The scuba diving pair took inspiration from an underwater wedding in Don't Tell The Bride.

Walsall Council pledges to resettle 120 Afghan families as part of the government scheme.

Residents and drivers in parts of the West Midlands are being warned there could be flooding today due to thunderstorms.

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The Met Office has, external a yellow warning in place until 20:00 on Thursday.

It says downpours could lead to some flooding, making driving conditions difficult.

A court rejects autocorrect as the excuse for the message about West Bromwich Albion's Romaine Sawyers.

A woman and two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man suffered several stab wounds in Warwick.

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The victim, in his 40s, was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, police said.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at a property in Willow Drive shortly before midnight on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, and two men aged 28 and 33 were later stopped in a car in Banbury Road.

A 39-year-old man from Coventry was also arrested on suspicion of affray.

Drugs were also seized during his arrest, said Warwickshire Police.

The patient is among a number who have contacted the BBC about problems accessing dental treatment.

Express and Star

From the Express and Star today:

• Man charged with Wolverhampton Asda murder as victim's heartbroken family pay tribute, external
• Ambulance chiefs apologise for 999 calls backlog amid surging demand, external
• Car driver dies after crash with coach near Himley, external

A car driver has died in a crash with a coach in Staffordshire.

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It happened on Tom Lane, Bobbington, near Wolverhampton, on Wednesday, the ambulance service said., external

The victim was found by paramedics in a critical condition and died at the scene.

They said the man driving the coach was checked over and discharged.

The victim is named by police as Martin Latham whose family say they are heartbroken.

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Mark Cardwell

Artworks at Birmingham's Museum and Art Gallery are at risk as water is leaking into the building, a report says.

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The museum has applied for £5m worth of government funding to fix the issues, which has seen more than 47 areas affected by water leakage due to broken and blocked drainage.

Other damage to the flagship building which holds the world's leading collection of Pre-Raphaelite art includes out-of-action lifts, missing flashings and tiles and damaged mortar, pipework, windows and roof-lights.

The museum is currently closed for rewiring works, which are not due to be completed until 2023-24, and the council recommended the repairs take place while it remains closed to the public.

A hospital trust says the problems are "more demanding than the most difficult winters".

Fast food giant McDonald's has announced its first ever vegan burger in the UK is to be trialled at 10 restaurants in Coventry.

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The McPlant, consisting of a plant-based patty, plus vegan sesame bun, salad, pickles, ketchup and a new vegan sauce, would be cooked separately from other food, the company said.

It will be available in the restaurants from 29 September and a further 250 outlets from 13 October, with the aim of a nationwide roll-out next year.

Meat-alternative producer Beyond Meat co-created the patty with McDonald's.

The McPlant is fully accredited as vegan by the Vegetarian Society.

Teachers from Liverpool and Sevenoaks are in the last 50 in the hunt for the world's best teacher.

BBC Weather

After a dry start it will be an unsettled day with heavy and thundery showers throughout and highs of 22°C (72°F).

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place from 10:00 until 20:00.

Worcestershire sign Warwickshire's hard-hitting opener Ed Pollock on a two-year deal to play all three forms of the game.

The fire service advises people living in Kidderminster to keep windows closed.

After the verdict Julie Hambleton accused police of "re-traumatising" victims' families.

Scott McCluskey posted racist comments about black England players on social media.

Hampshire bowl out Warwickshire for 235 to win by 60 runs and go level on points in joint second with Yorkshire.

BBC Midlands Today

A blue plaque has been unveiled today on the site of the BBC's former Pebble Mill studios in Birmingham.

As well as being the home of Midlands Today for many years, Pebble Mill produced thousands of BBC programmes including Doctor Who and Gardeners' World.

Pebble Mill opened in 1971 and was demolished in 2005 and the site is now occupied by the Birmingham Dental Hospital.

In 2020, on another part of the site, a hospital was built for Circle Health.