'Urgent action' over children's mental health carepublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
Telford's hospital must halt new admissions of under 18s with acute needs as it is rated inadequate.
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Updates from Monday 19 April to Sunday 25 April
'Urgent action' over children's mental health carepublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
Stechford hit-and-run: 'We have lost our legend'published at 09:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
Tributes have been paid to William Burns, a 63-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Birmingham on Sunday.
Image source, Family handout/ West Midlands PoliceMr Burns was remembered as a "beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all".
"You made an impact and created a memory for every single person who had the privilege of meeting you," his family said in a statement.
"We have lost our legend and you will forever be in our hearts."
He died after being struck opposite the Shell garage on Station Road, Stechford.
A 27-year-old man is currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Social housing 'not fit to live in'published at 08:49 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
Mould growing in a social housing flat is putting tenants health at risk, it has been claimined.
Martin Butler said mould in his Bromsgrove flat is "starting to destroy clothes, all bedding, furniture- even the carpet's starting to go mouldy. All up the walls, the ceiling, bathroom...
"We've recently had some vents fitted to give more air circulation and all the vents have gone mouldy. It is really not fit to live in."
He has a child with asthma and said he's worried about the flats' safety, branding them "dangerous".
Bromsgrove District Housing Trust, which owns the properties, says it's about to spend £1m upgrading some of the homes, but residents say conditions are having a huge impact on their lives.
What's the weather got in store?published at 08:27 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
It is set to be a mild day with some sunny spells and highs of 16°C (61°F).
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 20 April 2021
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Two murder arrests after man shot deadpublished at 22:12 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Gavin Parry, 31, was found dead at an industrial site in Birmingham on 13 April.
Read MoreTesco fined £7.56m for selling out-of-date foodpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Offending items were found at three stores in Birmingham between 2016 and 2017.
Read MoreA41 motorcyclist dies in crash with two carspublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Market Drayton.
Read MoreHospital boss made chief executive at second trustpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Professor David Loughton CBE has been chief executive at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for 17 years.
Read MoreOur live service for Mondaypublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
That's the end of our live service for Monday.
We'll be back tomorrow from 08:00 with the latest news, sport, weather and travel from the West Midlands.
Until then, keep an eye on this page for breaking news and updates.
Your pictures: Monday bloomspublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Forget Monday blues, today is all about Monday blooms.
Image source, Di's Walk/ BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, Blossom in Sutton Coldfield
Image source, Mr T/ BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, Magnolia in Wolverhampton
Image source, Chris H/ BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, Tulips in Smethwick
Image source, Steve C/ BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, Blossom in Warwick
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Pop-up testing centres to appear in Staffordshirepublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Pop-up coronavirus testing centres will be placed around Staffordshire, in a push to encourage people to get tested regularly.
Staffordshire County Council said, as restrictions continue to be relaxed, it is urging people to get tested twice a week, even if they don't have symptoms and is hosting outdoor pop-up testing sites, to help make it easier.
Image source, Getty ImagesChasewater Country Park, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and a local car boot held pop-up testing over the weekend.
This week Tutbury Castle and various supermarkets a will see rapid testing available for the first time.
Director for health and care at the council, Dr Richard Harling, said: "The move to setting up outdoors where people already visit makes it even more convenient - people can get a supervised test whilst they are out doing their shopping or enjoying the fresh air and warmer weather."
PC sacked over 'appalling' behaviour to victimspublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
The officer is dismissed for gross misconduct, after he "tried it on" with four abuse victims.
Read MoreCouncil announces death of Mayoresspublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Newcastle-under-Lyme's Mayoress has died, the council has announced.
Image source, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough CouncilAngela Cooper supported her husband, councillor John Cooper, during two mayoral terms in the Staffordshire town, between 2008-2009 and 2020-2021.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council said she would be "sadly missed" and the council flag was being flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.
Around the web: 'Students have behaved well throughout the pandemic'published at 17:20 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Here are some of the stories on the Worcester News website today:
Witness appeal after triple crashpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was left with life-changing injuries in a crash in Nuneaton on Sunday.
Image source, GoogleWarwickshire Police said the man, in his 30s, was injured on Invanhoe Avenue at about 10:37 BST.
The crash involved the motorbike, a van and a parked car, the force said.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Man jailed for manslaughter of suspected vandalpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Benjamin Hunt restrained Christopher Walters after an attack on a car, police say.
Read MoreCrossing plans to be investigated after petitionpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceCalls for a pedestrian crossing into Coventry's War Memorial Park are to be investigated by the council after a petition received over 400 signatures.
Residents are calling for a safe crossing on Leamington Road, opposite Humphrey Burtons Road, in Cheylesmore.
Dad-of-two Gurch Nat said he launched the petition at the end of last year after witnessing "several near misses" involving children.
Image source, GoogleA spokesman from Coventry City Council said: "A count of traffic flow and the number of pedestrians crossing near the requested location will be undertaken during the summer school term to assess whether the location meets the criteria for a crossing facility."
Around the web: Nine in 10 care home staff have had Covid vaccinepublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Here are some of the headlines from the Shropshire Star website today:
Appeal after 12-year-old robbed on buspublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a 12-year-old was robbed on a bus in Birmingham.
Three people stole a mobile phone from the boy on the 97 bus, while it was on Victoria Street in Bordesley Green, just after 15:30 on 5 March.
Anyone with information is urged to speak to West Midlands Police.
Image source, West Midlands Police
