Around the web: Crime warning over economic crisispublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 19 August 2020
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Around the web: Crime warning over economic crisispublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 19 August 2020
Weather: Mix of rain and sunshinepublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 19 August 2020
There'll be a mix of sunny, drier spells broken up by bouts of heavy rain throughout the day with brisk winds. High: 20C/68F.
Image source, BBC Weather Watcher DeeImage caption, This morning in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire
A band of more rain, which could be heavy at times, will pass across the West Midlands this evening leaving much of the night afterwards dry with clear spells. Low: 15C/59F.
You can get a latest forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.
Woman critically injured in head-on crashpublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 19 August 2020
A woman has been critically injured in a head-on crash in Coventry.
A VW Golf - which earlier had failed to stop for police officers - was driven on the wrong side of Foleshill Road before crashing into an Audi.
A 49-year-old woman travelling in the rear of the blue Golf suffered serious internal injuries and her condition is described as life threatening, the force said.
Image source, GoogleThe 20-year-old male driver of the Golf was also transferred to hospital having suffered a fractured kneecap, while a 16-year-old male passenger has since been discharged from hospital.
The Audi driver, suffered minor injuries.
Police said they will question the driver when he is fit to be interviewed.
West Midlands Police is appealing for witnesses , externalto the crash at 13:45 on Monday in Foleshill Road.
Teaching assistant jailed for grooming boy, 15published at 20:43 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Kellie Smith "bought sweets" for her victim and smoked cannabis with him in her car, a court hears.
Read MoreCity bans care home visits as virus cases risepublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Birmingham's public health boss fears people are forgetting to take proper measures against coronavirus.
Read MoreScrap metal fire operation 'scaled down'published at 18:21 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
A fire at a scrap metal centre is under control and crews' operation is being "scaled down", says the fire service.
Firefighters were called earlier this afternoon to Rabone Lane in Smethwick where the blaze was said to involve 20 tonnes of scrap.
About ten firefighters remain at the scene - half the number initially battling the flames.
Somerset denied win by Edgbaston rainpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Somerset are left frustrated as rain prevents them from closing out victory against Warwickshire in the Bob Willis Trophy at Edgbaston.
Read MoreTonnes of scrap metal on firepublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
A huge amount of scrap metal is on fire in Smethwick.
West Midlands Fire Service says the blaze involves about 20 tonnes.
Crews are at the scene on Rabone Lane.
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End of twitter postModelling success for girl with Down's syndromepublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Two-year-old Eleanor Manton was spotted by children's wear brand JoJo Maman Bébé for modelling work.
Read MoreEmollient cream safety campaign after fire deathpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
The nephew of a woman who died in a fire is raising awareness of the dangers posed to smokers who also use emollient creams.
Maureen Milton, 74, who used the treatment for leg ulcers, died in Burton-upon-Trent last year when she tried to light a cigarette and her nightdress caught fire.
The cream had made her clothing flammable.
Robert Evans has joined forces with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to raise awareness.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue ServiceImage caption, The arm chair where the fire began
"Before this happened to Maureen I had no idea these creams made clothing so flammable," Mr Evans said.
In the last 10 years in England, at least 56 people who have died in fires used emollients, which are often prescribed for skin conditions.
The creams are safe to use but can soak into clothing and bedding, leaving a flammable residue.
Van found to contain 600,000 illegal cigarettespublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Police Scotland officers discovered the haul after stopping the van on the M74 in Lanarkshire.
Read MoreAttempted murder arrest over hit-and-runpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a hit-and-run in Stoke-on-Trent.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured when his bike crashed with a Saab that failed to stop at the junction of Coalpit Hill and Coppice Road in Talke at 23:00 on Monday night.
A 41-year-old man was arrested a short time later, said Staffordshire Police.
The 27-year-old rider was taken to hospital suffering serious leg injuries.
Around the web: Fourth murder suspect arrestedpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
From the Express and Star:
- Fourth Sedgley murder suspect arrested in the Black Country, external
- Dog thrown from car and abandoned in Birmingham
- Spitfire in salute from the skies for Midlands NHS heroes, external
Murder charge after man, 70, found dead in hillspublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
The body has been identified as that of Richard Hall from Perton, Staffordshire.
Read MoreSpitfire takes to Midlands skies in NHS thank youpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Hospital staff applaud as the iconic plane marks their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More'Thank you NHS' Spitfire in hospital fly-byspublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Earlier we bought you the news a Spitfire would be flying over NHS hospitals in the West Midlands to thank staff who helped during the coronavirus pandemic.
It has now completed its journey and people have been sharing their images of it on Twitter.
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End of twitter post 5Man with Parkinson's nominated for national awardpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Matt Eagles, who has had Parkinson's since he was seven, is dedicated to helping people be positive.
Read MoreMan charged after 'six million cigarettes' seized from vanpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
A van driver has been arrested after the seizure of what authorities alleged was an estimated six million illicit cigarettes.
Image source, HM Revenue and CustomsThe driver, from Coventry, was stopped by Police Scotland in Lanarkshire last Friday.
Officers discovered the haul in the back of the van and alerted HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The 32-year-old was arrested and interviewed at Motherwell Police Station before being charged with Excise Duty fraud, HMRC said.
Four murder arrests over pub attackpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Police say they are still searching for more suspects in connection with Reece Cox's death.
Read MoreAround the web: Is Birmingham heading for lockdown?published at 14:39 British Summer Time 18 August 2020
Birmingham LiveSome of the Birmingham Live headlines today include:
