Only six teams can now become county champions this summer at the end of the competition's initial group stage.

With an emphasis on homegrown talent alongside some overseas firepower, here's BBC Sport's guide to the Birmingham Phoenix.

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

The Naiad, first created in the 1950s, has a new home in Coventry.

Interfaith services and roses are used to celebrate people for their work during the pandemic.

Ministers are calling for school Covid isolation rules to end by autumn.

Ben Stokes' first County Championship appearance in almost three years is delayed as rain washes out the first day at Edgbaston.

Marks and Spencer and Morrisons stores were targeted in the attacks in Stone last month.

Luke Jemson was discharged from the Army days before he was meant to deploy to Afghanistan.

Wolves sign Portugal winger Francisco Trincao on a season-long loan from Barcelona in a deal that includes an option to buy.

An 18-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy in south London.

Aston Villa sign defender Meaghan Sargeant and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton on two-year deals.

Ben Perry says the impact of the crash completely severed his right leg below the knee.

Coventry City sign former Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore on a three-year deal.

Derbyshire agree a deal to sign Warwickshire all-rounder Alex Thomson on a two-year deal at the end of the season.

Police say they suspect the victim was attacked close to a children's play area and park.

University of Birmingham urges students to dispose of waste responsibly when leaving accommodation.

The sword, which was carried during processions in the 1400s, has been on display in Glasgow.

Millwall re-sign midfielder George Saville from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee while Benik Afobe joins on loan from Stoke.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Solihull backing England's Euro 2020 star.