Nicola Beckford
BBC Midlands Today

On Midlands Today this lunchtime we'll reflect on the region's medal rush continuing at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

Also how one police force is pioneering the use of human psychology to try and prevent and cut crime. 

Those stories and more plus your latest weather, on BBC One from 13:30.

There's a warning we could be in for more flash flooding today across parts of the West Midlands.

The Met Officer has put out a yellow weather warning for rain as it says there could be thundery showers from 14:00 this afternoon.

Former England batsman Graeme Hick signs a four-year deal to become Australia's batting coach until March 2020.

A disease from an invasive crayfish species is the likely cause of thousands of native deaths, the Environment Agency says.

Listen to live BBC local radio commentary of Saturday's games in the National League and FA Cup qualifying, second round.

Names in frames in race to be Midlands 'metro mayor'.

Miguel Cummins takes 12 wickets in the match as Worcestershire beat Sussex by 11 runs in a thrilling finish at Hove.

BBC Weather

Today's balmy weather won't last for long - the Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for tomorrow. 

Thundery showers which may lead to torrential downpours across the area, with the risk of frequent lightning.

Umbrellas at the ready, folks. 

BBC Midlands Today
Hilary McConnell, Producer

We hear from the family of Akhtar Javeed who was killed during a robbery in Birmingham.  

Suraj Mistry, 26, was found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court ofmanslaughter and possession of a firearm. 

Mistry, of Laundon Way, Leicester, was also convicted of plotting to commit robbery along with Lemar Wali, 19. Both men were found not guilty of murder.

Congestion - how bad is your commute, and has it got worse? We’re investigating why the West Midlands is getting worse for those travelling to work, especially by car.

And we’re catching with wheelchair tennis player Jordanne Whiley who won bronze in the doubles at Rio.  

Allen Cook
BBC Local Live

The number of people without jobs and looking for work increased in the West Midlands by 17,000 to 176,000 between May and July, external, official figures show.

It's the biggest rise, compared with the previous quarter, for any region in the UK. 

Image source, EPA

Across the country, unemployment fell by 39,000 to 1.63 million for the same period. 

The ONS said the figures, which only cover one month since the result of the EU referendum, show "continuing improvement" in the jobs market. 

Worcestershire fast bowler Miguel Cummins claims 7-84 before Steve Magoffin's second 'five-for' of the game for Sussex.

Adrian Harms
BBC Sussex sports reporter

Not a cloud in the sky at Hove but Sussex are toiling against Worcestershire. The visitors are 166-5 in their second innings - a lead of 243.

Listen live here.

Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Saturday's action in the National League and National League North.

Sussex bowler Steve Magoffin takes 5-38 to reach 50 wickets for the season, but Worcestershire are on top at Hove.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Girls growing up in parts of England have a much lower quality of life than others, according to analysis of official statistics.

Relive text and social media commentary from the County Championship as Middlesex drew with Lancashire and Durham beat Surrey.

Relive text and social media commentary from the day's County Championship games, including Somerset's win against Yorkshire.

Relive text and social media updates from the day's County Championship action which saw Essex secure promotion from Division Two.

Worcestershire fast bowler Chris Russell is to leave the county after five seasons at New Road.