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Council apprentice scheme starts A West Midlands council launches a new apprenticeship scheme for 30 young people aged between 16 and 18.

Motorists warned about disruption The Highways Agency warns of possible disruption to motorists as ten weeks of work starts near West Bromwich.

Airport re-opens after snowfall Birmingham Airport re-opens after snow causes the cancellation of six flights.

US Olympic delegation visits city A number of officials from the US athletics team visit Birmingham to inspect facilities they will use ahead of this year's Olympics.

Police money plea for 'busy 2012' Police in the West Midlands must be given more money to cope with the Olympics and other major events this summer.

Band's kit stolen before TV debut A band describes how their kit was stolen hours before they played on the Graham Norton Show

'More young homeless' seek help An increase in the number of young homeless people in Birmingham is reported

Council's £2m apprenticeship plan Walsall Council hopes to create 550 new apprenticeships if a £2m project is approved

Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa Papiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Villa to move back up to fifth in the table.

QPR 1-2 Wolves Substitute Kevin Doyle scores the winner and provides an assist as Wolves come from behind to beat 10-man QPR and move out of the relegation zone.

West Brom 1-2 Swansea Danny Graham earns Swansea City only a second Premier League away win of the season as West Bromwich Albion's poor home form continues.

Birmingham 0-0 Southampton Southampton lose ground on Championship leaders West Ham as they play out a draw against fellow promotion hopefuls Birmingham at St Andrew's.

Scunthorpe P-P Walsall Saturday's League One fixture between Scunthorpe and Walsall is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Fleetwood 2-2 Tamworth Jamie Vardy rescues a point for Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Fleetwood against Tamworth.

No animosity at Wolves - McCarthy Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says he bears "no animosity" towards Steve Morgan after the chairman entered the dressing room and criticised his players.

Ed Doolan wins broadcasting award BBC WM presenter Ed Doolan wins an Outstanding Contribution award for his work in broadcasting.

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Thousands get into Olympic spirit Community Games are taking place in the West Midlands as part of the build up to London 2012

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Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa Papiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Villa to move back up to fifth in the table.

QPR 1-2 Wolves Substitute Kevin Doyle scores the winner and provides an assist as Wolves come from behind to beat 10-man QPR and move out of the relegation zone.

West Brom 1-2 Swansea Danny Graham earns Swansea City only a second Premier League away win of the season as West Bromwich Albion's poor home form continues.

Birmingham 0-0 Southampton Southampton lose ground on Championship leaders West Ham as they play out a draw against fellow promotion hopefuls Birmingham at St Andrew's.

Scunthorpe P-P Walsall Saturday's League One fixture between Scunthorpe and Walsall is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Fleetwood 2-2 Tamworth Jamie Vardy rescues a point for Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Fleetwood against Tamworth.

No animosity at Wolves - McCarthy Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says he bears "no animosity" towards Steve Morgan after the chairman entered the dressing room and criticised his players.

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Drivers warned of icy conditions Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England continue.

Apprentice boost for sub builder Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Police condemn gang attack on bus An attack on a Salford bus by a gang of hooded youths was "completely irresponsible", police say.

Heathrow getting 'back to normal' BAA has said services at Heathrow are expected to be back to normal and that some 500 fewer flights operated out of the airport on Sunday.

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk' The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

China celebrates Games in Leeds An event to celebrate Leeds as host city to 300 members of the Chinese Olympic team takes place in the city.

Woman hurt in gas leak explosion A woman is hurt in an explosion at her home in Hampshire after a gas leak.

Preaching vicar invites 'tweets' A vicar from North Somerset invites members of his church congregation to "tweet" him while he preaches.

Two brothers charged with murder Two brothers are charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Rochdale.