Updates from Monday 22 February to Sunday 28 February
A pedestrian hit by a car in Birmingham has been seriously injured, police say.
The woman in her 40s was hit on Salisbury Road, Moseley, at about 20:00 on Thursday.
The driver remained at the scene and was helping with inquiries, said West Midlands Police.
Final sign-off would be in March over plans to build stations, West Midlands mayor Andy Street says.
Read MoreFour mobile units, normally used to help dispense flu vaccinations, are to target hard-to-reach communities with the Covid-19 jab.
The West Midlands' weekly Covid briefing heard of lower vaccine uptake in some Birmingham areas, especially among ethnic minority groups.
The units could be used to visit mosques and community centres, the meeting was told.
"We hope with positive messages we will be able to catch up with those who haven’t had the vaccine yet," a doctor said.
BBC Radio Shropshire
A man who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Telford on Tuesday has died, police say.
The 45-year-old was arrested at the scene in Ketley Bank but taken to hospital with a suspected head injury.
West Mercia Police said officers stayed with him and he later returned home, having been released under investigation.
The force said it was informed yesterday he had died at home.
The matter's been referred to the force's Professional Standards Department due to police contact with him before his death.
Telford and Wrekin Council link cases to manufacturing and food firms.
Read MorePolice have arrested two people after a stabbing in Coventry city centre in the early hours.
A 40-year-old man was treated in hospital after the incident on The Burges at about 01:00.
He has since been discharged, police say.
A 20-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The stabbing is being treated as an isolated incident, the West Midlands force adds.
The incident follows a stabbing in Coventry city centre on Thursday evening.
Quote MessageWe understand that the local community and people living in Coventry are very worried and concerned, especially as this incident took place just a few hours after a 29-year-old man was stabbed on New Union Street. I’d like to reassure them that we’re doing all we can to find those responsible, and three people are already in police custody in connection with the two incidents."
Det Sgt Aman Hundal, West Midlands Police
There was a further Coventry stabbing on Thursday morning in which a man died and a woman was injured.
Madog Rowlands strangled Lauren Griffiths and waited more than a day before calling 999.
Read MoreThe 645 volunteers in Birmingham are working to address low vaccine take up and misinformation.
Read MoreA man's been arrested after damage to a police car caused by two flying cans of suspected stolen lager.
The vehicle's windscreen was damaged according to the Warwickshire force.
A 25-year-old from Nuneaton has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.
The incident occurred on Camp Hill Road, Nuneaton, on Thursday night, police said.
A suspect is in police custody following the death of Mark Hoof and injuries to a woman.
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Coventry Live
From Coventry Live:
Experts say mental illness is the "only explanation" for Moses Christensen's attack on Richard Hall.
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BBC Sport
The 2022 Commonwealth Games will have a 'Super Sunday' celebrating women's sport on 7 August, with three major finals.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe medal matches for women's hockey, 20-over cricket and netball will all take place as part of 11 medal sessions in one day.
Ama Agbeze, who captained England to netball gold in 2018, said: "It's a great boost for female sport.
"It's great that the schedule has been accommodating and to get it sorted this way."
You can find more details of the Commonwealth Games schedule here.
A 4.99% rise in council tax has been approved by councillors in Stoke-on-Trent.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe hike is part of a £14.4m savings plan from the city council voted through on Thursday night.
Plans to introduce parking charges at two local beauty spots have also been approved.
It could end up costing motorists £3 for up to a three-hour stay at Westport Lake and Central Forest Park in Hanley.
A judge tells Philip Peace he "snapped" during childcare while under no more pressure than other parents.
Read MoreThe annual dance music event in Cheshire will take place in August if Covid-19 restrictions end.
Read MoreA Covid-19 testing centre has been temporarily closed after travellers moved on to the car park where it's based.
Coventry City Council said the AT7 centre has been closed for safety reasons.
It has advised people in need of a test to use other facilities.
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Birmingham Live
Some of the Birmingham Live headlines:
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Coventry city centre this morning.
Image source, GoogleIt happened outside the Philip Larkin pub on The Burgess just after 01:00, according to the ambulance service.
"The man was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to hospital," a spokesperson said.
It's not yet known whether the stabbing is connected to another the previous evening. West Midlands Police has been approached for comment.
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill says this week's defeat to Barnsley "wasn't a game for young players".
He gave debuts to 19-year-olds Christian Norton and Will Forrester, who were both named as substitutes, and O'Neill said it was "a very physical" match.
Image source, Getty ImagesForrester last night signed a new 18-month contract at the club, along with fellow youngster Connor Taylor.
Quote MessageIt was good for the younger boys to be around it and nice for them to be on the bench, but it's a big step to ask them to come in and really influence the game."
Michael O'Neill, Stoke City manager