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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Model Chloe Ayling kidnap case a publicity stunt, court told
Lawyers for an alleged kidnapper of Chloe Ayling tell a court hearing the case could be a "sham".
Birmingham tops 'crash for cash' postcodes hotspots
Manchester, Bradford and London also feature on the list compiled by the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
CCTV released after Great Barr hit-and-run injured mum
A mother who was crossing a road with her newborn son in Great Barr remains critically ill.
Man dies in Birmingham double-decker bus and car crash
Deepak Riat died when his BMW car was in collision with a double-decker bus.
Arrests after woman dies in Lower Gornal crash
A 21-year-old man has been released on bail and a boy aged 17 has been released without charge.
Thousands of cyclists take part in Velo Birmingham
The route sees 15,000 riders travelling through Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Birmingham.
Was the 100-mile Velo Birmingham event a success?
Some businesses and residents along the route complain as thousands of cyclists enjoy the day.
Walsall boy, 10, joins Mensa elite with IQ of 160
Toby Liu's Mensa success means his IQ is in the top two percent of the UK population.
Battling depression at university: A student's story
A student who spent a year recovering from depression speaks of the "stigma" around mental health.
Bran Stark in Brum
The Game Of Thrones star has been spotted getting involved in freshers' week activities on the Birmingham campus.
Refusing to work
Workers suspend industrial action after the High Court grants an interim injunction against the council.
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion.
Warwickshire-Hampshire: First day's play rained off at Edgbaston
The first day of Warwickshire's County Championship fixture with Hampshire is washed out at Edgbaston.
Worcestershire v Durham: Joe Clarke on form in rain-hit first day at New Road
Joe Clarke makes an unbeaten 46 to help Worcestershire rally on a weather-hit first day against Durham at New Road.
World Cup 2018: Gareth McAuley back in Northern Ireland squad
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley returns for Northern Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway.
Burton Albion v Aston Villa
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Burton Albion and Aston Villa.
Arsenal Women 3-2 Birmingham City Ladies
Arsenal produce a stunning late fightback to beat Birmingham City, despite having Louise Quinn sent off.
Derby County 1-1 Birmingham City
Birmingham earn a point at Derby in caretaker manager Lee Carsley's first game in charge since the sacking of Harry Redknapp.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Barnsley
Alfred N'Diaye scores a stoppage-time winner for Wolves in a dramatic finale to their Championship game against Barnsley.
Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Conor Hourihane's 50th league goal of his career helps Aston Villa to victory over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park.
Jonathan Trott: Warwickshire's stand-in skipper out to improve on record as captain
Warwickshire captain Jonathan Trott would consider the job of being made skipper on a more permanent basis.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Albion old boy Clement on racing charge
Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Neil Clement, now a racehorse owner, is charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Teams wary of Albion - Odemwingie
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie feels that other teams have begun to play more cautiously when facing them.
Benteke frightening, says Lambert
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has the potential to "be anything he wants", says boss Paul Lambert.
Diop extends Birmingham contract
Papa Bouba Diop agrees a one-month contract extension at Birmingham City to keep him at the club until 17 January.
Walsall v Colchester
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Walsall and Colchester in League One.
Rider Auty agrees Brummies return
Birmingham Brummies confirm that Josh Auty will return to Perry Barr for the 2013 Elite League season.
Skornicki makes return to Wolves
Adam Skornicki returns to Wolverhampton Wolves for his fourth spell, after agreeing a deal for the 2013 season.
Bell and Trott see England home
Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell both make centuries as England win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85.
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National News Headlines
Oxford student Lavinia Woodward spared jail for knife attack
Oxford student Lavinia Woodward admitted stabbing a man but a judge said jail could harm her career.
Brett Rogers murder: Inmates 'told by God' to kill a killer
One of the killers handed staff a note saying they decided to "free" their victim from "darkness".
Liverpool Thai restaurant's owners fined after dead mice found
The Liverpool restaurant was given the lowest potential food hygiene rating when it was allowed to reopen.
Winterton school stabbing: Girl held in attempted murder probe
A 61-year-old welfare officer suffered serious knife wounds at a school near Scunthorpe.
British woman dies 'in attack by dogs in Greece'
Celia Hollingworth was reported missing on Thursday after visiting an archaeological site.
Dambusters theft: Historian ordered to pay £12,500 to widow, 93
Alexander Bateman was ordered to pay back £12,500 to the family of late RAF airman Sgt John Fraser.
Snorkelling benefits cheat sentenced for 'barefaced lies'
Linda Hoey used an exaggerated disability to avoid £15,690 in M6 Toll fees.
Football coach Paul Whelan jailed for sexually abusing boys
The abuse took place against two boys from two different teams in the 1970s and 1990s.
Jessica Ennis-Hill has her second baby, a girl named Olivia
The Sheffield athlete announced the birth of her daughter Olivia with a photograph on social media.
Bobby Knutt: Benidorm and Emmerdale actor dies on holiday
Bobby Knutt had roles in the ITV comedy Benidorm as well as Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
Fynn Valley golfer died days after being struck by lightning
His friend describes finding Philip Shard, 60, sheltering under a tree after being struck.
Swan 'shot and has neck snapped in two' in Reading
A spokesperson for a swan charity says it is the worst attack they have seen in 25 years.
Source: BBC News
