Summary

  • Updates on Friday 12 February 2016

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates for Coventry and Warwickshire to resume at 08:00 on Monday

  1. Nuneaton and Bedworth car park charges decision is madepublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2016

    Nuneaton News

    A hike in day-time car parking charges in council-owned car parks across Nuneaton and Bedworth could come into force as soon as next month.

    Abbey Street car parkImage source, Nuneaton News
  2. Watch: Jimmy's Sky Blues fans say thank youpublished at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2016

    This video from the archive shows Jimmy Hill leading the singing at the former Coventry home ground, Highfield Road.

    We've added some tributes from fans.

  3. The life of Jimmy Hill remembered: Friday 12 Februarypublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2016

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

    Our top story this morning: Coventry Cathedral will be filled by Sky Blues fans and figures from the world of football this evening as an event is held celebrating the life of Jimmy Hill. 

    The former Match of the Day presenter died last December, aged 87. 

    While in charge of Coventry City he led them to football`s top flight and is credited with being involved in many of the developments which have led to the creation of today`s modern game.

    Jimmy Hill
  4. Watch: Latest weather forecast for the West Midlandspublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2016

    Charlie Slater
    BBC Weather presenter

    After a chilly dawn, today will be a cloudier day than yesterday across the region with a few isolated showers. 

    Despite this, there will still be some brighter breaks in the cloud allowing some sunny spells with highs of 7C (45F).

    Media caption,

    The weather for the West Midlands today.

  5. Good morning: Live updates for Coventry and Warwickshire, plus coverage of the celebratory service for Jimmy Hillpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2016

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    Myself and Vanessa Pearce will be here bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Coventry and Warwickshire between now and 19:30.

    Today we'll be bringing you extended coverage of the Jimmy Hill celebration service being held at Coventry Cathedral later.

    If you'd like to get in touch with the BBC Local Live team today - email or tweet @BBCCovWarks., external