A man has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Coventry.

The pedestrian was hit at the junction of Sandy Lane and Widdrington Road shortly before 21:30 on Thursday.

He received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to University Hospital, said the ambulance service.

The driver of the car was also treated for minor injuries before being taken to the same hospital.

A man is due in court charged with murdering a teenager who died after being stabbed at a house party.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Rezwan Ali, 19, was found dead at a house in Willows Road, Walsall, in the early hours of 14 January 2018.

The accused is Rajan Natt, 20, from Castle Street, Hill Top, West Bromwich.

He is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court later.

Express and Star

From the Express and Star:

• Men handed suspended sentences after helping gang smuggle heroin in chicken shipments, external
• Contractor confirmed for Commonwealth Games aquatics centre, external
• Government 'underestimated' HS2 challenges, external

A driver has been taken to hospital after being cut free from a car on the A5 in Staffordshire.

Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

The multi-vehicle crash has closed one lane of the eastbround carriageway from Betterscote Drive to the B5440 Glascote turning near Tamworth.

BBC Sport

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his team have "nothing to be disappointed about" after losing 2-1 at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Roberto Firmino's late winner gave Liverpool the victory that extends their lead at the top to 16 points with a game in hand.

No-one took full account of how complex and risky the HS2 high-speed rail project was likely to be, says the government spending watchdog.

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The Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd did not allow for all uncertainties when estimating initial costs, said the National Audit Office.

The first phase of the project, between London and Birmingham, is due to open at the end of 2026, with the second phase to Leeds and Manchester expected to be completed by 2032-33.

In 2015, HS2 was due to cost £56bn.

Earlier this week, however, a leaked government-commissioned review suggested that the total could reach £106bn.

People living and working in the West Midlands are to be asked how they would tackle climate change.

The West Midlands Combined Authority published its own strategy, external earlier this month, suggesting a range of measures, including banning every petrol and diesel car from the region's roads by 2041.

It also suggested more electric car charging points, more eco-friendly homes, a tree-planting programme and more LED street lights.

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Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said the needs of business wouldn't be neglected and it was important to "balance our commitments to climate change with our commitments to developing a strong economy”.

The consultation will last for seven weeks., external

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

It will be another cloudy misty day with some light drizzle and highs of 9C (48F).

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BBC News

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Every game is an away day for Coventry City as they play 'home' games at Birmingham City - their FA Cup fourth-round opponents on Saturday.

Stephen Ware is working with Harper Adams University to turn crickets into protein-rich flour.

The "challenging" jails will get scanners where images can instantly reveal concealed contraband.

Liverpool's march to the Premier League title continues as Roberto Firmino's late winner at Wolves takes them 16 points clear.

Rezwan Ali, 19, was stabbed in the chest at a house party in Walsall in January 2018.

Andy Giddings
BBC News

We'll be back with the news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow.

Coventry Live

A few of the stories on Coventry Live this afternoon:

• Man arrested over string of rapes in Nuneaton and Birmingham, external
• Cyclist killed in crash named as family pay tribute to 'much-loved' dad, external
• Shop worker threatened with knife in armed robbery, external

A 35-year-old man from Quinton will stand trial on drugs and driving offences after a crash in Tamworth on Tuesday.

He will appear at Stafford Crown Court on 21 February after pleading not guilty to dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession with intent to supply heroin.

A fourth charge, of failing to stop, was withdrawn at North Staffordshire Justice Centre earlier today.

A police officer was hurt as a result of the collision, which involved four cars.

BBC Weather

It will be a mild night with areas of fog and cloud with occasional drizzle and lows of 5C (41F).

Image source, Liam Ball

Friday will again be mainly cloudy and misty with some fog.

You can find a detailed weather forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Christmas bin collections in Coventry could be scrapped this year, after the service had problems for a second year running.

People living in the city reported missed collections in 2018 and 2019 and the local authority admitted it didn't have enough staff to carry out the work.

The city council closes over Christmas, so bin collectors aren't contracted to work and its appeal for 30 drivers and 70 collectors wasn't met, with just 16 drivers and 42 collectors turning up last year.

Because only 18% were council staff, the local authority had to spend £95,000 on agency workers.

Now the council is looking at its options. Solutions being suggested include forcing staff to work over Christmas, or scrapping the service and issuing people with heavy-duty bin bags instead.

Shrewsbury substitute Daniel Udoh's last-minute strike on his debut helps his side come from 2-0 down to win at Accrington.