Hi-tech Tempest highlight of RSC winter seasonpublished at 14:22
The RSC is promising the most technologically advanced production in its history, external this winter.
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Updates on Monday 11 January 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Hi-tech Tempest highlight of RSC winter seasonpublished at 14:22
Image source, Stratford ObserverPolice arrest man wanted in connection with assaultpublished at 14:00
A 26 year-old man, wanted by officers in Coventry, has been arrested at Luton Airport, external.
Liberato Galiazia from Naples was wanted in connection with an assault on a 21-year-old woman in the Wood End area of Coventry that left her jaw broken in three places.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceTravel: Overturned vehicle on M69published at 13:38
BBC TravelPolice say they're on site at the M69 southbound where an accident has closed one lane near to the M6 junction.
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End of twitter postThief ransacked Nuneaton home and stole precious jewellerypublished at 13:25
When a woman left her family’s Nuneaton home she noticed two men wearing hoodies hanging around in the rain , externalin the street nearby.
Premiership: Wasps 32-22 Worcester Warriorspublished at 13:11
Two tries in the final two minutes secured a dramatic victory for Wasps over Premiership strugglers Worcester.
Image source, Getty ImagesWasps move up to sixth while Worcester remain 10th in the Premiership table, five points above bottom side Newcastle.
Despite a number of eye-catching results in the European Champions Cup, including a 36-6 hammering of holders Toulon in November, Dai Young's side have struggled to replicate that impressive form in the Premiership
Hospital to offer private roomspublished at 12:55
Richard Williams
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireNHS campaigners have criticised Warwick Hospital which is offering patients private paid-for rooms.
The hospital say it's to give people an alternative from being treated in an open ward.
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End of twitter postTrial begins for Coventry children's home abuse accusedpublished at 12:40
A trial has started today for two men accused of a number of physical and sexual abuse offences against children at a former Coventry children's home.
Kenneth Owen, 70, from Dickon Hill Road, Lincolnshire and Alan Todd, 70 from Stretton-under-Fosse in Warwickshire are accused of abuses at Wisteria Lodge in the 1980s.
The home was owned by Coventry City Council and was closed and demolished a few years ago.
Latests: JLR expansion plans and hospital offers private roomspublished at 12:25
Alice Rosenthal
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are some of our main stories today:
- JLR announce expansion plans for Coventry's Whitley site
- Police arrest man wanted in connection with assault on Coventry woman, external
- Warwick Hospital to offer private 'paid-for' suites
Watch: Latest weather for Coventry and Warwickshirepublished at 11:59
Sara Blizzard
BBC WeatherThe odd light shower around this afternoon, but otherwise remaining bright.
JLR announce expansion plans for Coventrypublished at 11:51
Breaking
Sian Grzeszczyk
Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThousands of new jobs could be created at Jaguar Land Rover after it announced plans to expand its research and development centre at Whitley.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's thought JLR's investment in the plans is likely to top £500m, including a new 60-acre site South of Whitley.
A planning application is expected to be submitted to Coventry City Council and Warwick District Council by 8 February.
Quote MessageThis is a game changer for the city. This will further cement Coventry’s role at the heart of automotive innovation, growth and success.
Anne Lucas, Leader, Coventry City Council
Housing strategy fate yet to be decidedpublished at 11:28
The public examination of the document that will guide the district’s future development is set to resume this week, external.
Image source, Stratford ObserverSpeedway star's ashes interred at clubpublished at 11:02
The ashes of "Mr Coventry Speedway" Nigel Boocock, described as one of the best riders ever, have been interred at the club's track.
Image source, Coventry SpeedwayNigel Boocock, from Yorkshire, competed in 748 matches for Coventry Bees in 18 consecutive seasons in the 1960s and 70s.
Known as "Little Boy Blue" because of the colour of his leathers, Boocock died in Australia last April.
Speedway star's ashes interred at club
The ashes of "Mr Coventry Speedway" Nigel Boocock, described as one of the best riders ever, are interred at the club's track.
Read MoreTravel: M40 all lanes re-openpublished at 10:55
Traffic is moving once again as all lanes re-open on the M40
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End of twitter postTravel: Routes around M40 still busypublished at 10:41
The M40 closure is still affecting travel around the region with delays to coach and bus routes.
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End of twitter postWatch: Hundreds gather to remember Luke Whelanpublished at 10:33
Giles Latcham
BBC Midlands TodayAround 200 people gathered in Coventry to pay their respects to Luke Whelan, whose body was found on Thursday.
The 37-year-old had been missing since November.
Latest: Private hospital rooms on offer and Mike McGinnity diespublished at 10:19
Paul Marriott
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThese are some of our main stories in the newsroom today:
- Warwick Hospital to offer 'paid-for' rooms to patients
- Former Sky Blues chair, Mike McGinnity dies
- Severe travel problems after accidents on M40 and M42
Former Sky Blues Chair diespublished at 10:05
The former Chairman of Coventry City Football Club, Mike McGinnity, has died.
Mr McGinnity was a member of the Sky Blues' board for 14 years and became chairman in January 2002.
Image source, Getty ImagesDuring his chairmanship, he steered Coventry away from the edge of financial oblivion while at Highfield Road and was appointed an OBE in 2008.
Nuneaton and Hinckley members' plea to be 'co-operative'published at 09:46
A band of angry Co-op members are demanding the board rethink the drastic decision to close popular stores., external
Image source, Nuneaton NewsDavid Bowie dies of cancer aged 69published at 09:32
Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following an 18-month battle with cancer.
His son director Duncan Jones confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts.
Image source, ReutersDid you even see him live? Give us your memories on our Facebook, external page, email us or tweet us @BBCCovWarks, external.
Travel: M40 crash causes severe delayspublished at 09:12
BBC TravelCongestion to M42 J3a due to the earlier accident on the M40 between J14 for A452 and J13 for A452 Bishop's Tachbrook, with a travel time of around 60 minutes.
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