In the papers: 'Swanky' hotel and restaurant comingpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
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In the papers: 'Swanky' hotel and restaurant comingpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Four-star hotel planned in time for City of Culturepublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Simon Gilbert
Political Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshireA new four-star hotel could be built in Coventry in time for it to take on the City of Culture title in 2021.
The city council is set to spend more than £1m preparing land for a developer to build a Hotel Indigo at Friargate.
The land for the hotel sits opposite the council's headquarters - and would be handed over to developer Wylam at a discount to try and kickstart the development.
The hotel would have about 100 bedrooms, along with a fine dining restaurant and themed bars, the council said.
Quote MessageThe fact we can now attract a four-star hotel investment says a lot about how far the city has come. They believe Coventry is the right place for them and that sends an important signal to others."
Councillor Jim O'Boyle, Coventry City Council
Man charged over fatal police pursuit crashpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
A passenger in a Ford Fiesta, which crashed shortly after it failed to stop, died in hospital.
Read MorePeaky Blinders writer to pen new SAS dramapublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Birmingham's Steven Knight has been commissioned by BBC One to adapt Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book SAS: Rogue Heroes for a new drama.
The BBC said the series would tell the story about how the elite force came into being as well as "delve into the psychology of the flawed, reckless but astonishingly brave group of maverick officers".
Casting and further details will be announced in due course.
Quote MessageThis will be a secret history telling the story of exceptional soldiers who decided battles and won wars only to then disappear back into the shadows. We will shine a light on remarkable true events informed by the people who shaped them.”
Steven Knight, Filmmaker
Man killed as car hits treepublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
A man has died after his car hit a tree in Warwickshire, West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said.
Emergency services were called to Straight Mile in Bourton on Dunsmore at 02:26.
Image source, Google"On arrival, crews discovered a car that had suffered significant damage after crashing into a tree," a WMAS spokesperson said.
“There was one patient, a man, who was still inside the vehicle.
“Sadly, on assessment of the patient, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Pony rescue centre praises 'jaw dropping' help after firepublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Sarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA pony rescue centre devastated by a huge fire has taken to social media to thank people for their support as they start the clean-up.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire ServiceA faulty generator was blamed by Staffordshire Fire Service, external for the blaze which swept through Elverra Pony Rescue, near Eccleshall, on 12 August.
On Facebook, the centre says clean up efforts have started, external, adding that staff have been "jaw dropped by how generous people have been, external".
Donations have topped £6,500 on a crowdfunding page set up to rebuild the animal shelter.
Image source, Elverra Pony RescueIn the papers: Tram crash and beach proposalpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Birmingham LiveHere's a selection of today's headlines on the Birmingham Live website:
Stoke City boss 'can't believe' they're still winlesspublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio StokeStoke City are creating enough chances to win games, according to their manager.
Image source, PA MediaThe Potters are without a victory after three games this season and have been beaten twice in the Championship already.
Quote MessageI can't believe it. It's stuff that we've got to be better at and the chances, we've had enough to win two games. If we spread those chances over the next three games, we should win three."
Nathan Jones, Stoke City manager
Man charged after fatal police chase crashpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
A 34-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman was killed in a crash following a police chase.
The 28-year-old woman died in hospital after the blue Ford Fiesta she was travelling in, which had failed to stop for officers, struck another car in Crocketts Road, Birmingham, on Saturday night.
Unemployed Adrian Paskin, of no fixed address, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court later today, West Midlands Police said.
He also faces charges of driving with no insurance and driving without a licence.
County ins and outs 2019published at 11:38 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Details of all the county cricket signings and departures from the 2019 season.
Read More'I still love buses' - boy travels Britain on 60 busespublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
BBC Midlands TodayThe mother of a boy who has travelled the length of Britain by bus for charity says she "could not be prouder".
Ryley O'Shaughnessy from Stourbridge, who has autism, loves the vehicles so much he set himself the challenge of travelling by them from John O' Groats to Land's End.
Travelling with his grandmother, the 10-year-old completed the trip in 23 days on 60 different buses and raised more than £1,000 for the National Autistic Society.
His mum, Laura Rock, said it was "just a brilliant thing to do" while Ryley added "I still love buses".
Disruption after tram crash expected to last most of daypublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
This morning's crash involving a car and a tram in Wolverhampton has caused disruption that's likely to last the rest of the day.
West Midlands Metro services are not going beyond The Royal in Wolverhampton and advised passengers to either walk into the city centre from there or use rail services.
Buses are also disrupted, and the National Express 79 route is only going as far as The Crescent.
Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway are accepting tram passes to get passengers to Wolverhampton.
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End of twitter postHutton stars as Pears batsmen wilt againpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Moeen Ali makes 42 on his return for Worcestershire but Brett Hutton takes 6-57 for Northants.
Read MoreTram crash driver taken to hospitalpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
The driver of a car that overturned after a collision with a tram this morning has been taken to hospital, though her injuries are not believed to be serious, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceShe was taken to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton in a stable condition after being cut free from the car.
The ambulance service said crews also treated three tram passengers, as well as the tram driver, for minor injuries and all were discharged at the scene.
“Two women, who were passengers, were treated for the effects of shock, whilst a man, also a passenger, was treated for non-serious injuries," a spokesperson said. "All three were discharged at the scene."
Rape charge after street attackpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
BreakingSarah Robertson
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeA man's been charged with rape, external after a woman was attacked in Stafford, police have said.
The assault took place yesterday morning on Newport Road, near the Tesco store.
The 29-year-old's been charged with rape and assaulting a female by penetration and is due to appear before magistrates today.
Murder charge after woman found stabbedpublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Belinda Rose was discovered with fatal stab wounds at a house in Birmingham.
Read MoreMan charged after Home Office stabbingpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
The attack took place in Westminster, near the Houses of Parliament, in central London.
Read MoreIn the papers: Ditch-dumping drugs dealer jailedpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
The Shropshire Star's main stories today include:
Thousands pledged to help PC run over by own patrol carpublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
BBC Midlands TodayA crowdfunding page set up in aid of a police officer run over with his own car has passed its initial target of £10,000.
Image source, Family HandoutPC Gareth Phillips, 42, is still in hospital after he suffered potentially life-changing injuries when he stopped a suspected stolen car on Moorcroft Road, Moseley, Birmingham, earlier this month.
A man's appeared in court charged with offences including attempted murder and is due at the city's crown court next month.
Nearly 800 people have pledged money and organisers have raised the target now to £15,000.
Tram driver treated for minor injuries after crashpublished at 09:58 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
The driver of the tram that was involved in the crash in Wolverhampton this morning has been treated for minor injuries, West Midlands Fire Service said.
Three passengers on the service, which was carrying 25 people, were also treated at the scene.
Image source, West Midlands Fire ServiceThe tram was involved in a crash with a car just after 09:00 at the Bilston Street roundabout, causing long delays in the area.
A woman had to be freed from the car by firefighters using cutting equipment, the fire service said.
