Local Live has finished for the day. We're back on Tuesday from 08:00 with more news, sport, travel and weather. Have an enjoyable Easter weekend.
- Updates for Thursday 2 April 2015
- News, sport, travel and weather updates return on Tuesday at 08:00
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Commuters are being warned to expect serious disruption over the Easter weekend on journeys from the Midlands to London aspart of the West Coast mainline will be closed.
It's part of an £81m improvement plan to replace nine miles of track and signalling equipment. Join us for theMidlands Today on BBC One at 18:30.
West Brom head coach Tony Pulis has spoken out todisagree with FA Chairman Greg Dyke's proposals to limit foreign players in the Premier League.
Pulis says the Premier League is now a "world league".Watch his interview here.
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Yesterday we brought you news that a hospice near Wolverhampton was trying to arrange for a 32-year-old with terminal cancer to meet one of her favourite pop stars, Ali Campbell - the lead singer of UB40.
The mother of two was recently diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.
On Facebook today Compton Hospiceposted: "We are delighted to let you know that thanks to all of your support for Nicola we have been in touch with Ali and the other group members from UB40. The wheels are in motion and we are set to make Nicola's wish come true."
"Everyone at Albion was deeply upset to hear about Adam, who we knew was a huge Albion fan. Please watch this video and if you can help, contact the police immediately."
Those are the words of West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster, as the club appeals for people to come forward with information.
Police want to catch the driver who failed to stop at the scene of a fatal hit and run crash, that claimed the life of Adam Jones, aged 15, from Wednebsury.Watch the video.
New Birmingham Bears signing Brendon McCullum (pictured) isone of the two best Twenty20 players in the world, says director of cricket Dougie Brown.
McCullum, 33,led New Zealand to the recent World Cup final and will play seven games in this summer's T20 Blast.
"With AB de Villiers, he's in the top two players in the world in Twenty20 at the moment," Brown told BBC WM 95.6.
Journalist, BBC News
The Library of Birmingham was recently named the only attraction outside Londonon a list of the UK's 10 most-visited tourist sites last year.
It drew more than 2.4 million visitors, beating London's British Library, which saw about 1.6 million.
Royal Sutton Coldfield Observer
A Streetly man has revealed how he was"five seconds from dying" after his car caught fire on his drive last week.
Matt Webb's newly-purchased Subaru was engulfed in flames after he pulled in from work.
Police investigating the death of Sandwell teenager Adam Jones ina hit and run collision say they've been inundated with information.
The 15-year-old from Wednesbury, died when he was hit by a blue Volkswagen Bora as he crossed the junction of Beacon View Road and Walsall Road in West Bromwich with his bike just after 7.30pm on Thursday 26 March.
The driver abandoned the vehicle and ran off without calling for help.
Investigators says they've received many leads.
A Dudley opticians has beencollecting Easter eggs to donate to the children's ward at Russells Hall Hospital.
Specsavers in Castle Street will accept chocolate donations until tomorrow (Friday April 3) and will give customers a free eye examination in return, to thank them for their generosity.
Library of Birmingham user Steve Godwin, 52, of Handsworth Wood, said he thoughtreducing weekend opening hours was "absolutely appalling".
"It's one of the highlights of the city. As a library it's wonderful, modern architecture at its better end. It's a crying shame."
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis is not backing Football Association chairmanGreg Dyke's plan to increase the number of home-grown players in Premier League squads from eight to 12.
The Baggies boss said: "To produce English players that are as good as players abroad - that's the aim and the ambition.
"That's what people should be aspiring to. No disrespect to Greg but sometimes he says things that football people would not agree with and I certainly don't agree that."Read more here.
Birmingham City goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer saysthey only have themselves to blame for their winless start to the Women's Super League season.
The 24-year-old accepted the blame for Asisat Oshoala's opening goal inLiverpool's 2-1 win on Wednesday.
"We're our own worst enemy," Spencer toldBBC WM 95.6.
Jamie Wood and Benjamin Wilson have been ordered to stay out of certain areas of Birmingham and not to contactpeople named on a police notice.
It comes after they were both given a 13-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, and told to complete 100 hours' unpaid work, after both admitting damaging property, having a bladed instrument, and putting a person in fear of violence by harassment at Birmingham Crown Court.
Some of the people on the flyer are previous victims of the two men.
One person named on the list: "I have been named and shamed and I have done nothing wrong."
Express and Star
A pioneering University of Wolverhampton lecturer who isresearching the healing effect of sugar on wounds has received international recognition.
Dr Moses Murandu clinched clinched third prize in the best research from a developing country award category at the Journal of Wound Care Awards 2015.
A senior lecturer in adult nursing, Dr Murandu grew up in Zimbabwe and his father used granulated sugar to heal wounds and reduce pain when he was a child.
Broadcast Journalist, BBC WM
West Bromwich Albion is to help police trying to track down a hit-and-run driver following the death of a 15-year-old boy, by showing pictures of the car on screens during Saturday's clash with Queens Park Rangers.
More on this story inthe 14:00 bulletin.
Carolyn Hodrien, regional director of victim services for Victim Support, said she understood what a "devastating impact" anti-social behaviour could have on people's lives.
She spoke after victims of two criminalsclaimed they were "living in fear" after their names were published on a police notice posted through people's doors.
"What victims want is for anti-social behaviour to stop. But the police must work with them to make sure whatever tactics they employ to stop offenders anti-social and criminal behaviour does not have unintended consequence on its victims," she said.
If you want to be a professional footballer, find outhow to eat like one with this guide.
Asmir Begović, Stoke City's goalkeeper, reveals a typical pre-match meal. I'll give you a clue, red meat, crisps and ice cream don't come recommended.
Journalist, BBC WM
Police investigating the suspicious death of a baby in Birmingham have arrested two people. More in the news at 13:00.
A mum was shamed into losing more than six stone after being toldshe was too big to go on a theme park ride with her young daughter.
Hayley Donaldson, from Northfield, was asked to leave the Drop Tower at Gulliver's Kingdom as the safety bar could not fit over her body.
Express and Star
City of Wolverhampton Collegebought the personal details of parents in its catchment areas, it has been alleged.
The college is among many firms and organisations accused of trading in data, including schools, dentists and the Government. NHS dentists are allegedly buying information on patients to offer free treatments before convincing them to go private.
Al Williams hasposted about the impending closure of the Library of Birmingham on Sundays. He wrote: "So sad - our little suburban Cardiff Library has longer opening hours than that."
Rupert Johnsonposted: "Don't blame the council blame the tories. The council has had to deal with massive cuts year upon year.
"What are they supposed to do? Let the infrastructure crumble? The library project was planned a budgeted and build funded for years ago. Even if the library was still in the old building the opening hours would have to be cut. It's revenue spend not capital spend."
Journalist, BBC WM
People who have been harassed by two men in Birmingham say their safety is at risk after they were named on a police leaflet.
The flyer was supposed to warn residents about Jamie Wood and Benjamin Wilson who have been given criminal behaviour orders.
However - as well as picturing them, it names people they are not allowed to approach.
Hear police reaction inour 12:00 news.
The exact cause of the five-month-old girl's death is not yet known butthe force said a post-mortem would take place today.
A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman are in custody after being arrested on suspicion of her murder.
Network Rail waits for Easter because there is a 20% to 40% decline in rail traffic, says BBC correspondent Robert Piggot.
The work should be completed by 03:30 on Tuesday morning. If not, there are contingency plans - "hundreds" of buses are on standby . Phew!
Police investigating the death of a five-month-old baby girl in Perry Barr, have arrested two people in connection with the death.
Officers first attended an address just before 01:00 yesterday after reports a baby was having "breathing difficulties",said the force.
The child was taken to hospital where she died yesterday afternoon.
A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder are helping police with their enquiries.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a five-month-old baby girl in Perry Barr.
Journalist, BBC WM
A Smethwick man has been charged with kidnap after a young girl was attacked in Bearwood on Sunday 29 March.
Unemployed Edward Burns, aged 37 from Bearwood Road, Smethwick is due to appear at Sandwell Magistrates Court today.
The nine-year-old girl was returning home just after 13:30 when she was grabbed and pushed to the floor on Belmont Road, Bearwood,said police.
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West Midlands Police has referred itself to the watchdog the Independent Police Complaints Commission after a 26-year-old man died when failing to stop the car he was driving for traffic officers last night.
The man crashed the black Peugeot car on Bristol Road South at the junction with Cob Lane just after 23:00 last night and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The collision investigation unitwants to hear from anyone with information about the crash.
Eight points separate eight places in the Championship.
Which three teams will be celebrating promotion to the Premier League in May? BBC Sport looks at the form, facts and prospects of all eight Premier League hopefuls.
After a November dip, Wolves are finding form at the right time. Read more ofour analysis of their prospects here.
Journalist, BBC News
The Library of Birminghamsays it will cease opening on Sundays (from 19 April), due to the city council's need for "significant budget savings".
The new and reduced opening hours for the Library from 20 April 2015 will be:
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 11:00-19:00
- Wednesdays to Saturdays: 11:00-17:00
- Sundays: Closed
The Wolfson Centre for Archival Research will be open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-16:00. This library said this would be reviewed at the end of May.
Journalist, BBC WM
Commuters are being warned to expect serious disruption over the Easter weekend on journeys from the West Midlands to London as part of the West Coast mainline will be closed.
Network Rail says it has recruited 14,000 workers to complete several major projects by Monday night - in a bid to avoid the chaos which happened when work overran at Christmas.
At 10:00 we will hear from rail Journalist Philip Hague,who says it does look like there is a better plan in place this time.
Residents in part of Birmingham say they are living in fear after their names were published on a leaflet aimed at keeping two men out of their area.
The names were on a poster delivered around Druids Heath giving details of a criminal behaviour order served to Jamie Wood and Benjamin Wilson.
A person named on the list said the two men have previously terrorised and threatened people.