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19 May 2013 Last updated at 10:26 ET

New group for Sikh police officersSikh officers from West Midlands Police

A new association is started by West Midlands police officers to improve relationships between the force and the Sikh community.


Police appeal over kebab shop attack

A man, 20, suffers "life threatening" injuries following an assault outside a kebab shop in Wolverhampton.

Dudley HippodromeTheatre building to be demolished

A council says it will knock down a West Midlands theatre as part of £10m regeneration plans.

Patrick Burns, Political editor, Midlands Article written by Patrick Burns Patrick Burns Political editor, Midlands

Suicide highlights welfare dispute

The tragedy of Stephanie Bottrill's suicide highlights the dispute over changes to housing benefit.

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David Gregory-Kumar Article written by David Gregory-Kumar David Gregory-Kumar Science & Environment correspondent, BBC News

Another bad year for our farmers

A raft of newly published farming statistics show the weather and animal diseases continue to cause problems.

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    1800: Gavin Bevis BBC Local Live

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    Full-time scores 1758:
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    your views 1752:

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    Stafford Hospital demo 1747:

    More than 1,000 people have held a night-time demonstration to save services at Stafford Hospital.

     
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    Sikh Association 1736:

    A group has been set up by West Midlands police officers to improve relationships between the force and the Sikh community.

    Sikh officers from West Midlands Police Sikh officers joined Vaisakhi parades in Birmingham, Sandwell and Coventry in April

    The West Midlands Police Sikh Association said it hoped to help officers learn more about the religion.

     
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    Kings Norton crash 1722:

    West Midlands Ambulance Service said one of the women involved in a car crash in Kings Norton this morning suffered a serious head injury.

    Another woman, an eight-year-old child and a 10-month-old baby from the same car were taken to hospital for assessment while two passengers from the second car were treated at the scene.

     
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    Weather 1707:

    Mainly dry and fine this evening with some sunshine before sundown.

    Cloud will thicken during the night with some outbreaks of rain arriving in places by dawn.

     
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    Half-time scores 1655:
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    Kings Norton crash 1644:

    Two women and two children were taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Kings Norton this morning.

    The collision happened at the junction of Kingsley Road and Woodlands Park shortly before 09:30, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.

     
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    Ferguson 1629:

    A vendor sells commemorative scarves outside The Hawthorns marking Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge of Manchester United.

    West Bromwich Albion vendor
     
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    1614:

    The office account for Bob Jones, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, tweets: Recent Freedom of Information response, published on our site, with WestMidsPCC staff numbers and salary info ow.ly/laQg7

     
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    Football 1601:

    BBC Sport Online has live text commentary of today's football matches involving our local teams: West Brom v Man Utd | Wigan v Aston Villa

     
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    Sikh Association 1552:

    A new association is set up by West Midlands police officers to improve relationships between the force and the Sikh community.

     
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    1536: Gavin Bevis BBC Local Live

    Let me know what's happening in your area by emailing BBC Local Live or sending a tweet.

     
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    Ferguson 1512:

    Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will bring his illustrious management career to a close at The Hawthorns this afternoon.

    Sir Alex Ferguson

    West Bromwich Albion's players will join their opponents to form an extended guard of honour for him prior to kick-off at 16:00.

     
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    1458:

    Politics in Brum tweets: Sundays just wouldn't be the same without our exemplary much loved Brummie @CarlChinnBBC

    The heart soul & voice of #brum @bbcwm #unique

     
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    1443: Richie Anderson BBC WM reporter

    I'm live at West Bromwich Albion from 15:00 on BBC WM paying tribute to Clarke's excellent first season in charge.

     
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    Wolverhampton assault 1428:

    Police have appealed for information after a man was assaulted in Wolverhampton.

    Det Sgt Barbara Dale said: "Police enquiries are ongoing into this attack, which appears to be unprovoked.

    "It has led to a young man suffering life threatening injuries and we urge anyone with information or who knows the offenders to contact us."

     
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    your photos 1410: Gavin Bevis BBC Local Live

    Thanks to Tom Poole for tweeting us this picture of "Sunny Sunday Birmingham".

    Birmingham

    Share your pictures with us by emailing them to BBC Local Live or tweeting them.

     
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    Petrov tribute 1356:

    Aston Villa fans at the team's final game of the season at Wigan will be handed masks bearing the face of retiring midfielder Stiliyan Petrov.

    About 3,000 of the masks have been produced by supporters as a tribute to the 33-year-old Bulgarian who is hanging up his boots.

     
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    1341:

    Birmingham City LFC tweets: Beautiful day to come and watch some football! The girls play @Ladyimps in the Continental Cup today. 2pm KO at the DCS Stadium, Stratford.

     
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    Wolverhampton assault 1327:

    Detectives believe the assault of a man in Wolverhampton on Friday was connected to an earlier incident outside Manders Bar in North Street.

    They are appealing for any witnesses to the attack and said they were examining CCTV footage from the area.

     
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    'Screaming' cones 1313:

    "Screaming" traffic cones are to be used on motorways across England to protect road crews.

    Squealing cones

    The cones are fitted with an alarm that "will literally scream" when the cone is struck, the Highways Agency said when it unveiled them in Birmingham on Tuesday.

     
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    Harry match 1300:

    The Birmingham Mail has a report and photos from yesterday's Footy4Harry match at St Andrew's in memory of 11-year-old Harry Moseley who died from a brain tumour.

     
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    Football predictions 1246:

    BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson predicts a draw for Aston Villa and defeat for West Brom this afternoon.

     
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    Moseley crash 1232:

    More on the woman seriously injured in a Moseley car crash in the early hours of this morning.

    West Midlands Ambulance Service said the woman, in her 20s, was in cardiac arrest when its crew arrived and also had serious leg and pelvic injuries.

     
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    1217:

    Cure Leukaemia tweets: Happy Petrov day to all the Villa fans who will be showing Stiliyan their support at today's final game of the season against Wigan!

     
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    1203:

    An appeal has been made to the owner of a Mini Clubman, left in a tunnel under the Birmingham car factory where it was built, not to send it to auction.

    Longbridge Mini in tunnel

    Gemma Cartwright, a campaigner for ex-Longbridge workers, said it should go on display in the area as an example of local heritage.

     
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    West Brom v Man Utd 1150:

    West Brom's Steven Reid picked up a knock in last weekend's loss at Norwich but could recover in time.

    Marc-Antoine Fortune is back from a ban. Kick-off at 16:00.

     
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    Video: Political week 1133:

    Watch BBC Sunday Politics West Midlands review the headlines from the political week in 60 seconds.

     
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    Erdington crash 1120:

    A motorcyclist suffered serious head injuries in a crash with a car in Erdington yesterday.

    West Midlands Ambulance Service says the collision happened on Fentham Road at about 18:15.

     
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    Road reopens 1105:

    BBC Travel News says the M6 has now reopened between J4 and J6 after being closed for roadworks.

     
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    Teachers conference 1050:

    BBC News Online has video of Education Secretary Michael Gove being heckled by head teachers at a conference in Birmingham yesterday.

    Michael Gove
     
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    Sunday Politics 1037: Patrick Burns Political editor, Midlands

    Are our top independent schools doing enough for social mobility? Could they help local communities more?

    Watch our report on BBC Sunday Politics West Midlands from 11:00.

     
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    Wolverhampton assault 1025:

    A man has suffered "life-threatening" head injuries after being assaulted in Wolverhampton city centre.

    The 20-year-old was punched to the ground by two men outside the Caspian Kebab House in Broad Street just after 04:00 BST on Friday, police said.

     
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    ON Air 1015: Ed Doolan Presenter, BBC WM

    Between now and 12:00 we'll be talking about dementia, revisiting the Dambusters and Adrian Mackwell will be joining me for the antiques phone-in. Listen live

     
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    1000: Gavin Bevis BBC Local Live

    There's been more reaction on our Facebook page to the news that Dudley Hippodrome will be demolished as part of £10m regeneration plans.

    Gloria Fiadonu says: really makes me sad when i see old buildings such as this gone to rack and ruins

     
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    Sunday sun 0944:

    The view from the BBC at The Mailbox in Birmingham this morning is of bright blue skies.

    View from The Mailbox

    What's the view like where you are? Send us a photo to locallive@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @bbcwm and we'll share them on BBC Local Live.

     
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    your views 0931:

    Tell us what you think of BBC Local Live. We'd like your feedback about this service.

     
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    wigan v Aston villa 0910:

    Aston Villa are without suspended striker Christian Benteke, so Darren Bent could get a rare start.

    Matthew Lowton could return after a thigh problem while Karim El Ahmadi (also thigh) is back in contention, but Ciaran Clark (foot) misses out. Kick-off at 16:00.

     
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    Spider event 0856:

    The British Tarantula Society is holding its 28th annual exhibition at a school in Coseley today.

    The event has been dubbed "the Crufts of the spider world".

     
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    Petrov tribute 0843:

    About 3,000 Aston Villa fans will don Stiliyan Petrov masks for the club's final game of the season at Wigan later, reports BBC WM.

    Stiliyan Petrov masks

    The Bulgarian midfielder is retiring from football to continue his fight against leukaemia. The fans' tribute will raise money for the Cure Leukaemia charity.

     
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    Moseley crash 0828:

    A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a car crash in Moseley in the early hours.

    West Midlands Ambulance Service said the woman was found under her car after it hit a tree at the junction of Brook Road and Effingham Road shortly after 01:10.

     
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    Road closed 0814:

    BBC Travel News reports the M6 is closed in both directions between J4 and J6 due to roadworks.

     
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    Weather 0804:

    After any early mist and fog patches clear, it will be a dry and fine day.

    Feeling pleasantly warm in sunny spells with light winds.

     
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    0800: Gavin Bevis BBC Local Live

    Good morning and welcome to Sunday's news, sport, travel and weather updates.

    Get involved by sending your comments and photos to locallive@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @bbcwm.

     

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