A quick round-up of what's happening in Birmingham today, with links to the original coverage.
Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands — Positive human interest stories have been featured in West Midlands news this week. (BBC Birmingham & Black Country)
Rayner visits 'horrendous' fire scenes — Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited fire-damaged properties and described them as "absolutely horrendous." (BBC Birmingham & Black Country)
Adlington makes school swimming offer to councils — Olympic gold medalist Becky Adlington is offering free swimming lessons to increase child participation. (BBC Nottingham)
