Officers investigating the death of a man in a suspected stabbing say the murder could be linked to an altercation between the passenger of a car and a cyclist earlier in the day.

Officers were called to reports of a man with suspected stab injuries in Meadow Road, Rugby at 18:00 on Thursday, Warwickshire Police said.

Insp Karl Faulner, from the force, said: “As part of the investigation, we’re also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a possible altercation in the bridge area of Parkfield Road at around 17:10 yesterday, involving the passenger of a car and a cyclist.“This is currently a line of enquiry and we would ask any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to please make contact.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 who were both arrested on suspicion of murder remain in police custody.A post-mortem examination and formal identification are due to take place.

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One lane remains closed on the M42 northbound between J5 and J6 following a crash.

Traffic was already slow due to residual delays following the earlier crash on the Northbound M6.

All lanes have now reopened on the M6 after an accident investigation has been carried out.

The victim, who has not been formally identified, died at the scene in Rugby.

Jodie Comer's Killing Eve character is among the bakes at Birmingham's Cake International showcase.

One ward at the private mental health facility is described as "chaotic" by health inspectors.

Shropshire Star

The Shropshire Star's headlines today include:

• Telford hospital debate secured in Parliament as legal fundraising tops £1,100, external
• Huge increase in West Mercia speeding fines, with tens of thousands caught in the last year, external
• Two taken to hospital after four men force their way into Telford home, external

With Children in Need fast approaching, the charity has revealed it is helping to support almost 300 projects in the West Midlands.

This year's event will take place on 15 November, culminating with a special show on BBC One from 19:30.

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For the whole of the West Midlands, 289 projects are currently being funded with almost £16.7m.

They include funding for tackling abuse and neglect, supporting children with behavioral difficulties, as well as those with disabilities and mental health and emotional problems.

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A teenager's been arrested on suspicion of arson after several car fires in part of Telford.

Five cars were set on fire on 23 October in Brackenfield and Brindleyford (pictured below), West Mercia Police said. , external

Then, at 03:45 today, officers said a car and van were set on fire in Brackenfield.

The 17-year-old boy is currently in custody.

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Father of autistic child calls for government action to stop 'horrific' detentions.

The A44 is shut near Hereford after two cars have been involved in a crash, the emergency services say.

The ambulance service was called just before midday to road at Lyonsall and are checking three patients after the collision.

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A railway line's set to reopen tomorrow after flooding washed away parts of the track at the weekend.

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The route between Hereford and Abergavenny suffered "significant damage" at Pontrilas, Network Rail said.

Rail replacement buses are in operation as 500 tonnes of ballast and 300 tonnes of foundations are replaced.

Network Rail was planning to reopen the route on Monday but said it'll now be tomorrow and would operate a normal weekend timetable., external

More than 30,000 poppies have been placed on trees and barriers around Birmingham city centre.

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Trees on New Street, High Street and Lower Temple Street will also be lit red for the duration of Birmingham’s Poppy Appeal until Sunday 11 November, in support of the Royal British Legion said Retail Bid Birmingham. , external

Worcester News

A few of the stories making the headlines on the Worcester News website:

• Water levels on the River Severn, Worcester are 'slowly falling', external
• Worcester man tells his ex 'I'll put a knife in your mum's face', external
• Plans for refurbished tennis courts in park approved by council, external

A man has been arrested following a knifepoint robbery at a shop in Arley.

The 34-year-old from Birmingham was detained on a bus in Camp Hill Road after the Gun Hill shop was targeted on Thursday.

The suspect has been bailed while inquiries continue, said Warwickshire Police.

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Stoke City have reportedly come close already this season to sacking manager Nathan Jones before parting company today.

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With 14 games gone in the Championship, the Potters are joint-bottom with just two wins and four points off safety.

He appeared to buy himself more time last month with two straight victories but followed that with two defeats.

Welshman Jones had been in charge after succeeding the sacked Gary Rowett in January. It followed a highly successful spell at Luton, in which he left the Hatters second in the third tier.

Speaking to BBC Radio Stoke last month, Jones said the Coates family, in charge at the club, had stuck by him "unbelievably" and that he was sorry he had been "unable to repay them".

Jones even joked that his own mum thought his time must be up , external- and there were widespread media reports linking Chris Hughton with the job.

Since Stoke sacked Mark Hughes when they were in the Premier League in January 2018, they've had four managers in 21 months.

One couple, in their 90s, have not been able to leave their Birmingham flat since Sunday.

Stoke City sack manager Nathan Jones after nine months in charge with the Potters 23rd in the Championship.

Two people have been charged in connection with a burglary in Corley, Warwickshire.

A home owner disturbed offenders burgling her house in Bennetts Road North on Monday, before they fled in a stolen vehicle, police said.

The 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were arrested in nearby Nunts Lane.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone with information.

It might have been heartbreak for Wales at the Rugby World Cup, but former Worcester Warriors wing Josh Adams looks to have finished as the tournament's top scorer.

That's unless one of five players involved in tomorrow's final between England and South Africa scores five tries - Manu Tuilagi, Luke Cowan Dicke, Johnny May, Bongi Mbonambi and Cobus Reinach are all tied on three.

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Adams left Worcester this summer largely due to Wales's rules meaning only players with more than 60 caps can be considered if they play outside the country.

His seven tries in Japan takes him past Shane Williams's previous best for Wales (six).

Only three players from any nation have scored more at a world cup, according to data firm Opta Sports.

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Despite water levels falling along the River Severn in the past couple of days, there's still a risk of more flooding over the weekend, the Environment Agency has warned.

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It's expecting more rain over the weekend, external and expects river levels to stay high until Sunday.

Earlier this week, the entire English stretch of the River Severn was covered by flood warnings, including Shropshire and Worcestershire, after a lot of rain last weekend.

The Herefordshire tributary River Wye was also at its highest level since 1998.