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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Man critical after barber shop shooting in Walsall
The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted and shot in the stomach, police say.
History of Birmingham's Que Club retold in heritage project
Since 1989, stars including David Bowie and Blur have performed at The Que Club in Birmingham.
'Severe fire' rips through factory unit in Cradley Heath
No-one is reported to have been injured in the fire at the industrial unit in Dudley.
'Major' rail changes in West Midlands timetable overhaul
Passengers across the West Midlands are advised to check the details of their journeys.
Birmingham Star City cinema death: Worker 'froze' as man crushed
The force exerted on Ateeq Rafiq by the cinema seat was equivalent to three-quarters of a tonne.
Police pursuit before fatal Birmingham crash 'appropriate'
A watchdog has found no wrongdoing on behalf of the West Midlands force when a woman died in a crash.
Two jailed after Birmingham machete attack on boy
The 16-year-old victim suffered deep wounds to his leg during the assault, police said.
Mental health concerns before Jasmine Forrester killing
Delroy Forrester was found guilty of the manslaughter of his great-niece Jasmine in 2018.
Lord mayor opens Joe Lycett's new kitchen extension
It started as a joke but Joe Lycett convinced Yvonne Mosquito to open his home extension.
Mental health: Battling depression in fashion
Shara battled with depression and anxiety after she struggled to find a job in fashion when she finished her degree.
Artist's dream to clean up waterways in Bangladesh
Aftab Rahman is taking part in an art project exploring waterways in Birmingham and Bangladesh.
UK knife crime: The first 100 fatal stabbings of 2019
The BBC has tracked the killings to uncover the stories of those who have lost their lives.
UK stabbings: Is austerity causing rising knife crime in Birmingham?
Eight of the 100 people stabbed to death in the UK have been in the West Midlands area.
West Bromwich Albion: Danny Cowley & Chris Hughton under consideration to be head coach
Lincoln City's Danny Cowley and ex-Brighton boss Chris Hughton are believed to be among four candidates for the West Brom job.
West Bromwich Albion: Gareth Barry & James Morrison not offered new deals by Baggies
Gareth Barry and James Morrison are among five players not offered new deals by managerless West Bromwich Albion.
County Championship: Warwickshire collapse to heavy defeat by Hampshire
Warwickshire old boy Keith Barker helps Hampshire to a 314-run win as the injury-hit Bears buckle at Edgbaston.
County Championship: Worcestershire beat Durham by five wickets despite scare
Worcestershire recover from Chris Rushworth's burst of 5-28 to beat Durham by five wickets at New Road.
Walsall: New Saddlers boss releases 11 players following relegation to League Two
New Walsall manager Darrell Clarke releases 11 players following the club's return to League Two.
Man City sign Birmingham striker White
England striker Ellen White is to join Manchester City Women from Birmingham City on a two-year contract from 1 July.
Tomasz Kuszczak: Birmingham City release keeper, plus Greg Stewart & Cheikh Ndoye
Tomasz Kuszczak, Greg Stewart and Senegal midfielder Cheikh Ndoye are all released by Championship club Birmingham City.
T20 Blast Finals Day: Semi-finalists' ticket allocation increased to 750 each
The four semi-finalists for this year's otherwise sold-out T20 Blast Finals Day are to get an increased 3,000 ticket allocation.
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
Manchester Airport: Flight cancellations and delays amid fuel problem
A "power issue" affects fuelling at Manchester Airport, causing delays and 87 flight cancellations.
Mother volunteers baby daughter for diabetes trial
Chloe Phippard says taking part in the trial will give her daughter Ava a chance of "a normal life".
European elections 2019: Views from centre of England
What do people living in the village of Meriden think about the EU elections?
Teens in care 'abandoned to crime gangs'
Unregulated accommodation for children aged 16 and over has increased by 70% in a decade, Newsnight learns.
Vandals trash Stamford model railway exhibition
Four youths are arrested and the club in Lincolnshire says a "hurricane would have done less damage".
Man critical after barber shop shooting in Walsall
The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted and shot in the stomach, police say.
Too many children in mental health hospitals, says report
A lack of support in schools and the community in England is contributing to the problem, says a report.
Leah Heyes: Vigil held for Northallerton drug death teen
Leah Heyes' mother says she is "overwhelmed" by the support shown by people.
Rail passengers lost 3.9m hours in 2018, Which? report says
About 80 trains a day were significantly late and another 660 trains per day were cancelled.
Boy arrested after sexual assault on woman in Weymouth
The attack happened in Weymouth town centre in the early hours of Saturday morning, police say.
Channel migrants: Two more boats intercepted off Kent coast
Four boats with a total of 52 migrants on board have been intercepted over the weekend.
InterCity 125: Hundreds take last HST from London Paddington
Among those on board the sell-out trip was Sir Kenneth Grange, the train's designer.
Source: BBC News
