Birmingham

The train operator is told it could lose the West Coast Main Line unless it makes improvements.

Villa striker Danny Ings wore protective ear gear in solidarity with matchday mascot Riley Regan.

A charity says families are being hit financially because of a lack of support.

The car hits a tree near Kings Heath, Birmingham, after the Warwickshire force picks it up on the M42.

Dr Helen Paterson's departure is a chance to save money, a councillor says.

David Oram, founder of Brumpic which shares old images of the city, has died following a short illness.

Five fire engines are sent to Drummond Street in Whitmore Reans.

Jamie Benbow managed to alert a neighbour but died at his Birmingham home on Friday.

Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood says she was shocked to learn one of the homes is owned by the council.

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at why ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery has decided to return to the Premier League with Aston Villa.

Aston Villa appoint Villarreal manager and former Arsenal boss Unai Emery to succeed the sacked Steven Gerrard.

Two women were taken to hospital after reports of a fight in east London on Saturday.

West Bromwich Albion want Carlos Corberan to be the new permanent manager at The Hawthorns.

The GMB union says the "biggest ambulance strike for 30 years" could be staged before Christmas.

Rayal Eastwood, Dakarai Thomas and Zadengel Raphael discussed crimes on social media, say police.

The claim will be checked before any money is handed over, Camelot says.

Almost 12,000 people came for music, dancing, drumming and more at the event, the council says.

The aim is to uncover better ways to prevent, spot and treat diseases like dementia and cancer.

Leicester beat Wolves to pick up their first away win in the Premier League this season and move off the bottom and out the relegation zone.

Aston Villa make the perfect start to life after Steven Gerrard as they beat Brentford at a buoyant Villa Park to record only their third win of the season.