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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Serving West Midlands Police officer charged with sexual assault
PC Joseph Powell of West Midlands Police is accused of an historical offence between 2009 and 2011.
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Social worker said 'play' caused boy's bruises
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, six, became "fixated" on his father killing him, the murder trial also hears.
Birmingham engineer's PPE headscarf to inspire Muslim women
Aminah Shafiq says her design makes it safer for women wearing a headscarf to work in operational jobs.
Birmingham strip club can remain open after report of rape
The Rocket Club in Birmingham has seen a temporary suspension of its licence overturned.
Two dead after Wolverhampton house fire started by cigarette
Investigators warn of the risks of smoking following the blaze in Wolverhampton.
Concern over Black Country mental health service users' safety
A watchdog says a service still requires improvement following an inspection.
Elephant death soldier Mathew Talbot 'deprived of protection'
The parents of Coldstream Guardsman Mathew Talbot say he was "badly let down" by Army planners.
Birmingham man tried to kill baby with poisoned milk bottle
Detectives say Jamar Bailey searched online for "how to kill a newborn".
Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'
A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Life-size dinosaurs installed
From a T. rex to a Triceratops, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is set for a dinosaur takeover.
Wolverhampton mum dies weeks after bowel cancer diagnosis
Sharan Kaur Kullar, 34, dies just four weeks after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Solihull students' driverless technology training
Students are appreciating an opportunity to get hands-on experience of the technology.
Universal credit: Family snubbed by landlords
Helen Williams' daughter and grandsons have to move out of their home in November.
Matty Cash: Aston Villa defender poised to play for Poland
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash could make his international debut for Poland next month after being granted citizenship.
Altrincham 1-2 Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors come from behind to win at Altrincham 2-1.
Birmingham City 2-1 Swansea City: Troy Deeney inspires Blues to victory
Troy Deeney scores one goal and creates another as Birmingham City beat Swansea City 2-1 to end their seven-game winless streak.
West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Bristol City: Baggies win in twice-delayed match
West Brom cruise past Bristol City to move up to second in a game which is twice delayed for medical emergencies in the crowd.
Walsall 2-2 Barrow
Josh Gordon equalises six minutes into stoppage time to rescue Barrow a 2-2 draw at former club Walsall.
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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Climate activists hold Science Museum protest over fossil fuel sponsors
The activists say they will stay at London's Science Museum for "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors.
Gloucestershire Police 'failing' at investigation and victim support
Gloucestershire Police is found to be failing in victim support and how it investigates crimes.
Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash
The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.
Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will outline further details of his spending plans at about 12:30 BST.
Girls Night In: 'Spiking is part of going out - so we're staying in'
Campaigners say the situation has reached "boiling point" and venues need to do more to keep them safe.
Unreasonable force in restraint of robber who died, inquest hears
An inquest jury finds aspects of Shane Bryant's restraint "more likely than not" contributed to his death.
COP26: Essex women help thousands live eco lifestyle
An eco social media group started by two women is now helping thousands of people make a difference.
Campaign to end sexual harassment on London transport launched
Victims and bystanders are urged to report incidents so action can be taken against offenders?.
Emily Maitlis stalker 'will continue to brood and write letters'
Edward Vines is accused of attempting to breach a restraining order to not contact the presenter.
Five men released in Brentwood murder investigation
Police are still questioning three men in connection with the deaths of two teenagers in Brentwood.
Queen will not attend COP26 climate change summit
Buckingham Palace says the Queen, who has been advised to rest, is "disappointed" not to attend.
Serving West Midlands Police officer charged with sexual assault
PC Joseph Powell of West Midlands Police is accused of an historical offence between 2009 and 2011.
Source: BBC News
