The attack in Coventry saw two victims seriously injured and another suffer minor injuries.

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Three men have been taken to hospital after being shot.

The shooting happened on Far Gosford Street in Coventry at about 22:15 GMT, police said., external

Two of the men suffered serious injuries with the third having more minor injuries.

The force said it wanted to hear from anyone who saw a dark-coloured vehicle leaving the scene.

Coventry midfielder Josh Eccles joins Gillingham on loan, while Gills midfielder Stuart O'Keefe is ruled out for the season.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding following an incident in Rugby.

Officers were called to Frobisher Road at about 10:30 on Wednesday to reports a man in his 20s had been stabbed during an argument.

The victim remains in hospital, with injuries that aren't thought to be life-threatening, said Warwickshire Police.

Two men aged 18 and 19, arrested on suspicon of wounding have been released on bail

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Some of Coventry Live's headlines today include:

• Council defends 'utterly bonkers' decision to allow funfair, external
• Man charged with criminal damage after Coventry graffiti spree, external
• More than 400 sign dad’s call for crossing near school after 'near-miss' with lorry, external

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E-scooters will be fitted with number plates when they return to Coventry after an initial trial had to be halted due to people riding them on pavements.

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The 12-month scheme was paused after five days amid reports they were being used in pedestrianised areas - against guidelines.

The city council put the trial on hold while it reviewed how e-scooters could be used "appropriately".

Swedish company Voi, which provided the devices, said they would all have clear number plates when the trial restarted to help identify riders.

The firm said it would also have more staff on the streets to "enforce safe behaviour" and the e-scooters would not work between 22:00 and 06:00.

A man is charged with physically assaulting children across England during circumcision procedures.

Three hospital trusts in the West Midlands are set to receive funding to expand and upgrade accident and emergency facilities.

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The government has pledged an extra £150m of funding, external to help reduce overcrowding and improve infection control ahead of winter.

This is on top of the £300m previously announced for upgrades.

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital: £6.3m for removing an existing building and replacing it, to support same-day emergency care.

University Hospital Coventry: £3m for emergency department expansion.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital: £2.5m for releasing capacity for the emergency department expansion.

A woman whose sister took her own life is encouraging students to talk about mental health issues.

Heidi Carter, who has the condition, says she almost cried her eyes out after seeing them for sale.

Warwick is given approval to be just the second British racecourse in six months to welcome spectators - but only a maximum of 474 will be allowed into Monday's meeting.

Coventry City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup 5-4 on penalties by Gillingham, who rescue the tie with a 94th-minute spot-kick equaliser.

People living in parts of Coventry are struggling to get coronavirus tests, an MP has told the Commons, with some being directed to testing centres in Scotland.

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Zarah Sultana, Labour MP for Coventry South, said constituents had been telling her of their "distress and their despair" at not being able to book a test.

"Some can't book a test anywhere while others have booked only to be turned away, at the centres," she told MPs.

"And there are cases of people in Coventry being directed as far away as Inverness," she said, describing the system as "a complete utter farce".

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the system was facing an "enormous challenge" after a sharp rise in demand.

He told MPs tests should be prioritised for those who needed it most, including those in care homes.

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The Coventry Blaze have said it's disappointing the Elite League won't be starting again in December.

They were in third position when last season was brought to an early end because of coronavirus and managing director Mike Cowley said: "We were hopeful with the progress we'd made."

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The clubs had hoped to start the new season slightly later than usual, in December, but have now voted to suspend the season.

They unanimously decided that unless they could have at least 75% of their usual number of fans, they couldn't make enough money.

Safety concerns were raised after reports of e-scooters being used on pavements.

Coventry United FC say "numerous" players and members of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

All the players and staff at Coventry United football club have gone into isolation, after "numerous" cases of coronavirus were confirmed.

The club, which plays in the Midland League Premier Division, postponed its match against Newark last week after a player and a member of staff reported symptoms.

More cases were found when tests were carried out.

It will mean the club won't play again until 19 September at the soonest and they've had to drop out of the FA Cup, because they couldn't play their game against Evesham United.

Officers armed with a taser were called to reports of a man with a Samurai sword in Leamington Spa.

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But "upon engagement" the officers sent to Warwick Street found something quite different, the Warwickshire force tweeted. , external

"The 'sword' was found to be an umbrella with a sword-hilt handle," it said.

Posting a picture of the man involved, it added "not everything is always as it seems".

"Cosplay safe!"

The West Midlands car parts firm blames conditions in the automotive sector and Covid-19.

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A special school in Coventry has shut for two weeks after a Covid-19 outbreak.

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Three positive cases have been confirmed at Castle Wood Special School, on Deedmore Road, with “several” symptomatic students or teachers.

Those suspected of having coronavirus were tested at home over the weekend with further home testing planned for Wednesday and Thursday.

Coventry City Council is yet to disclose whether the positive cases were staff or children.

However the local authority has confirmed the school has now closed for two weeks as a result and will reopen on Monday, 28 September.