Police issue CCTV images of a woman they believe could help, after a boy was found in a park.

Nottinghamshire opener Haseeb Hameed scores his second century of the match in their draw with Worcestershire.

Five canvas paintings each tell a tale of a battle medieval legend Sir Guy of Warwick had to fight.

Simon Harmer closes on 62 as Essex build a 224-run lead over Warwickshire, for whom Danny Briggs starred with 66 not out.

Alan Browne's second-half penalty helps Preston North End beat Coventry City at St Andrew's.

The ambulance technician died after the vehicle he was in was struck while on a 999 call.

Haseeb Hameed makes his first century for Nottinghamshire, who then rally after being made to follow on by Worcestershire.

Justin Donawa scores a hat-trick as Solihull record a resounding 5-1 National League victory at home to Yeovil Town.

The man, 21, died "despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public", police say.

Police say the three-month-old baby was found by paramedics in cardiac arrest in 2018.

The diesel locomotive is being stripped down at the railway's depot in Kidderminster.

Myton Hospice in Warwickshire expects the site to ease pressure on its charity shops.

Local residents put their questions to the candidates in the running for West Midlands mayor.

Worcestershire captain Joe Leach hits 84 to help the Pears' tailenders reach 436 before Nottinghamshire rally to 99-0 by the close.

An 18-year-old man is held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Households in the Highgate and Bordesley ward, including Digbeth, are to be targeted, a council says.

Peter Siddle takes three wickets on his Essex return but a dogged effort from Warwickshire's tail leaves matters evenly poised.

The baby boy was discovered clothed and wrapped in a blanket by a dog walker in a Birmingham park.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
Tom Davis

A plan for hundreds of homes, hotel rooms, a cinema and restaurants in part of Coventry city centre has been approved.

Developer Shearer Property Group aims to build up to 1,300 homes along with shops and restaurants as part of its City Centre South scheme.

Image source, Shearer Property Group

Plans initially received approval in 2012 when an "anchor department store" was at its heart but the pandemic's impact on the retail sector forced a rethink.

The new plans received outline approval on Thursday despite criticism from the Coventry Society at the lack of affordable housing and questions over the financial viability.

Regeneration councillor Jim O'Boyle insisted the viability was not an issue given it was carried out during a pandemic and promised there will be affordable housing further down the line.

The cluster of cases were found in schools in Telford and Wrekin, a council says.