BBC Radio WM

Labour councillors have walked out of a meeting in Walsall after Conservatives blocked their nomination for deputy mayor citing his mental health as one of their reasons.

Sean Coughlan said he tried to take his own life in 2019 after dealing with the pressures of government cuts and the liquidation of a community association which he managed.

Mr Coughlan had been selected to replace Harbans Sarohi, who died suddenly in May, and said he was feeling better and ready for the role following treatment for depression.

But ahead of the meeting, Conservative councillors said they intended to vote against him.

Tory council leader Mike Bird said he and his party colleagues had been accused by councillor Coughlan of pushing him towards suicide and did not want to be in that position again.

Labour leader Aftab Nawaz said the decision to block him from taking up the civic role was a vote against people with mental health problems and led his group out of the town hall.

As no alternative nomination was put forward, the issue of choosing a new deputy mayor was deferred.

A family feud leads to the death of Thomas Rogers at the hands of David and Samuel Rogers.

The 10-year-old with cerebral palsy is covering the length of a mountain trail at home.

Express and Star

From the Express and Star today:

• Man suffers burn injuries after Wolverhampton van fire spreads to house, external
• Shock as woman killed in second 'domestic murder' in Wolverhampton in two days, external
• Violent attacks prompt dispersal order in West Bromwich, external

Birmingham Live

From the Birmingham Mail:

Hotelier on 'never-ending' heartbreak after brother's brutal 'royal connection' murder, external

Watch as armed police flood Erdington street in hunt for One Stop robbery suspect, external

Brothers convicted of killing third sibling in Bristol Road stabbing horror, external

Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

We are set to see some more sunshine and there is quite a warm day in store again.

There may be some mist and fog early on and some cloud about but gradually that will be clearing up to leave us with some sunny spells this morning and into the afternoon.

Highs of 21C are expected.

One toy firm says rising shipping costs and HGV driver shortages are making for "a perfect storm".

Joe Leach is to stand down as Worcestershire club captain after five seasons in the role.

The vision, which also includes a school, wins planning approval despite a knock-back weeks before.

BBC Radio Stoke

A long-serving speedway promoter in Staffordshire has died.

Tributes have been paid to Dave Tattum who was involved with the Stoke Potters at their Loomer Road stadium until it closed in 2019.

Image source, British Speedway Promoters

He had been involved in setting up a new speedway team, Newcastle Diamonds, before his death at the weekend, British Speedway Promoters Ltd confirmed, external.

Friend and former rider and promoter Graham Drury said the country's speedway sport had lost "an extremely passionate, hard-working man".

Co-promoter at Newcastle, Rob Grant, said, external he was "beyond devastated" at the news, adding Mr Tattum had been "like another father figure to me".

A man has suffered significant facial injuries after being hit by a pair of attackers, police say.

The West Mercia force said the victim was approached by two men outside Lloyds Bank on Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, at about 23:30 BST on Saturday and struck with a long object.

The pair, who left the scene in a car, are described as white, in their 20s or 30s, and between 5ft 6 and 5ft 11.

Both were wearing a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms, police said.

Image source, Google

A woman whose baby died during childbirth in HMP Styal says "more could have been done" to save her.

A man who attacked a litter-picker is being sought by police who have today issued an appeal for information.

The victim, 51, was assaulted from behind at about 14:15 BST on 8 September near the Dank Juice shop on Tamworth Road in Amington, Tamworth.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The attacker is described as a white man, in his mid-30s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, and of a slim build. He was seen running off towards Amington Gardens.

The Staffordshire force said a 37-year-old man was later arrested but had been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

Officers appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Who plays who, who needs what and who's heading for the pavilion for the last time as the 2021 County Championship enters its final week.

Wolves become the first UK football club to own a record label as they partner with Warner Music UK.

Deena Evans says colleague Mick Hipgrave saved her life when they were attacked in Wolverhampton.

Lancashire Police will work with the Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria and North Wales forces.

The victim, found with a head injury, died in hospital on Sunday, police say.

A Worcestershire road is currently closed while police deal with a collision.

West Mercia Police officers are at the scene on Birmingham Road in Kidderminster.

Warrington prop Mike Cooper will miss Friday's Super League play-off eliminator against Hull KR after receiving a one-match ban.