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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain's Ben Whittaker wins boxing silver after defeat by Arlen Lopez
Ben Whittaker wins Great Britain's second silver of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after losing to Cuba's Arlen Lopez in the light-heavyweight gold-medal bout.
Alice Dearing places 19th in her swimming event
The marathon swimmer has made history by becoming the first black woman ever to represent Great Britain in an Olympic swimming event.
Woman?s DNA helps convict her father for rape
An adoptee's discovery that her mother was raped at 13 leads to 11 years in jail for Carvel Bennett.
Sativex brain tumour trial fundraising launched
Olympic medallist Tom Daley, whose father died of a brain tumour, backs efforts to fund the research.
World War II pilot from Halesowen, 101, dies
Eric Carter was part of a secret unit sent to Russia in 1941.
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB's Galal Yafai wins flyweight bronze after beating Cuba's Yosvany Veitia
Watch highlights as Team GB's Galal Yafai secures flyweight bronze, beating Cuba's Yosvany Veitia at Tokyo 2020.
West Midlands Police officer convicted of assaults
The police watchdog says there is no evidence to support complaints the attacks were racially driven.
Wednesbury sisters read 50 books in dad memorial fundraiser
The schoolgirls from Wednesbury did a sponsored reading challenge, raising more than £1,500.
Yordanos Brhane: Murder arrest over Hockley stabbing
Police say they believe the male suspect knew the deceased, 19-year-old Yordanos Brhane.
Two die in Wolverhampton crash after police pursuit
The police watchdog begins an investigation which it says is in its early stages.
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
Hundreds of thousands of children at higher risk from coronavirus infection will be offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs.
Beta coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
There are fears that this version of coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, is
Covid rules: How can the clinically vulnerable stay safe?
As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe?
Tokyo Olympics: GB's Ben Whittaker says he doesn't want to look like a 'spoiled brat' after winning Olympic silver
Great Britain's Ben Whittaker says he's "so upset" that he didn't win gold in the men's light-heavyweight final at the Tokyo Olympics but doesn't want to look like a "spoiled brat".
Tokyo Olympics: Alice Dearing hopes representing GB 'makes a difference'
Alice Dearing hopes becoming the first black woman to represent Great Britain in an Olympic swimming event makes a difference and the sport is "available to anyone".
West Midlands canal rubbish is 'worst ever'
The Canal & River Trust says the waste dumped in West Midlands waterways is the worst it's ever seen.
Birmingham 2022: Drones light show mark one year to go
The skies of Birmingham were lit up to mark a year until the city hosts the Commonwealth Games.
Eid al-Adha 2021: Muslims pray at Edgbaston cricket ground
About 400 Muslims from across the West Midlands gathered for prayers at Edgbaston cricket ground.
Leon Bailey: Aston Villa sign Jamaica winger from Bayer Leverkusen
Aston Villa sign winger Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen on a contract until 2025.
Matheus Pereira: West Brom boss Ismael not fazed by impending exit
West Brom boss Valerien Ismael tells BBC WM that he remains unruffled by prize asset Matheus Pereira's impending exit.
Yorkshire beat Warwickshire in One-Day Cup
Essex, Middlesex, Yorkshire and Glamorgan all win as Lancashire and Surrey both suffer a first One-Day Cup defeat.
Yafai guaranteed flyweight boxing medal
Pat McCormack wins a silver medal for Great Britain after losing a hard-fought men's welterweight contest to Cuba's Roniel Iglesias in Tokyo.
Tyrone Mings: England defender's mental health 'plummeted' in build-up to Euro 2020
England defender Tyrone Mings says his "mental health plummeted" in the build-up to Euro 2020 because he felt people were doubting his place in the side.
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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Covid vaccine set to be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds
More than one million teenagers would be included in a new rollout if ministers accept expert advice.
Migrant Channel crossings: 284 people reach the UK
The Home Office says the rising number of people making the "dangerous" crossing is unacceptable.
Tokyo Olympics: Where are Team GB?s English medallists from?
With day 11 of the competition over, the North West currently leads the way when it comes to medals.
Ever Given: Cargo unloaded from ship that blocked Suez Canal
The Ever Given arrived at Felixstowe on Tuesday and is expected to leave on Thursday.
Basketball: Chatham teenager gets scholarship to play for top US side
Tamara Fournillier-Onadeko, who plays at youth level in the GB squad, is heading to Chicago.
Hot air balloons take to the sky over city
Dozens of balloons take off from a park in Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.
Bradford child sexual abuse: 19 men arrested
The inquiry is connected to offences against one female in Bradford between 2000-2005, police say.
Vigil held for sisters murdered in park
Family and friends gather at a vigil to honour women lost to male violence.
Boy, 5, dies after department store head injury
Police say specialist officers are supporting the boy's family following his death.
Tom Miller: Hiding student fell to death at illegal lockdown party
Rumours of a police raid prompted Tom Miller to climb out of a window, an inquest hears.
Seal freed after week trapped on Stockton rafting course
The RSPCA said another seal was seen waiting for it in the river and the pair swam off together.
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.
Source: BBC News
