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Plans have been approved for a new training ground for Wasps rugby club, despite more than 700 objections.

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Stratford District Council approved the proposals, external for the club to build their new complex at Henley-in-Arden Sports Club.

The objections had centred around the loss of community access to the sports pitches.

Wasps said , externalgetting the permission was a "landmark moment" for the club.

However the decision will be reviewed by the government as Sport England objected to the loss of community sports facilities.

Eleven Wasps players are unavailable for selection for Saturday's Premiership final, head coach Lee Blackett confirms.

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Supporters of an ancient ceremony say they are "extremely sorry" it has been cancelled for the first time in a century due to coronavirus.

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David Eadon, 82, has not missed the The Wroth Silver ceremony in Warwickshire since 1938, but said he reluctantly accepted it could not go ahead.

The event is derived from the annual tax paid to the lord of the manor, and features in the Domesday Book of 1086.

The ceremony sees volunteers put 46p in the hollowed-out base of an Anglo-Saxon cross.

The Wroth Silver ceremony, mentioned in the Domesday Book, had kept going through two world wars.

Extra restrictions on households mixing in homes and hospitality venues are being introduced.

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BBC News

A man's suffered a "brutal attack" on his doorstep which saw him slashed across the face and neck.

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The 20-year-old victim opened his door on Sunday evening on Queen Mary's Road, Coventry, when he heard a knock, West Midlands Police said. , external

A man wearing a face covering attacked him with some kind of weapon causing serious wounds which needed hospital treatment.

BBC Weather Watchers

We've had rain around this morning and here are some of the photos reflecting that from our local BBC Weather Watchers.

These three are from users Di's Walk in Sutton Coldfield, Melanie in Binley Woods, Warwickshire and BoardWalk in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire:

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A new Covid-19 test centre has opened in Leamington today.

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The site on Court Street will be available to residents who have booked a test in advance, Warwick District Council said, external.

Infection rates in the area have increased to 141.2 per 100,000 people in the seven days to 16 October, compared with 109.2 for the week before.

While in Staffordshire, plans have been approved for a drive-through test centre at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council approved the proposals for a longer-term site to swab patients awaiting surgery and members of staff.

The rate in the city has increased from 99.9 per 100,000 up to 9 October to 171.6.

Organisers say the year-long programme will officially launch on 15 May 2021.

Wasps will play Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham, despite 11 Covid-19 cases in the past week.

Plans for key events as part of Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 are set to be revealed today.

The coronavirus pandemic has seen the launch of the year of the arts postponed until May 2021.

But organisers say they’re determined to give the city an unforgettable year of events.

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Jordan Shipley's classy finish is cancelled out by a sweet strike on the counter from Andre Ayew as Coventry City and Swansea City share the points at St Andrew's.

The Woodland Trust says it is "shocked and upset" by the loss of the 250-year-old tree in Warwickshire.

Coventry Live

From the Coventry Live website today:

• Work begins on new green space in city centre, external
• Huge homes plan on golf site in Coventry submitted, external
• Pub closes after punter tests positive for Covid-19, external

A new exhibition celebrates an "everyday" car that has divided opinion since 1980.

Wasps' participation in Saturday's Premiership final is in doubt after three more players test positive for Covid-19.

Coventry Live

The Coventry Live headlines today include:

• Coventry's coronavirus cases rocket by more than 700 in just one week, external
• School to close for two weeks due to rising number of Covid-19 cases, external
• Biker left fighting for life after Coventry hit and run, external

BBC Weather Watchers

We've had a flurry of wildlife-themed photos from our local BBC Weather Watchers.

Here are three, from users Anna L in Stourbridge, Dudley, SteveC in Warwick and Step Counter in Bodenham, Herefordshire:

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Image source, Step Counter

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Two schools have closed from today for a fortnight after Covid-19 outbreaks at both sites.

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Avon Valley School, Rugby, (pictured), external and North Leamington School,, external said on their websites their positive cases involved staff and students.

They said they would reopen on 2 November and all students should self-isolate for the 14 days.

Children will be taught online and the schools said anyone who struggled to access the work should contact them.

Striker Ivan Toney scores two second-half goals as Brentford record a comfortable home win over Coventry City.