Watford move to within three points of safety after Troy Deeney scores twice to help ensure Aston Villa start 2020 in the relegation zone.

Gloucester run in five second-half tries to easily beat Worcester and claim their second bonus-point Premiership win of the season.

The former deputy party leader says constant criticism and hostility informed his decision to quit.

Owen Osborne-Williams has been leaving stuffed toys on the graves of children for the past five years.

Kathleen Perry, from Churchbridge, has raised money for numerous charities.

Jane Allen says it is a "great thrill" as an Australian to be recognised.

Dr Jonathan Leach helped to provide mental health support for military personnel.

Yewande Modupe, who has worked on building projects worldwide, wants more women to be engineers.

David Phillips has run more than 500 marathons, raising over £135,000 for charity.

Mindu Hornick, who spent time in Auschwitz, says she is "alarmed" by rising intolerance in society.

Paulette Bolton emigrated from Jamaica and taught herself to read English using dictionaries.

Kelly Sotherton won three Olympic medals and is also recognised for promoting women's sport.

Steven Knight is appointed CBE for services to drama and the community in his home city.

Wolves fight back from 2-0 down against 10-man Manchester City to clinch a memorable win over the Premier League champions with two late goals.

Nizaam Carr's spectacular last-minute try gives Wasps victory at Bristol after an exhilarating second half.

Allen Cook
BBC News

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Monday.

BBC Weather Watchers

It may have been a murky old day on the weather front but our local BBC Weather Watchers still snapped some great views across the West Midlands.

Here are three from users Mr Twister, in Leek, Staffordshire; Snapper Simon, in Church Stretton, Shropshire; and Littleacorns, in Southam, Warwickshire.

Image source, Mr Twister

Image source, Snapper Simon

Image source, Littleacorns

Jennie Aitken
Reporter, BBC Radio Stoke

A pony rescue centre which was devastated by fire in August is hoping to have its stables rebuilt by the new year.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

A faulty generator was blamed by Staffordshire Fire Service, external for the blaze which swept through Elverra Pony Rescue, near Eccleshall.

All the horses, along with two dogs, were led to safety by firefighters but all the stables along with bedding and offices were wiped out.

More than £7,000 was raised for the centre via crowdfunding and it's had donations from places as far away as the New Forest.

Yard manager Sheila Bailey said: "Hopefully we'll go into 2020 with all new stables, rugs, hay, everything. We've got so much stuff to start off the new year with, it's unbelievable."

Allen Cook
BBC News

A man's been charged with attempted murder after police said another man was run over in Walsall, external in an alleged "road rage" attack.

The 27-year-old victim suffered serious injuries in the incident in Little Albert Street on 19 December and is still in hospital.

West Midlands Police has charged a 22-year-old from the town and remanded him into custody.

Staffordshire Live

From the Staffordshire Live website today:

• Couple have three 'miracle' babies after 10-year struggle to get pregnant, external
• Sheep attacked in east Staffordshire field during the night, external
• Council plans park-and-ride station revamp to cut A500 congestion, external