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Study reveals part-time work 'trap'
The number of men doing part-time work has more than doubled in the last four years, with the West Midlands having one of the highest proportions of people doing part-time work in the UK, according to a study.
'Gaping hole' left by girl's death
The parents of a girl who died after being hit by a car while celebrating her sixth birthday outside her Wolverhampton home have paid tribute to her memory.
Fire probe detentions 'overkill'
The detective in charge of an inquiry into the deaths of four firefighters in a Warwickshire warehouse blaze has defended a decision to hold three fire service managers in custody overnight during questioning.
Unemployment rate drops by 7.7%
Unemployment in the West Midlands fell by 19,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.
Suspended jail term for footballer
Stoke City footballer Jermaine Pennant has been given an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for a year, and has been disqualified from driving for three years after he admitted drink-driving in Manchester.
Pc to face court for 'baton attack'
A West Yorkshire police officer who allegedly hit a man on the head with a baton will face a charge of assault, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said.
GP denies claims over TB death girl
A doctor has denied recommending a spiritual healer to a 15-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl in the weeks before she died from tuberculosis.
Woman held in murder-bid probe
A Warwickshire woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was hit by a vehicle, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
Arrest following fatal stabbing
A second person has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a man in Birmingham city centre last weekend.
Two held over attack on woman, 93
Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home in Birmingham.
Two held over attack on woman, 93
Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home in Birmingham.
Girl granted fashion designer wish
A wannabe fashion designer from Rowley Regis who had a bone marrow transplant has been treated to a day that gave her an insight into her future career.
Teenager held over stabbing murder
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a stabbing victim who was found dead in Birmingham.
Two arrested after pensioner attack
Detectives investigating an attack on Moseley pensioner, Emma Winnall, have arrested two people.
Soldiers to take play nationwide
Wounded soldiers are taking a production of their real-life experiences nationwide, including to Birmingham, following critical acclaim in the West End.
Route Map helps vasculitis patients
Patients suffering from rare auto-immune diseases are getting advice on where to turn for support thanks to a charity and doctors from the University of Birmingham.
Soldiers shot by Afghan named
A British serviceman from Telford who was shot dead by members of the Afghan police force in Helmand on Saturday has named by the Ministry of Defence.
TB victim 'given bulimia warning'
A 15-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl died of tuberculosis after being told she may have bulimia during a string of appointments with health professionals, an inquest has heard.
Weir tragedy father and son mourned
Family and friends have paid tribute to a "really lovely" father and son who died when their rowing boat overturned at a weir on the River Avon near Warwick.
Sex toys stolen in raid
Sex toys worth £11,000 have been stolen by burglars who raided a mail order company in Stourport, police said.
Sixth child dies after house fire
A 13-year-old boy has died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after a house fire in Derby that claimed the lives of five of his brothers and sisters.
Pennant on drink-drive charge
Stoke City footballer Jermaine Pennant is due to appear in court charged with drink-driving in Greater Manchester.
Flower may fulfil Jennifer's wish
A 19-year-old Birmingham woman who lost her battle with cancer is having her dying wish, that funds be raised to ensure other young sufferers are treated in cancer units for teenagers, fulfilled with the help of her favourite flower.
Passengers, crack a smile
Blackadder star Tony Robinson has come up with a cunning plan to make the commute between Birmingham and London more bearable.
Region wins cash boost from lottery
Charitable causes across the West Midlands have been awarded millions of pounds thanks to the Big Lottery Fund.
Five arrested over fatal stabbing
A man and four women have been arrested by police investigating the murder of a man stabbed in a street attack.
Murder probe after street stabbing
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found with stab wounds in a city centre street.
Nine hurt in cycle race crash
Nine men have been hurt after they were involved in a crash at a racing event, police said.
No club assault charge for Pennant
Stoke City footballer Jermaine Pennant will face no action over claims he assaulted a woman in a Manchester nightclub.
Man admits boy kidnap and sex abuse
A man has admitted kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy and the separate abduction of a young girl in the West Midlands.
House fire tragedy siblings named
Five children have died in a house fire despite "valiant attempts" by their father to rescue them, while another child remains in hospital in Birmingham.
Tributes paid to weir tragedy pair
Tributes have poured in for a "really lovely" father and son who died when their boat capsized at a weir on the River Avon.
Drought status ended in 19 areas
Parts of England, including London, the South West, the Midlands and Yorkshire, are no longer in drought following the wettest April on record and continuing rain this month, the Environment Agency said.
Reprieve as dry weekend predicted
Areas of Britain hit by recent heavy downpours, such as East Anglia, the Midlands, the South East and the South West, can expect a reprieve after forecasters predicted a dry weekend for most of the country.
Sheffield 'caravan capital of UK'
Sheffield is the caravan capital of the UK, while Londoners are among those with the least, according to a survey.
Back to the booths after a week
Weary voters struggled back to the polls only a week after the main council elections in a ward at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire.
Village in shock after weir tragedy
The deaths of a man and child in a river tragedy have left a village in shock.
Arson-accused 'got blackmail note'
A used-car salesman from Coventry who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, young son and father-in-law has told a court he received a blackmail letter from a mystery man demanding £5,000 or "serious things will happen".
Man and child die in weir tragedy
A man and a child have been found dead after the boat they were travelling in overturned at a weir in the River Avon.
Firms helping care leavers awarded
Birmingham Marriott hotel is among the organisations which have been awarded for helping young care leavers into the world of work.
Ormiston appoints chief executive
Professor Toby Salt has been named as the new chief executive of Ormiston Academies Trust, which has offices in London and Birmingham, after a robust recruitment process.
Spine injury composer urges action
A critically-acclaimed international composer from Birmingham who was left wheelchair bound when a hospital misdiagnosed his fractured spine has called for lessons to be learned after an NHS trust admitted a catalogue of errors in his care.
Arrest after children die in fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after five children died in a Derby house fire and a sixth youngster was taken to a Birmingham hospital for specialist treatment.
National Crime Agency unveiled
A former Warwickshire Police chief constable will lead a US-style National Crime Agency to tackle serious and organised crime and protect the UK's borders which will be enshrined in laws unveiled by the Queen on Wednesday.
Fundraiser organises Bluebell Run
Runners in Shropshire will be raising funds for a charity which helps unpaid family carers thanks to a long-time supporter.
Actor Dean joins On Yer Bike team
Life On Mars actor Dean Andrews is to join Stoke City manager Tony Pulis on a 960-mile bike ride from John O'Groats to Land's End.
Baby boy dies after fall from car
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby boy, who is believed to have fallen from a moving car in Birmingham.
Air ambulances cleared to fly again
Grounded air ambulances, covering large parts of the UK including the West Midlands, have been given permission to fly again following safety fears.
Killer loses sentence appeal
A violent criminal given a five-year jail term for killing a man with a single blow to the chin in the West Midlands while his victim's child looked on, has failed in a bid to get his sentence cut.
New flood alert as rain moves north
Heavy rain which prompted severe weather warnings for parts of southern England and Wales is moving north, bringing new flood risks, with parts of the Midlands and Yorkshire expected to endure thunderstorms, forecasters said.
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Weather for Daventry
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
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