Derbyshire sign Warwickshire all-rounder Alex Thomson on loan until the end of the 2021 season.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is giving 1,288 body cameras to front line staff.

An archaeologist from Herefordshire is hoping her medieval inspired shed will be named 2021's shed of the year.

Rebecca Roseff and Nathan Macara built their Colwall shelter to support rare horseshoe bat colonies for their summer roosts and has entered the 'Nature's Haven' category of this year's Cuprinol competition.

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They are among more than 300 applicants for the competition, with other entrants including a bra-fitting boutique and a Catholic oratory.

The winner will be decided by public vote with the champion receiving £1,000, a plaque, £100 worth of Cuprinol products and "eternal shed glory".

See last year's winners here.

Birmingham host Redcar in the Championship Knockout Cup - listen to BBC Radio WM commentary.

BBC Midlands Today

Public transport bosses in Birmingham say it's too early to tell what impact the new clean air zone will have on passenger numbers.

The charge, which aims to reduce emission levels in the city, was introduced yesterday, although there will be a two-week grace period.

Fewer people are using trains at the moment following the pandemic, but it's hoped many will now be encouraged to return. It "is too early to say" if working routines have changed for the foreseeable future, said a spokesman for West Midlands Trains.

BBC Weather

We are forecast temperatures up to 25C (77F) today and clear blue skies.

But this evening some light showers are possible.

The rest of the week is expected to be dry and warm with some light cloud.

Emergency services were called to College Street, in Nuneaton, over concerns for a woman in her 80s.

Two teenagers aged 13 and 14 are among six held following the stabbing.

A trust says patients can expect some disruption but all services will "remain operational".

Midlands Connect says the plans would deliver faster rail services and reduce overcrowding.

BBC Midlands Today

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There have been 126 cases of the Indian variant in Birmingham out of a total of 167 Covid-positive test results, latest figures show.

Data from the Wellcome Sanger Institute shows the city has 11 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days up to 22 May.

Birmingham has been put on a government "watchlist" as last week the the council’s Local Covid Outbreak Engagement Board were told there'd been a 45% spike in cases, driven by the variant.

Health bosses are warning that it is up to 1.6 times as transmissible as other strains.

Dr Justin Varney, the director of public health with Birmingham City Council, is urging to people to be sensible as restrictions ease and get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Bromsgrove-born Gymshark entrepeneur Ben Francis has been appointed the first patron of Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital Charity.

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Mr Francis's gym-wear brand donated £180,000 to the charity during the pandemic and will now continue his charitable work, raising awareness and funds for the hospital.

"My Mum has worked as a nurse at the Queen Elizabeth in Birmingham all of my life, so I know first-hand how unbelievably hardworking they are and the impact they have on so many people," the 29-year-old said.

"I look forward to working with them to continue to raise awareness and funds for this amazing charity."

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The number of people waiting more than 52 weeks for surgery at University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently about 7,000, the trust chief executive says.

Tracy Bullock says it's the highest she has ever seen in her 37-year career.

Pre-Covid there was no-one waiting that amount of time, but now it's growing every day, she says.

The trust has opened a new theatre and plans to open another in July as well as using the independent sector more.

In March, about five million patients across England were waiting for surgery - the highest number since modern records began.

Surgeons want specialist hubs in England to help tackle a "colossal backlog" of non-urgent operations because of the pandemic.

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Tom Davis

Court action is being taken against travellers after they ignored a deadline to leave Stoke Heath Park in Coventry.

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The unauthorised encampment arrived on the site on Valley Road, known as Morris Common, on 26 May.

Around 10 vehicles are believed to have gained access.

Coventry City Council served a notice to leave by Saturday, however the group have remained on site over the Bank Holiday weekend and failed to follow the order.

Action is now being taken through the High Court, the council said.

A council spokesman added : “Last Friday the council served a notice to the Travellers asking them to vacate the site by 11:00 BST on Saturday 29 May.

“This notice was not complied with and the council will now continue to court to begin formal eviction proceedings."

A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Five men and a boy stole cars and tried to steal a safe and tills in the raids across four counties.

Charles Byrne denied murdering Christina Rowe but said he did plead guilty to her manslaughter.

Some motorists in Birmingham reported problems as they attempted to pay in advance for journeys.

Up to seven people ran away from the scene of the attack in Kingstanding, Birmingham, police say.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games has opened applications for more than 13,000 volunteers.

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The Games will kick off next July and organisers said they are looking for people from across the region to be "the public face of Birmingham 2022".

Volunteers are needed for a wide range of jobs from driving, first aid, courtside assistance and meet and greet.

Applications are open from today and interviews are due to take place from September.

Cheshire Police's dogs will be given collar numbers to make them "part of the team", the force says.