Roger Wheats, in his 70s, was last seen fishing from a river bank on the River Dove.

Judith Worrall says technology means her daughter can communicate for the first time in 32 years.

We'll be back from 07:00 on Wednesday but keep an eye out here for more updates before then.

The Labour leader of Telford and Wrekin Council wants Jeremy Corbyn's successor to be someone who has "looked at the lessons that need to be learnt" from the "awful" general election defeat.

Shaun Davies said Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy were his favourites out of the candidates who have declared so far.

Mr Davies also said it was "really important that we understand what went wrong and what we need to do in order to become a credible opposition and eventually a government."

The driver and passengers of a BMW that crashed with another car in Kings Norton earlier absconded before emergency services got to the scene, said the fire service.

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Crews were called to Westhill Road, close to the Camp pub, shortly before 10:00.

The driver of the second vehicle, a woman, was treated for minor injuries and discharged at the scene, the ambulance service said.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
Joe Sweeney

Aldi has made a second bid to expand its Blakenhall store in Wolverhampton – despite a number of objections from neighbouring residents.

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The food retailer has now submitted a second planning proposal to expand the existing premises which stands at the junction of Goldthorn Hill and Dudley Road.

Letters of objection cite loss of car parking, traffic disruption, and pedestrian safety fears.

The plans, which have been recommended for approval, will be discussed by the council on 14 January.

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Charities and community groups in Redditch could have their rent discounts withdrawn by the borough council.

The authority spends £82,000 helping not-for-profit groups afford premises, but the provision could be cut to help shave £1.1m off its next budget.

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The funding currently helps nine groups.

Last year proposals for rent discounts were pulled following fears it could force some groups to close, but the plan resurfaced in November - one of six money-saving options set to go before councillors next Tuesday.

BBC Radio Stoke

Hanley Town Hall will be put up for sale later in the year by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

The building will be closed to the public after the last engagement for the city centre registrars in October.

The authority will move the services based there to the council building in Stoke.

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The council is aiming to save more than £9m in the new financial year and is looking to sell off a range of properties, including the Queen's Theatre in Burslem and the old Mitchell and Berry Hill high schools.

The International Shooting Sports Foundation has given its backing to India's proposal to stage shooting events for the 2022 Commonwealth Games - despite Birmingham being the host city.

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India had threatened to boycott the Games after the sport was excluded from the disciplines to be contested in two years' time.

The proposal will be considered by the Commonwealth Games Federation over the coming weeks.

Read more about the row here.

BBC Radio Stoke Sport

Stoke manager Michael O'Neill has backed goalkeeper Adam Davies after his error at Brentford on Saturday.

It cost Stoke the game as they lost 1-0, but O'Neill said: "I thought throughout the game he did very well. Everything else he had to do in the game he did extremely well."

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O'Neill said the player will know he should have done better, but said he's still young and it was important to give him the opportunity to play.

BBC Weather

There will be a few clear spells overnight with winds gradually easing and lows of 9C (48F).

Tomorrow morning will be mainly dry but rain will spread in from the west by the afternoon.

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Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

A potential new site for Hereford's police headquarters has been bought by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

The 2.8 acres of land, just off Holmer Road, was formerly the Painters Brothers sports pitches and was on the market for £850,000.

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The force has been looking for a new site in the city for a number of years.

A spokesperson for the PCC's office said the purchase was part of a wider plan to ensure the effective and efficient management of the publicly-owned police estate.

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Barcelona's England Under-17s striker Louie Barry in a potential £3m deal.

CCTV images have been released of men police want to trace in connection with disorder between rival Aston Villa and Wolves fans.

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It happened outside the Steve Bull stand of Wolves' Molineux stadium on Sunday 10 November.

"Incidents of this sort are rare and we work with clubs and the courts to ban those involved in disorder from future games," West Midlands Police said.

Walsall winger Wes McDonald pens a new 18-month contract with the improving League Two club.

Officers are trying to trace the driver of a car that failed to stop after hitting a cyclist in Warwickshire.

The cyclist, a man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries when he was struck on the A428 near Church Lawford shortly before 13:30 on 29 December.

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The car, believed to be a silver Vauxhall Vectra, then continued towards Bretford, said Warwickshire Police.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

The force has released a CCTV image in connection with its investigation.

BBC Radio Shropshire Sport

The possibility of a fourth round FA Cup tie against Liverpool "can only be a carrot for the players" as Shrewsbury prepare for their replay against Bristol City, midfielder Dave Edwards says.

The two sides meet again on 14 January after drawing 1-1 at Ashton Gate and Edwards added: "The chances of playing Liverpool in the FA Cup, they don't come around very often."

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Shrewsbury Town are getting used to FA Cup replays.

Last season they beat Stoke City in a third round replay, before eventually going out to Wolves, again after a replay.

Buses carried the #WeStandWithIsobel slogans after Isobel Gall was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Warwick Folk Festival, which attracts up to 30,000 visitors annually, is to move to a new venue in its 41st year, organisers say.

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The event will now be staged in Warwick Castle Park adjacent to Warwick Castle, and closer to town than its previous location at Warwick School.

Dick Dixon, Festival Director, said: “We can’t wait to welcome our festival-goers for another great year and in such an exciting location with beautiful views across the banks of the Avon."

This year's programme includes four-piece Show of Hands, BBC2 Folk Award-winning trio The Young'uns as well as Nancy Kerr (pictured) and Seth Lakeman.

The festival takes place between 23 and 26 July, with tickets on sale 14 January.