Local News

• Motorcyclist killed in fatal crash with car on Edgbaston road

  Police investigating after the motorcycle rider, a woman in her 20s, sadly died at the scene

• Police concerned for welfare of missing schoolboy as he vanishes from Wolverhampton

  Kenzie is missing from Wolverhampton but also has links to Birmingham

• Killer heard bragging 'I straightened him out' on bus after brutal hammer attack on 'best friend'

  New documentary Forensics: The Real CSI delves into the tragedy of Kenneth Ford who was killed in his Tyseley flat

• Major police update after schoolboy, 15, stabbed near Birmingham park

  The teenage victim remained in hospital on Sunday after the 'really serious stabbing' on Friday night

• Funeral boss who grew empire from Birmingham back streets 'couldn't cry for year' after son's death

  If a friend or relative died in the Eighties, the chances are they were buried or cremated by Howard Hodgson's funeral firm.

• Face of prolific Birmingham thief behind burglaries and shop thefts as he's jailed

  Peter Doyle admitted five crimes, including multiple burglary and shop theft offences. and was jailed for a year

• Police tow cars from Birmingham streets in crackdown on insurance and 'illegal tints'

  Several vehicles were shown loaded up to the back of tow trucks and branded with large 'seized by police' stickers

• Fresh Birmingham stabbing appeal after victim 'approached and attacked by group'

  The victim was attacked by a group of people who have yet to be found

CITY

• Jobe Bellingham in new transfer tug-of-war as Birmingham City start counting the cash

  Latest Birmingham City transfer news from BirminghamLive as Chelsea are reported to be keen on younger of Bellingham brothers

• Why Jay Stansfield might have passed on penalty as Birmingham City pay for rash refereeing

  Birmingham City talking points after Kieran Dowell's penalty clinched a 1-0 win over Lincoln City on Saturday

• Birmingham City have to solve transfer issue when they reach the Championship

  Birmingham City are all set to return to the Championship at the first time of asking

• Chris Davies reveals Paik conversation with one thing missing for Birmingham City maestro

  Paik Seung-ho was influential again as Birmingham City beat Lincoln City to extend their lead at the top of League One to 11 points

VILLA

• Ollie Watkins in '100 per cent' response as Aston Villa striker makes Man City and Newcastle point

  Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins bagged his 13th league goal of the season in the win over Brentford on Saturday

• Danny Ings could seal transfer return four years after Aston Villa move

  Latest Aston Villa transfer news and gossip as former Villa striker Danny Ings is reportedly being lined up for a return to one of his old clubs

• Marcus Rashford point made after Jack Grealish pictures emerge - 'We have to be real'

  The Aston Villa stars past and present have been the focus of a debate on how footballers should handle themselves - and the media reaction to their behaviour

• Axel Disasi makes feelings clear after Aston Villa transfer from Chelsea

  Aston Villa defender Axel Disasi won the man of the match award in the 1-0 victory at Brentford on Saturday night