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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Viktorija Sokolova murder: Boy guilty of Wolverhampton park killing
Viktorija Sokolova's head was "smashed in" by the 16-year-old, who was also convicted of raping her.
Jamelia's stepbrother guilty of Birmingham gun murder
Tafarwa Beckford shot Derek Myers dead in retaliation for an attack on his friend.
Birmingham bin workers vote for industrial action over Christmas
Unite members in Birmingham vote to work-to-rule in a row over alleged council payments.
Ex-West Midlands Police officer sentenced for voyeurism
Marcus O'Dell was dismissed from West Midlands Police in November after his guilty plea.
Happy Christmas Roy: Wizzard star's stolen van returned
Guitars and amps belonging to The Roy Wood Rock 'n' Roll Band were inside the vehicle.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols denies sex abuse 'cover-up'
Cardinal Vincent Nichols denied suppressing information about the son of author JRR Tolkien.
Aston Villa: Kevin MacDonald 'reassigned' from under-23 coach role amid bullying claim
Aston Villa "reassign" under-23s manager Kevin MacDonald from his role amid allegations of bullying by a former player.
CCTV shows £300,000 Newcastle jewellery shop raid
The gang was armed with hammers and smashed display cases before fleeing with the haul.
Birmingham homeless charity seeks hot meal volunteers
HomeLess One serves hot meals to about 100 people a night, five times a week but wants to expand.
The coach getting more Muslim girls into football
Asha Ali Rage coaches Muslim girls in her community in a bid to get more of them into football.
Blackfishing: The women accused of pretending to be black
Newsbeat speaks to two influencers accused of "blackfishing" and looks at why it's so controversial.
How cuts changed council spending, in seven charts
Only children's care has avoided council cuts since 2010.
Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.
Ashley Giles set to replace Andrew Strauss as new England director of cricket
Former spinner Ashley Giles is on the verge of replacing Andrew Strauss as England's new director of cricket.
Jake Livermore: England midfielder extends West Bromwich Albion deal
England midfielder Jake Livermore signs a contract extension with West Bromwich Albion, tying him to the club until 2022.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bournemouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth.
Aston Villa v Stoke City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Aston Villa and Stoke City.
Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City.
Football must unite to stamp out the 'ugly' spectre of racism - West Brom boss Darren Moore
West Brom boss Darren Moore is calling on football to unite to stamp out the "ugly" spectre of racism.
Footballer Riccardo Calder jailed for car park assault
Riccardo Calder had a "complete loss of temper" and attacked a female friend in a pub car park.
Sunderland 0-1 Walsall: Superb Kinsella effort sees off Black Cats
Liam Kinsella's superb goal helps Walsall edge past Sunderland in their FA Cup second-round replay.
Bears' Stone left out of England ODI squad
England retain the players that finished the series win over Sri Lanka for their three-Test tour of the West Indies next month, but tweak their ODI squad.
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
Viktorija Sokolova murder: Boy guilty of Wolverhampton park killing
Viktorija Sokolova's head was "smashed in" by the 16-year-old, who was also convicted of raping her.
Five-week-old baby boy dies after Yaxley dog attack
Two Staffordshire bull terriers seized following the attack have been destroyed, police confirm.
Lottery winner claims £76m after appeal in Boston and Skegness
An appeal was launched after the ticket's owner failed to claim the jackpot prize.
Jamelia's stepbrother guilty of Birmingham gun murder
Tafarwa Beckford shot Derek Myers dead in retaliation for an attack on his friend.
Factory 251 nightclub fight: Four men arrested
Rugby league player Joe Sharratt suffered a head injury in a fight outside the Manchester venue.
Joe Robinson: Ex-soldier skips bail in Turkey after terror conviction
Joe Robinson faced a long prison sentence in Turkey over membership of an armed Kurdish group.
Why did Rachel Johnston die after having all her teeth removed?
The families of three people with learning difficulties tell the BBC all their teeth were taken out.
'Racist' student law society disbanded
The Bracton Law Society at the University of Exeter has been disbanded following a major review.
Ally Law: YouTube prankster gets studio and theme park ban
Ally Law climbed Thorpe Park's Stealth rollercoaster ride and broke into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Tony Colston-Hayter: Brighton fraud machine maker jailed
"Audacious" Tony Colston-Hayter used the device to con people out of more than £500,000, police said.
Suffragette statues mark 100 years of women's first vote
Suffragettes Emmeline Pankhurst and Annie Kenney are being honoured at ceremonies in their home towns.
Man who had ears sliced off in Blackburn street attack dies
Sajed Choudry also suffered a fractured skull during a "large scale disturbance" in the street.
Source: BBC News
