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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Rough sex murder defence: Why campaigners want it banned
Campaigners say men are increasingly using the defence to try to get away with murdering women.
Camilla unveils Roald Dahl-inspired windows at Birmingham hospital
The Duchess of Cornwall visits Birmingham Children's Hospital where 10 stained glass windows are installed.
Four released after Leamington Spa 'county lines' stabbing
Nasir Patrice, 17, was fatally stabbed in the attack in Leamington Spa on 15 January.
Sparkbrook stabbing: Boy charged after teen 'seriously injured'
A 15-year-old boy remains in hospital after the knife attack in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, on Monday.
West Bromwich Albion: Homeless fan sees first Baggies game after generous gesture
A homeless man says his "dream came true" after being he was given a ticket to watch his boyhood team play for the first time.
West Midlands Police: Ex-PC shared indecent child picture
The officer would have been dismissed for gross conduct had he not already resigned, the force said.
Kate launches childhood survey to help under-fives
The Duchess of Cambridge meets children in Birmingham to mark the launch of her "five big questions".
Labour leadership: Jess Phillips quits race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn
The Birmingham Yardley MP bows out of the contest as Lisa Nandy gets the backing of the GMB union.
Matheus Pereira: West Brom winger accepts three-match ban for violent conduct
West Brom's Matheus Pereira is suspended for three games after accepting a charge of violent conduct for a clash with Stoke's Joe Allen.
Dan Evans: British number one set to skip Olympics
British number one Dan Evans says he would prefer to miss the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and concentrate on the United States' hard court season later this year.
Eniola Aluko: Aston Villa appoint ex-England forward as women's sporting director
Aston Villa Women appoint former England forward Eniola Aluko as their first sporting director.
Australian Open: Heather Watson into second round but Dan Evans loses
Britain's Heather Watson shows tremendous fight to reach the Australian Open second round before Dan Evans is knocked out.
Aston Villa 2-1 Watford: Hosts fight back to earn dramatic win at Villa Park
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says his players will have "a lot of belief" after they score a late winner to beat Watford and move out of the bottom three.
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
Whorlton Hall abuse: Care watchdog wrong not to publish critical 2015 report
An unpublished report on a hospital for vulnerable adults could have prevented abuse, a review finds.
Battersea fatal shooting: Man arrested after Flamur Beqiri died
A man is held in Denmark after Swedish national Flamur Beqiri died in front of his family in London.
Royal Opera House front row punch: Solicitor fined
Matthew Feargrieve punched a man in an argument over a front row seat at the Royal Opera House.
Kayleigh Hanks: Ian Paton 'strangled partner while baby slept'
Ian Paton arranged the scene to make it look like Kayleigh Hanks had attacked him with a knife, court hears.
Midrar Ali: Dad of baby boy in legal battle 'pressured' by medics
St Mary's Hospital says continuing to treat brain dead four-month old Midrar Ali was "undignified".
Preston sisters killed in Pakistan gas leak 'inseparable'
Nadia, 18, and Maria Rehman, 24, were in Pakistan for the anniversary of their grandfather's death.
Blackpool woman jailed for Lancashire Police threat texts
Tracey Partington sent a huge number of messages, including over 1,000 to one officer, police say.
'Scoreboards' added to speed indicators in Poole and Corfe Mullen
The boards featured "scores" suggesting motorists have been driving over the 30mph speed limit.
LGBT Falklands veteran's 'over the moon' at medal return
Joe Ousalice is "over the moon" after the medal was cut from his uniform because of his sexuality.
Ichthyosaur fossil found by dogs to go to Somerset museum
Conservation work is under way on the find to determine whether it is a new species of ichthyosaur.
MP Sarah Champion calls for end of 'smart motorways'
An MP tells parliament that smart motorways "cannot be delivered safely" and should be stopped.
Murder charge as body found on Devon horse-breeding farm
A murder inquiry was started following the results of post-mortem tests at the weekend.
Source: BBC News
