Summary

  • Updates from 12 April to 18 April

  1. Doctor cleared at tribunal over copyright row evidencepublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Michele Paduano
    Health correspondent, BBC Midlands Today

    A highly-respected medical pioneer has been cleared at a tribunal following evidence he gave to a court hearing in a row over copyright.

    A logo used by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust infringed the rights of another company, the High Court ruled in 2018.

    The mental health trust's system - Rapid Assessment and Interfaced Discharge service (RAID) – is designed to improve patient assessment and discharge for people experiencing mental health crises and trauma who attend hospitals, including A&Es.

    Prof George Tadros, who joined the NHS trust’s RAID team in 2009, was alleged to have given misleading evidence to the High Court during a hearing, according to documents on the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service website.

    The tribunal did not find any of the facts of the case proved.

  2. Banned driver pretended to be twin brotherpublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Lee Roberts is jailed for duping the DVLA to obtain a licence in his twin brother's name.

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  3. Council set to invest £3.25m on regenerationpublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to invest a further £3.25m to regenerate part of the city centre.

    Meigh Street car park will be demolished as will the adjoining Goodson building.

    Goodson BuildingImage source, Google

    "This site is the single, largest regeneration opportunity in council ownership which we have power over, and we want to make sure that whatever we do on the site connects and benefits the whole city, and isn’t just about he city centre.

    "This additional funding is absolutely vital to make sure the site’s full potential can be unlocked and make sure we get the best outcome for Stoke-on-Trent through its regeneration."

    In its 10-15 year vision for the site, the council has said it wants to include a "transport hub" in the site's redevelopment, which would connect it by ultra-light rail trams to other parts of the city, designed to improve air quality.

    The money is subject to agreement from the council's cabinet.

  4. Police 'daunted' by taking on terror offenderspublished at 08:55 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Staffordshire Police took responsibility for managing convicted terrorist Usman Khan after his release.

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  5. Sunshine and showerspublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    BBC Weather

    Today will see patchy cloud and scattered showers throughout.

    Showers may turn locally heavy, but there will be plenty of sunshine in between, particularly in the afternoon. Highs of 12C to 15C (54F to 59F).

    Tonight showers will clear, but cloud will build in and it will become overcast. A few outbreaks of rain may push in during the early hours of Thursday. Lows of 8C to 11C (46F to 52F).

  6. Lady Godivas to help launch culture yearpublished at 07:38 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    The Godivas have been selected for their "unique stories" to help celebrate the women of Coventry.

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  7. 'As my diet became healthier so did my mind'published at 06:55 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Sunni Patel experienced bulimia as a teenager and noticed a link between gut health and mental health.

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  8. The low traffic scheme dividing a communitypublished at 06:38 British Summer Time 12 May 2021

    Implemented eight months ago, the scheme has sparked a "divisive conversation" in Kings Heath.

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  9. Solihull Moors 2-1 Weymouthpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Adam Rooney's winner sees Solihull Moors come from a goal down to beat Weymouth 2-1 in the National League.

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  10. PC saw colleague with foot on ex-footballer's headpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Murder-accused PC Benjamin Monk was seen standing above Dalian Atkinson in a Telford street in 2016.

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  11. Abandoned street house offer 'still not enough'published at 15:20 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Carl Harris is the last resident on a Birmingham street that is earmarked for redevelopment.

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  12. Designs unveiled for canalside flatspublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Local Democracy Reporting Service
    David Irwin

    New designs have been unveiled for canalside flats and houses planned for a derelict scrap of land next to a Solihull waterway.

    Proposed apartmentsImage source, Solihull Council

    A formal planning application has now been submitted for the new development earmarked for Lincoln Road wharf, in Olton.

    The complex would consist of 15 two-bed apartments, a couple of semi-detached houses and 19 car parking spaces.

    The latest proposals will be considered by Solihull Council.

  13. Men jailed for 'dark web' £1m ecstasy operationpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Police say the convictions for using the post and dark web to distribute class A drugs are the first of the kind in Scotland.

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  14. City of Culture 'signature' event movedpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Coventry Moves, a "dawn until dusk" show, will take place on 5 June - but 15 May launch date stays.

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  15. Man denies murder after stabbingpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    A trial is due in September following the death of father-of-one Nathan Burton.

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  16. University campus to move to town centre complexpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    The University of Chester's site in Warrington town centre will be fully operational by September.

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  17. Police artist-in-residence to tackle youth crimepublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Poet and playwright Kay Rufai will work with young people and West Midlands Police.

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  18. Your photos: Dudley geese and spring in the Shirespublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    BBC Weather Watchers

    It's been a bit wet out there, but a little rain hasn't dampened the spirits of the BBC's Weather Watchers who have sent us these snaps.

    Goslings in DudleyImage source, Laura and Glenn/ BBC Weather Watchers
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    Laura and Glenn spotted these goslings in Dudley

    Baschurch, ShropshireImage source, Messman/ BBC Weather Watchers
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    Sunrise in Baschurch, Shropshire

    Trentham, Stoke-on-TrentImage source, jon/ BBC Weather Watchers
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    Fields of gold in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent

    Bromyard, HerefordshireImage source, Mrs Baggins/ BBC Weather Watchers
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    A misty morning in Bromyard, Herefordshire

    Blossom in AlrdridgeImage source, Tippytoes/ BBC Weather Watchers
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    Blooming blossom in Alrdridge

    Thanks to our BBC Weather Watchers for sharing their beautiful images. To see more or get involved yourself, visit our website.