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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Blake Ward death: Teen died following seaside holiday
Blake had been on holiday with a group of friends when he got in trouble in the sea.
Stillborn baby's parents help others with memory blankets
Mike and Trish White came up with the idea for the blankets after losing two babies in two years.
LGBT lessons row: More Birmingham schools stop classes
The move comes as a campaigner says some members of Birmingham's Muslim community feel "victimised".
'US agent' stopped British men joining IS in Syria
Two 22-year-old men, from Leicester and Birmingham, tried to cross into Syria in 2017, a court hears.
'Pristine' pistol found near Birmingham bomb blast pub
A retired police constable said he handed the gun to an inspector after the atrocity in 1974.
Birmingham school objects to off-licence over 'drunk' parents
Cotteridge Primary School in Birmingham said some parents stand outside the school and drink.
Tyseley fire: Photo reveals Birmingham furniture warehouse damage
The fire at the warehouse in Birmingham was accidental, West Midlands Fire Service says.
Wolverhampton death crash boy was 'life and soul' of class
A school pays tribute to 10-year-old Sanjay Singh who was killed alongside his brother on Thursday.
CCTV image released over woman's Birmingham rape
Police say a comprehensive investigation is under way into the city centre attack.
Birmingham grenade attack: Businessman and 'hitmen' jailed
The grenade attack followed a businessman's "campaign of intimidation" over lost money, say police.
Birmingham pub bombings: Police never collected CCTV
Inquests into the 1974 bombings hear one pub could have been evacuated in under eight minutes.
Footage captures grenade attack at home in Birmingham
CCTV footage captures the moment two "hitmen" carry out an attack with a grenade in Birmingham.
Fire crews tackle blaze at Birmingham factory
The fire in Tyseley has led to nearby roads being closed and disruption to train travel.
Climate change: Young people protest in Birmingham
Birmingham students taking part in protests against climate change say they are fighting for their future.
Birmingham Moor Street Station regeneration plans revealed
Passenger numbers at the Birmingham station are expected to grow with the arrival of HS2.
Birmingham clean air charge
Drivers of high-polluting cars could pay £8 under a planned charge in Birmingham city centre.
James Shan: Baggies first-team coach may see out season in caretaker charge
West Bromwich Albion are considering letting James Shan stay in caretaker charge until the end of the season.
EFL Day of Action: How football delivers hope, opportunity and smiles
Homeless projects, getting to play with the first-team and a spot of cooking are among the EFL's Day of Action events.
Sunday semi-final for Watford and Wolves
Man City's FA Cup semi-final against Brighton will be played on Saturday 6 April and broadcast live on the BBC.
Birmingham City & Aston Villa fined £5,000 for failing to control players in Second City derby
Birmingham City and Aston Villa are each fined £5,000 by the FA for failing to control players in their derby on 10 March.
Ian Bell: Warwickshire batsman out for three months after toe surgery
Batsman Ian Bell will miss the start of Warwickshire's season, after surgery to repair a ligament tear in his toe.
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
'Thai bride' body found on Yorkshire Dales in 2004 identified
Police say a woman found in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004 is Lamduan Armitage, nee Seekanya.
Sophie Gradon: Aaron Armstrong killed himself after girlfriend's death
Aaron Armstrong killed himself after the death of Sophie Gradon, who had appeared on the TV show.
'Fleecehold': New homes hit by 'hidden costs'
Could your dream home cost more than you think? A growing number of new-build buyers warn it could.
Gestational diabetes: Women left at risk, say researchers
Left untreated, gestational diabetes can increase the risk of a stillbirth and other complications.
Mouse helps keep shed squeaky clean
When screws and bits of metal started appearing in a bird feed container an infrared camera helped solve the mystery.
Teacher who joked about 'Smurf sex' guilty of misconduct
Adam Evans was sacked for gross misconduct after making a joke when he saw a pupil with blue fingers.
LGBT lessons row: More Birmingham schools stop classes
The move comes as a campaigner says some members of Birmingham's Muslim community feel "victimised".
Two hurt in Tesco screwdriver attack
A man, 23, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an attack at a store in Sheffield.
Benefits cheat caught running at Crufts dog show
Linda Avery claimed £12,000 in disability benefits but was filmed running and lifting her dog.
Amber Peat: Schoolgirl 'blamed herself' for family problems
A review into Amber Peat's death finds frequent moves of home and school undermined efforts to help her.
Whitehaven deep coal mine plan moves step closer
Those in favour said the mine would bring desperately needed jobs in West Cumbria.
Vietnam waterfall death tourists 'were not warned of danger'
Sisters Izzy Squire and Beth Anderson and their friend Christian Sloan died in Vietnam in 2016.
Source: BBC News
