X-ray baggage scanners and metal detectors will be used to search visitors and staff entering HMP Hewell.

The new security measures are expected to be in place by spring next year.

The prison, near Redditch, is among a few selected to implement the new security measures.

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The measures form part of a government package to stop drugs, phones and weapons being smuggled behind bars.

Earlier this year the HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) said 70% of inmates claimed drugs were easy to obtain at the prison, with a quarter of inmates developing drug habits.

A woman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following a crash on the M6 this morning.

The northbound carriageway remains closed from J14 to J15 in Staffordshire.

Paramedics were called to reports of a three-car collision in the contraflow shortly after 07:00, said the ambulance service.

A man in his 40s was also taken to hospital with less serious injuries.

A pharmacist from London has been selected to be Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Coventry North West.

It follows concerns voiced by retiring MP Geoffrey Robinson that the campaign to select a successor had been "shambolic and underhand".

He said some local party members were concerned a Labour candidate would be parachuted in from London.

Taiwo Owatemi beat local union rep Des Arthur in a vote on Saturday.

Unite union rep Zarah Sultana (pictured center in red), from Birmingham, was chosen by local party members to contest neighbouring Coventry South seat, held by 78-year-old MP Jim Cunningham for Labour since 1992.

Image source, Zarah Sultana

Nominations for the 12 December general election close on 14 November, after which a full list of candidates for other parties will be published on the BBC's Coventry North West and Coventry South constituency webpages.

Former England midfielder Gareth Barry rejoins West Bromwich Albion on a deal until the end of the season.

Photos from the 1970s to the present day are set to be showcased at an exhibition.

Birmingham Live

Some of today's Birmingham Live headlines include:

• Airport named as one of most likely to lose passengers' luggage, external
• Inquest to start after 11-year-old dies on school trip to Drayton Manor
• Kids clean up half a ton of rubbish dumped in Brandwood, external

A project to plant 550 trees across Coventry is to be completed today.

Image source, Vinod Shrestha

Image source, Vinod Shrestha

Image source, Vinod Shrestha

It's being led by the Sikh Union and will involve hundreds of schoolchildren planting trees in Longford park.

The scheme is to honour the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

BBC Business News

Marston's says it is selling 137 pubs for £44.9m to Admiral Taverns.

Image source, Getty Images

"This disposal is in line with the Wolverhampton company's plans to reduce its debt in part through the disposal of certain non-core assets," the company said.

Ralph Findlay, chief executive, said: "We are making good progress with our plans to reduce our net debt by £200m by 2023 in part through the disposal of non-core assets.

"We are encouraged by the level of market interest that this portfolio of pubs has attracted"

Kerry Irvine provides nipple reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomies.

A fire broke out in a first floor flat in Biddulph, Staffordshire.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Crews were called to the blaze on Congleton Road shortly before 22:00.

Crews managed to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining properties, said Staffordshire Fire service.

BBC News Travel

The M6 northbound carriageway has now been closed after a crash between J14 and J15 in Staffordshire.

There are hour long delays in the area, said Highways England.

The cake featured fondant umbrellas and fake "tear gas" inspired by the "streets of Hong Kong".

An 11-year-old has been killed in a crash with a car.

Image source, Google

The boy was on a bike when it clashed with the car in Coleshill Road, Ansley Common, near Nuneaton, on Saturday.

A man arrested in connection with the crash was later released while inquiries continue.

BBC News Travel

A crash is blocking one lane of the M6 northbound in Staffordshire between J14 and J15.

An inquest into the death of an 11-year-old girl who died at Drayton Manor theme park is due to start later.

Image source, Family handout

Evha Jannath died after falling from the Splash Canyon water rapids ride at the Tamworth attraction in May 2017.

The inquest is taking place in Stafford and is expected to last all week.

Kerry Irvine provides nipple reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomies.

The Bromsgrove tattooist uses Facebook and Instagram to promote her services but many of her images have been banned.

She said her page had been suspended a number of times by the social media giant for displaying sexual content.

Facebook said the content was "removed in error" and had been "restored".

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

Any early mist should clear leaving a windy day with some showers and highs of 12C (54F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

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