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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Family concerns disregarded - report
Family concerns were "disregarded" in the cases of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, a report finds.
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Concerns about bruises not taken seriously enough
Concerns about bruises on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes were not taken seriously enough, a review says.
Villa captain?s memories of European Cup win 40 years on
Former Villa captain Dennis Mortimer recalls Peter Withe's 1982 winning goal as a "magical moment".
Five major nature recovery schemes announced across England
The projects aim to manage land sustainably and improve access to nature for those in cities.
Public artworks in Stevenage and Birmingham given Grade II listed status
The murals have been recognised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Police warning after rise catalytic converters thefts
West Midlands Police say there has been a rise in the part being stolen from parked cars.
West Midlands Ambulance Service boss warns it could collapse within months
Nursing director Mark Docherty predicts West Midlands Ambulance Service could fail by 17 August.
Phillip Harris disappearance: Police release new images
Phillip Harris was last seen aged 15 leaving his home to visit a friend in Birmingham.
Birmingham 2022: Communities 'shut out of direct involvement', panels reports
They have been "shut out", despite inclusivity being key to getting the Games, a race panel reports.
Sewa Badial killed his wife with machete in murder-suicide at Coventry home
Sewa and Sukhjit Badial ran a clothes shop in Birmingham before they were found dead at home last June.
Disgraced West Midlands Police detective sold sex to strangers
Nicholas Taylor would have been dismissed had he not already resigned, West Midlands Police says.
Spaghetti Junction in numbers
On its 50th birthday, a guide to one of Britain's best known concrete structures.
How Junction opening was reported on Midlands Today
See the television report from the opening of Spaghetti Junction 50 years ago.
One of Britain's best known road structures was opened on 24 May, 1972.
A government film was made of the construction of the interchange.
Spaghetti Junction at 50: What lies beneath?
Images capture life below one of the UK's best known road structures on eve of its 50th birthday.
Spaghetti Junction picture mystery solved as workers identified
An appeal over the picture of the 24 Irish workers prompted calls from across the world.
Catalytic converters: Cannock garage creates 'shields' to combat theft
Garage manager Stuart Bateman says thefts can see cars declared a write-off by insurance firms.
Spaghetti Junction at 50: The father and son keeping it safe
The Birmingham junction, officially named Gravelly Hill Interchange, opened to drivers in May 1972.
Kemarni Watson Darby: Injuries 'harrowing' police say
The injuries inflicted on Kemarni Watson Darby were akin to a "serious road traffic accident".
Anger as Birmingham's 'Floozy in the Jacuzzi' out of action
The city centre fountain was only turned back on last week after years out of action.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games volunteers make costumes for ceremonies
Volunteers are helping to create costumes for the Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies.
Liam Gordon: Walsall agree two-year deal with Bolton Wanderers defender
Walsall boss Michael Flynn makes Bolton defender Liam Gordon the club's first signing of the summer on a two-year deal.
Chris Woakes: No 'timescale' on England bowler's return - Warwickshire
Warwickshire say there is "no timescale" on England fast bowler Chris Woakes' return from a knee injury.
Sam Johnstone: England keeper leaves West Brom following expiry of contract
England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Romaine Sawyers and Andy Carroll will all leave West Bromwich Albion.
French Open: Dan Evans & Cameron Norrie win at Roland Garros, Harriet Dart loses on debut
Britain's Dan Evans earns a first win at the French Open on his 32nd birthday, with Cameron Norrie also through to the second round.
Aston Villa sign Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a five-year contract
Aston Villa sign French midfielder Boubacar Kamara from Marseille on a five-year contract.
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
Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Family concerns disregarded - report
Family concerns were "disregarded" in the cases of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, a report finds.
Energy bills to be cut by hundreds as part of £10bn support package
The £10bn support package is expected to be largely funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
Manchester Arena attack: Government considering change in registering deaths
Caroline Curry and Lisa Rutherford say a stranger should not register their children's deaths.
Sasha Johnson: £20,000 reward offered over black rights campaigner shooting
A case against four men charged over the attack was dropped in February this year.
Richard Bacon: Conservative MP suggests NHS staff 'let their hair down'
The MP suggests it would be possible to find NHS staff "letting their hair down" during lockdown.
Schoolgirl Disney glasses campaigner Lowri wins award
Lowri, 13, from Nottinghamshire, wrote to Disney asking them to create a heroine with glasses.
Amazon and Tesco purchases on local authority card reviewed
Purchases made at stores and a hotel - mostly attributable to a mayor's office - are under review.
Archie Battersbee: Hospital prepared for more tests on boy in coma
Specialists treating Archie Battersbee, 12, say treatment should end, but his parents disagree.
Four passengers hurt as bus hits bridge in Sheffield
The top deck of a bus is destroyed when it hits a footbridge near a Sheffield shopping centre.
North Yorkshire Police warn over cooking oil thefts
Officers say using cooking oil instead of diesel in vehicles is "likely to be very harmful" to engines
Dippy the dinosaur returns to London's Natural History Museum
The diplodocus cast is returning to London on Friday, after a tour of UK museums, until December.
Cheltenham boy with childhood cancer given supercar boost
More than 100 cars formed a parade to surprise Kai on his birthday.
Source: BBC News
