John Ashby is also charged with religiously aggravated assault, strangulation and robbery.

Coventry City's gutsy 4-2 win at then-nearest rivals Middlesbrough in the Championship was a "statement" victory says Sky Blues striker Ellis Simms.

Work has been ongoing since engineers first discovered stability issues in 2022.

Stoke have a genuine chance to make a run at promotion, says BBC Radio Stoke commentator Mark Elliott.

Colin Brookes was at a match at Stratford Town FC when he fell ill.

Richard Yates said the criminals are the sort of people who will 'threaten to burn your barn down'

Kieran Thomas has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, after pleading guilty to attempted murder.

Stoke City boss Mark Robins says his side played better in the Championship than they did in the 3-0 win over Charlton and lost.

The hologram was invented by scientist Dennis Gabor, which won him the Nobel Prize for Physics.

The day of action is taking place across the Black Country, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry.

National Highways said the serious collision involved multiple vehicles on Tuesday night.

A council says the redevelopment is part of a multi-million-pound investment in the town.

The meaningless acts of vandalism are putting needless pressure on funds, says the club's manager.

Dog Aid, which helps disabled people train their dogs, has extended its appeal until 15 January.

Oswestry food and drink retailers are calling for the industry to be supported in the Budget.

The seizures are part of operation Sceptre, which hopes to tackle knife crime nationally.

Developers of the Malvern Hills plan are "disappointed" and say they are "evaluating the next steps".

Experts will study how air taxis and drones can improve services and speed up deliveries.

West Midlands Police says the case remains open and active.

The Birmingham Panthers netball squad introduce pupils in Coventry, Worcester and Birmingham to the sport.