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NI Policing Vote Due Amid UK Bullying Claim: The Northern Ireland Assembly will hold a crucial vote later on the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster.; Read the full story

BA Gets Extension To Crunch Strike Talks: Unions have agreed to extend a deadline for talks aimed at averting a British Airways cabin crew strike.; Read the full story

'Cop Punched Aborigine Who Died In Custody': A new inquest into the death of an aboriginal man in an Australian police station has been told he was punched on the ground by an officer who had his knee on his chest.; Read the full story

Ass You Like It - Brits Help Delhi Donkeys: Two British pensioners have devoted their lives to rescuing the "slumdog donkeys" of Delhi and even have an ambulance for the animals.; Read the full story

Crunch Match For Arsenal: Arsene Wenger is certain his Arsenal side will over turn the weight of history tonight and progress to the quarter finals of the Champions League.; Read the full story

Hatton Return In Doubt: Ricky Hatton's fighting days appear to be over after telling close friends he won't be returning to the ring.; Read the full story

Eurozone Set To Get Economic Crisis Fund: A rescue fund that could support eurozone countries if they suffer an economic meltdown is set to be proposed by the EU.; Read the full story

Bovis Homes Builds Profit After Cost Cutting: Tough cost cutting measures and an increase in the demand for housing have helped builders Bovis Homes back into the black.; Read the full story

Robbie: 'I Love Cannabis But It Made Me Fat': Robbie Williams says he loved smoking cannabis - but had to stop because the drug made him fat.; Read the full story

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West Midlands Weather

Wednesday: Partly Cloudy; Max: 6°C; Min: -1°C

Thursday: Sunny; Max: 8°C; Min: 1°C

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West Midlands Traffic & Travel

M5 (northbound): Worcestershire; Broken down lorry removed, all lanes open

A4034 Oldbury Road (both ways): Rowley Regis; Road closed and slow traffic due to emergency repairs and burst water main

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