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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Birmingham bin strike halted after court ruling
A full trial will take place to determine if council bosses acted unlawfully in issuing redundancy notices.
Car seized in Hockley in 'drive-by shooting' murder probe
Father-of-four Mekel Sterling was killed in the "cold-blooded" killing in Birmingham.
Ship photographer's private collection to be auctioned
The collection, including snaps of Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, sat in a drawer for 16 years.
Prisoner quizzed over Marvin Couson Lime bar shooting
Marvin Couson died 13 years after he was shot at the Lime bar in Shoreditch in 2002.
Birmingham fashion designer jailed for fake Oscar-ticket fraud
Alvin Loy fled the country before the trial and was jailed for six years in his absence.
Man jailed over machete attacks which left child hurt
A two-year-old child was among those injured in the attacks in Smethwick and Birmingham.
Wellingborough man held over 'terror' book loses damages claim
Muhammad Z Khan was arrested after he asked a shop to print 50 copies of 44 Ways to Support Jihad.
People smuggling gang members jailed
They were caught after Albanian people were found in car boots at UK border control in France.
The moment firefighters breathe life into rescued puppy
Fire crews' footage shows a special breathing mask for dogs being used to resuscitate a Labrador.
Ambulance in crash outside Sandwell hospital
An ambulance en route to a 999 call has been involved in a collision with a car outside Sandwell hospital.
Fire near Birmingham's Victoria Square put out
An area near Birmingham's Victoria Square was cordoned off, after an explosion and black smoke came from under the pavement.
Glassworks and chapels on Victorian Society's 'at risk' list
The Victorian Society says the buildings will be "lost forever unless urgent action is taken".
Refusing to work
Bin workers are on strike in Birmingham in a dispute over job losses and restructuring plans.
Wolves drawn away at Man City in EFL Cup
Holders Man United visit Swansea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea play Everton and Tottenham host West Ham.
West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester City
Manchester City beat West Brom in the third round of the Carabao Cup in a match that sees Ilkay Gundogan limp off in his first start since December.
Yorkshire v Warwickshire: Adam Lyth helps Tykes earn first-innings lead against Bears
Adam Lyth and Tim Bresnan help relegation-threatened Yorkshire gain a first-innings lead against Warwickshire.
Aston Villa 0-2 Middlesbrough
Patrick Bamford scores twice as Middlesbrough beat 10-man Aston Villa to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Wolves need a goal in extra time from Bright Enobakhare to see off a spirited Bristol Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round.
Jake Livermore: West Brom give 'mentally tired' midfielder a break
West Brom give Jake Livermore an extended break to help the midfielder recover from feeling "mentally tired".
Paddy Power offers 66/1 on Ugo Ehiogu replacing Redknapp
Bookmaker branded "sick" for giving odds on Ugo Ehiogu taking over at Birmingham City.
George Rhodes: Worcestershire all-rounder signs new two-year contract
Worcestershire all-rounder George Rhodes signs a new contract that will keep him with the Division Two leaders until 2019.
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
James Herbert death: Watchdog makes police restraint recommendations
The watchdog recommendation follows the death of a man detained under the Mental Health Act.
Parsons Green bomb: Police make sixth arrest in inquiry
A 17-year-old boy is arrested in connection with last week's terror attack on a London Tube train.
Mark Sampson sacked as England women's manager
Mark Sampson is sacked as England women's manager following evidence of "unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role.
Queensbury raid uncovers 35 men living in house
The three-bedroom house in north west London was found to have "wall-to-wall" mattresses.
Cathedral defends decision to allow Hellboy filming
The plot involves Nazism and the occult but church officials say it is a classic story of good against evil.
Take Me Out contestant Charlie Watkins 'took own life'
Charlie Watkins lost his job because he took four days off to film the TV show, an inquest hears.
Bleach tablet death inquest hears of ambulance delay
Care home staff knew Joe Serginson would try to eat things he should not, the inquest heard.
Scarborough boy Maison Hirstle, 4, 'hanged' by hoodie
The boy was found after a man noticed a door was stuck and saw a child's feet behind it.
Gender neutral school wins LGBT equality award
Parson Street Primary School in Bristol was recognised for its work to promote LGBT equality.
Rochdale abuse victims fear they will die before inquiry ends
The inquiry will hear allegations of abuse by late MP Sir Cyril Smith at a school and a hostel.
Britain First leaders charged with religious harassment
Paul Golding, 35, and Jayda Fransen, 31, both from south-east London, were arrested in May.
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy: Parents remove children
Parents say 20 children have left Charter Academy over concerns about its teaching methods.
Source: BBC News
