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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Water firm urges people to avoid area after floods
Severn Trent has apologised after a burst pipe in Sparkhill affected customers in 12 postcodes.
Club apologises over disabled parking fees
The club, which reportedly doubled some parking fees, says people overcharged will be reimbursed.
The iconic venue that sparked a subgenre
The cultural significance of The Mermaid is being re-examined by researchers and historians.
Youths moved on after intimidating public
The 48-hour dispersal order follows reports of antisocial behaviour involving groups of youths.
Two arrested as police investigate July shooting
Two guns are recovered and a cannabis factory is also discovered during police searches.
Man charged with five counts of attempted murder
Shazhad Mahmood will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday.
'Bankrupt' council owns art worth £451m
Birmingham City Council says it will not sell any despite only 1% being on display.
Man charged with stirring up racial hatred
Ehsan Hussain is accused of publishing offensive material on an instant messaging platform.
New bridge to be built to connect town centre
The new canal footbridge will be installed near Walsall's Light Cinema.
Musicians host free gig for supporters after fire
The gig is free to those who supported the musicians when they lost their equipment in a fire.
Council apologises for racial discrimination
Mazar Dad took Birmingham City Council to a tribunal after he was suspended from his job.
Company fined £18k for failing to clear waste
B46 Properties Limited pleads guilty to failing to clear about 4,000 tonnes of waste.
Second fire in weeks on street with factory units
The fire service is called to Moat Street, Willenhall, just after 02:30 BST on Thursday.
Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
More to be done one year after council bankruptcy
Commissioners brought in to reduce Birmingham City Council's debt raise concerns about progress.
Gloucestershire stun Bears to reach T20 Finals Day
Ollie Price takes three wickets as Gloucestershire defend a low score of 138 to beat Birmingham Bears and reach T20 Blast Finals Day.
Blaze wait on Rachael Heyhoe Flint semi-final spot
Katie George hits an unbeaten 57 as Central Sparks win to keep The Blaze waiting on a Rachael Heyhoe Flint semi-final spot.
Durham sign Warwickshire all-rounder Rhodes
Durham sign former Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes on a three-year contract to start next summer.
Villa ready to pay £250k for Brazil forward Nunes
Aston Villa make a move for Brazil international and Levante forward Gabi Nunes.
Tully Kearney: Two Golds in two days
Tully Kearney gets golds in S5 100m and 200m freestyle in Paris.
Bears stars focus on Finals Day before England duty
Birmingham Bears pair Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley are aiming to seal a Blast Finals Day spot on T20I weekend.
What have we learned from every team's first three Premier League games?
Three games into the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what we have learned from each team so far.
Success against Blues a sign of things to come, says Sadler
Mat Sadler says he is proud of his "brilliantly organised" Walsall side following their EFL Trophy win at Birmingham City.
City Council art collection valued at £451 million
A BBC investigation's found the City Council owns a collection valued at £451 million
Tony Christie's dementia journey
Three years following his dementia diagnosis Tony Christie is still making music
Bargain Hunt's Richard Winterton: Life of an auctioneer
Lichfield auctioneer Richard Winterton shares a few secrets with WM's Kathryn Stanczyszyn
Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadei was charged with attempted kidnap then found not guilty in 48 minutes
West Midland?s Mayor promises better bus service in two years
Mayor Richard Parker promises franchising will improve local bus services for the region
Birmingham Paralympic Canoeist Rob Oliver aims for Gold
Birmingham Paralympic Canoeist Rob Oliver in Paris training ahead of his heats on Friday
Rowley Regis produces Europe's Strongest Women
Naomi Hadley from Rowley Regis overcomes death of her mother by becoming Strongest Women
The future of Weoley Castle's library
With more than 900 libraries reducing their hours, how is Weoley Castle surviving?
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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Murder inquiry launched after woman found dead
The 35-year-old was discovered after police responded to concerns for a woman's welfare in Bury.
'Old hospital buildings causing traumatic births'
Mums described their births as "traumatic, overcrowded and alone".
Woman and her dog killed in collision with taxi
Kent Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in contact.
Woman, 79, accidentally pays £2,700 for Oasis tickets
Elizabeth Buxton says she thought the tickets were £90 each.
Murder investigation after man found dead in house
The body of a 59-year-old man was found at a property in Huddersfield on Thursday police say.
Bill banning no-fault evictions to return to Parliament
A bill, which would end no fault evictions, is expected to be introduced to the Commons next week.
Post-war nuclear bunker to go under the hammer
Auctioneers expect the sale of "a piece of history" to exceed the guide price of £15,000 to £20,000.
Man badly injured in house explosion dies
Robert Fenwick was critically injured in the suspected gas blast a week ago near Preston.
Police officer sprayed with petrol during riots
A senior officer tells councillors about violence towards police during riots in Tamworth and Hanley.
Off-road bikers tracked down after police helicopter chase
A man was arrested after the group of nuisance bikers narrowly avoided pedestrians during the pursuit.
Man wanted in connection with attempted murder
Police are looking for Kallen Maxwell after a woman was stabbed multiple times in April.
Sisters find Anglo-Saxon brooch on Scouts trip
The discovery, thought to date back to the 6th Century, was made during a scout-run excavation.
Source: BBC News
