Theatre drops use of 'outdated' term BAMEpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
The theatre says it has listened to local black artists who want to see the term eradicated in the industry.
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Theatre drops use of 'outdated' term BAMEpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Your photos: Under cloudy, blue skiespublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Our local BBC Weather Watchers look to have been out enjoying the sunshine today and snapping some more great photos.
Here are three, from users Angus and Me in Hednesford, Staffordshire, Laura and Glenn in Delph, Dudley and Liam Ball in The Wrekin, Shropshire:
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Image source, Liam BallCoronavirus: 'Still scary times' for restaurantspublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Allen Cook
BBC NewsIt is "still scary times" for the restaurant business despite lockdown easing, a Michelin-starred chef's said.
Image source, PA MediaAktar Islam is chef director for Opheem and Pulperia in Birmingham and said, despite being allowed to reopen earlier this month, takings have been down 40% compared with what he's used to seeing.
He told the weekly West Midlands Covid-19 briefing there was clear demand for eating out, but working at a reduced capacity and doing just one sitting had led to a "massive drop" in income with costs still at 100%.
Mr Islam said he'd been able to put money into his business to keep it going but "there are others sadly not in that position, not to have that luxury to dip into savings or investments".
Family-run hotel announces permanent closurepublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
A family-run hotel has announced it will not be reopening after the lockdown due to the pandemic.
Image source, GoogleThe Tollgate Hotel and Leisure had been in business in Stoke-on-Trent for more than 40 years. , external
The owners, the Oldfield family, said on their Facebook page, external: "These are very sad times for the family and for many others hit by the Covid crisis."
They added if people had any items left on the premises which they wanted back to get in contact.
Leeds promoted after Huddersfield beat West Brom - as it happenedpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Relive all the action as Leeds United are promoted to the Championship after Huddersfield beat West Brom.
Read MoreAround the web: 'Councillor's comments didn't break rules'published at 16:34 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Coventry LiveSome of the Coventry Live headlines today include:
- Councillor's offensive LGBT comments did not break council rules, probe finds, external
- 496-bed student scheme gets the nod in Coventry, external
- Teen arrested after police chase ends in van smash near Rugby, external
Design for church bungalows revealedpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
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Gurdip ThandiImages have been released of bungalows that officials hope will save a listed church in Bilston from closure.
Image source, St Mary the Virgin ChurchSt Mary the Virgin Church, in Gorge Road, Hurst Hill, needs to raise thousands of pounds for repairs and to safeguard the future of the Grade II listed building.
A planning application has been submitted to the City of Wolverhampton Council seeking permission to demolish its now derelict, vandal-hit hall and build two bungalows in its place.
Image source, St Mary the Virgin ChurchOnce permission is secured, the church plans to sell the land to a developer as it looks to raise almost £300,000 for much needed new facilities.
Poultry firm sees 100 Covid-19 cases droppublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
One hundred members of staff at a large poultry producer have tested positive for coronavirus over the last four months, the firm's confirmed.
Avara Foods operates nine sites in England with four in the West Midlands , external- two in Hereford as well Brierley Hill and Telford - and said the cases were spread around different sites and out of a total of 2,500 employees.
Image source, GoogleIt added there had been just one positive test in the past month and they had seen a steady decline in Covid-19-related absences.
The company, which supplies supermarkets and fast food chains with chicken and turkey, said it had made more changes to keep staff safe and was operating its own track and trace system.
Image source, Getty ImagesSeveral meat processing plants and abattoirs have seen hundreds of workers test positive for coronavirus in the past few months and BBC News looked into why.
The reasons range from cold, damp factories being "perfect environments" for the virus to linger and spread to staff having to talk more loudly due to noisy machinery which could aid the spread of infected droplets.
Pair deny petrol station murderpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Pavandeep Daudher, 19, died from a stab wound to his thigh after the March attack in Coventry.
Read MoreWatch again: Employment special - Your Questions Answeredpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Dozens of your questions were answered in last night's Facebook Live employment special, hosted by Trish Adudu.
Questions for panelists included what rights an employer has to force you to take annual leave during furlough; whether they can force you to go back to work; how best to go about finding a new job; writing a CV; how to make up lost income during furlough; and what to consider when offered redundancy.
It's clearly a tough time for many people, with the coronavirus outbreak sending a shockwave through the UK economy.
Ex-BBC presenter guilty of child sex offencespublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
The former presenter and church minister admitted abusing children and adults in the UK and Romania.
Read MoreMayor to meet John Lewis over store closurepublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
The West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is to meet with the head of John Lewis as part of efforts to stop the closure of the retail giant's Birmingham department store.
Image source, PA MediaJohn Lewis announced last week it was closing eight stores permanently including its branch at Birmingham's Grand Central shopping centre and a smaller outlet in Tamworth.
Mr Street has described the decision by John Lewis as "incredibly disappointing news" and that it risks being "a dreadful mistake" by the firm.
Mr Street is himself a former managing director of John Lewis and says he will be meeting with the company chairman for talks on Tuesday.
Man 'critical' after attempted robbery stabbingpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
A man's in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed during what police said was an attempted robbery., external
Image source, GoogleThe 46-year-old suffered several deep cuts to his torso in the attack yesterday evening on Main Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire.
Officers said a 17-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of robbery and causing grievous bodily harm.
Three others, a 34-year-old man and two women, aged 29 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remain in custody.
Around the web: Family-run hotel closes for goodpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live website has these main stories today:
Nearly third of staff with Covid-19 at farm 'from Romania'published at 13:45 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
At least 28 of the workers who have tested positive for coronavirus on a farm which went into lockdown are from Romania, the country's foreign ministry has confirmed.
Image source, PA MediaVegetable producers A S Green and Co in Herefordshire ordered crop-pickers to self-isolate after 74 initially tested positive which then rose to 93.
Romania's Foreign Ministry said, external its nationals were asymptomatic, in good health, and were being monitored daily by Public Health England officials.
The Romanian Embassy in London said it was ready to provide consular assistance.
Second Test ton for Sibley puts England in commandpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
BBC SportWarwickshire's Dom Sibley celebrated his second Test century this morning as he and Ben Stokes batted throughout the morning session without losing a wicket.
Image source, ReutersThe pair had resumed at 207-3 and Sibley reached his landmark just before lunch while his partner Stokes was left 99 not out.
According to Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman, his century came from 312 balls and is the third slowest England century of the millenium so far after two by Michael Atherton in 2000.
Cadbury accused of 'shrinkflation' as bars get smallerpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
All Cadbury chocolate bars sold in multipacks will shrink by the end of 2021 to reduce their calorie count, owner Mondelez has announced.
However, prices are unlikely to drop.
Image source, MondolezMany of the firm's best-known brands are produced at its plant in Bornville.
Popular treats including Crunchie, Twirl and Wispa bars will contain no more than 200 calories each when sold in a four-pack, Mondelez said.
A spokesperson confirmed that the list price for multipacks would not change and said pricing was up to retailers.
Chocolate fans took to Twitter, external to denounce the latest example of what has become known as "shrinkflation".
£1.5m property plan set to tackle homelessnesspublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Keri TriggShropshire Council has pledged to reduce its reliance on B&B placements for homeless people by spending £1.5m on houses to use as temporary accommodation.
Image source, PA MediaThe scheme, which involves the council taking out long-term leases with private landlords, was signed off by councillors at a meeting on Thursday.
It is hoped the move will also cut the number of households the council is forced to put up in guest houses, currently around 70, due to a lack of alternative housing options.
There are ambitions for the initiative to be expanded in the future if proven successful.
Road closed due to 'suspicious' car firepublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
BBC News TravelA road's been shut while police investigate a suspicious car fire this lunchtime in Telford.
Fire crews have put out the blaze on Red Hill Way but West Mercia Police said, external it was being temporarily closed "for the time being".
Image source, West Mercia PoliceCouncillor's LGBT remarks 'not a rule breach'published at 12:19 British Summer Time 17 July 2020
Coventry City Councillor Glenn Williams likened the sight of two women kissing to pornography.
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