Maxwell-Keys to referee Premiership finalpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 23 October 2020
Craig Maxwell-Keys will referee the Premiership final between Exeter and Wasps after Wayne Barnes tests positive for coronavirus.
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Maxwell-Keys to referee Premiership finalpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 23 October 2020
'Serious collision' near Stratford-upon-Avonpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 23 October 2020
There has been a serious collision in Snitterfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, this morning, says Warwickshire Police, warning of road closures.
Emergency services are in attendance on the A46, and the junction of Snitterfield, Gospel Oak Lane and Kings Lane are closed to traffic while they carry out their work.
Police have urged people to avoid the area.
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End of X postUrgent bridge repairs close rail linepublished at 08:31 British Summer Time 23 October 2020
BBC News TravelThe rail line between Whitlocks End and Stratford-upon-Avon has been closed for urgent repairs to a bridge.
Train services are being diverted via Solihull, cancelled or revised.
A bus replacement service is running between Shirley and Stratford-upon-Avon in both directions.
Ticket acceptance measures are also in place with Chiltern Railways and National Express.
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End of X postBiker critical after hit-and-run crashpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
A motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision with a car which drove off from the crash.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceIt happened on Kenilworth Road, Coventry, on Saturday evening, West Midlands Police said., external
The 28-year-old was knocked off his bike and collided with a bus going in the opposite direction.
Officers have released photos of a panel and a fog light which they said the car left behind at the scene.
Tax rise plan for climate change fund abandonedpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Simon Gilbert
Political Reporter, BBC Coventry & WarwickshirePlans to ask residents in two towns to pay extra council tax to tackle climate change have been shelved as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Image source, Getty ImagesA referendum on whether people in Warwick and Leamington would be willing to pay £1 extra a week was due to be held in May.
However, it was cancelled along with all local elections as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Warwick District Council leader Andrew Day has now confirmed the vote won't be held in 2021 either.
Instead the council is looking to form a "super district" by merging some services with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
The two authorities will look at how they can work together to tackle climate change issues.
'Team-mates used racist language as banter'published at 17:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Ex-Premier League player Paul Williams says he found it difficult to challenge racism he experienced during a 16-year career.
Read MoreYour photos: Waterwayspublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Our local BBC Weather Watchers have been sending back photos today from some of the many waterways across the West Midlands.
These three are from users Jon in Barlaston, Staffordshire, Beks Walker Runner X in Sutton Coldfield and DaveA in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
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Image source, DaveAWasps get approval for training base despite objectionspublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
BBC Radio CWRPlans have been approved for a new training ground for Wasps rugby club, despite more than 700 objections.
Image source, PA MediaStratford 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.
Wasps without 11 for Premiership finalpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Eleven Wasps players are unavailable for selection for Saturday's Premiership final, head coach Lee Blackett confirms.
Read MoreCovid: Ancient ceremony cancelled for first timepublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
Caroline Gall
BBC NewsSupporters of an ancient ceremony say they are "extremely sorry" it has been cancelled for the first time in a century due to coronavirus.
Image source, David Eadon CollectionDavid 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.
Ancient ceremony cancelled by Covidpublished at 01:50 British Summer Time 22 October 2020
The Wroth Silver ceremony, mentioned in the Domesday Book, had kept going through two world wars.
Read MoreCoventry to move into tier 2 Covid restrictionspublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
Extra restrictions on households mixing in homes and hospitality venues are being introduced.
Read MoreMan slashed in 'brutal doorstep attack'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
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BBC NewsA man's suffered a "brutal attack" on his doorstep which saw him slashed across the face and neck.
Image source, GoogleThe 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.
Your weather photos: Wet morningpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
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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Image source, BoardWalkNew Covid-19 test centre openspublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
A new Covid-19 test centre has opened in Leamington today.
Image source, ReutersThe 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.
Turner Prize among City of Culture eventspublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
Organisers say the year-long programme will officially launch on 15 May 2021.
Read MoreWasps to play in Premiership finalpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
Wasps will play Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham, despite 11 Covid-19 cases in the past week.
Read MoreCity of Culture announcements due todaypublished at 08:34 British Summer Time 21 October 2020
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.
Image source, PA MediaCoventry City 1-1 Swansea Citypublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 20 October 2020
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.
Read MoreAncient pear tree felled to make way for HS2published at 18:33 British Summer Time 20 October 2020
The Woodland Trust says it is "shocked and upset" by the loss of the 250-year-old tree in Warwickshire.
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