Mark Wood returns for Durham but is outshone by Ben Raine's superb bowling on a dominant first day against Warwickshire.

Alastair Cook's polished century - and an unbeaten 75 from Tom Westley - help Essex take control against Worcestershire.

Mark Masefield murdered Marie Gladders before his sentence for another killing expired, court hears.

Jasbinder Gahir was angry after his ex-wife tried to get control of the family home, a court heard.

The men were arrested following a raid at the site near Redditch on Tuesday.

Worcester Warriors sign Wales Under-20 winger Harri Doel for the 2021-22 season following a successful trial.

The baby, known as George, was only a few hours old when he was found by a dog walker.

Simon Silwood is charged with sending a grossly offensive message to Romaine Sawyers in January.

A new pilot giving young Muslims the chance to play sport during Ramadan.

Rose Marouk, from Solihull, says the coronavirus situation in India is "very wrong".

Four people died in the explosion at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, Cheshire, in 2015.

The firm running the mental health hospital says it is working closely with the watchdog to address issues.

Free Covid-19 testing kits are being distributed in Bromyard today, Herefordshire Council says.

The site at the Co-op store is in addition to three others testing sites at Merton Meadow car park in Hereford, Broad Street car park in Leominster and Wilton Road car park in Ross-on-Wye.

The council also has a number of symptom-free testing sites available.

Two previous Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioners prepare to battle for the role again.

Covid-hit Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill is allowed to attend Saturday's home game with Oxford United.

Several people have been arrested in a county lines operation, police say.

The West Midlands County Line Task Force worked with Warwickshire Police to raid on a property on Thursday.

Police released footage of the operation leading to a number of suspects being taken into custody.

BBC Radio WM

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced its reopening plans.

The theatre will welcome members of the public back on the 25 May with the Van Gogh Alive show.

It will then reopen for live performance on 24 August with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Tell Me on a Sunday, starring Jodie Prenger.

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Fiona Allan, artistic director and chief executive at Birmingham Hippodrome said: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank our audiences for all the support you have shown during our extended closure.

"Just knowing how many people were counting on us to find a way through the pandemic and make sure the Hippodrome could reopen again on the other side, kept me and the team determined and motivated through the last 13 months."

BBC Weather

It's going to be another cool day, with temperatures up to around 11C (52F) and it will be cloudy too, but we could see some clear skies and sunshine too.

Tonight, temperatures could drop to around 2C (37F).

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Thousands of pounds are raised so Michael Murray can get married after a terminal diagnosis.

Residents living near a landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.