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Wolverhampton and West Midlands News
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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Westminster car crash: Man arrested on suspicion of terror offences
A man held after three people were hit outside Parliament is not co-operating with counter-terror police.
Jasmine Forrester, 11, killed by 'mentally ill' relative
Jasmine Forrester, 11, was killed after a mental health team said it could not help her great-uncle.
Uber Eats cyclist pictured pedalling on M5 in Oldbury
A watch commander at Oldbury Fire urged Uber to "educate riders".
Homebase plans to close 42 stores and cut 1,500 jobs
The struggling DIY retailer has struck a rescue deal with its creditors and landlords.
Vaping 'can damage vital immune system cells'
E-cigarette vapour disables important immune cells in the lung and boosts inflammation.
Cyclists blame navigation app for Aston Expressway trip
The cyclists were seen pedalling along the Aston Expressway in Birmingham and onto the M6.
Premier League: 11 of 20 clubs could have made profits in 2016-17 without fans at games
BBC Sport looks at how profitable Premier League clubs are thanks to TV money and how important fans are to club finances outside the top flight.
Summer volunteer shortage closes Wolverhampton shelter
The Church in Wolverhampton has fewer than half the needed volunteers during the summer holidays.
Man admits dangerous driving over Dudley car bonnet fall
Ellie Underhill, 20, died a week after the fall in a Tesco Extra car park on Boxing Day 2016.
M5 Oldbury roadworks running six months behind schedule
The Oldbury viaduct between junctions 1 and 2 has been partly closed since April 2017.
Hundreds of bottles of gin auctioned after firm collapse
Craft gin worth £50,000 has been auctioned after a festival firm went into administration.
Mum-of-two returns home four years after being injured in a seaside rescue
Deb Drew suffered life-changing injuries when trying to help a young boy at sea.
M5 Oldbury roadworks six months behind schedule
The Oldbury viaduct on the M5 has been partly closed since April 2017.
Warwickshire's Ian Bell has told BBC WM's Bears Podblast he was on the verge of retirement
Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell tells BBC WM's Bears Podblast he considered retirement following a difficult spell in 2017.
Delayed 'Three Degrees' statue to be unveiled in March
Organisers say 'The Three Degrees' statue will honour the footballers who inspired black players.
How smallpox claimed its final victim
How did British medical worker Janet Parker become the world's last victim of smallpox?
Tranmere Rovers v Walsall
Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Tranmere Rovers and Walsall.
Yeovil Town v Aston Villa
Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Yeovil Town and Aston Villa.
Reading v Birmingham City
Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Reading and Birmingham City.
West Bromwich Albion v Luton Town
Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between West Bromwich Albion and Luton Town.
AFC Fylde v Solihull Moors
Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between AFC Fylde and Solihull Moors.
Jonathan Grounds: Bolton Wanderers sign Birmingham City defender on loan
Birmingham City loan defender Jonathan Grounds to Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
Tim Ambrose: Warwickshire wicketkeeper signs new deal
Warwickshire wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose signs a one-year contract extension to remain at Edgbaston until the end of the 2019 season.
European Championships 2018: Dominick Cunningham wins gold as Max Whitlock misses out
Britain's Dominick Cunningham wins European floor gold as Olympic champion Max Whitlock misses out on the pommel horse medals.
Richarlison scores twice but Wolves come back to draw 2-2 with Everton
Richarlison scores twice on his debut but 10-man Everton are left frustrated as Wolves claim a point on their Premier League return.
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
Westminster car crash treated as terror
A man held after three people were hit outside Parliament is not co-operating with counter-terror police.
Cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray
The England cricketer shakes hands with co-accused Ryan Ali as they are cleared of all charges.
Parrot swears at London firefighter trying to rescue it from roof
Macaw parrot Jessie "kept swearing, much to our amusement", the London Fire Brigade says.
Camper dies after tree falls on tent in Cornwall
The 25-year-old man was on holiday when the tree came crashing down at a country park.
Hereford United legend Ricky George jailed for money laundering
Ricky George, who scored Hereford United's winning goal in 1972, was involved in a house sale fraud.
Dead mouse and loo seat found in takeaway
Leicester City Council says Khana Khazana is open and now meeting hygiene standards.
Murder arrest after man struck by lorry in Wychbold
Police said they believe an altercation occurred on the M5 prior to the fatal collision.
Alleged victim of Christian camp leader John Smyth 'beaten 3,000 times'
Andy Morse says he twice tried to take his life because of the lashings he received from John Smyth.
Cow headbutt killed farmer
Patricia Ann Ganderton had been trying to reintroduce the cow's calf when she was headbutted.
M25 coach crash: Victims remain in hospital after dozens hurt
Dozens were injured, including 10 children, when a coach overturned on the motorway during rush hour.
Oxford college employed sex abuse monk for 12 years
Fr Bernard Green sexually assaulted a boy in 1995 and was banned from working with young people.
Doncaster care home residents told to leave over safety fears
The council stepped in to move residents, in what it said was an "unprecedented situation".
Source: BBC News
