Good eveningpublished at 18:00 BST 9 June 2015
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Updates for Tuesday 9 June 2015
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday
Good eveningpublished at 18:00 BST 9 June 2015
Tonight's forecastpublished at 17:54 BST 9 June 2015
BBC WeatherFine and dry this evening with varying cloud amounts and clear spells overnight.
Winds will remain light, allowing it to turn quite chilly, particularly in more rural parts. Lows of 7C (45F).
Coming up on TVpublished at 17:53 BST 9 June 2015
Nick Owen
Presenter, Midlands TodayThe Bournville Village Trust in Birmingham say that government plans to extend the "Right to Buy" scheme to housing association tenants could destroy the ethos of the historic area.
We will also have the latest after three Walsall people were arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences earlier.
Join us for the Midlands Today on BBC One at 18:30.
Accident on A38published at 17:53 BST 9 June 2015
BBC TravelOne lane's closed on the A38 Bristol Road South northbound in Bournville, Birmingham, at the Bournville Lane junction, because of an accident involving two cars, drivers are warned.
Fresh bid to legalise 'right to die'published at 17:49 BST 9 June 2015
MPs are to consider allowing some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives in a fresh effort to pass "right to die" laws.
Labour peer Lord Falconer's bid to introduce legislation ran out of time before the general election.
Now Labour MP for Wolverhampton South West Rob Marris will attempt to steer a bill through the Commons. It is expected to be debated on 11 September. Mr Marris said it could give MPs the first vote on the issue since 1997.
Latest headlinespublished at 17:47 BST 9 June 2015
Alex Homer
BBC Local LiveHere are some of the big stories in the newsroom this afternoon:
The Midland Bank brand could return to our high streets, as HSBC plans to split the investment and retail parts of its business
Dudley-born comedian Lenny Henry has spilled the beans and announced that he is on the list for a knighthood
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his aunt after she was assaulted at her home in Solihull
Pair jailed for rampage on bus userspublished at 17:28 BST 9 June 2015
A brother and sister who attacked bus passengers "just for kicks" in a 45-minute rampage in Dudley, according to police, external, are now behind bars after Safer Travel officers tracked down the pair and their victims.
Drunken Whitney Maughan assaulted two passengers - including a 16-year-old boy - on the No 246 Stourbridge bus before attacking two more people in Dudley Bus Station.
Image source, West Midlands Police
Image source, Dudley Bus StationThe violence ended with a vicious beating, in tandem with her brother James Maughan, on a 30-year-old man as he waited for his regular service home after work.
Villa takeover moves closerpublished at 16:54 BST 9 June 2015
Pat Murphy
BBC Radio 5 liveThe sale of Aston Villa has moved closer with the granting of exclusive negotiations to an unnamed bidder with early favourite, former Chelsea executive Paul Smith, understood to be no longer in the frame.
Image source, PANephew charged with woman's murderpublished at 16:42 BST 9 June 2015
A man is charged with murdering his aunt after an attack at her home in Marston Green on Friday.
Retired teacher Anne Dunkley, 67, died in hospital from head injuries.
Image source, OtherGareth Emery, 24, of Clinton Road, Shirley, has appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with murdering his aunt and was remanded in custody until Thursday, when he is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court.
Comics back theatre's new home bidpublished at 16:27 BST 9 June 2015
Satnam Rana
Arts reporter, BBC Midlands TodayGreg Davies, from the Inbetweeners, has hosted an evening of comedy raising money towards a £20,000 bid by The Central Youth Theatre in Wolverhampton, to secure a permanent home.
'Positive attitude pays off'published at 16:11 BST 9 June 2015
Cannock Mercury"Go in with a positive attitude and it pays off."
That's the message from young volunteer Luke Sims, external, who helps people get active and healthy at Chase Leisure Centre.
Image source, Cannock MercuryThe 15-year-old, from Heath Hayes, starting working at the centre in January as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and decided to continue volunteering after his six month placement ended.
Latest headlinespublished at 15:54 BST 9 June 2015
Alex Homer
BBC Local LiveHere are some of the stories we're looking at in the newsroom this afternoon:
HSBC say plans to cut 8,000 jobs in the UK will not affect its plans to move 1,000 jobs to Birmingham
An MP is discussing the proposed closure of the Black Country University Technical College in Bloxwich in the House of Commons later
Zombies can be seen in Birmingham city centre today as filming is taking place for a Hollywood blockbuster
Alton Towers compensation pledge 'welcome'published at 15:47 BST 9 June 2015
Trystan Jones
BBC NewsLawyers representing the families of those injured - including a Black Country woman - in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have welcomed a promise of compensation.
Leah Washington had her leg amputated after two carriages on the Smiler ride collided on 2 June. Three others suffered severe injuries.
Image source, facebookImage caption, (L to r) Daniel Thorpe, Vicky Balch, Joe Pugh and Leah Washington are being treated in hospital
Merlin Entertainment said it had contacted those injured and all 16 on board would receive compensation.
Leicester close in on Wolves wingerpublished at 15:39 BST 9 June 2015
Express and StarWolves winger Bakary Sako could join Leicester City, external after he was reportedly offered a big deal, dashing West Brom and Aston Villa's hopes of signing him.
Zombies in Birminghampublished at 15:32 BST 9 June 2015
It might look like the zombie apocalypse but Birmingham is actually playing host to Hollywood- there's no sign of Glenn Close or Gemma Arterton at the moment but Church Street is closed while She Who Brings Gifts is filmed.
A small crowd has gathered by the cordon to watch the action.
M5 lane blockedpublished at 15:24 BST 9 June 2015
BBC TravelOne lane is blocked and there's heavy traffic on the M5 northbound between J3, A456 (Halesowen) and J2, A4123 (Oldbury), because of a broken down vehicle, BBC Travel News reports.
Neighbour's midnight arson attackpublished at 15:23 BST 9 June 2015
Birmingham MailA neighbour set fire to a porch at a couple's Birmingham home in a midnight arson attack - while children slept upstairs, external.
An 'Aladdin's Cave'published at 15:14 BST 9 June 2015
Express and StarWATCH: High-spec bicycles, a CCTV camera, external and angle grinders are among thousands of pounds worth of seized stolen loot that went on display in the Black Country.
Image source, Express and StarPolice transformed the Hope Church hall in Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, into an Aladdin's cave of property recovered during a blitz on crime in Sandwell.
Postpublished at 15:09 BST 9 June 2015
A man taken to hospital following reports of a wounding in Moseley is suffering from arm injuries, West Midlands Police said.
A 42-year-old local man has been arrested and is being questioned at a police station in Birmingham.
Roadwork 'scars' in Tamworthpublished at 15:04 BST 9 June 2015
Tamworth HeraldIs corporate vandalism wrecking, external Tamworth?
Image source, Tamworth HeraldThe paper says utility companies have smashed their way through ornamental brickwork to lay pipes and cables over the years.
