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  • Updates from 14-20 June

  1. Three stabbed in disorder involving 'up to 12 men'published at 14:27 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    The men suffer serious injuries in the violence outside Birmingham's Spearmint Rhino club.

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  2. Wolves striker on playing again following skull fracturepublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    BBC Sport

    Wolves striker Raul Jimenez says he "feels like a player again" after making his Premier League return nine months after fracturing his skull.

    Raul JimenezImage source, Getty Images

    The 30-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Wolves' opening-day defeat to Leicester.

    It was the first competitive match he has been involved in since he sustained the traumatic injury against Arsenal.

    "I always thought that after my recovery I would be back to do what I love to do," said Jimenez.

    "I never thought about finishing my career. There was a chance of that, but I was always confident I was going to return."

  3. Three men stabbed in Birmingham disorderpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Three men have suffered serious stab wounds after disorder in Birmingham early this morning, police have said.

    West Midlands Police said it happened at about 03:00 in Hagley Road and involved up to 12 men.

    Police car

    Shortly afterwards, two men attended the city's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with stab injuries, while another later turned up at City Hospital, also with a stab wound. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.

    Witnesses should contact police on 101.

  4. 'You can't come back if you ain't got a medal'published at 13:36 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    The three boxers from the West Midlands have fond memories of their time in Tokyo and medal wins.

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  5. Drive-through for pacemaker patientspublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Patients with pacemakers can now get a check-up at a drive-through clinic at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

    Pacemaker patients need to have their devices checked at least once a year, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, it has been difficult for the cardiology team to see patients face-to-face.

    The hospital trust said the drive-through meant the medical team could see more patients, while freeing up capacity in the hospital itself for other cardio-pulmonary treatments.

    Cardiac Physiologists going through checks with patient, Mr AdlingtonImage source, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

    Becky Macdonald, from the trust, said: “Some patients are still reluctant to come into a hospital clinic due to anxieties around Covid-19, some may struggle with mobility, and some simply find parking difficult and stressful.

    “If everything is fine then it gives the patient the peace of mind they need and they won’t need to hear from us until their next appointment.”

  6. Twin's gun law anger after family shooting deathspublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Rob Needham is thought to have killed partner Kelly Fitzgibbons and their daughters, then himself.

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  7. Rap star Lady Leshurr on 'slowing down'published at 12:34 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    The 32-year-old says life sometimes feels like a running machine at the gym with no stop button.

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  8. The 'pure devastation and guilt' of British-Afghanspublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Manish Pandey
    Newsbeat reporter

    The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan may be happening more than 3,600 miles away from the UK, but it feels much closer to home for British-Afghans.

    Before coming to the UK as an asylum seeker, 24-year-old Parwiz Karimi was born and grew up in Afghanistan.

    Parwiz KarimiImage source, Parwiz Karimi

    His childhood memories include being confronted by Taliban members who would cross into his village with their weapons, with his grandmother telling him and his siblings to "run to the mountains" to find safety.

    As he tries to keep track of the fast-moving situation in his home country, Parwiz, now living in Wolverhampton, is feeling guilty and worried about his many family members who still live there.

    "I'm here sitting in my house peacefully studying. And they're struggling to find food," he tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.

    "There is so much I can do here but at the same time, there's nothing I can do for them."

    You can read more of his story here on the BBC website.

  9. 'We were continuously in and out of hospital'published at 11:34 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Rebecca Currie says her five-year-old son's health has suffered by living next to the landfill site.

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  10. Former Afghan refugees fear for loved ones at homepublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Four Afghans who settled in the North West tell of their fears for loved ones in their homeland.

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  11. Cannabis factory uncovered during raidpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Two men are in custody on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after a raid on a house in Rugby.

    Warwickshire Police said officers conducted the operation on Victoria Street on Tuesday after reports of suspicious behavior.

    Inside the property, it said, officers uncovered a cannabis factory and arrested the two men, aged 21 and 27.

    The cannabis factory found in Victoria Street, Rugby.Image source, Warwickshire Police
  12. Community hub to reopen after roof repairspublished at 10:16 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    A Wolverhampton community hub is set to reopen after its roof was repaired.

    A series of leaks at the Bob Jones Community Hub in Blakenhall caused significant damage to the building and to gym equipment.

    The work by City of Wolverhampton Council is nearing completion and the centre will reopen on 31 August

    Bob Jones Community HubImage source, Google
    Quote Message

    We have had to carry out extensive repairs to the roof of the Bob Jones Community Hub over the last few months and we are pleased that we will shortly be in a position to welcome back customers again. I would like to thank everyone for their patience while this work has been taking place."

    Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for public health and wellbeing,

  13. West Midlands weather forecast: Dry and cloudypublished at 09:42 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    BBC Weather

    It will be dry and cloudy for much of Wednesday with just the chance of the odd shower this afternoon. High: 19C (66F).

    Southam, Warwickshire, on Wednesday morningImage source, Mrs Baffin-Massie
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    Southam, Warwickshire, on Wednesday morning

    Staying overcast this evening but most places will remain dry although there could be the odd shower overnight. Low: 13C (55F).

    You can get the latest forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.

  14. Cricket: Birmingham Phoenix into men's Hundred finalpublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    BBC Sport

    Birmingham Phoenix's Liam Livingstone says he is not bothered who the side face in the men's Hundred final after powering them into the climatic match.

    Liam Livingstone in actionImage source, PA Media

    His devastating hitting helped them to a crushing eight-wicket win over Northern Superchargers at Headingley.

    At one stage Livingstone seemed to be in his own six-hitting contest as he smashed the highest score of the tournament so far - 92 not out from just 40 balls.

    Livingstone hit an incredible 10 sixes as his side raced to victory with a massive 26 balls remaining.

    Birmingham are now guaranteed to take top spot in the men's Hundred table meaning they go directly into Saturday's final at 18:30 BST, live on BBC Two. Southern Brave and Trent Rockets meet in Friday's eliminator.

    "I'm not bothered about who we face. We'll take on anyone!" Livingstone confidently joked.

    "We deserve to be there and we're playing good cricket, but we're just going to go out there and enjoy it."

  15. I feel like a player again - Jimenezpublished at 07:57 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Wolves striker Raul Jimenez talks about his return to action following his skull fracture last season.

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  16. Plea for military to attend funeral of WW2 veteranpublished at 06:06 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    Wilfred Dawson, 99, served as a wireless operator with RAF Bomber Command.

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  17. The 'pure devastation and guilt' of British-Afghanspublished at 00:10 British Summer Time 18 August 2021

    We chat to young people in the UK who have family in Afghanistan, as the Taliban take control.

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  18. Gyokeres gives Coventry win at Blackpoolpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Viktor Gyokeres gets the only goal of the game as Coventry City beat Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

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