Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week shutdownpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
UK's biggest carmaker will shut its Solihull plant due to weak demand but no jobs will be lost.
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Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week shutdownpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Arrest after armed police search for 'man with longbow'published at 17:00 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
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Allen Cook
BBC NewsA man's been arrested and a longbow and arrows seized, external after armed police were called to part of Stoke-on-Trent this afternoon.
The force says they got reports at about 14:45 and sent officers to Stanfield Road, Burslem.
After a search, they say a 43-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent's been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and is in custody.
Armed police hunt 'man with longbow'published at 16:50 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsArmed police are searching part of Stoke-on-Trent after reports of a man with a longbow.
The force says the report came in this afternoon from Stanfield Road, Burslem, adding that no threats have been made to the public and nearby schools have been informed.
Haywood Academy in Burslem tweeted to say, external it was told at 15:06 to keep students inside and were then given an all-clear at 15:25.
The same school was put in lockdown in May after reports of a man carrying a knife.
Man in court over pensioner attackpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
The victim was allegedly grabbed around the throat and pinned to a chair in his home.
Read MoreVulnerable families charity goes into liquidationpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BBC ShropshireA charity that provided help for vulnerable families in Shropshire for more than 30 years has gone into liquidation.
Image source, HomeStart ShropshireHome-Start Shropshire is blaming a ''significant'' reduction in grant funding and a ''substantial'' pensions deficit.
The organisation says it's tried to raise money, but has ended up eating into its reserves of cash which are now gone.
On its website, Home-Start Shropshire says it's closing, external "with immediate effect" and will try to protect and support families it currently helps.
M6 fully reopens after 'police incident'published at 16:30 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BBC News TravelAll road closures have been lifted on the M6 link road with the M42 in Warwickshire, after an earlier police incident.
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End of twitter postJLR sales in China slidepublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BBC Business NewsThis is a prime reason why Jaguar Land Rover is struggling somewhat: sales in China collapsed by 46% last month due to "ongoing market uncertainty resulting from import duty changes and continued trade tensions".
Image source, Getty ImagesSales slipped 0.8% in the UK and 4.7% in Europe, but were 6.9% down in North America.
Felix Brautigam, JLR's chief commercial officer, said: “Customer demand in China has struggled to recover following changes in import tariffs in July and intensifying competition on price, while ongoing global negotiations on potential trade agreements have dampened purchase considerations."
Earlier today General Motors reported a 15% sales fall in China in the last quarter.
In the papers: Hunt for hit-and-run driverpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Coventry LiveHere are some of the headlines featuring on the Coventry Live wesbsite today:
- Hunt on for driver after fatal hit-and-run, external
- M6 closed after man dies in crash, external
- Shocking figures of violence against staff at hospital, external
Bin lorry driver admits crash deathpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BreakingA bin lorry driver has admitted causing the death of a 14-year-old girl who died in a crash with a school minibus.
Image source, Family handoutHolly Brown was among 21 students on a field trip when the crash happened on the A38 in Birmingham in July 2017.
At Birmingham Crown Court today, Nicholas Buck, 53, of Kingshurst Way, Kingshurst, Birmingham, admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
He has been bailed to appear on 9 November when he will be sentenced.
JLR: 'Operational efficiencies' blamed for plant shutdownpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Jaguar Land Rover has issued this statement on its two-week shutdown at the Solihull plant.
Image source, PAQuote MessageAs part of the company’s continued strategy for profitable growth, Jaguar Land Rover is focused on achieving operational efficiencies and will align supply to reflect fluctuating demand globally as required. The decision to introduce a two-week shutdown period later this month at Solihull is one example of actions we are taking to achieve this. Customer orders in the system will not be impacted and employees affected will be paid for the duration of the shutdown."
Jaguar Land Rover statement
Jaguar Land Rover announces plant shutdownpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BreakingJaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a two-week shutdown of its Solihull plant, the Unite union has said.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe break, starting on Monday 22 October, follows a move to a three-day week for 2,000 at the firm's Castle Bromwich plant, and an announcement in April to lay off 1,000 workers.
No jobs are affected by the shutdown, said Unite, and workers will continue to be paid by banking hours.
It said it was in "close dialogue" with JLR and is calling on the government to use the budget to back jobs and the car industry.
M6 reopens in Staffordshirepublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BBC News TravelAccess to Stafford services from the M6 has fully reopened after being closed for 12 hours.
A lorry carrying furniture overturned between J14 and J15 at about 03:00 today blocking the slip road.
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End of twitter postShooting could still feature at Commonwealth Gamespublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
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Tom DareShooting could still feature as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, despite not being included in the city’s bid.
Image source, Craig HolmesShooting has been contested at every Commonwealth Games since Kingston 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh 1970.
Back in January it was announced that the city was not planning to include shooting as one of its events, citing a lack of appropriate facilities.
Council leader Ian Ward has revealed the sport would be reconsidered by the local organising committee in the coming months.
“Shooting is one of the sports that we will have to consider, along with three others that we’re also going to be considering during that review.”
Other sports set to be considered by organisers for the games include judo and women’s T20 cricket.
In the papers: Rapist arrested after court escapepublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
These stories are on the Worcester News' website today:
Wheelchair user injured in stolen vehicle hit-and-runpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
A wheelchair user has suffered life-changing injuries after being hit by a car that failed to stop, police say.
The man in his 60s was hit by a stolen Skoda as it rounded a corner in Smethwick on 3 October said West Midlands Police.
The force is appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
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End of twitter post'Police incident' closes M6 southboundpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
A police incident has closed the M6 southbound in both directions at J4A in Warwickshire.
The exit slip road to the M42 is closed, with long delays being reported in the area.
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End of twitter postMan charged after 'violent' break-in at pensioner's homepublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
A man has been charged with burglary following a violent break-in at an 85-year-old's home, police say.
The 22-year-old is charged with two counts of burglary, and possession of an offensive weapon after the incident in West Bromwich in September.
He's due before magistrates in Dudley today.
Worcester Warriors' fans hailed after record victorypublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
BBC SportWorcester Warriors' fans are being praised for making a "huge difference" after the side recorded their biggest Premiership win at the weekend.
Image source, Getty ImagesThey secured an emphatic seven-try victory against Bristol, winning 52-7.
The victory lifted Worcester to seventh, while Bristol drop a place to 10th.
Quote MessageIt was a real team performance. Even the lads who didn't get selected for the 23 played a major role in practice. All the staff at the club also play a part in this, so they deserve credit too. The supporters certainly make a huge difference as well through thick and thin."
Alan Solomons, Worcester director of rugby
Your say: People 'incensed' at poor mobile signalspublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsTelephone companies are being urged to improve their current mobile signal coverage, rather than press ahead with new 5G technology.
The UK's first trial of 5G began at the weekend, with firm EE promising lightning fast speeds.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe firm says it's in response to the massive growth in data use, but admitted some places still don't have 4G coverage.
You've been letting us know if you're missing out and Susan Warder emailed to say she's "incensed" that large parts of the town centre in Tamworth don't even have 3G, let alone 4G.
Chris Murphy meanwhile says there's "very poor" coverage of 3G where he lives in south Shropshire and phone companies should focus on improving that ahead of 5G.
Keith Frackley said EE coverage was "usually nil indoors" in his part of Soilihull.
Are you missing out on 4G, 3G or even a basic phone signal? Let us know.
In the papers: Four hurt in A49 crashpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 8 October 2018
These stories are being covered by the Shropshire Star today:
