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Scientists dose trees with atmosphere of the future to see how much they can swallow.

The victim was found collapsed at the station in Birmingham.

Lydia Wilkinson was away at university when her parents and brother were attacked in their home.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says he is "delighted" with a point and clean sheet after their 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Billy Clarke scores the only goal of the game as Bradford climb to fourth in League One with victory over Walsall.

Ipswich Town make it nine draws in 12 games as they hit back to deny Birmingham three points at Portman Road.

Danny Batth scores twice as Wolves beat Cardiff City to move eight points clear of the Championship relegation zone.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho questions whether the game was evenly matched, despite ����ý Sport's Conor McNamara insisting he was only asking the Red Devils' manager's opinion.

Jonathan Kodjia's brace gives Aston Villa a win over 10-man Norwich City at Villa Park.

Former Wales, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper John Phillips has died at the age of 65.

Injuries and suspensions mean Manchester United have had to shuffle their pack for this game.

Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo form the centre-back pairing, while Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial also get starts.

Despite the problems, there is still no space for Wayne Rooney, who is on the bench.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Rojo, Young, Carrick, Fellaini, Mkhitaryan, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

Former United players Ben Foster, Jonny Evans and captain Darren Fletcher all start for West Brom. Hal Robson-Kanu leads the line.

Want to feel old? Rekeem Harper is on the bench for the Baggies. If he comes on, he will be the first player born in the 21st century to play in Premier League. 

West Brom XI: Foster, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Nyom, Livermore, Fletcher, Brunt, Chadli, McClean, Robson-Kanu.

Aaron Barley is accused of killing Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson and attempting to kill Peter Wilkinson.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in the Winson Green area of Birmingham.

Joanne Lowson was given all options before an operation she said left a 'deformity', a court hears.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday, but keep an eye out here for more updates on Friday evening and into the weekend. 

It may be the weekend tomorrow - April 1 , in fact - so rush hour won't be at the forefront of minds, but here's a lovely alternative to the overcrowded commute - National Express West Midlands' canal bus.   

The thing is, we reckon local modes of transport may be staying dry for a while yet.

In the meantime, please enjoy this photo that's had no computer manipulation by the company whatsoever - no way, definitely not.

Image source, National Express

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You've been getting in touch with your questions about Birmingham and the Black Country.

We were asked: "Why are faggots considered a Black Country delicacy?"

Faggots were developed as a way of using up all the bits of pig that would otherwise be discarded and have been on sale in the Black Country for 

The meatballs, made of minced offal, are traditionally served with mashed potato, peas and gravy. Here is a   you can try.

Image source, Getty Images

Have you got a question about the West Midlands? 

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Find out what the weekend has in store.

You can also get latest forecasts at any other time from the  .

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Wolverhampton Children's Services have made significant improvements

Six years ago, inspectors found failings – today Ofsted describes "stable and settled" care delivered with a “clear vision”. 

I’ve been filming in the department, meeting social workers and families to see how the improvements have been made.

In just over a year the number of children in care has dropped by 20%.

See my report on Midlands Today at 18:30 on ����ý One.

Aaron Barley, 23, has been charged with the murder of the pair and attempted murder of the boy's father.