Drivers of high-polluting cars will pay £8 from 1 June in Birmingham city centre.

A look at the candidates for leader and deputy leader - and how the winner will be chosen.

Championship leaders West Brom's poor run of form continues as Tyrese Campbell's early goal condemns them to defeat by Stoke.

Aston Villa are hoping to complete a £10m deal for Genk striker Mbwana Samatta as manager Dean Smith moves to strengthen his attacking options.

The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

Kyle Bartley believes his form this season shows he "deserves a place" in the team after a tricky start to his West Brom career.

People living in Yarpole took on the running of the local shop and post office after they closed.

Ellen White and Keira Walsh help Manchester City keep their title hopes alive with a comfortable win over Birmingham City.

Villagers raised £250,000 to buy The Fox Inn in Loxley, Warwickshire.

The police helicopter was deployed during a search near a Tesco Extra in Shrewsbury.

Dean Smith says Pepe Reina's "charisma" rubbed off on his Aston Villa players after they fight back from 1-0 down to claim a point at Brighton.

Jordan Shipley scores the only goal as Coventry win at Doncaster to stay in contention for automatic promotion.

Mexican striker Raul Jimenez scores twice as Wolves magnificently came from 2-0 down to win at in-form Southampton.

Wes McDonald scores a sensational late winner as Walsall come from behind to beat Crawley 2-1 in League Two.

Boreham Wood move up to fifth in National League with victory at Solihull, who have Alex Gudger sent off.

Fleetwood substitute Josh Morris strike late to earn his side a 2-2 draw against Shrewsbury.

Crewe maintain their promotion push in League Two with a home victory over fellow hopefuls Cheltenham Town.

David Amoo is Port Vale's match-winner as they secured three points in victory over League Two strugglers Leyton Orient.

Wasps fail to score at home as European Challenge Cup Pool Three winners Bordeaux Begles triumph in Coventry.

Lee Child had considered killing off title character before getting his younger sibling to take over.