Ambulance staff to get body-worn cameraspublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021
The cameras will be distributed among 15 hubs based on the number of reported assaults.
Read MoreThe cameras will be distributed among 15 hubs based on the number of reported assaults.
Read MoreThe 29-year-old was found dead at a house in Overdale on Tuesday, a day after she was assaulted.
Read MoreThe council officer says more people get involved with council meetings when they take place online.
Read MoreIt will be a cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain followed by a brighter afternoon with highs of 10°C (50°F).
More than four million people in the Midlands have now received a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the latest NHS figures.
In total, 4,638,951 people in the wider region had received their first dose by 21 March.
Among the 50s age group - the current priority for vaccinations - 1,092,448 have received a first dose.
Some 89% of those aged over 50 are now thought to have had at least one dose of a vaccine.
The BBC understands as many as 1,000 more midwives and 80 obstetrics consultants will be hired in England.
Read MoreHere are some of the stories on the Shropshire Star website today:
Infection control, evacuation procedures and medicine handling all caused concern in reports.
Read MoreWe might get a few showers first thing this morning, but the rest of the day should be dry with some sunshine and a light breeze.
Temperatures are forecast to rise to about 12C (54F) and we should have a dry night.
Detectives say the woman was assaulted hours earlier and the case has been referred to the police watchdog.
Read MoreA BBC investigation into one suspect discovers he may also have worked for British secret services.
Read MoreHere are three stories from the Shropshire Star today:
Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was jailed for his union activism, says he has no regrets.
Read MoreWe're forecast cloud with some light rain this morning and temperatures could reach 12C (54F).
There will also be a light breeze and overnight temperatures will fall to about 6C (43F).
David Gregory-Kumar
Science correspondent, BBC Midlands Today
You are three times more likely to die of Covid-19 in the West Midlands if you live in a poor area, data from Public Health England shows., external
During the past year there have been 14,623 deaths in the region which is a rate of 246 deaths per 100,000 people.
Birmingham had the highest number of people with coronavirus on the death certificate with 2,873, followed by Sandwell and then Walsall.
Malvern Hills had the lowest death rate with 141, followed by North Warwickshire and Rugby.
The number of excess deaths in the West Midlands can also be divided up into how deprived an area is.
The most deprived areas saw 4,641 excess deaths - with the least deprived 1,569.
Chris and Marianne Fisher were on a round-the-world trip when the pandemic changed their plans.
Read MoreA minute's silence has been observed across the West Midlands in remembrance of those in the country who died as a result of coronavirus.
A day of reflection is being held as the UK marks the anniversary of the first lockdown.
This was the scene at the West Midlands Ambulance Service academy in Brierley Hill.
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Across the region there has been 14,623 deaths with 419,635 people testing positive for Covid-19.
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The 14 men, including actor Ricky Tomlinson, were among 24 charged following pickets in Shrewsbury.
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BBC local radio stations across the West Midlands will today mark the anniversary of the Make a Difference campaign.
The scheme was launched to offer help and support to listeners during the coronavirus lockdown.
In the past 12 months more than four million people have either called or messaged their local BBC radio station.
Quote MessageThe impact of Covid-19 has been reflected by Make a Difference across all our local stations and has highlighted acts of kindness and enabled us to share some amazing stories. We want people to tell us who they want to say a special thank you to, because whilst this has been an incredibly difficult time, we should never forget the acts of kindness and generosity from friends, neighbours and strangers that we have seen over the last twelve months."
Chris Burns, Head of Audio and Digital for BBC England
The organising committee says because of the size of the event, a decision could not be delayed.
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