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

BBC Sport

Worcestershire's Moeen Ali (pictured) and Warwickshire's Chris Woakes have been named in England's preliminary T20 World Cup squad.

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Head coach Chris Silverwood has named a 15-man preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

The tournament runs from 17 October to 14 November, with England facing world champions West Indies on 23 October.

England have until 10 October to finalise their squad

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.

Local Democracy Reporting Service
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.

Shropshire Star

The Shropshire Star has covered these stories today:

• Ambulance chiefs apologise for 999 calls backlog amid surging demand, external
• Ludlow Youth Centre 'closure threat' after 'nonsense' rules imposed, external
• Shrewsbury's Battle of Britain ceremony to take place outdoors, external

British Transport Police wants to talk to this woman after a member of staff at Crewe station had her mask ripped off and her face scratched.

It said the incident happened on the night of 30 August when two women tried to get through a ticket barrier, saying their tickets were on their phones, but the batteries had died.

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British Transport Police said when a member of staff at the station went to get a charger, one of the women then became abusive, and attacked the station employee.

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.

Good morning and welcome to Midlands Live on Thursday.

We'll be bringing you the latest news across the region.

Coming up, the weather forecast for today.

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

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

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

Our live updates how now finished for the West Midlands.

We'll be back with you tomorrow with the usual mix of new, sport, travel and weather from 08:00.

BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester

An offer from an anonymous donor of £300,000 to boost the collection of artworks at a city museum has been unanimously accepted.

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The leader of Worcester City Council said the philanthropist had given the city a "fantastic opportunity" to redevelop the Worcester Art Gallery and Museum.

He added he had thanked the donor personally but they wanted to remain anonymous.

Councillors were told at a meeting on Tuesday, to spend the money the authority has to set up a charitable body and the donor has set a deadline of December for them.

Officer Phillipa Tinsley said the gallery had not seen major investment in several decades and the money would help improve exhibition space, retail space and refreshments.

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.