Local News

• The 225 most deprived neighbourhoods in England including 8 in Birmingham

  Most of the areas were located in the North of England and the Midlands

• Gordon Brown gives chilling warning about what Farage as PM would mean for children

  The former Prime Minister has warned that a Nigel Farage government would mean more children in poverty and more pensioners suffering

• BBC Strictly fans in disbelief as Karen Carney given low score for Movie Week

  Strictly Come Dancing fans were left fuming by the results

• 'Massive-hearted' Moody Blues star John Lodge dead at 82

  Erdington-born singer-songwriter and bassist 'suddenly and unexpectedly' taken, his family said

• 'Sporty' Midland teen paralysed from the shoulder down says 'it's a bump in the road'

  Shayne Dawson-Dymond, 16, has suffered with a number of benign tumours but has refused to let his health issues stop him

• Unite says Birmingham agency bin staff ‘refuse’ to cross picket as council denies ‘toxic culture’ claim

  Unite says agency bin workers are now refusing to cross the picket line amid a 'toxic workplace culture' claim - but that is strongly disputed by Birmingham City Council

• Birmingham Diwali Mela postponed over 'safety fears and evolving statutory requirements'

  Soho Road BID team said they must 'prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all potential attendees' amid evolving statutory requirements

CITY

• Bombed by Birmingham City to ‘prime Baresi’ as forgotten man reboots career

  Birmingham City loaned defender Dion Sanderson to Derby County in August

• Tom Wagner makes Birmingham City stadium claim ahead of Sports Quarter move

  Birmingham City hope to move into their new stadium in the Sports Quarter in 2030

• Birmingham City rely on Chris Davies favourite while last season's back-up thrives

  Birmingham City are down to the bare bones in the full back position - while one of last season's players has regained his international berth

• Ipswich Town chief takes 'two minutes' swipe at Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner

  Tom Wagner made waves when he stressed the importance of the EFL generating its own revenue rather than taking too much from the Premier League

VILLA

• Monchi reveals Ollie Watkins transfer truth as he opens up on Arsenal interest

  Monchi has been speaking about the interest clubs have in Aston Villa players

• Steven Gerrard Rangers return odds slashed as Frank Lampard warned off Ibrox job

  Steven Gerrard has been the favourite to return to Rangers since the moment Russell Martin was sacked - and the odds have now been slashed on the Aston Villa boss making a sensational return

• Watkins, Mings, Tielemans: Aston Villa injury latest and return dates ahead of Tottenham

  Aston Villa injury latest ahead of the Premier League clash against Tottenham on Sunday

• Tottenham 'pay for private flight' for star man as Aston Villa advantage avoided

  After Cristian Romero's criticism last year, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly forked out on a private flight to bring the Argentine back to north London