Applications have opened for 13,000 volunteers for Birmingham's Commonwealth Games next year.

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, which charges high-polluting vehicles entering the city centre, has come into force

The scheme, which aims to reduce pollution, uses number plate recognition cameras to capture images of vehicles driven within the perimeter of the inner ring road.

The most polluting will be charged, with fees for cars, taxis and vans set at £8 while HGVs will trigger a £50 fee.

Click here for all you need to know about the charges and changes.

A 14-year-old has died after a fatal stabbing..

Police are hunting up to seven people thought to be involved in the attack on College Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, at about 19:30 BST.

The attackers ran off towards Chester Road after the stabbing and detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"Another young life has been taken far too soon," Det Insp Ranj Sangha, from West Midlands Police, said.

Our fine and dry spell contrinues and temperatures are due to rise even further - we could see them climbing up to 26C.

Any early mist around will readily burn off and it'll also be a mild night with temperatures around 11C.

Image source, pippasuperdog/ BBC Weather Watchers

The latest news, sport, travel and weather from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.

Championship club Coventry City reveal losses of £3.38m for the financial year ending 31 May 2020.

Vandals scratch graffiti on to the windows of several animal enclosures at Dudley Zoo and Castle.

Ian Rivers will rely on a sextant and the stars to guide him across the ocean to the Scilly Isles.

Police launched a major search operation to find the baby who is subject to child protection rules.

Avoncroft Museum near Bromsgrove was formally reopened to the public by local dignitaries.

Warwickshire beat Nottinghamshire by 170 runs to close the gap on the top two sides in Group One.

Worcestershire complete their first County Championship win of the summer by beating Derbyshire by an innings and 23 runs.

People enjoy the outdoors as warmer weather hits the region.

Dillon Pennington proves Worcestershire's spearhead to leave Derbyshire battling to avoid an innings defeat at New Road.

Will Rhodes and Michael Burgess both hit half-centuries as Warwickshire end a topsy-turvy day three on top against Nottinghamshire.

Northampton beat Wasps to ensure European Champions Cup rugby next season after missing out on the play-offs.

Ellis Genge leads Leicester's second-half comeback with two tries as they edge out the Premiership's bottom club Worcester.

Drivers of high-polluting cars will pay £8 from 1 June in Birmingham city centre.

A couple pay tribute to Angus Hosking, who located their ring after it fell into Windermere.

Stuart Tyrer says he missed Christmas with his family but is returning in time for his birthday.