There are fresh calls for parking signs in Coventry to be changed - after more criticism of the council's policy.

The Independent Traffic Penalty Tribunal says it's disappointed to still be overturning fines in the city, 18 months after it told the council its signage was inadequate and had to be amended.

Previously, the organisation said the signs made the city's restricted parking zone unclear, and that the increased number of fines showed motorists didn't understand restrictions.

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In a statement, the council said it maintained its position over the zone, adding: "As far as we are concerned our signage meets the requirements as set out by the Department for Transport."

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Shrewsbury Town manager Sam Ricketts has welcomed the return of veteran midfielder Dave Edwards to the side, saying his "experience is invaluable".

The former Welsh international is expected to start again for Shrewsbury tonight against Peterborough United and Ricketts says he has "so much to offer, on and off the pitch".

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Ricketts said he thought Edwards' fitness was improving every game and offered "experience" and "his know-how to manage games", adding he was a goal-threat.

Consultant-led emergency care in "core hours" at Princess Royal has also been called part-time provision.

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A graveyard wall is in danger of falling down because of the weight of gravestones leaning against it, a parish council has been warned.

Around 100 stones are propped up against the wall at St Michael and All Angels church in Lilleshall, Shropshire, after being moved there 50 years ago to make the grass easier to cut.

Lilleshall Parish Council heard the wall was half a foot out of line in some places. Its clerk has been in touch with Telford and Wrekin Council, the Diocese of Lichfield and English Heritage about possible repairs.

One parish councillor warned of a collapse risk.

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We've seen some dark skies and some showers today, but there have also been some brilliant autumnal colours.

Here's a selection of photos from the BBC Weather Watchers, taken in Himbleton, Wolverhampton and Selly Park.

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Police appeal for help in finding convicted armed robber Robert Parton, 30, who had been under guard.

Thieves who stole war medals from the home of a World War Two veteran are being asked to return them.

They broke into the Hereford home of Arthur Grisbrook, who died recently, in September. West Mercia Police said the medals had great sentimental value to his family.

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Five medals in total were stolen, an Italy Star, Africa Star and a '39-'45 Star, along with a Defence Medal and a War Medal '39-'45.

All of them were Royal Engineer medals on ribbons and were kept in a frame with floral decoration.

A decision on plans for a transit site for travellers in Wolverhampton has been deferred until the new year.

The city council says it's taken the decision after hearing from those neighbouring the proposed site and will now take more time to consider the application.

Tim Johnson, chief executive at the authority, said: “It’s important we properly consider the application and the representations that have been made before it goes to planning committee."

The issue is due to be discussed at the planning committee meeting on Tuesday 14 January.

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The M6 has reopened southbound between junction two for Coventry and one for Rugby following this morning's lorry fire.

Highways England said drivers this evening should expect reduced speed limits and warned the route would be closed tonight between junctions four and one for resurfacing and planned roadworks.

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Coventry-born athlete Kare Adenegan has been named as a captain of the British team for the World Para Athletics Championships which are due to take place in Dubai later this month.

At the age of 18, Adenegan is believed to be the youngest team captain at the competition.

She will be looking to build upon her performance in 2018 when she was crowned European 100m champion as well as taking 800m silver.

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Police are appealing for information after a "dangerous" serving prisoner absconded from hospital while "under guard".

Robert Parton, a convicted robber, was receiving treatment at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital when he threatened hospital staff before escaping, West Midlands Police said.

The 30-year-old was last seen at about 23:20 GMT on Monday getting into a car heading towards Bordsley Green.

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Det Sgt Tom Lyons said: “I would appeal directly to Parton to hand himself in and urge the public to not approach him as he is considered dangerous but to call 999 straight away with any information or sightings."

Parton is described as white, bald, 6ft 3ins tall, and of large build. He has links across Birmingham.

Hundreds of fundraisers launch a £50,000 city centre poppy appeal for Royal British Legion.

J2 to J1 on the M6 southbound looks set to reopen following this morning's lorry fire, but emergency resurfacing works in the wake of the blaze mean disruption continues.

Here's Highways England, external with details:

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Earlier, Highways England shared this image of the operation.

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Three motorcyclists have been injured, two of them seriously, in a crash involving a car.

It happened on Damson Parkway in Solihull at 12:42 GMT.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said one of the motorcyclists, in his 20s, was trapped under the car when emergency services arrived.

He was freed by firefighters and treated for multiple serious injuries.

A teenage male also suffered multiple serious injuries, with another male teenager treated for "potentially serious injuries".

The condition of the driver is as yet unknown.

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Highways England say the lorry involved in the fire was carrying 'hazardous substance'.

Firefighters have managed to save cattle trapped in a transporter lorry that overturned.

The vehicle ended up on its side on the Nescliffe bypass near the Felton Butler roundabout in Shrewsbury earlier.

The driver managed to free himself while specialist animal rescue teams attended the scene where there were 36 cows.

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One animal had to be put down but all others survived, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Station manager Chris White said the cows were "highly distressed" but crews were able to create a safe enclosure to herd them into another transporter.

The flooding we saw last week has mostly gone, but there are still a few alerts in force around the West Midlands this afternoon.

The flood barriers have mostly been dismantled and this cat in Bewdley is probably still none the wiser about what they were for.

Work to repair the M6 southbound carriageway following a lorry blaze will take place overnight, Highways England says.

The carriageway from junction two at Coventry to junction one at Rugby has been closed since this morning after the lorry containing a "hazardous substance" caught fire.

Highways England said its officers were doing remedial work "as fast as possible" to prepare for peak times.

"However," its statement continued, "there will be a full closure for resurfacing tonight."

It advised drivers to use alternative routes.

Ex-PC Ross O'Grady, 47, was sentenced to 13 years in jail after admitting sex assaults on three victims.