Wolverhampton and West Midlands News
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Boy, 17, wanted over fatal street stabbing
Police have named a 17-year-old wanted in connection with the death of Yassin Alama.

Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullying
Unite say agency staff are refusing to cross picket lines, because of intimidation at the council's refuse department.

City a hotspot for uninsured drivers
Three areas of Birmingham are among the top 10 worst areas of the UK for uninsured drivers.

CCTV plea after £3k stolen from elderly man's car
The theft happens after a 90-year-old man withdraws the cash and puts it in the boot of his vehicle.

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods
These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

Town unveils litter-picking canal boat
The boat is created to help keep a canal network clean as part of plans to improve public spaces.

Women feel scared in city days after fatal attack
Women in Birmingham tell the BBC how they feel in the wake of the unprovoked attack on Katie Fox.

Birmingham bin workers facing redundancy notices
Birmingham City Council has begun the process of compulsory redundancies for a number of bin workers, the BBC understands.

Bin workers protest outside home secretary's office
Members of the Unite union call for talks to restart, almost seven months into the industrial action.

Thousands rally to support striking bin workers
Union members from across the country flock to Birmingham to support striking bin workers.

Why are Birmingham bin workers on strike?
The BBC answers some of the most-asked questions about the ongoing strike.

Can Birmingham's bin strike be resolved?
As the all-out dispute nears the six month mark, city residents are wondering when it will end.

Police clear-out helps out community groups
Items like noticeboards and exercise mats are being donated as buildings are refurbished or sold.

New era as Irish Centre opens at new site
It has moved to Wheeler's Lane in Kings Heath after more than 50 years in Digbeth.

West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
From a runner set to cover 156 miles, to a play that's over 100 years old - how was the news for you?

Your photos: Northern Lights and heavy rain
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.

Student flats on pub site recommended for approval
A 16-storey block is proposed on the Birmingham site of former pub and live venue the Golden Eagle.

Pioneering breast surgeon's pride in national role
Dr Raghavan Vidya is appointed honorary secretary of the Association of Breast Surgery.

Three charged after teen stabbed in city centre
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed but has not been left with life-threatening or life changing injuries.

Villagers rally to help Storm Claudia clean up
Roads flooded with vehicles passing through deep water in places while rail services were disrupted.

'Podcasting about fatherhood was life-changing'
Comedian Darren Harriott launches a podcast exploring fatherhood, following his own dad's suicide.

Grand Slam of Darts a bullseye for Wolverhampton
The economic benefit to the city of last year's event was an estimated £3.4m, the council says.

'We just weren't ourselves' - Walsall boss Sadler
Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes a loss of identity was to blame for the defeat to Colchester which took his side off the top of League Two.

Walsall sign striker Roofe on short-term deal
Walsall bring in former Leeds and Rangers forward Kemar Roofe on a short-term contract until January.

'National League is League Three' - inside non-league's 3UP campaign
National League clubs are ramping up the pressure on the EFL to increase the number of promotion places into League Two.

'It's my time' says Walsall's Browne
Walsall defender Rico Browne says he feels he has taken his chance in the first team and "is not stopping" now he is a regular.

Holders Peterborough to visit Swindon in EFL Trophy
Full details of the draw for the last 32 of the EFL Trophy.

Hidden Birmingham
Why did influential figures of the 18th century meet once a month in the West Midlands?

Quest to identify WW1 soldier after grave robbery
Can you help solve a mystery and give a soldier the chance to be buried with his name?

Halesowen woman becomes overnight millionaire
20-year-old Sienna McSwiggan from Halesowen took part in ITV game show Win Win.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Wolves interim head coach speaks after a defeat at Chelsea.

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.
Agency staff covering Birmingham bin dispute vote to strike
Members of the Unite union vote to join picket lines in the long-running stand-off from December.
Former Olympic coach denies child sex offences
Vicente Modahl appears in court to deny child sex offences - and his trial is adjourned until 2028.
Mum watched 'in horror' as daughter died on railway line
The mother of Roxy Phillips tells an inquest how she watched paramedics try to save her daughter.
Tunnel network under giant sinkhole 'larger than expected'
SES Water says it is waiting for assurances that the ground around the hole is safe and stable.
'Don't let my stalker deter you from public life'
Dame Penny Mordaunt says she still believes the upsides of politics outweigh the downsides.
Man jailed for killing boy, 16, in front of mother
Romario Gordon, 22, was found guilty of manslaughter after Camron Smith was stabbed in his home.
Dog owner 'cheated death' after trying to rescue pet
Mr Abrar says his dog is still missing and he is having trouble sleeping since the incident.
Masseur who sexually assaulted clients spared jail
Ibrahim Ali is spared jail after sexually assaulting five women at the Nirvana Spa in Sindlesham.
Teen denies murdering man found on New Year's Day
Jake McMillan, 18, pleads not guilty to killing "cheeky geeza" William McNicholl, 63.
'We send 17,000 meals a week to foodbanks'
A charity that supports foodbanks says "thousands" will go hungry this Christmas without help.
Stranded whale calf dies after major rescue effort
Rescuers put down the stranded calf "to stop further suffering".
Plumber plans to use lottery cash for new bathroom
John Fearman, from Heathfield, says he has no plans to retire after his £333,333 jackpot.