Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in Shropshire, closing roads and affecting trains.

The 38-year-old is arrested on suspicion of copyright and money laundering offences.

The Birmingham-born poet and writer died last December at the age of 65.

Supporters gather at Villa Park to pay their respects on the day of the late striker's funeral.

Several schools say they are closed in Herefordshire due to rising flood waters.

A 41-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Dean Hearson, of Brown Edge, was found guilty during a trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

Ryan Clinton, 30, tried to engage in sexual communication with a child in 2023.

The event will see a giant ice rink brought to the city's former market square.

The installation of 2,000 concrete columns for the foundations of Curzon Street Station begins.

Nearby properties are evacuated as a precaution and no injuries are reported, fire crews say.

Carlsberg Marston said the decision to shut Banks's Brewery in autumn 2025 would still go ahead.

Staffordshire Police say the driver was also disqualified from driving and uninsured.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was under the highest level of scrutiny by a NHS watchdog.

A 19-year-old man is charged with attempted murder and possession of a blade, police say.

The offer is open to patients having their blood taken at hospitals in Wolverhampton and Walsall.

Shropshire MPs have mixed views on the success of the new Labour government.

Stafford's Guildhall Shopping Centre will make way for a mix of shops and homes under the plans.

The address in Wednesbury was raided by police officers who say they found hundreds of plants.

The activities programmes will be held at five leisure centres across the county.