Updates from 21 - 27 June
Leicestershire captain Callum Parkinson takes the final wicket to beat Sussex after earlier Division Three wins for Kent and Middlesex - and one in Division Two for Gloucestershire.
Read MoreGloucestershire Police commend woman's bravery after Ezron Needham is sentenced to five years.
Read MoreJack Marlow spent 12 days in a coma after a gas bottle exploded and caused third-degree burns.
Read MoreA dispersal order has been issued for the centre of Dudley amid fears of crime and anti-social behaviour, police said.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceArea covered by the dispersal order
West Midlands Police said residents have told them of people aged 10 to 18-years-old gathering in large numbers in the town centre and nearby streets.
They said some people have said they feel intimidated by the groups and added the force has seen a rise in criminal damage and public order offences in the town.
Dispersal orders provide the police with the extra powers to break up groups of two or more people where they believe their behaviour is causing a nuisance, harassment or distress.
It is in place from Wednesday until 14:30 on Friday.
People planning to use Chiltern Railways services this weekend are being warned of major timetable changes due to engineering work.
Image source, Chiltern RailwaysThe line will be closed between Leamington Spa and Wembley Stadium, the operator said., external
The planned works mean changes including no through trains between London Marylebone and Birmingham.
Passengers have been warned by Chiltern Railways to check their journey before travelling and allow extra time.
An attendee at a Birmingham City full council meeting has tested positive for Covid-19, the authority said.
After taking advice from public health, it said, all those who attended the meeting on Tuesday could meet the definition of a contact and have been advised to follow government guidance.
Attendees who have not been double vaccinated have been informed they need to isolate for 10 days.
Those who have been double vaccinated have been advised to book a PCR test via the NHS but do not need to self-isolate whilst awaiting the result, although they have been advised not to gather with vulnerable people.
BBC One
The birth of the 2-Tone era of music in Coventry and how it became a global sensation is going to be told on BBC TV later this year.
BBC One will air 2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry on 30 September across the West Midlands and on BBC Two across the UK later this year.
The style started in Coventry in the 70s with the name coming from the 2-Tone record label founded by Jerry Dammers of The Specials in 1979.
The BBC hour-long documentary, made with Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, will feature a rare interview with Dammers as well as others including The Specials’ Neville Staple, Pauline Black and Neol Davies of the Selecter and music mogul Pete Waterman.
2-Tone fans can also apply for an exclusive screening of the film on 28 September at Assembly Festival Gardens in the city by going to the BBC Shows and Tours website.
The programme has been commissioned by BBC England and is a co-production between Coventry UK City of Culture Trust and Full Fat Television.
It is part of the BBC’s commitment to the cultural celebrations in Coventry this year.
Here are some of the headlines from the Express and Star website today:
Wasps sign South African lock Sebastian de Chaves on a short-term deal from Major League Rugby side Austin Gilgronis.
Read MoreTwo paramedics who were stabbed while on duty in Wolverhampton last year have been recognised with a Hero Award from The Sun newspaper.
Mick Hipgrave and Deena Evans, from West Midlands Ambulance Service, were attacked while responding to a welfare check at Martyn Smith's home in Wolverhampton on 6 July 2020.
He has since been jailed for the assault which left the Mr Hipgrave needing surgery for cuts to his back and Ms Evans with a chest wound and nerve damage.
Paramedic recalls terrifying moment she was stabbed
They received their award on Tuesday night, presented by the Duke of Cambridge who commended their bravery in "high pressured, challenging situations".
Warwickshire beat Yorkshire to keep their County Championship title ambitions alive and end their opponents' hopes.
Read MoreThe transport secretary lambasts a council in a row over funding the reopening of a railway station.
Read MoreMatthew Carroll died after being attacked on a night out with his son in Birmingham in August.
Read MoreWest Midlands Ambulance Service staff say they experience abuse on every shift.
Read MoreA descendant of the Spitfire's creator, Reginald J Mitchell, has said he was "immensely proud" as the restored fighter plane was unveiled this morning at the Potteries Museum in Stoke-on-Trent.
Julian Mitchell, the engineer's great nephew, was at the museum as the aircraft was revealed in a £5.4m glass gallery marking Battle of Britain day.
Image source, PA Media"The Spitfire is a wonderful symbol of hope and success and ultimately victory," he said. "It has endured over all these years and it is still important for people locally and nationally.
"What I think would have made RJ really proud would be to think somebody comes down here, sees what has been done, and is inspired to follow in his footsteps in engineering or design-based work. He would be truly proud."
West Midlands Police officer James Ankrett admitted forming the inappropriate relationship in 2017.
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Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter
We should see the return of some sunshine today. There's some patchy cloud about this morning but that should clear as the day progresses.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 22C (72F) and the clear skies are likely to continue for a mild evening.
It is hoped the Spitfire, which will be on public display, will inspire future engineers.
Read MoreSgt Rachel Fisk died while taking part in a free-fall parachute jump at RAF Weston-on-the-Green.
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