The Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, Gareth Morgan, has announced he will retire in June after four years in the position.

He has been a police officer for 33 years and said: "I am looking forward to rediscovering many of the interests I’ve not had time to pursue of late and to volunteering."

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Paying tribute, the Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis said: "Gareth has led the force through a huge period of change and a challenging financial landscape over the last few years and not least over the last 12 months with the pandemic."

A Labour MP lists all women killed in the UK over the last year where a man has been convicted or charged.

A 15-year-old boy has admitted terrorism offences.

The teenager, from Birmingham, was accused of possessing information "likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism".

Image source, PA Media

He was arrested in June last year after a warrant was executed at his home in Bartley Green, said West Midlands Police.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday where he was conditionally bailed.

The charges relate to three counts of possessing a document used to prepare or commit an act of terrorism on or before 23 June 2020.

He is next set to appear at Avon and Somerset Youth Court on 21 May for sentencing.

An extra 16 "Covid marshalls" are being recruited in Birmingham to patrol the city when it opens up after lockdown.

The city council said they would be deployed across the city centre, local neighbourhoods and parks joining the 24 already patrolling five days a week.

Image source, Getty Images

The local authority said the marshals would be its "eyes and ears" and the new ones would be asked to advise and reassure businesses, residents, workers and visitors.

They will also be asked to encourage people to comply with public health measures like social distancing, but they won't have any enforcement powers.

Amy Griffiths's killer is jailed for life over an attack of "extreme" violence.

Cheshire Chord Company is made up of 70 women who use the group to both sing and support each other.

After BBC News reported on a woman who spends Friday evenings litter picking, others got in touch.

Birmingham Live

Some of the Birmingham Live headlines today include:

• Boy, 17, fighting for life after being hit by car in Moseley, external
• Huge bag of cannabis found dumped at shopping centre, external
• Driver suffered life-changing injuries as cars raced on A5, external

Jacob Marshall died when his mother left him with her boyfriend to go to the hairdressers.

Two schemes in the West Midlands are set to benefit from an emergency fund to help plant more trees.

Image source, Getty Images

The Woodland Trust is going to give a number of local councils a share of £2.9m.

In Wolverhampton, £129,500 will be used to plant pockets of woodland on a range of open spaces in the city.

The Black Country Consortium has also been allocated £175,000 to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the area's tree stock.

Cheshire Chord Company, made up of 70 women, use the group to both sing and support each other.

Jessica Craine is next set to appear in court on Friday over the discovery of the 69-year-old.

Pupils at Huxley CofE Primary School in Cheshire can opt for home schooling two days a week.

The boss of pub chain Marston's has said he will step down after 20 years with the company.

Image source, Marston's

The Wolverhampton-based company, which runs about 1,500 pubs, says Ralph Findlay will leave his position as chief executive in September.

The departure announcement comes weeks after a US private equity firm walked out of takeover talks for the group.

Mr Findlay's successor will be named in due course, the company says.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Plans for Coventry City Council to loan millions of pounds to Birmingham Airport and two hotels affected by the pandemic have been backed by members of its cabinet.

The airport will be loaned £5.7m by the local authority if the plans are approved.

Loans will also be given to the council-owned Coombe Abbey Hotel and developer and operator Castlebridge Group for the construction of Hotel Indigo at Friargate

The council hasn't said how much it will loan to them and all three loans will need to be approved by full council next week.

BBC Weather

A very windy start to Thursday with gales in some places but the winds should ease a little through the day with sunny spells mixed with scattered showers. High: 10C (50F).

Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Tippytoes

Those showers should slowly fade away this evening leaving clear spells overnight which will make it quite chilly. Low: 3C (37F).

You can get a latest forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.

Griff, Pa Salieu and Rina Sawayama have all been nominated for the award, which recognises new talent.

Sophie Tristram has cystic fibrosis and was told pregnancy in her case could prove life-threatening.

Filter mishap turns member of the clergy into a Blue Brother during Sunday service.

BBC Weather

There's a Met Office warning of high winds overnight, along with rain showers.

With temperatures due to drop to around freezing tomorrow, we could have some hail showers to come.

The Met Office warned the winds could mean problems for travel and might cause power cuts.

Image source, Snapper Simon