Daryl Mitchell makes his first ton of 2021 before Ed Barnard ends day three on 98 as Worcestershire lead Warwickshire.

Birmingham City Council says some of the fines have been incurred by waste vehicles needing repair.

The motorway is closed between junction 8 for Worcester and 11 for Gloucester.

Intensive care units are full and urgent cancer surgery under threat, a chief executive warns staff.

Coventry City sign former Wolves midfielder Bright Enobakhare on a two-year deal, with an option for a further year.

A man arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred is released pending further inquiries.

Council leaders and regional mayors are calling for more power and money in order to hit climate change targets.

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The influential figures who will be attending a summit hosted in Birmingham on Tuesday have signed a letter calling for "further and faster" action to protect the environment.

The government has set a target to get the country to net zero by 2050, with a 78% reduction in emissions by 2035 compared with 1990 levels.

Andy Street, Conservative mayor of the West Midlands and summit co-convenor, said: "We're asking ministers to give us the powers and the funding to do more.

"We want to work hand-in-glove with Government to accelerate the drive to net zero."

The new Chief Constable of West Mercia Police has been officially confirmed at a Police and Crime Panel.

Pippa Mills, currently deputy chief constable with Essex Police, will take on the role.

“I am impressed with her vision to deliver improvements in policing for our communities," the force's police and crime commisioner said.

John Campion also extended his gratitude to the outgoing chief constable, Anthony Bangham, who announced his plans to retire in March.

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Ms Mills said “I am incredibly proud to have been confirmed as the first Female Chief Constable of West Mercia Police."

She said she looked forward to beginning the role from September.

The West Mercia force covers Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Sharna Walker, 25, is also charged with assault, criminal damage and a public order offence.

A former Conservative defence minister has sided with footballer Tyrone Mings in his criticism of Priti Patel.

The England and Aston Villa player has accused the home secretary of hypocrisy over her condemnation of the racist abuse directed at his team-mates.

Johnny Mercer said Mr Mings was "completely right", tweeting that he was "very uncomfortable with the position we Conservatives are needlessly forcing ourselves into."

Birmingham's library will be lit in blue tonight in memory of former England cricket captain Bob Willis.

Mr Willis died aged 70 in 2019 and The Bob Willis Fund was set up to raise money in aid of prostate cancer in his memory.

England and Aston Villa footballer Tyrone Mings has accused the home secretary of pretending to be disgusted by racist abuse, after she previously described taking the knee as "gesture politics".

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Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted after they missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final.

Priti Patel said she was "disgusted" by the online abuse directed at the trio.

Mings said she had "stoked the fire" by refusing to criticise fans who booed the England team for taking the knee.

Ms Patel declined to comment on his tweet, external.

They will later be auctioned, after a similar project raised £210,000 for a hospice.

Pupils at the former school of England star Jack Grealish have spoken about how inspired they are by their alumnus' appearance in Sunday's Euro 2020 final.

Students and his former teachers at St Peter’s Catholic School in Solihull say his "legacy lives" on their school pitch.

Binta Williams, 22, is one of many new fans loving the diversity of the Euro 2020 England squad.

England rally from 165-5 in pursuit of 332 to beat Pakistan and complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the one-day series.

A Labour MP used a House of Commons speech to accuse Boris Johnson of being someone who "sanctions racism" via comments he has made.

Zarah Sultana, MP for Coventry South, highlighted the abuse aimed at England footballers, before telling the chamber: "This is not freedom of speech, it is hate speech but it doesn't come in a vacuum."

After Sunday's match, Mr Johnson praised the England football team, who he said had "played like heroes" and "brought joy to this country".

Addressing those who sent abuse, the prime minister said: "Shame on you - I hope you will crawl back under the rock from which you emerged."

A Shropshire secondary school has closed for the remainder of the term due to confirmed cases of Covid-19.

Idsall School, in Shifnal said a number of students have been confirmed to have the virus, while others are displaying symptoms and are self-isolating at home either awaiting tests or results.

In a letter to parents,, external it said, because of this, it is closing the school for the remainder of the term and switching all lessons to Microsoft Teams.

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The school term is due to finish on 20 July.

It said by taking the measure, the school hopes to prevent further spread.

Promoted Saracens will begin the 2021-22 Premiership season at Bristol, while champions Harlequins travel to Newcastle.

A 10-year-old child is in hospital after being hit by a bus in Solihull.

The collision happened on Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich, at around 15:30 BST yesterday.

West Midlands Police said the child's injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing and it is examining camera footage from the bus.