There were mixed views from a public consultation on the plans for the university construction.

That's it for our live coverage today.

We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with the latest news, sport, weather and travel for the region.

Any updates throughout the evening will appear here.

A 25-year-old man from Sheffield is charged with the murder of 19-year-old Yordanos Brhane.

BBC Radio WM

Olympic boxer Ben Whittaker said he was happy to have won a silver medal at the Tokyo Games despite initially saying he was very disappointed to have come second.

Image source, Reuters

The 24-year-old, from Darlaston, was left in tears on the podium after losing to Cuba's Arlen Lopez in the light-heavyweight gold-medal bout.

He stuffed the silver into his pocket and said he had come into the event to win gold, not silver.

But with a day to reflect, he told BBC Radio WM he was now happy with the outcome.

"What an achievement and I am bringing back a silver medal to the West Midlands, there is not much more I can do," he said.

Police are probing the blaze that killed Jason Hickinbottom and a pet dog.

BBC Weather Watchers

Here are some of the stand-out scenes of the West Midlands our local BBC Weather Watchers have photographed today.

These are from users Jon in Barlaston, Staffordshire, Wendy of Warwick in Warwick, and Peter Steggles in Rushbury, Shropshire:

Image source, Jon

Image source, Wendy of Warwick

Image source, Peter Steggles

Shropshire Star

From the Shropshire Star:

• Woman taken to hospital after 400m fall down Church Stretton beauty spot, external
• Pair admit environmental offences over Telford recycling site, external
• Shropshire Council to examine roadworks planning after complaints, external

A woman had to be rescued after falling 400 metres down an embankment in Shropshire.

She was found on Wednesday afternoon by paramedics at the bottom of the bank near Burway Road, Church Stretton.

The ambulance service said the fire service helped get her to an ambulance and she was taken to hospital to be further assessed and treated.

BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is among almost 200 firms "named and shamed" by the government for not paying workers the minimum wage

Image source, Getty Images

In total, 191 companies investigated between 2011 and 2018 failed to pay £2.1m to more than 34,000 workers.

The businesses were made to pay back the money as well as being fined £3.2m.

The cricket club said a technical issue meant pay for a small number of staff for some summer months fell below the wage and it reimbursed them when it found out.

Coventry Live

From Coventry Live:

• Worker tried to blackmail Coventry food company out of £150,000, external
• Coventry City FC among firms 'named and shamed' for not paying the minimum wage, external
• Godiva Festival: Sophie Ellis-Bextor is latest name announced for main stage, external

Turkey resident Gabrielle Olmez is forced to flee the flames with her 20-month-old toddler.

A cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games will be an ambassador for the sport in his home city of Wolverhampton.

Image source, Wolverhampton City Council

The city council hopes Hugh Porter MBE will become a "figurehead" for cycling as it seeks to promote healthier and greener options for transport.

As part of its plans, a new pathway for cyclists and walkers is being developed through the central reservation along the entire length of Ring Road St Peters, a spokesperson says.

Mr Porter said he was "honoured and proud" of his new role, particularly ahead of Wolverhampton hosting cycling events for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in neighbouring Birmingham.

The new boss of Birmingham Bullring, landlord Hammerson, has laid out a new growth strategy which will see the group seek more opportunities away from retail.

The property giant said on Thursday that it planned to "reinvigorate" its assets and drive growth by filling empty retail units with a variety of offers in a bid to improve footfall.

Rita-Rose Gagne, who joined the London-listed firm late last year, said this could include food halls, events spaces and roof-top theatres to boost trade in the short term.

However, she said the firm would re-purpose some void retail spaces for alternative uses such as homes, hotels and offices.

Ms Gagne said: "We own flagship destinations around which we can curate and reshape entire neighbourhoods and city centre spaces for generations to come."

Five thousand steel 'Hope' leaves go on display in Worcester.

A closure of the M6 to allow the installation of huge steel beams at junction 10 should finally go ahead this weekend, Highways England says., external

Image source, Highways England

The work has been postponed several times over the summer, external but the organisation says it is confident the work will now get under way.

The closure is set to begin at 20:00 on Friday and end at 06:00 on Monday, with traffic on the motorway diverted up and over the junction.

Highways England said drivers should avoid the area near Walsall as it expected long delays in the area.

The work is aimed at increasing capacity on the roundabout at junction 10 to ease congestion., external

BBC Sport

Aston Villa have signed England striker Danny Ings from Southampton on a three-year contract in a £25m deal.

Image source, PA Media

Ings, 29, is Villa's fourth signing of the summer after Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young.

He scored 46 goals in 100 appearances for Southampton after joining from Liverpool in 2018.

"Danny is an outstanding Premier League footballer who has scored goals wherever he has played," said Villa boss Dean Smith.

He arrives at Villa Park just as midfielder Jack Grealish edges closer to a move away from the club, with Manchester City reportedly closing in on a £100m deal for the England international.

Express and Star

The Express and Star has these stories today:

• Young men killed in Cannock Road crash named as police chase investigation continues, external
• 'Will you marry me' message flown over the Black Country is a success, external
• Riots risk is ‘higher than ever’, warns Labour on anniversary, external

Local Democracy Reporting Service
Kerry Ashdown

Community leaders in Stone, Staffordshire, are considering creating an area to commemorate those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the town.

Stonefield Park has been suggested as a potential location for a memorial.

The town's mayor proposed the planting of a tree with leaves that turn yellow to reflect the yellow hearts displayed in memory of people who have lost their lives to Covid-19.

Members of Stone Town Council said there was a need to remember all residents who have had their lives affected by the pandemic.

BBC Sport

Moeen Ali propelled Birmingham Phoenix to victory in a record chase against Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred at Edgbaston.

Needing 173 to win, the highest chase of the tournament so far, Moeen hit a fierce 49 from 26 balls to send his side top of the table.

The Birmingham captain swung the game in his side's favour by hitting three consecutive sixes - two off his England team-mate Tom Curran - to delight the home crowd.

That home support was silenced when Moeen fell with 35 needed from 29 balls but rookie Chris Benjamin - the 22-year-old who only made his professional debut last month - carried the Phoenix to victory with 37 not out.

In the end they won by six wickets with six balls to spare - a relatively comfortable margin given the size of their target.

Stoke-on-Trent Live

From Stoke-on-Trent Live today:

• Pregnant women fighting for their lives at Royal Stoke after catching Covid, external
• Stoke-on-Trent's bin men 'struggling' to cope as Covid decimates crews , external
• Cinema-goers forced to evacuate to get refunds, external