Boy, 9, wins compensation over father's dive deathpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Vincent Warner's father died while on a diving trip off Cape Wrath in the Scottish Highlands.
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Boy, 9, wins compensation over father's dive deathpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
'Mythical' Aston Martin unveiled after restorationpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
The only Bulldog ever made is being shown off after 40 years in the automotive wilderness.
Read MoreDancing thief's 'fancy footwork' caught on camerapublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Police describe Abdelhadi Bahou Jabour's moves as "part Bruce Forsyth, part Artful Dodger".
Read MoreFootage captures dancing thief stealing Rolexpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
The man distracts a couple as he slips a £9,000 watch off the woman's wrist.
Read More3D printing used in 'successful' ankle replacement surgerypublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Surgeons have used 3D printing to successfully carry out an ankle replacement operation on an 82-year-old patient.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouth Warwickshire NHS Trust said, external a private firm supplied 3D printed cutting jigs to give support during the surgery.
Jigs are tools used in operations as they fit on to the surface of bones in only one particular way, to keep a surgeon working on the correct bone.
The NHS trust said the surgery on 9 August at Warwick Hospital completely replaced the ankle of the patient who had been suffering for years with severe pain from osteoarthritis.
Gurdip Chahal led the operation and said: "It is immensely rewarding when we can combine the latest technology with design."
Men deny murder over industrial site body findpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
A post-mortem examination showed Carl Woodall, 44, died from multiple injuries.
Read MorePlanning documents withdrawn from librariespublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Local Democracy Reporting Service
David LawrencePaper copies of planning documents drawn up by Stratford-on-Avon District Council will no longer be available in libraries.
Image source, GoogleThe documents, including neighbourhood plans and planning applications, had been available prior to the coronavirus lockdowns, but the service will not be repeated now that the doors are open again.
The "main point" of the move is the amount of paper the plans generate, said John Careford, the council’s policy manager for enterprise, housing and planning.
Paper copies will still be available upon application, he added.
Quote MessageAs we have declared a climate change emergency, should we be printing off reams and reams of paper that people might not look at? The latest South Warwickshire plan was getting on for 100 pages. If someone wants a paper copy then we will make it available and perhaps it is about making that point more explicit.
John Careford, Stratford
Councils hit by bin collection delayspublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
BBC Business NewsStoke-on-Trent City Council is among at least 18 local authorities across the UK to confirm they are experiencing ongoing disruptions to their bin collection services.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt is due to staff self-isolating and a lack of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers for bin lorries.
The Local Government Association told the BBC that the delays were primarily affecting garden waste.
However, some councils are also delaying recycling collections in order to prioritise general waste.
Man in court after father dies on night outpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Matthew Carroll suffered a fatal head injury while with his son and his friends in Birmingham.
Read MorePlea for volunteers over Afghanistan refugees donationspublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
BBC Radio ShropshireMore volunteers are needed to help sort clothing donated for families being resettled in Shropshire from Afghanistan.
Image source, ReutersShropshire Supports Refugees said it had been so overwhelmed with clothing that it ran out of room to store items.
That has now been resolved, but it said it now needed more people to help.
Director Amanda Jones said the not-for-profit community interest company was also looking for more shoes, toiletries and toys for those resettling in the county.
Around the web: Flowers left around Worcesterpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Here are some of the stories on the Worcester News website:
- There is a very important reason why small bouquets of flowers are being left for people to find in Worcester throughout September, external
- Flats plan says Worcester pub isn't too noisy (but tests were in lockdown), external
- Thousands in Worcestershire set to lose free prescriptions in shake-up, external
'Hot Fuzz' moment as police detain swan at supermarketpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
A tired swan has been caught by police in a scene the force said was reminiscent of the film Hot Fuzz.
Warwickshire Police said , externalthe animal was spotted in the car park of Tesco in Southam.
Image source, Southam PoliceSupermarket staff and members of the public helped officers capture the swan which could not take off and would not feed.
The force said it was taken to Stratford-upon-Avon where the bird was "welcomed by the rest of the flock".
After posting about the incident on Facebook, officers added "waiting for the Hot Fuzz puns now...".
In one of the movie's scene's, two hapless police officers apprehend a menacing swan and drive it away in their patrol car.
Image source, Southam PoliceYour photos: Sunsetpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Judging by the photos sent in by our local BBC Weather Watchers, there was a lovely sunset on Thursday night so we thought we'd share some of their scenes.
These are from users Tony Mac in Upper Arley, Worcestershire, The Blue Carbuncle in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton and Tammys Pics in Leek, Staffordshire:
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Image source, Tammys PicsVilla sign Davison on short-term dealpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Aston Villa sign former England forward Gemma Davison on a short-term contract.
Read MorePark earmarked for new leisure centrepublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
A new leisure centre could be built on part of a park in Lichfield, under plans by the local council.
Image source, Lichfield District CouncilLichfield District Council is looking , externalto replace its current Friary Grange facility and has been examining potential locations.
Out of eight areas, the authority has earmarked part of Stychbrook Park and proposes changing its use from open space to being the site of the new leisure centre.
A council report on the chosen location , externalsaid several factors led to the choice including its closeness to Friary Grange and that most of the public open space would remain.
Image source, Lichfield District CouncilCouncillor Liz Little said they know people want a new centre but "some people have concerns about choosing a park as the location as it will take away some of the existing green space".
A six-week consultation will be held on the plans until 15 October.
Around the web: Vaccinating pupils is 'vital'published at 09:02 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Here are some of the stories on the Express & Star website:
Woman suffers burns in house firepublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
BBC Radio StokeAn investigation is under way, following a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent that left a woman in hospital.
Image source, GoogleThe fire in a semi-detached house on Upper Belgrave Road (generic image above) in Normacot broke out at about 09:30 on Thursday and it took about two hours to put out.
The woman suffered burns to her arms and hand.
Today's weatherpublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Today will be another cloudy day, with the chance of the odd spot of drizzle in places. In the afternoon, a few brighter spells may develop between the cloud. Highs of 20C (68F).
This was the scene this morning in Rushbury, Shropshire, courtesy of BBC Weather Watcher Peter Steggles.
Image source, Peter StegglesTonight, there are expected to be more overcast skies and the small chance of the isolated spot of light rain or drizzle where the cloud is thickest. Light winds. Lows of 11C (52F).
Live updates for the West Midlandspublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 3 September 2021
Welcome to our live service for Friday.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather for the West Midlands.
We love to hear from you, so share your news, thoughts and photos of the area with us via email, Twitter , externaland Facebook, external.
HS2 revamp for 19th Century stationpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
Restoration work starts on Birmingham's Grade I listed Curzon Street building.
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