Craig Fairclough targeted a woman weeks after trying to rob a 12-year-old girl, a court is told.

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A West Midlands charity says it has given more than 300 gift bags to women in hospital being treated for breast cancer during the pandemic.

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Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer's, external "Hug in a Bag" packs contain items such as lip balm, blankets and puzzles to bring comfort, particularly to those in hospital alone because of restrictions.

Veronica Kumeta, the charity's co-founder, said: "If you are going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy it's really, really tough and quite scary.

"So I wanted to find a way to support women through this process - especially if they are forced to attend hospitals alone."

Wicketkeeper-batsman Chris Benjamin signs a three-year contract with Warwickshire after impressing on a rookie deal.

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Today will be mostly cloudy or overcast with plenty of low cloud.

It should be generally dry but the odd spell of light rain or drizzle is possible.

This evening and overnight will remain overcast, with the chance of some patchy light rain, but generally it should remain dry.

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Warwickshire sign West Indies fast bowler Chemar Holder for the rest of the County Championship campaign.

A request to land a helicopter carrying an unnamed VIP leads to an encounter with Hollywood royalty.

The ambulance service says staff will be consulted over any proposals resulting from the assessment.

Police checking if Michael Sherwood was wearing a seat belt found drugs, cash and phones in his car.

A 16-year-old boy suffered facial injuries when he was assaulted, Warwickshire Police said.

It happened at about 22:00 BST on 19 August on Wood Street in Southam.

The teenager needed medical assistance, the force said.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s and the force has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

However they are not deemed a person of interest to security agencies or police after an investigation.

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car in Worcestershire.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called at 08:23 BST to the collision at the junction of the A456 and Broome Lane in Hagley.

The male motorcyclist received specialist trauma care at the scene, it said, before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

The car driver, a woman, sustained minor injuries, and was conveyed to Alexandra Hospital.

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Pubs in Staffordshire are backing a campaign to tackle mental health issues.

Support organisation Brighter Futures, based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, is supplying more than 20,000 beer mats that point people towards a mental health helpline.

The Princess Royal in Dresden is one of those supporting the campaign.

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Landlady Sarah Williams said: "People come to be in touch with other people, not just to have a drink but to [talk] and not just be on their own all the time.

"If they can see that we are getting involved and we are there and we are there to help them...they don't have to keep it to themselves."

A heritage railway is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The first passenger train on the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire ran on 24 August 1996 over a one-mile section of line between Cheddleton and Leekbrook. The attraction has since grown to cover a 10-mile stretch.

It will be marking the anniversary with a special celebration over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Gregory Wilson, managing director, said: “We've reached this milestone due to the dedication and passion of our volunteers.

"Devoting a quarter of a century to anything requires commitment.

"Our volunteers come rain or shine and they are the main reason we are here today."

A Shropshire road has been closed to allow the fire service to attend a multi-vehicle collision.

The A49 is closed just south of Dorrington, near Shrewsbury.

Assistant Group Commander Jim Barker said the road was likely to remain shut for the next few hours.

Lottie Littlehales admitted she had an issue with alcohol, a professional conduct panel hears.

Earlier we told you how the A46 had been closed between Leek Wootton and Kenilworth due to a collision.

Warwickshire Police has now confirmed the road has reopened.

The collision, at 05:00 BST, it said, was between a van and a lorry.

The van driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, it added

A Shropshire charity says it has seen "unprecedented" offers of support for Afghan refugees.

Thousands of Afghans have been trying to flee the country after the Taliban seized control of the capital Kabul.

Shropshire Supports Refugees said: "We have had an unprecedented amount of phone calls, messages and emails all offering support or donations of one sort or another."

The charity said it was currently seeking donations of clothes and shoes for women, men and children as well as bedding, pots and pans, bowls, games consoles and TVs.

BBC Weather

The day will start mostly cloudy or overcast with the odd spell of light rain or drizzle.

In the afternoon, it will continue largely cloudy, but a few brighter spells may develop between the cloud. Highs of 20C (68F).

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A Warwickshire road has been closed following a serious collision.

Emergency services are at the scene on the northbound carriageway of the A46 between junction two, for Leek Wootton, and three, for Kenilworth.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A post-mortem examination shows Jason Bentley-Morrison died as a result of a stab wound.