Birmingham headlines 22 March: Teenage girl killed in bus crash named
A teenage girl who tragically died after being struck by a bus in Birmingham has been named as Sophie Jain Fletcher. Sophie was in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon at around 3pm on Saturday when she was struck by a bus. The driver is helping with police enquiries.

Counter terrorism police are investigating an attack on a man who suffered facial burns as he made his way home from a mosque in Birmingham. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries - which are not believed to be life threatening. Police have asked the public to remain vigilant.

Police were called as bus strikers blocked buses from leaving garages in Birmingham and Coventry Wednesday morning. National Express West Midlands, who operate 93% of bus services in the region, said it is committed to running every bus it can during the strikes.