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18 June 2013 Last updated at 15:37 ET

Food workers treated for TB symptomsThe food firm

Four workers at a food factory in West Bromwich are treated for the symptoms of tuberculosis.


Steven ChappellMan charged over fatal hit-and-run

A driver is charged over a hit-and-run crash in which a father-of-four from Birmingham died.

(From left to right) William Hanna, Dianne Whitehouse and Ian McGlassonEx-teacher jailed for sex assault

Two men, including a former school teacher, and a woman are jailed over the sexual assault of a Birmingham teenager.

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

Daw Mill fire out but row heats up

Daw Mill Colliery fire has been put out but the row over redundancy terms is hotting-up

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

State of nature - not all bad news

As the State of Nature report is published we look at the problems it raises as well as the unsung heroes and habitats.

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  1.  
    1800: Matt Lee BBC Local Live

    That's the end of today's updates. Thank you to everyone who sent us pictures and comments.

    BBC Local Live will be back at 08:00 on Wednesday.

     
  2.  
    Weather 1751:

    A largely dry night with some clear spells at times. It will feel rather humid in more urban areas such as Birmingham city centre, with a minimum temperature of 12C

     
  3.  
    Villa striker 'proud' 1742:

    New Aston Villa signing Nicklas Helenius has said he is "very proud" to be joining the club.

    The Danish international striker, 22, has signed on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Aalborg.

    He said: "I think this is the right club for me with all the other young players in the side who want to do well and achieve something together."

     
  4.  
    Coming up 1731: Mary Rhodes Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

    Tonight we'll be talking to health officials who are screening employees at a West Bromwich food company for tuberculosis (TB), after four workers contracted the disease.

    We'll be finding out how the closure of two tunnels in Birmingham will affect your journeys through the city and meeting the local cricket coach who's just been appointed an MBE.

    That's me and Nick Owen on Midlands Today, BBC One, at 18:30.

     
  5.  
    Car thief jailed 1716:

    A burglar who broke into 18 houses to steal car keys before making off with the vehicles has been jailed for more than three years, West Midlands Police reports.

    Hayden Mills

    Hayden Mills targeted houses in affluent areas of Sutton Coldfield, Solihull and Warwickshire to steal high-value vehicles.

    He sneaked into homes in the middle of the night, usually after forcing patio door locks, without waking owners, police said.

     
  6.  
    Tunnel closures 1707:

    People concerned about the six-week closure of two Birmingham two city centre tunnels have attended an information event.

    Eddie Fellows, from road contractor Amey, said: "We've been able to give people information about the works, diversion routes, and alternative transport to driving including train and bus journey times."

     
  7.  
    WM summer tour 1653:

    BBC WM producer Berni Shortt tweets: Paul Franks live on the Soho Rd with the curator of Soho House Oliver Buckley #lovingwhereyoulive

    Paul Franks live in Handsworth

    You can hear Paul Franks' show including the Handsworth: Where next? debate live on BBC WM.

     
  8.  
    1639:

    BBC Inside Out WM tweets: We've asked actress Meera Syal to explore how #Bollywood has kept pace with Asian culture. Hooray for Bollywood - Friday June 28, 1930 BBC1.

     
  9.  
    Reid signs 1628:

    Defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with West Brom.

    Steven Reid

    Manager Steve Clarke said: "If he has better luck with injuries, Steven will have a big part to play here in the new season."

     
  10.  
    Golden Gods 1621:

    Birmingham heavy metal band Black Sabbath, fronted by Ozzy Osbourne, have celebrated a double win at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards.

    Black Sabbath

    They won Best UK band and Best Album for 13, which became their first chart-topping album for 43 years on Sunday.

     
  11.  
    Villa sign striker 1609:

    Aston Villa have signed Danish international striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg BK for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

    Nicklas Helenius

    Helenius has played alongside fellow new Villa signing Jores Okore in the Denmark team.

     
  12.  
    WM Summer Tour 1558: Paul Franks Presenter, BBC WM

    From 16:00 my programme is coming live from South and City College in Handsworth as part of BBC WM's Summer Tour.

    As part of the show, we're holding a public debate live from the college from 18:00 called Handsworth: Where next?

    You can hear it all live on BBC WM.

     
  13.  
    'Forced to move' 1553:

    A woman from London has told BBC WM she would find it impossible if she was forced to move to Birmingham to find a home.

    Danielle Riley, who has a three-year-old son, is on a waiting list of 24,000 people with Newham Council and was offered properties in Birmingham and Dover, which she has refused.

    She said: "I have a medical condition and need the support of my mum, I can't take [the houses] because it would put me in a much worse position."

     
  14.  
    Shakespeare room 1540: Satnam Rana Arts reporter, BBC Midlands Today

    I'm taking a first look at the 131-year-old Shakespeare Memorial Room which has been installed at the New Library of Birmingham.

    Satnam Rana

    The room, which was built in 1882, has been carefully taken apart piece by piece, transported from the old Central library and rebuilt in a rotunda at the top of the new building.

    You can see more on Midlands Today at 1830.

     
  15.  
    your views 1530:

    We've introduced BBC Local Live to bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather all in one place. Tell us what you think.

     
  16.  
    Rihanna late 1519:

    The Birmingham Mail reports that Rihanna was more than an hour late on stage for her show at the LG Arena in Birmingham last night.

     
  17.  
    'Forced to move' 1508:

    Families who say they've been forced to relocate from London to Birmingham have told the BBC they've been "left in limbo".

    Newham Council says it has a shortage of homes and a waiting list of 24,000 people, so a small proportion have been temporarily moved.

     
  18.  
    Alcohol-free Dudley 1503:

    Police in Dudley report the town centre is to become an alcohol-free zone.

    Police at alcohol-free zone

    Officers say it has been brought in because of problems with anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol.

    Sgt Rob Simpson says: "Local businesses and residents have been telling us that they are unhappy with street drinking so we will be taking a robust approach to this offence."

     
  19.  
    BBC Kick off 1444:

    The BBC is looking for talented young people to become BBC Kick Off reporters this summer, at locations including Birmingham.

    BBC Kick Off logo

    The eight-week placement is a great opportunity to get some experience of sports broadcasting. Find out more.

     
  20.  
    Yellow Duckmarine 1434:

    A family from Sedgley have spoken to the Express and Star about how they feared for their lives when the Yellow Duckmarine they were on board in Liverpool's Albert Dock sank.

     
  21.  
    Waste crime 1422:

    The Environment Agency is in Coleshill, Birmingham, today checking vehicles as part of an operation to tackle waste crime.

    Environment Agency officer

    It tweets: Our expert officers providing lots of advice and guidance to waste carriers today.

     
  22.  
    football 1412: John Bray BBC Late Kick Off West Midlands

    So life in League One for Wolves begins with a trip to Preston on 3 August.

    We remember the last visit fondly, a Chris Iwelumo hat-trick giving Wolves a 3-1 win - although he was later sent off.

     
  23.  
    TB Outbreak 1403:

    A West Bromwich food company has said it's checking workers for symptoms of tuberculosis after four workers were treated for the disease.

    2 Sisters Food Group building

    A spokesman for the 2 Sisters Food Group said: "We are working with Public Health England to co-ordinate some educational materials and screening sessions on site."

     
  24.  
    1352:

    London Midland tweets: Owing to signalling problems at #Wolverhampton, trains services running through this station may be delayed at short notice. More when know.

     
  25.  
    Football fixtures 1341:

    Wolves will play away at Preston on the opening day of the League One season on 3 August.

    It's one of six fixtures that have been released early by the Football League to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

     
  26.  
    WM Summer Tour 1329:

    It's week three of the BBC WM Summer Tour and today the BBC Bus is back outside the South & City college on Soho Road in Handsworth.

    BBC bus in Handsworth

    You can meet members of the WM team there and have a go at being a BBC presenter.

     
  27.  
    Coming up 1320: Katie Rowlett Presenter, Midlands Today

    On Midlands Today this lunchtime, we're live at the 2 Sisters Food Group in West Bromwich where four workers have been treated for tuberculosis (TB).

    And we'll find out how the closure of the St Chads and Queensway tunnels on the A38 in Birmingham will affect you.

    See more on Midlands Today at 13:30.

     
  28.  
    malala campaign 1310:

    A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban is to lead calls for education to become a top priority in failing states around the world.

    Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban, as she attends her first day of school just weeks after being released from hospital. 19 March 2013

    Malala Yousafzai, who attends Edgbaston High School for girls, will mark her 16th birthday by highlighting the plight of others at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on 12 July.

    It will be her first major public appearance since being shot in 2012.

     
  29.  
    Missing boy 1258:

    West Midlands Police tweets: BREAKING NEWS: Romeo Mayhead has been found safe and well. Thank you for all your re-tweets of the appeal #FindRomeo.

     
  30.  
    1247:

    West Midlands PCC Bob Jones tweets: Developing new stop and search web page. Check in here for new info.

     
  31.  
    New MG model 1236:

    MG has unveiled its new small car, the MG3.

    MG3

    It is made in China, but was designed and will be assembled at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham.

    The car is on display at the Birmingham Made Me expo at Millennium Point.

     
  32.  
    1223:

    Police searching for missing eight-year-old Romeo Mayhead in Willenhall believe he left home after an argument.

    Insp Les Dow says: "We believe he may have argued with siblings last night and has left his home some time this morning.

    "We urge people who are out and about to look out for Romeo and to call police if you believe you may know of his whereabouts."

     
  33.  
    Missing boy 1212:

    Police say they are very concerned about eight-year-old Romeo Mayhead, who is missing from his home in Willenhall.

    Insp Les Dow, from Walsall Police, said: "Romeo is very young to be out on his own.

    "We have officers out across Walsall and neighbouring areas looking for Romeo and all of his usual haunts are being checked."

     
  34.  
    Missing boy 1159:

    Police in Walsall are searching for an eight-year-old boy who is missing from his home in Willenhall.

    Romeo Mayhead

    Romeo Mayhead was last seen after he went to bed at his home in Short Heath last night but was not there when his family woke up this morning.

    He is described as white, 4ft 9in tall, of stocky build, with short fair hair and blue eyes. He has a temporary tattoo on his left forearm.

     
  35.  
    Have your say 1156:

    We've introduced BBC Local Live to bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather all in one place. Tell us what you think.

     
  36.  
    1146: Caroline Martin BBC WM Presenter

    Birmingham is known as a "concert capital city" and today on the programme I want to know what are the best and worst concerts you've been to in the city and the Black Country and why?

    I'm also looking for the costliest thing that your child has done. Have they done worse than running up a £2,000 phone bill? Listen live from midday.

     
  37.  
    1138:

    West Midlands Police tweets: TRAFFIC UPDATE: Bescot Road, Walsall is reopening following earlier collision. A child involved has been taken to hospital for treatment.

     
  38.  
    Abusers jailed 1129:

    Three people, including a former teacher, have been jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage girl from Birmingham, West Midlands Police reports.

    (From left to right) William Hanna, Dianne Whitehouse and Ian McGlasson

    William Hanna, 63, who was a teacher when the abuse happened, Dianne Whitehouse, 58, and Ian McGlasson, 47, were all sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday.

    A jury heard they repeatedly sexually assaulted the 15-year-old over a period of six months in 2010, sometimes broadcasting the abuse live online.

     
  39.  
    Tunnels closure 1114:

    The man overseeing work on two tunnels on the A38 in Birmingham has told BBC WM people should consider using public transport to access the city centre.

    St Chads and Queensway tunnels will shut for six weeks from 19 July.

    Eddie Fellows, of contractors Amey, said: "There is a need for people to think carefully about their travel choices. They can use the train or the bus, but it doesn't mean the city should be avoided."

     
  40.  
    TB outbreak 1105:

    Public Health England have said there is no impact on food quality or safety at a West Bromwich food company where four workers have been treated for tuberculosis (TB).

    Fellow workers at the 2 Sisters Food Group in Dial Lane are also being checked for symptoms.

    Dr Naveed Syed, of PHE, said: "There is absolutely no risk of TB being transferred except through close contact, so these cases have no impact whatsoever on the quality of goods processed at the factory."

     
  41.  
    Travel 1055:

    The A4148 Bescot Road in Walsall has been closed due to a serious accident.

    There is queuing traffic in both directions between the A4038 Darlaston Road junction and the Slaters Lane junction.

    Police are directing traffic.

     
  42.  
    Griffiths bid rejected 1042:

    Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down an offer from Hibernian for striker Leigh Griffiths.

    Griffiths scored 28 goals while on loan with Hibs last season.

    Wolves Chief Executive, Jez Moxey told the club's official website: "There is no offer which can be made at this time that will change our minds."

     
  43.  
    TB outbreak 1029:

    Four people working for a food company in West Bromwich have been treated for tuberculosis (TB).

    Fellow workers at the 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd in Dial Lane are also being checked for symptoms.

    A Public Health England (PHE) spokesman said the infected staff had all responded to treatment and were now well.

     
  44.  
    Tolkien walk

    The places where Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien grew up in Birmingham are being brought to life through a new audio walk.

    Tolkien audio walk and guide

    BBC News has taken the tour around the streets, fields and woodlands surrounding Sarehole Mill in Hall Green.

     
  45.  
    Man charged with 'hit and run' 1015:

    A driver has been charged over an alleged hit and run in Birmingham in which a father-of-four died earlier this year, West Midlands Police reports.

    Stephen Chappell

    Stephen Chappell, 49, was struck by a silver Nissan Micra as he crossed Bordesley Green Road, near Adderley Park train station, on 30 January.

    A 38-year-old man will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 8 July.

     
  46.  
    Off-road bikes 0958:

    Police in Sandwell are working with local businesses and the council to tackle the issue of illegal off-road bikes in the Wednesbury area.

    Officers say they are taking the action against owners of the bikes, which are being ridden on wasteland near St Paul's Road, following concern from local residents.

     
  47.  
    Tunnel Closures 0947:

    Drivers needing advice on alternative routes through Birmingham while two city centres tunnels are shut are being urged to attend an information event.

    Queensway tunnels

    The A38 St Chads and Queensway tunnels will shut for repairs and new lighting from 19 July to 2 September.

    A public information event is being held in Victoria Square in the city centre between 10:30 and 18:00.

     
  48.  
    HS2 report 0936:

    Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated", a think tank has said.

    Appeal launched against HS2 ruling

    A report from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) also said the £33bn cost did not offer value for money.

    The government says the HS2 project will reduce rail travel times between London and Birmingham by 35 minutes.

     
  49.  
    WM Summer Tour 0924: Paul Franks Presenter, BBC WM

    As part of week three of the BBC WM Summer Tour in Handsworth we're holding a public debate live from South and City College.

    It's called Handsworth: Where next? and if you want to get involved you can email us.

    It's happening today at 18:00 and can also hear it live on BBC WM.

     
  50.  
    On Air 0913: Adrian Goldberg Presenter, BBC WM

    Does society make it too easy for sex abusers?

    Former TV presenter Stuart Hall got what some people regard as a lenient sentence, when he was jailed for 15 months for sexually abusing girls.

    Meanwhile, the government says companies like Google and BT need to do more to block images of child abuse online.

    Email us your thoughts. Listen live to BBC WM online.

     
  51.  
    As it happened
    • News, sport, travel, weather from Tues 18 June
    • More updates from 08:00 on Wednesday
    • Listen to BBC WM
    • Watch Midlands Today
     
  52.  
    Speedway 0900:

    Wolverhampton are five points clear at the top of the Elite League after beating Peterborough 51-43 at Monmore Green last night, reports BBC WM sport.

    Although Tai Woffinden had to withdraw after three rides because of the pain from his broken collarbone, Freddie Lindgren saw Wolves home to all the points by winning a tense final heat.

     
  53.  
    football 0846:

    West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie has told the BBC he expects to leave the Hawthorns this summer.

    Peter Odemwingie

    He was fined by the club in February for various comments he made about the club on Twitter.

    He said: "My representatives are in talks with West Brom... most importantly I need a manager who will assure me of playing time because it's the last years of my playing career."

     
  54.  
    WM Summer Tour 0837:

    The BBC WM Summer Tour is in Handsworth this week.

    Pete Morgan at Chandni Chowk

    Breakfast presenter Pete Morgan has been working in the kitchens at Chandni Chowk restaurant on Soho Road cooking up a special dish as a preview to the food festival on Saturday.

    You can hear how Pete got on by tuning into the Breakfast show on BBC WM.

     
  55.  
    tunnel closures 0826: Michelle Dawes Journalist, BBC WM

    I'm reporting live from Birmingham's Queensway tunnels which are closing for six weeks over the summer. Listen live.

    Queensway tunnels
     
  56.  
    Tunnel closures 0818:

    The President of the Birmingham Chamber Group tells BBC WM he'll boycott the city during rush hour when the A38 tunnels close in a month's time.

    Steve Brittan says: "[I'm going to] keep out of the city as much as possible and have meetings outside the city."

    St Chads and Queensway tunnels will be completely closed from 19 July for six weeks.

     
  57.  
    Travel 0815:

    One lane is blocked and there is heavy traffic on the A4031 All Saints Way northbound in West Bromwich at the A41 The Expressway junction, after a car crashed into a lamp-post.

     
  58.  
    Weather 0805:

    A mostly fine and dry day is expected with plenty of sunny spells. There's a chance of isolated showers, with a top temperature of 22C.

     
  59.  
    0800: Matt Lee BBC Local Live

    Good morning, I'll be bringing you all the latest news, travel, sport and weather from Birmingham and the Black Country today.

     

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