Hundreds of people have joined in vigils across the West Midlands to highlight what they say is a "maternity crisis".

CCTV images have been released of two people police want to speak to over an assault in a Staffordshire petrol station.

Officers were called to the BP petrol station in Upper Gungate, Tamworth, on 20 July 20 at 01:10 BST following reports of violence.

A 34-year-old man reported being assaulted by three unknown male youths, Staffordshire Police said.

It is believed following a brief exchange with two men, the victim was attacked from behind by the third male youth.

Anyone who recognises the two men in the images is urged to contact the force.

Image source, Staffordshire Police

A look at North Shropshire as it prepares for a by-election following Owen Paterson's resignation.

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People living near a hospital in the West Midlands say inconsiderate parking on their streets by visitors and staff could affect their safety.

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Residents on Byron Street, Tennyson Street, and Milton Street told the Local Democracy Reporting Service they have had enough with the problems from being near to Russell's Hall Hospital, Dudley.

Brian Grainger (pictured) is one of them and said it is not fair for the neighbourhood.

"Often cars are so badly parked, emergency vehicles cant get through and it undermines our safety," he said.

The issue is a "long-standing problem" councillor Judy Foster said, and while lines have been put down on the roads, she says people keep parking just outside them.

Karen Shakespeare, the councillor responsible for public realm issues in the borough, said they are aware of the ongoing issue.

"We will continue to monitor requests for further restrictions but we also have to bear in mind further restrictions may also affect residents and their visitors," she added.

Yordanos Brhane, 19, was found stabbed to death at her Birmingham home.

Kevin Beresford says he likes "to take photos of English life that nobody else would bother with".

Adris Mohammed is also charged with attempted burglary, aggravated burglary and fraud.

Over five acres of land once home to a Coventry-based aerospace company is being redeveloped into a business park.

The site, off Holbrook Lane, was where Meggitt operated from before it started moving operations and staff to new headquarters in nearby Ansty two years ago.

The investment will create the new Holbrook Business Park which is expected to generate around 200 jobs once completed, the West Midlands Combined Authority said.

It is part of a wider redevelopment at the site which will see 17 light industrial units being built as well as 500 new homes.

A great-grandfather is preparing to complete his rollerskating charity fundraiser.

John Wilcock, from Warwick, had not skated for around 70 years but was inspired to raise money by Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign and Captain Sir Tom Moore.

He was aiming to rollerskate 90 laps of a courtyard before his 90th birthday for the Fare Share food charity.

Initially hoping to raise £500, his fundraising total now stands at just over £38,000 and his new goal is to raise £50,000 before completing the challenge on 1 December.

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In September John was awarded joint Fundraiser of the Year at FareShare’s Volunteer Awards.

FareShare’s commercial director Alyson Walsh said: “John’s grit and determination are truly inspirational."

Mr Wilcock said: “I am pleased for myself, I am pleased for FareShare, I am pleased for my supporters and I am pleased that together we have been able to help ease the pressure on some families and children facing hard times.”

Tommy's mother is recovering after falling down a flight of stairs.

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An NHS Trust in Birmingham says it needs to give 5,600 Covid-19 boosters to housebound people.

The Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust said it was hoping to complete all of them by Christmas.

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Michael Gorman's wife Charlotte, who is house bound, is waiting for hers.

"She has had her first two jabs and now she feels that her booster jab, which we are all supposed to have, is going to help her, if and when she gets it," he said.

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Some of the Birmingham Live headlines today include:

• Single mum left 'penniless with newborn after waiting months for council payout for rat damage to home', external
• Families' fury as Brierley Hill double murder subject of BBC show The Real CSI, external
• Flybe inundated with CVs for 100 Birmingham cabin crew jobs, external

Two passengers are also hurt in the collision outside of Clun.

Officers have issued an appeal for information after a woman was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

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The pedestrian was struck by a car after it mounted the pavement in Underhill Street on 11 November at about 18:30 GMT.

The white Vauxhall Corsa is understood to have a glass roof, said West Mercia Police.

The woman was left with only minor injuries.

The boy has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries" West Midlands Police says.

A road in Coventry has been closed in one direction due to a traffic collision.

Hinkley Road, in Walsgrave, is closed to traffic northbound between Woodway Lane and Wigston Road.

Drivers have been advised to avoid the area.

A 32-year-old woman is pronounced dead at the scene and two other passengers are injured.

Two men have been charged following a stabbing in Nuneaton.

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday in High Street.

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A 29-year-old man sustained a stab wound and serious head injuries, his condition is now described as stable.

A 20-year-old and 18-year-old, both from the town, have been charged with attempted murder.

Pauline Black, from the pioneering 2-Tone band, has lived in the city for more than 50 years.

English language teacher Lucy Ward suffered a stroke while working in Sicily.