicket win over Durham at Chester-le-Street.
His 77 put them on course to reach their target of 153 in the final over and the result lifted them off the bottom of the North Group.
Allen Cook
BBC News
A motorcyclist's died in a crash in Staffordshire., external
Image source, GoogleNo other vehicles were involved in the collision on Swynnerton Road in Cold Meece, near Stone, police said.
The 28-year-old man on the orange bike was pronounced dead at the scene.
BBC Sport
Aston Villa brushed League Two team Crewe aside 6-1 to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Image source, ReutersConor Hourihane scored twice in the convincing win for Dean Smith's side.
Elsewhere in the cup last night, Stoke City beat Leeds on penalties to ease the pressure on manager Nathan Jones.
Last season's semi-finalists Burton won 4-0 against Morecambe and Coventry City lost 3-0 at Watford.
BBC News Travel
Train passengers could still face disruption between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street but all lines have reopened now.
The Express and Star's headlines to start Wednesday include:
BBC News England
A nine-year-old girl who had both legs amputated as a baby is set to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week.
Image source, Emma WrightDaisy-May Demetre, from Birmingham, was chosen to appear for Lulu et Gigi Couture, after its founder saw her modelling in London.
Eni Hegedűs-Buiron said she would be the first double amputee child to walk in an official NYFW show.
Daisy was born with fibular hemimelia which led to her legs being amputated.
Quote MessageIt doesn't stop you; it definitely doesn't stop Daisy. She is fitter than most grown men I know. But the modelling doesn't define Daisy, it is just a part of what does... she just does Daisy, it is the way she goes about life with a smile on her face."
Alex Demetre, Father
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
Mainly dry and cloudy this morning but we could see rain later:
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You can get a latest forecast at any time for your part of the West Midlands by going to the BBC Weather website.
BBC News Travel
Passengers using trains between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street are facing delays and cancellations due to over-running engineering works.
Services could be disrupted until at least 07:30, National Rail Enquiries says., external
West Midlands Railway services are affected.
Allen Cook
BBC News
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Club record signing Ismaila Sarr marks his first Watford start with a goal as the Hornets ease past League One Coventry in the EFL Cup.
Read MoreAaron Finch smashes an unbeaten 102 as Surrey hammer Somerset at The Oval to keep alive their hopes of a T20 quarter-final.
Read MoreLive coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Burton Albion and Morecambe.
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