Ashley Sumner, 31, admits manslaughter and committing three driving offences on the same day.

Claimants in Coventry can receive up to £3,000 if they give up their cars.

Birmingham say no action has been taken against two fans arrested after an allegation of racist abuse last month.

Paula Clayton was raising money to try a specific drug for the illness before her death on Sunday.

Andrew Carvel built the ship, which measures 30ft long and 9ft wide, from scrap wood and pallets.

David Cullum's "self-inflicted" death follows fears of disciplinary action amid a row over patient care.

Telford Street Pastors are appealing for more volunteers to join them as they aim to keep bar and club-goers safe.

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PC Sharon Major, of West Mercia Police, said the volunteers help people get home, external, provide water or simply have a chat.

"The work the street pastors carry out is vital in helping us keep those enjoying a night out safe, especially people who may have become separated from their friends during a night out, or may be on their own," she said.

“By having them present near busy clubs and bars, not only works as a deterrent to possible perpetrators, but also allows them to help people who may be having a difficult time."

Reverend Keith Osmund-Smith, from the group, added: "It is a very rewarding job helping to keep the public safe when they may be at their most vulnerable.”

Two defibrillators have been taken from outside two Wolverhampton churches.

The potentially lifesaving kits, which can give a patient's heart an electric shock when it has stopped beating, were taken from cabinets placed at St Columba United Reform Church last Monday and Springdale Methodist on Friday.

West Midlands Police said it is unclear if the thefts are connected and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

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Jacob Taylor repeatedly stabbed his former housemate in a revenge attack, police say.

Ludlow MP Phillip Dunne has asked Health Mininster Ed Argar to work wtih him to develop a plan to recruit staff for Bishop's Castle Hospital which has had to shut.

The temporary closure has been put down to a lack of staff.

In the House of Commons, Mr Dunne asked Heath Minister Ed Argar to work with him to help develop a plan to recruit nurses and get the hospital reopened.

Mr Argar said he would look into the "specific" situation.

The chain's smallest store prepares to open in Birmingham where the world's largest is also based.

It targets the end of next year for the first machines to be available for sale.

Paige Rice's mother says she "lived life to its fullest" following the River Mersey tunnel crash.

From a T. rex to a Triceratops, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is set for a dinosaur takeover.

Olivia, five, relies on a wheelchair due to her cerebral palsy and surgery will aid her mobility.

A man was taken to hospital after a fire which started from a tea light inside a Halloween pumpkin.

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It is believed the incident was caused by candles which set fire to nearby curtains at the flat in Albert Street in Shrewsbury during the early hours.

Fire Investigation Officer Mark Weaver added: “This is a stark reminder to the public to be careful when using candles.

“In this instance the occupier was using the candles for a Halloween pumpkin.

"Please if you’re celebrating Halloween make sure your candles are in proper candle holders and kept away from flammable materials such as curtains or other decorations.”

The charge comes after a 20-year-old was stabbed and taken to hospital in an attack in Northwich.

Birmingham City defender Maxime Colin is to see a specialist after finally succumbing to a painful Achilles injury.

The creature is named Hagar the Horrible due to his unfriendly demeanour say RSCPA officer.

A yellow weather warning has been put in place ahead of heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday.

The thunderstorms, which will cover the West Midlands, are expected to last from 04:00 to 12:00 BST.

The Met Office said, external there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

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