Three people who've been campaigning against the clearance of woodland along the proposed HS2 route near Leamington Spa have been arrested.

Image source, Save Cubbington Woods Group

Confirming the trio were part of the Save Cubbington Woods Group, spokesperson Nikki Jones said members were calling for tree and hedge removal to be suspended amid fresh uncertainty on whether the high-speed rail plan would go ahead.

Warwickshire Police said one person was arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass, and two detained on suspicion of a breach of the peace.

The arrests were made on Church Road in Offchurch this morning.

Keelan Wilson, 15, died in hospital after being stabbed near his home in 2018.

Services have been held around the West Midlands to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

They included an interfaith event for residents and dignitaries at Wolverhampton's cenotaph.

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place annually on 27 January – the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz-Birkena – and is organised by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

BBC Inside Out

The parents of an eight-year-old boy who underwent a stem cell transplant for his rare immune system disorder say they hope one day to thank his donor in person.

Finley Hill, from Belbroughton, Worcestershire, was diagnosed in March 2019 with a condition affecting white blood cells' ability to clear infections.

An appeal for a stem cell donor turned up a match in Brazil in September and Finley's treatment began at Birmingham Children's Hospital in November.

Last month at the hospital he formally marked the end of his treatment. His story will feature on Inside Out West Midlands on BBC One this evening from 19:30.

Finley's father Paul Hill said: "What can you say to someone that's saved my boy's life? How can I thank him?"

Allen Cook
BBC News

A fire at a house in Cannock is being treated as arson by Staffordshire Police., external

Fire crews were called on Saturday night to Cannock Road and believe the blaze started in the garage.

They said everyone in the house managed to escape and no-one was hurt.

Stoke-on-Trent Live

From Stoke-on-Trent Live today:

• Part of the D-road to close for two weekends, external
• Council accused of 'blackmailing' tenants into having solar panels on council houses, external
• Man slams Sainsbury's after late-night car park repairs keep him awake, external

The 16-year-old is accused of killing Nasir Patrice, who was stabbed in the chest in Warwickshire.

BBC Weather Watchers

There are plenty of winter flowers starting to bloom.

Our BBC Weather Watchers shared these images today. They're from Shropshire Lass in Ludlow; Postman Les in Bromyard, Herefordshire; and Sarahlou86 in Stone, Staffordshire:

Image source, Shropshire Lass

Image source, Postman Les

Image source, Sarahlou86

People in parts of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire are being warned of slippery conditions due to ice this evening and overnight.

The Met Office has put out a yellow weather alert , externalwhich runs from 19:00 until 10:00 on Tuesday.

Image source, Met Office

BBC Panorama
Investigative TV show

Thirty-eight people have been killed on smart motorways in the last five years, the government has told BBC Panorama.

It is the first time that the total number of deaths has been reported.

A government review, the results of which are due to be announced shortly, is expected to recommend reforms to improve safety.

Image source, Meera Naran

Eight-year-old Dev Naran was killed on a smart motorway when he was on his way home from visiting his critically-ill brother in Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Mum Meera Naran told the programme that after the crash, Dev's body was then taken back to the hospital where his brother was being treated.

"I had both my boys, one fighting for his life still and Dev just there. It wasn't right, my two sons, one really sick, and the healthy one left me."

You can read more on this story here.

BBC Sport

Shrewsbury Town will not face Liverpool's first-team players in their FA Cup fourth-round replay, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has said.

Image source, PA Media

The League One team came from 2-0 down to draw with the Premier League leaders on Sunday.

At least four Premier League teams will need replays, which are scheduled for Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 February, meaning they will cut into the new mid-season break which runs between 2 and 16 February.

"I said to the boys already two weeks ago that we will have a winter break, which means we will not be there," said Klopp.

Shropshire Star

From the Shropshire Star:

• Shrewsbury set for lucrative FA Cup replay after shock Liverpool draw, external
• Raffle to win £500,000 Shropshire farmhouse to be drawn on Valentine's Day, external
• Family's concerns about Telford woman's drug dose before her death, external

Coventry Cathedral has said it has been left "overwhelmed" by the support of the public after a priceless glass window was smashed during a robbery.

The panel, hand carved by artist John Hutton, was damaged during the break-in on Thursday at about 23:30, police said.

Image source, Historic England

Hundreds of people have commented on the cathedral's Facebook page, external, where the cathedral posted: "Thank you to each and every one of you who has taken the time to share your well wishes and kind words following our earlier announcement.

"We have been overwhelmed by the support we've received."

Wasps maintain their Midlands derby stranglehold by beating Worcester Warriors for the 11th straight Premiership meeting.

BBC News Travel

A vehicle has struck a railway bridge delaying trains running through Sandwell and Dudley station.

A woman remains in hospital in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Birmingham on Sunday.

The woman, in her 50s, suffered serious head injuries in the crash on St Martin's Street at the junction with Tennant Street, Five Ways, just before 17:00.

A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs has been released under investigation, says West Midlands Police.

Officers are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Birmingham Live

From Birmingham Live:

• Losing gambler rips man out of wheelchair to steal his £10k winnings, external
• Smart motorway scheme involved in boy's M6 death is 'dangerous scandal, external'
• Aston Villa dealt double signing blow, external

BBC Sport

Worcester Wolves won the BBL Cup, beating Bristol Flyers 67-59 in a low-scoring final at Arena Birmingham.

Wolves centre Amir Williams was named most valuable player for his 23 points and 13 rebounds, and was a problem that Bristol never managed to solve.

The match took place in front of a BBL Cup final record crowd of 9,244, with more than 5,300 having watched the earlier WBBL final, won by Sevenoaks Suns.

BBC News Travel

An incident between High Wycombe and West Ruislip is affecting rail services between Birmingham Snow Hill and London Marylebone.

Disruption is expected until 12:00, says National Rail Enquiries.

Tickets are being accepted on local bus services.

BBC Entertainment and Arts

Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon made an appearance at the Grammys to read out the nominees for best rap / sung performance.

Image source, Getty Images

The couple got a rapturous reception from fans who were delighted to see the Birmingham-born performer on stage, so soon after revealing his Parkinson's diagnosis,

But Sharon soon had the crowd in stitches, as she theatrically recited a list of artists she'd clearly never heard of before.

As well as butchering names like Lil Baby and Young Thug, she took particular relish in lingering over song titles like "Ballin'" and "Drip Too Hard".

You can find full coverage of the Grammys here.