Shrewsbury sign Josh Vela on a free transfer after the midfielder is released by Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.

Two men are released under investigation over the attack on a man believed to be a football fan.

The naturalist speaks at a newly-formed citizens' assembly examining how the UK cuts emissions.

A lecturer "stranded" in China in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak will not be able to leave unless the UK government intervenes, her daughter said.

Dr Yvonne Griffiths, 71, from Cardiff, has been in Wuhan for three weeks with two colleagues on behalf of Birmingham City University.

She had been due to fly back on Monday but her flight has been cancelled and public transport is on lockdown.

The number of people killed in China by the coronavirus has risen to 80, with almost 3,000 confirmed ill.

Speaking to BBC News, Dr Griffiths said: "There's a lot of uncertainty, I think it's the uncertainty really that is the worst for us because we're not sure when we will be able to get out.

"All the transport links are closed so I find it a little bit surprising that we're being told to leave if we can when there is no possible route."

Two people have been charged over the death of a teenager in Leamington Spa, including a 16-year-old boy who is accused of his murder.

Nasir Patrice, 17, from Birmingham, was stabbed in Tachbrook Road at about 11:00 on 15 January. He died at the scene.

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A 16-year-old boy from London, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon, kidnap and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Richard Talawila, 18, from London, has been charged with kidnap and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Both are due to appear at Warwickshire Magristrates' Court on Monday morning.

BBC News Travel

A safety inspection of the track between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street is delaying rail services.

A man arrested on suspicion of drink driving, after two women were seriously injured when a car hit a tree, has been released under investigation.

The women, aged 27 and 31, are believed to have been thrown from a vehicle after the crash on Alcester Road near the junction with Sandhurst Road in Moseley at about 12:40 on Saturday.

They remain in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A third passenger, a man aged 28, was taken to hospital but released a short time later.

A man aged 30 was also treated for minor injuries before being arrested, said West Midlands Police.

Officers are appealing for four men, who helped the injured at the scene, to get in touch.

Flying dragons and dancing lions helped thousands celebrate Chinese New Year in Birmingham over the weekend.

Events were held to welcome the Year of the Rat, which fell on Saturday.

An estimated 40,000 people attended the city festivities.

A cabinet minister has told the BBC his gut feeling is that the HS2 high-speed rail line will get the go-ahead.

Stephen Barclay told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that the project was vital for "levelling up" the UK's transport network and improving capacity.

The Brexit secretary's comments come amid a row over the rising cost of the project, which could reach £106bn.

Phase one of the high-speed link is due to open between London and Birmingham at the end of 2026.

BBC Sport

Coventry produce a battling "home" performance to hold their Championship opponents Birmingham to a draw in the FA Cup fourth round.

The Sky Blues will now return to St Andrew's for a replay as the away team.

League One Coventry, who are using Birmingham's ground for home games this season after they were unable to agree a deal to stay at the Ricoh Arena, were resolute against their stadium landlords.

Both sets of fans traded good-natured chants.

After Coventry fans bellowed "You're supposed to be at home" at their rivals, Birmingham fans responded with "we want our ground back" - while both sets of fans joined in a derogatory chant aimed at West Midlands rivals Aston Villa.

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A man is due in court charged with a number of sex offences, including rape.

The alleged offences took place in Birmingham and Nuneaton in the late 1990s.

Phillip Blackwell, 55, of Launceston, Cornwall, has been charged with four counts of rape, an attempted rape and an indecent assault.

He is due to appear at Leamington Magistrates' Court.

Two 21-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering the son of former Walsall footballer Lee Sinnott who was attacked during a night out.

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Jordan Sinnott, who was on loan at Matlock Town, was found unconscious in Market Place, Retford, Nottinghamshire, at about 02:00 on Saturday.

The 25-year-old suffered a fractured skull and died on Saturday evening.

Another man, 27, who was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, remains in police custody.

A woman has been left in a critical condition after being struck by a car in Birmingham on Sunday.

St Martin's Street was closed for a time at the junction with Tennant Street, Five Ways in the city.

BBC News Travel

Track problems in the Derby area are delaying rail services between Wales and Birmingham.

Staff are working to fix the problem, said Network Rail.

BBC Sport

Substitute Jason Cummings scored two goals against Liverpool as Shrewsbury Town staged a magnificent fightback from 2-0 down to earn an FA Cup fourth-round replay.

Delighted home fans in the sell-out crowd at Shrewsbury's Montgomery Waters Meadow staged a good-natured pitch invasion at full-time after a glorious comeback.

Shrews players were mobbed as supporters celebrated the achievement of Ricketts's side - who sit 16th in the League One table - in holding the European champions.

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BBC Weather

It will be a chilly breezy day with sunny spells and highs of 8C (46F).

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