‘I fought to play a South Asian lesbian in Sally Wainwright’s new BBC drama’
The series follows a middle-aged women punk rock band.
Metro 
Bumpy start, happy homecoming and a big weakness Birmingham City must address in transfer window
Birmingham City had a productive summer transfer window and they are already looking at what business they can do in the New Year
Birmingham Live 
Heartbroken parents pay tribute to Sutton Coldfield teen who died on trip to cinema
Kasey-Lei Greene, 13, had gone to the cinema with her friend but passed out while watching a film and never recovered consciousness
The unbelievable scenery that's one train ride from Birmingham - in pictures
The overnight sleeper train is priced from £60 from Birmingham International
The £60 sleeper train that takes you from Birmingham to the world's most beautiful places
You can head to the Scottish Highlands from Birmingham International on an overnight rail adventure
I found USA burger chain in middle of nowhere and one item made visit worthwhile
Wimpy was established in the USA back in 1934 and is older than McDonald's - however it's probably lesser known amongst younger generations these days
How exercising as little as 10 minutes a week could boost your health
'Exercise snacks' can be beneficial for your health
How much the bin strike is costing Birmingham taxpayers every day
The industrial action year has been inconvenient on the streets and has cost a fortune
Health minister statement on changes to eligibility for NHS free prescriptions
Several groups can get their NHS prescriptions for free in England
Liverpool Echo 
Jack Grealish showed true colours after admitting 'regret' over private video being leaked
Jack Grealish's honesty has long been heralded as a breath of fresh air in football as the on-loan Everton star showed his true character after being embroiled in controversy
Michael Schumacher’s latest condition after threat to release photos was foiled
Michael Schumacher's wellbeing has been a closely-guarded secret following his tragic accident while skiing in 2013, with the F1 legend not being seen in public since
Five new books to read this week including Bob Mortimer's The Long Shoe
The Rest Is Politics host Rory Stewart and comedian/national treasure Bob Mortimer have new books out this week
Manchester United next five games compared to rivals as Ruben Amorim clarity sought
How United's next five Premier League fixtures compare to some of their rivals after the international break
Manchester Evening News 
Man United takeover bidder names £125m dream signing as he discloses transfer strategy
Thomas Zilliacus has confirmed he is preparing to approach investors over a potential bid for Manchester United and has outlined his transfer strategy
Man City biggest England win this week came 1600 miles from Wembley
Manchester City saw John Stones play for England on Thursday night but there were other success stories elsewhere
East 17's Brian Harvey unrecognisable 20 years after running himself over
WARNING: CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SUICIDE: East 17 star Brian Harvey now looks very different from his pop star heyday – recently admitting he was claiming benefits
The Mirror