Summary

  • Updates on Friday 12 November

  1. Woman stabbed in neck in 'unprovoked attack'published at 08:55 GMT

    A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.

    Read More
  2. 'Cancer won't stop me helping kids this Christmas'published at 07:31 GMT

    Robbie Meakin appeals for toy donations as he launches a collection for young hospital patients.

    Read More
  3. Crewe MP calls for town centre shuttle buspublished at 07:30 GMT

    Such a move would support economic growth in the area, according to Connor Naismith.

    Read More
  4. Bright artwork to showcase town in a new lightpublished at 07:29 GMT

    The Canvas of Light display by Luxmuralis comes to Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, in December.

    Read More
  5. Five ways to re-draw Staffordshire's political mappublished at 07:27 GMT

    Councils are drawing up plans for the biggest shake-up of local government since the 1970s.

    Read More
  6. Bonfire prepares to mark its 40th anniversarypublished at 07:24 GMT

    Organiser Mark Mitchell says this year's display will be "bigger and better than ever".

    Read More
  7. City prepares to mark 85th anniversary of blitzpublished at 07:14 GMT

    A number of events are due to be held next week as the city remembers the devastating night in 1940.

    Read More
  8. 'I volunteer to give people a second chance'published at 07:13 GMT

    Manj Kaur volunteers with charity DKMS in Birmingham after losing both her mother and husband to cancer.

    Read More
  9. Animal drone light show an alternative to fireworkspublished at 07:12 GMT

    Animal welfare charities have called for alternative shows to loud firework displays.

    Read More
  10. West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledgepublished at 07:09 GMT

    From UB40 almost recording a Bond theme to races for Pudsey Bear - how much news have you read?

    Read More
  11. Can Birmingham become Britain's Hollywood?published at 07:07 GMT

    Once a production powerhouse, producer and writer Steven Knight wants to put the city back on the map.

    Read More
  12. US owners complete 100% takeover of Birmingham Citypublished at 18:47 GMT 7 November

    Shelby Companies Limited complete a full takeover of Championship club Birmingham City after buying the remaining 51% of shares.

    Read More
  13. Littler eyes glory as Grand Slam of Darts returnspublished at 17:45 GMT 7 November

    Luke Littler looks to retain the coveted Eric Bristow Trophy at the Grand Slam of Darts.

    Read More
  14. Man guilty of causing hit-and-run deathpublished at 17:29 GMT 7 November

    Aden Wright, 27, crashes into Ryan Griffiths while fleeing a drugs deal gone wrong, according to police.

    Read More
  15. Residents win garden dispute with housing companypublished at 17:19 GMT 7 November

    Contractors for Housing Plus Group had told six homeowners to hand over part of their gardens.

    Read More
  16. No inquest into death of boy, 12, at SnowDomepublished at 16:48 GMT 7 November

    Louis Watkiss died at the SnowDome in Tamworth in 2021 during a tobogganing party with friends.

    Read More
  17. Maccabi fan ban was due to hooliganism, say policepublished at 16:44 GMT 7 November

    West Midlands Police did not previously reveal its reasons because "it wasn't deemed helpful".

    Read More
  18. Winter night shelter re-opened for rough sleeperspublished at 16:32 GMT 7 November

    The provision is set to remain available until April 2026.

    Read More
  19. Tram fares set to increase in new yearpublished at 16:02 GMT 7 November

    The West Midlands Combined Authority board is asked to approve the rises on 14 November.

    Read More
  20. 'Singing is a nice way to let go of your feelings'published at 15:34 GMT 7 November

    Brenda, who has sickle cell anaemia, will be part of the BBC Children in Need Choir on 14 November.

    Read More