A man in his 60s was found dead after police were called to an address in Redditch.

An MP calls on the Treasury to provide an annual cash pot of £600,000 for Chester's ancient walls.

BBC Radio WM

A West Midlands GP has said there is not enough staff available to give the Covid-19 vaccine.

Dr Sukhdev Singh runs vaccination clinics across Birmingham and Sandwell, and said demand for Covid boosters hads rocketed over the past few weeks.

In September, the government's scientific advisers recommended that everyone over 50 should be offered a third dose of a Covid vaccine, along with front-line medical staff and younger adults with some underlying health conditions.

Image source, Getty Images

Dr Singh said teams were struggling to keep up.

A six-year-old boy who has spent over half his life battling leukaemia has ‘rung the bell’ to signal the end of his cancer journey.

Aaron Parmar, from Sedgley, had daily chemotherapy for over three years and was admitted to hospital 27 times after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of two.

His father, Parminder Singh, said the family are "so relieved" to see the end of his treatment.

"It was very emotional after such a long time,” he said.

“When your child is suffering, it’s horrible for a parent and very difficult."

Image source, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Kathryn Stanczyszyn
BBC Radio WM

Stars gathered on the red carpet in Birmingham last night for the world premier of a new musical - What's New Pussycat?, external

The brand-new musical comedy is inspired by the classic Henry Fielding novel 'The History of Tom Jones - a foundling' - first published in the 1700s, but this version features the iconic songs of Sir Tom Jones and is set in London’s swinging sixties.

A possibly unlikely attendee was Bryan Cranston, of Breaking Bad fame. He is a close friend of the show's producer and told me it was good to be back at a theatre.

He also reflected on the '60s and said: "I was used to seeing the mod scene and the miniskirts and the hippies and the flower power and all that and The Beatles and it just changed the world.

"I think the 60s is the most dynamic decade in our history."

One firm says it expects to face waits of up to eight months for some designs by the new year.

The Wolverhampton clinic is being investigated over potential errors with 43,000 negative results.

Craig Ward, who was a PE teacher at Padgate Academy in Warrington, admitted sending the messages.

Wasps coaches Scott Barrow and Pete Atkinson are banned for a week after being sent off during the team's defeat by Exeter.

Worcestershire all-rounder Joe Leach signs a new contract with the club to the end of the 2024 season.

Image source, Nue

Street artists have painted a temporary mural on a former Co-Op which is to be turned into a college as part of Tamworth's £21.6m Future High Street regeneration.

The mural includes a painting by artist Affix of William McGregor, the founder, external of the town's Co-operative Society.

Artists painted on Saturday after they were invited by the New Urban Era (Nue) art group to represent the town and building's past and future.

Birmingham City say no action has been taken against two fans who were arrested after an allegation of racist abuse during their match at Peterborough.

Peterborough centre-back Nathan Thompson made a complaint to referee Jarred Gillett during their Championship game on 18 September.

Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed that no further action will be taken against the two Blues supporters.

Peterborough won the match 3-0 at the Weston Homes Stadium.

The gang sent hundreds of messages to users saying the drugs were the "best in town", a court hears.

Ashley Sumner, 31, admits manslaughter and committing three driving offences on the same day.

Claimants in Coventry can receive up to £3,000 if they give up their cars.

Birmingham say no action has been taken against two fans arrested after an allegation of racist abuse last month.

Paula Clayton was raising money to try a specific drug for the illness before her death on Sunday.

Andrew Carvel built the ship, which measures 30ft long and 9ft wide, from scrap wood and pallets.

David Cullum's "self-inflicted" death follows fears of disciplinary action amid a row over patient care.

Telford Street Pastors are appealing for more volunteers to join them as they aim to keep bar and club-goers safe.

Image source, West Mercia Police

PC Sharon Major, of West Mercia Police, said the volunteers help people get home, external, provide water or simply have a chat.

"The work the street pastors carry out is vital in helping us keep those enjoying a night out safe, especially people who may have become separated from their friends during a night out, or may be on their own," she said.

“By having them present near busy clubs and bars, not only works as a deterrent to possible perpetrators, but also allows them to help people who may be having a difficult time."

Reverend Keith Osmund-Smith, from the group, added: "It is a very rewarding job helping to keep the public safe when they may be at their most vulnerable.”