Drone shows area as police hunt dogs suspected of killing man

The animals relieve stress and provide a calming presence wherever they go, their handler says.

The wind phone is a Japanese idea, which encourages users to speak to their lost loved ones.

Revd Matthew Tomlinson says the eagle was given to the church when it opened in 1868.

First time voters tell the us what they think of the mayoral social media campaigns.

Jess Chatwin tells the BBC she does not feel like she will ever get over losing footballer Cody.

A Birmingham arm-wrestling club says membership is soaring from their suburban garden base.

Customers and staff pay tribute to Ann Wilson as she marks 50 years of working at the Birmingham pub.

On Cadbury’s 200th anniversary, the 80s icon recalls being sultry for the director of Nine and a Half Weeks.

Birmingham artist MrASingh has now produced 50 sculptures to support hospices and charities.

Police say the fire in Lozells may have been caused by a discarded cigarette.

Lethal striker Mike Fisher plays walking football three times a week.

The Labour-run authority has been revealing details of cuts after declaring itself effectively bankrupt.

Jack uses a communication device and is trying to find a man with a broad accent to help.

Kerri Williams is determined to protect and promote an “endangered” form of painting.

Time lapse photography condenses the 52-hour project to knock down a 4,000-tonne motorway bridge.

Carl Ellitts attacked Roy Deeley-Price after talking to him at a cash machine.

Rhian Brown says Peter Norgrove earnt her mother’s trust before he murdered her.

Nick Owen and Steve Rider continue to encourage men to get themselves tested for prostate cancer.

Dudley Zoo animals try to pick a winner ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup tie between West Brom and Wolves.

A film shot in the West Midlands about an Irish Spitfire pilot is already winning critical acclaim.