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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Natalie Putt: Missing mum died 'at or near her home'
Natalie Putt went missing from her home aged 17 in 2003, leaving behind her 11-week old son.
'Contaminated' Willenhall land not a threat, council says
Residents were told not to eat produce from their gardens due to pollution from a former gasworks.
Cyrille Regis: Metro tram in memory of footballer
A West Midlands Metro tram is named after former West Bromwich Albion player Cyrille Regis.
Coventry City Council is UK's slowest to fill potholes
Some councils aim to fill potholes within minutes but others take more than a day, new figures show.
Birmingham pub bombings: 'No evidence of state involvement' in attack
The pub bombings in Birmingham city centre in 1974 left 21 people dead and another 182 injured.
Ex Dudley policeman admits making indecent images of girl
West Midlands Police said Davies left the force in June, having been arrested in May.
Birmingham children's social care services no longer 'inadequate'
Birmingham's children's social care services was rated "inadequate" for 10 years after a number of child deaths.
Missing toddler and mother found safe
A ban on naming Joeking Kyerah was lifted when he went missing amid family court proceedings.
Walsall man who murdered 'friend' jailed for life
Darren Barnes is sentenced after Edwin Bradley's body was found under furniture in his flat.
Premier League players taking part in concussion study this season
Premier League footballers are taking part in a "ground-breaking" new concussion study this season that could lead to pitch-side diagnosis.
Patisserie Valerie says accounting scandal worse than thought
An accounting probe has found thousands of false entries in the firm's ledgers, its owner says.
Widow of Smethwick crash victim appeals 15 years on
David Evans was killed in a hit-and-run crash in 2004 and his killer has never been caught.
Commuters urged to smile by positive messages on steps
Twelve signs promoting happiness and well-being are lifting the mood at Dudley Port Station.
'Making pizzas used to be a hobby, now it's my business'
In four years Lee DeSanges has gone from throwing pizza parties to running his own restaurant.
'Sorry, Dad - I'm thinking of getting a German passport'
The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step.
Prep: The battle to access 'game-changing' HIV drug
Many at high risk have struggled to get hold of Prep, which can help prevent people from contracting HIV.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City.
Aston Villa v Hull City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Aston Villa and Hull City.
Gillingham v Walsall
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Gillingham and Walsall.
Maidenhead United v Solihull Moors
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Maidenhead United and Solihull Moors.
England in West Indies: Chris Woakes takes 3-31 in warm-up match
Chris Woakes takes 3-31 in England's final warm-up match before the first Test against the West Indies.
Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion.
Norwich City 3-1 Birmingham City: Canaries end winless run in lively game
Norwich City regain second place in the Championship with a 3-1 win at home against Birmingham City.
Kerim Mrabti: Birmingham City sign Sweden midfielder on free transfer
Championship side Birmingham City sign Sweden international midfielder Kerim Mrabti on a free transfer.
Cameron Norman: Walsall sign Oxford full-back for undisclosed fee
Walsall sign Oxford United full-back Cameron Norman for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Scott Laird: Walsall re-sign defender on loan from Forest Green Rovers
Defender Scott Laird returns for a second spell at Walsall as they sign him on loan from Forest Green Rovers.
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
Jaden Moodie: Murder arrest over 14-year-old's stabbing
An 18-year-old is arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing the 14-year-old in east London.
Sophie Taylor: Footballer friend leads tributes following death
Leicester City's James Maddison leads hundreds of tributes as Sophie Taylor dies of cancer.
Vets remove fence post from spooked Suffolk pony
Vets say the 2ft 3in post ended up alongside the horse's ribcage, narrowly missing vital organs.
New Year Park Lane stab death: 'Dangerous' men hunted
Tudor Simionov was knifed as he tried to stop gatecrashers getting into the venue on New Year's Eve.
Swinton murder probe: Stabbed mum had 'heart of gold'
Alison Hunt, who was found dead in Swinton, was a "wonderful" mum, her family says.
Hardendale Quarry shotgun death: Cumbria Police investigated
A watchdog says the man's death following an armed stand-off at a quarry was "deeply distressing".
Service to honour Norfolk 'greatest angler' John Wilson
John Wilson, who was appointed MBE for services to angling, died at his home in Thailand in November.
Differences in GP access across England 'shocking'
A BBC analysis suggests there is a shocking variation in access to GPs across England, doctors' leaders say.
Government to fund 2,900 school exchanges for poorer pupils
Schools will be able to apply for grants to take poorer pupils on overseas exchanges.
Cumbria health trust hit by 147 cyber attacks in five years
The Morecambe Bay NHS Trust said the "vast majority" of these attacks were unsuccessful.
Hundreds could lose money as Dream Lodge Group enters administration
Dream Lodge Group runs eight luxury lodge holiday parks across England.
Unlawfully detained couple awarded £90k in damages
Iwona Deptka and Henry Sadlowski were unlawfully held for 154 days after being found sleeping rough.
Source: BBC News
