Jamie Holloway was driving at speeds of up to 110mph before he hit David Shaw's car, the trial heard.

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Olympic flyweight champion Galal Yafai has told the BBC he now plans to turn professional.

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The 28-year-old took the gold medal earlier this month in Tokyo.

He had been considering staying amateur so he could compete in 2022's Commonwealth Games, which are being held in his home city of Birmingham.

But Yafai said he believes becoming an Olympic champion is the pinnacle for his amateur career.

"I cannot get anything better, it is time for me to have a new chapter and turn professional, it is something I have always wanted to do," he said.

A new potentially cheaper and quicker Covid test could be rolled out at airports in three months, researchers have said.

The University of Birmingham said it had developed a test, using the exponential amplification reaction (EXPAR) method, that was as sensitive as a PCR test but could give results in a few minutes without the need for a laboratory.

PCR tests typically cost about £65, but some private clinics charge about £200. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has acknowledged the cost of PCR testing could be "a barrier" to people wanting to travel and said people needed to be protected from "exploitative practices".

The Department of Health has said the cost of NHS Test and Trace tests for international arrivals would be reduced - from £88 to £68 for travellers coming from green list countries, or those arriving from amber list countries who are fully vaccinated.

Tim Dafforn, professor of biotechnology at the university's School of Biosciences, said: "The test works with existing instrumentation, meaning that it could conceivably be deployed in [airports]... in three to six months with some commercial backing."

A donor from Coventry meets a family from Nottingham whose children who were saved by plasma.

A person wearing a monkey mask was among a group who broke into an elderly couple's home.

The attackers prised open an electronic driveway gate before kicking open the front door of a house on Ounty John Lane in Stourbridge, at about 14:30 BST on Monday.

The three people left empty handed after being confronted by the homeowner and no-one was injured.

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Police have released CCTV images in a bid to find those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police.

The UK has agreed to take in up to 20,000 refugees over the next few years, including 5,000 this year.

Crewe midfielder Tommy Lowery will remain frozen out of the team until he signs a new contract, the manager David Artell has confirmed.

Lowery did make an appearance for the under 23 side recently, but Artell said that was only because of a shortage of players and added: "If we didn't need him he wouldn't have played."

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The Welshman made his debut for the club in 2016 after coming through the club's academy and was offered a new deal in the summer, but has yet to take it.

Artell told the club website earlier this month, external that Lowery had "taken some poor advice and it is harming his career".

Coventry City confirm a police investigation into an allegation of racist abuse aimed at a Sky Blues player in Tuesday's win at Blackpool.

From next month, passengers at the Severn Valley Railway will be able to board any train at any station for the first time since Covid-19 restrictions began.

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Visitors to the heritage line will also be able to move within carriages as they did before the pandemic, rather than currently sitting at reserved socially distanced tables in open carriages.

Speaking about the changes, which start on 7 September, SVR said people would have "the freedom to plan their own journeys".

General manager Helen Smith said: "With the progressive easing of government restrictions and the success of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, we think now is the right time to go back to a more traditional service at the SVR."

Shropshire Star

From the Shropshire Star today:

• 'My injuries were pointless', says paralysed Afghan veteran, external
• Shrewsbury model who was victim of brutal knife attack features in BBC series, external
• Arriva announces bus timetable changes across Shropshire, external

Coventry City is set to pay tribute to one of its fans who died days after suffering a cardiac arrest at one of its matches.

Paul Jones, widely known as Rex, suffered the cardiac arrest at the Sky Blues' home game against Nottingham Forest on 8 August.

He died on 15 August, the club said.

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In a statement, the club said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time, and the support of the entire Sky Blue family is with them.

"We understand that fans are planning a minute’s applause in Paul’s memory on Saturday, and the club will be supporting this 12th-minute tribute by Paul’s fellow supporters."

Birmingham City Council has just two weeks to find a new provider before the new term.

A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a crash near Redditch, West Mercia Police has said.

It happened at about 07:25 on the A448 Bromsgrove Highway, after the turning for Brockhill and Batchley, and involved "several vehicles", the force said.

The road remains closed and the force is appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the scene to come forward.

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Wolves striker Raul Jimenez says he "feels like a player again" after making his Premier League return nine months after fracturing his skull.

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The 30-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Wolves' opening-day defeat to Leicester.

It was the first competitive match he has been involved in since he sustained the traumatic injury against Arsenal.

"I always thought that after my recovery I would be back to do what I love to do," said Jimenez.

"I never thought about finishing my career. There was a chance of that, but I was always confident I was going to return."

Three men have suffered serious stab wounds after disorder in Birmingham early this morning, police have said.

West Midlands Police said it happened at about 03:00 in Hagley Road and involved up to 12 men.

Shortly afterwards, two men attended the city's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with stab injuries, while another later turned up at City Hospital, also with a stab wound. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.

Witnesses should contact police on 101.

The three boxers from the West Midlands have fond memories of their time in Tokyo and medal wins.

Patients with pacemakers can now get a check-up at a drive-through clinic at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

Pacemaker patients need to have their devices checked at least once a year, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, it has been difficult for the cardiology team to see patients face-to-face.

The hospital trust said the drive-through meant the medical team could see more patients, while freeing up capacity in the hospital itself for other cardio-pulmonary treatments.

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Becky Macdonald, from the trust, said: “Some patients are still reluctant to come into a hospital clinic due to anxieties around Covid-19, some may struggle with mobility, and some simply find parking difficult and stressful.

“If everything is fine then it gives the patient the peace of mind they need and they won’t need to hear from us until their next appointment.”

Rob Needham is thought to have killed partner Kelly Fitzgibbons and their daughters, then himself.

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Here are some of the headlines on the Birmingham Live website today:

• Birmingham student rescued from Kabul holiday 'should've given up seat for Afghan refugee', external
• 'Members of 61 gang tried to buy replacement shotgun' - court told, external
• 110 mph police chase driver "could have killed unborn child", external

The 32-year-old says life sometimes feels like a running machine at the gym with no stop button.