Stoke's Collins has red card overturnedpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Stoke City defender Nathan Collins has the red card he was given in the 2-2 draw with Barnsley rescinded.
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Girl, 11, hit by car seriously hurt
Shots fired on Birmingham street
Telford, Birmingham and Wolverhampton councils to supply free school meals over half-term
Covid-19: Coventry and Stoke prepare to enter tier two
Boy returns to school after months of pioneering cancer treatment
E-scooter trial 'could detect drunk riders'
Updates from Friday 23 October
Stoke's Collins has red card overturnedpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Late Bishop used status for 'appalling' abusepublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
The former Bishop of Chester sexually abused at least 18 victims over 15 years, a review finds.
Read MoreEnd of live updates for Thursdaypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Allen Cook
BBC NewsWe shall return from 08:00 on Friday for the latest for the West Midlands.
Boy seriously hurt in bike crashpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Radio WMA nine-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after his bicycle was hit by a car.
The collision happened at the junction of Manor Road and Church Road in Wordsley, near Stourbridge, this morning, West Midlands Police said.
The boy suffered head and leg injuries and officers said the driver of a car was helping with their investigation.
New government Covid-19 scheme 'a glimmer of hope'published at 17:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Political Reporter, BBC WMIncreased support for jobs and workers hit by Covid-19 restrictions from the chancellor has been welcomed by a bar owner in Birmingham as "a glimmer of hope".
Rishi Sunak announced big changes to the Job Support Scheme set to replace furlough in November.
Businesses in tier two areas such as Birmingham, particularly in the hospitality sector, had complained that they would be better off if they were under tier three restrictions.
Under the revised scheme, employers will pay less and staff can work fewer hours before they qualify.
Dani Collins runs Velvet on Broad Street and said she had been "absolutely dreading" 1 November when furlough ends.
"The future is so uncertain, we are running at a constant loss, but this means we carry on and keep our workforce," she said.
Biker critical after hit-and-run crashpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
A motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision with a car which drove off from the crash.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceIt happened on Kenilworth Road, Coventry, on Saturday evening, West Midlands Police said., external
The 28-year-old was knocked off his bike and collided with a bus going in the opposite direction.
Officers have released photos of a panel and a fog light which they said the car left behind at the scene.
Tax rise plan for climate change fund abandonedpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Simon Gilbert
Political Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshirePlans to ask residents in two towns to pay extra council tax to tackle climate change have been shelved as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Image source, Getty ImagesA referendum on whether people in Warwick and Leamington would be willing to pay £1 extra a week was due to be held in May.
However, it was cancelled along with all local elections as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Warwick District Council leader Andrew Day has now confirmed the vote won't be held in 2021 either.
Instead the council is looking to form a "super district" by merging some services with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
The two authorities will look at how they can work together to tackle climate change issues.
'Team-mates used racist language as banter'published at 17:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Ex-Premier League player Paul Williams says he found it difficult to challenge racism he experienced during a 16-year career.
Read MoreAround the web: Broadband speed criticisedpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
A few of the day's headlines from the Shropshire Star:
Spike in Covid cases at universitypublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Radio ShropshireMore positive cases of Covid-19 are expected at a university in Shropshire after they shot up in the past few days, according to its vice-chancellor.
Image source, GoogleSixty-six students have tested positive since Saturday at Harper Adams University, near Newport, along with three members of staff.
The figures, from the university, , externalshow 19 cases among students the week before and none a fortnight ago.
Vice-chancellor David Llewellyn said cases had been increasing across Telford and Wrekin.
"The last thing we want to do is for anybody in the local community to feel as though students are the only cause of this issue of Covid because clearly they are not. There is a community-wide issue going on here."
The infection rate for the wider Telford and Wrekin area has increased from 79.0 per 100,000 in the seven days to 10 October to 142.9 a week later.
Half-term food vouchers promised for familiespublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Midlands TodayThousands of lower-income families in Staffordshire are being offered financial support during half-term.
The county council said, external it would give a £15 voucher to the families of 18,000 children to spend in supermarkets on food or essential supplies.
The scheme will be available to those who are entitled to free school meals during term time.
Body identified as that of missing womanpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Zobaidah Salangy's husband has been charged with her murder.
Read MoreStoke-on-Trent will move to tier 2 over Covid risepublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Health secretary Matt Hancock said coronavirus "cases are doubling around every fortnight".
Read MoreSpeed bumps rejected over sleep concernspublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceThe Local Democracy Reporting Service has been covering these stories in the West Midlands this week:
- Calls for speed bumps to be put on a busy road have been ruled out by Sandwell Council over fears the noise could keep residents awake at night. Residents had petitioned the authority over part of Oakham Road, Tividale, and wanted steps to improve safety and visibility.
Image source, Google- Transport concerns have been raised over plans to double the number of pupils at a Solihull school. The council wants to expand Cheswick Green Primary (pictured) to 420 places to meet demand from the area's expanding population. But opposition councillors said they are concerned some children could face a walk of more than two miles and officer pledged to look at transport options.
- A derelict pub in Bilston could be demolished to make way for more than 30 new apartments if plans are approved. Bilston Property Solutions has submitted plans to City of Wolverhampton Council to knock down The Happy Wanderer in Green Lanes and place it with three buildings.
Your photos: Waterwayspublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Our local BBC Weather Watchers have been sending back photos today from some of the many waterways across the West Midlands.
These three are from users Jon in Barlaston, Staffordshire, Beks Walker Runner X in Sutton Coldfield and DaveA in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Image source, Jon
Image source, Beks Walker Runner X
Image source, DaveAStoke-on-Trent to move to tier 2published at 14:56 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BreakingStoke-on-Trent is to move into tier two from 00:01 on Saturday, the secretary of state for health has announced.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Matt Hancock told MPs that Stoke, along with Coventry and Slough, had seen cases double every fortnight.
Wasps get approval for training base despite objectionspublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Radio CWRPlans have been approved for a new training ground for Wasps rugby club, despite more than 700 objections.
Image source, PA MediaStratford District Council approved the proposals, external for the club to build their new complex at Henley-in-Arden Sports Club.
The objections had centred around the loss of community access to the sports pitches.
Wasps said , externalgetting the permission was a "landmark moment" for the club.
However the decision will be reviewed by the government as Sport England objected to the loss of community sports facilities.
Railway track donation saves Severn Valley Railway £200kpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Radio ShropshireRailway tracks from a disused line are going to save a heritage railway £200,000.
Image source, John TitlowThe tracks have been removed as part of the ongoing Midland Metro tram-line extension works from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill.
Instead of being scrapped, Transport for West Midlands has donated them to the Severn Valley Railway which said they'll be stockpiled for future replacement track work.
General Manager Helen Smith said: "Every year we try and replace about half a mile worth of track. That costs us in the region of £100,000.
"This is a mile worth of track so it will save us a lot of money and it just makes such a difference."
Wasps without 11 for Premiership finalpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Eleven Wasps players are unavailable for selection for Saturday's Premiership final, head coach Lee Blackett confirms.
Read MoreSix stores raided in two hourspublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Six shops have been raided in just over two hours including one which saw a car rammed through shutters.
Image source, GoogleThe break-ins happened on Wednesday morning across Walsall and Dudley and West Midlands Police said officers believe they are two sets of linked crimes. , external
One of the groups of offenders used a silver VW Passat which in one case was used to ram open shutters at RS News, Willenhall.
Officers said cash, alcohol and cigarettes were taken in two of the raids.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested over the burglaries and released under investigation.
