Birmingham City have been charged by the EFL with a breach of regulations over the business plan imposed on them by the league last season, the club has confirmed.

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Blues were deducted nine points in March 2019 for breaking profitability and sustainability rules and could be facing a second points deduction.

"The club denies the charge and we await the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings," City said., external

Blues, who have lost five out of their last seven games, are currently 18th in the Championship.

BBC News Travel

All traffic is being temporarily held on the M6 southbound near Birmingham after a multi-vehicle crash.

The crash is in the same area as an earlier accident, between J6 and J5.

There's currently eight miles of queuing traffic in the area.

The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has given West Bromwich Albion a trip to London to face West Ham, meaning head coach Slaven Bilic can look forward to taking on his old club.

Birmingham City could have the unusual prospect of visiting their own home ground in the fourth round if Coventry, who are sharing the ground with Blues this season, beat Bristol Rovers in their replay.

If Wolves overcome Manchester United in their replay at Old Trafford next week, they will travel to either the team that beat them in last year's semi-final, Watford, or League One side Tranmere.

Holders Manchester City have another home tie, against Fulham, while Premier League leaders Liverpool will visit either Bristol City or Shrewsbury.

Matches will be played between Friday 24 and Monday 27 January.

Dan Roan
BBC Sports editor

The Commonwealth Games Federation will consider staging the 2022 Games shooting and archery competitions in India, several months before the main events start in Birmingham, the BBC understands.

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The unprecedented proposal has been put forward by India, who had threatened to boycott Birmingham 2022 after shooting was excluded from the Games.

If approved, the idea would avert that risk.

It could be accepted by its executive board as soon as next month, and then put to a full vote of the CGF's 71 member associations.

BBC News Travel

There's seven miles of queuing traffic on the M6 southbound near Birmingham due to an earlier crash involving a car and a lorry.

Traffic was held for a while, but all lanes have now reopened from J6, Spaghetti Junction to J5, Castle Bromwich.

Travel time through the area is about 40 minutes, traffic data firm Inrix is reporting.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

It will be a dry and bright morning with some showers later and highs of 13C (55F).

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BBC News

Welcome to our live service for Tuesday.

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.

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Trains will not stop at Worcester's newest station until next year, after further delays.

Inspectors told St Andrew's Healthcare previous failures to improve had hindered standards of care.

Birmingham City may face a second points deduction in two seasons after being charged with breaching financial rules by the EFL.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses after Walsall man Callan Neal's death.

Allen Cook
BBC News

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Tuesday, but keep an eye out here for more updates before then.

BBC Shropshire

The Bishop of Ludlow, the Right Reverend Alistair Magowan, has announced he's retiring., external

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He has served the Diocese of Hereford since 2009 and will be 65 by the time he steps down at the end of April.

The diocese said his last official service would be on Easter Day and his successor would be announced "in due course".

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BBC News

A man suffered serious head injuries when he was punched in the face in Tamworth.

The 24-year-old was hurt in the town centre on Sunday morning.

Staffordshire Police said, external there were many people in the area at the time who may have witnessed the attack.

BBC Shropshire

Shrewsbury Town boss Sam Ricketts says his side is relishing getting Championship side Bristol City back to their ground for an FA Cup replay.

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City had taken the lead in the tie but the League One side equalised just after half-time through Sean Goss and held on to get the replay at New Meadow.

Coventry Observer

From the Coventry Observer:

• Fresh calls to scrap HS2 amid 'out of control' costs, external
• Postman admits careless driving following death of motorcyclist, external
• Cafe known for bringing the States to Stoke up for sale, external

A man has been charged after a woman broke her arm and suffered facial injuries when dragged along the ground in a carjacking.

The vehicle was stolen from Stoney Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, on 28 December.

A 28-year-old man is set to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 3 February charged with robbery and two unrelated burglaries.

BBC Shropshire

Part of the A5 near Shrewsbury will be shut overnight this week for roadworks.

The route either side of the Edgebold Island will be closed by Shropshire Council , externalbetween the Dobbies and Woodcote roundabouts.

The authority is putting down new road markings and will carry out the work every day from 20:00 to 06:00 until Friday.

BBC Weather

It will turn dry tonight with clear periods and winds easing, with lows of 2C (36F).

Tomorrow morning will see bright spells giving way to cloud and patchy rain.

You can find a detailed weather forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.

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A fresh appeal has been issued by police investigating a serious crash in Tipton, external.

A 39-year-old cyclist was hit by a car on Park Lane East, near Dudley Port station, on 18 December and was taken to hospital. He remains there in a critical condition, says West Midlands Police.

The driver of the car is helping officers with their inquiries, the force adds.