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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Unlicensed Birmingham taxi driver raped student
Attif Hamid is jailed for nine years after luring a woman into his car with the promise of a low fare.
eBay to help Wolverhampton traders build online shops
The partnership will help support retailers in a 'challenging climate', the council says.
'Feisty' scorpion found in luxury Birmingham hotel
The Hyatt Regency is to host some of the Conservative Party conference from Sunday.
Councillor and wife hurt in shop robbery
Two people have been arrested after the incident at Uplands Fruits in Sandwell Road.
Thomas Jones: Second murder arrest over missing student
Another 20-year-old man is arrested in connection with the disappearance of Thomas Jones, 18.
British 'pharmacist who joined IS' is detained in Syria
The man, who says he is from Birmingham, has been captured in Syria on suspicion of being an IS member.
Wolves stars wish 92-year-old fan happy birthday
A friend formed a secret plan to record players' happy birthday messages to fan Jim Payne.
Hundreds more West Midlands ambulance staff get terror training
Four hundred members of West Midlands Ambulance Service are now being trained to deal with terrorist incidents.
'My role isn't a parent, it's like a peer'
A scheme which partners carers with adults with learning disabilities is set to be expanded.
Women's selfies sought for giant Face of Suffrage artwork
Thousands of pictures of girls of women will form a giant mosaic of a mystery suffragette.
Prince William honours 'holocaust hero'
Frank Foley worked undercover in Berlin providing visas to thousands of Jews fleeing persecution.
Jack Grealish: Aston Villa midfielder signs new five-year deal
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish signs a new five-year deal with the Championship club.
County Championship: Warwickshire's bowlers stun Kent before Will Rhodes ton
Will Rhodes hits 102 not out for Warwickshire after the Bears bowl out Kent for just 167 in their Division Two title decider.
County Championship: Yorkshire safe despite Daryl Mitchell century for Worcestershire
Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell hits a century but Yorkshire have most to celebrate as they officially secure safety.
David Cotterill: Wales winger opens up about depression
Wales footballer David Cotterill opens up to BBC Sport Wales and shares the story of his long-term battle against depression.
Olly Stone: England call-ups & Warwickshire's promotion cap 'crazy week'
From a knee injury to an excuse for a knees-up: Warwickshire paceman Olly Stone's two-year pathway to England's Test squad.
WSL: Reading Women 0-1 Birmingham City Women
Birmingham City maintain their perfect start to the Women's Super League season with victory at Reading.
Manchester United 1-1 Wolves: Joao Moutinho earns visitors draw at Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he expects more from his attacking players as his side are held to a draw at Old Trafford by Wolves.
Aston Villa 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday: Owls beat Villa in Bruce's 100th game in charge
Steve Bruce says he is "never going to walk away" as Aston Villa manager after his side lose at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Leeds United 1-2 Birmingham City: Marcelo Bielsa blames his own tactics as Blues beat leaders
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa blames his own tactics as Birmingham stun the previously unbeaten Championship leader to secure a first win of 2018-19.
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
Lindholme Prison: Policing perimeter 'virtually impossible'
The BBC visits a jail with drug and violence problems - and a three-mile fence smugglers throw items over.
Pret baguette inquest: Plea for help after allergic reaction
The 15-year-old's father held a phone to her ear so her mother and brother could say goodbye.
Roman mosaic replica 'could come home' to Woodchester
The owner of the replica Orpheus Pavement is prepared to sell it back to the community.
King's Lynn QE Hospital may suspend some surgery
The hospital was placed in special measures by inspectors who said patients were discharged too soon.
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Roof restoration completed
Built in 1797, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is thought to be the first iron-framed building.
Debenhams attempts to 'bring joy back' to High Street
The department store chain will open a new branch on Thursday as it tries to revive its fortunes on the High Street.
Lizzie Deignan announces daughter's birth on Twitter
Former world champion Lizzie Deignan tweeted pictures of her newborn daughter, Orla,.
Thomas Jones: No charges in missing university student probe
Thomas Jones has not been heard from since the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Tamworth Legionnaires' disease cases 'may be linked'
Evidence "points to the possibility that there is a common source," health experts say.
Buckhurst Hill care home murder: Grandson in court
Antony Jennings, 33, slit his 94-year-old grandmother's throat at her care home.
Plus-size dance group in Strictly name row with BBC
BBC bosses tell dance teacher Teresa Lawrence to rebrand her business to avoid any confusion.
'Rubber bullets' used in Brooke murder arrest of man in his 80s
The man in custody is believed to be the husband of a woman found with fatal stab wounds in Norfolk.
Source: BBC News
