Warwickshire County Council is joining the West Midlands Combined Authority, having previously voted against the plan.

Martin Winch
BBC Local Live

Following reports linking the Sky Blues with a move to the Butts Park Arena, the club says that matchday and non-matchday revenue potential is essential to progress.

Coventry City currently play their home games at the Ricoh Arena, which is run by top-flight rugby union side Wasps.

The Butts Park Arena is currently the home of Coventry Rugby Club, and talks have taken place with the Sky Blues.

A spokesperson for Coventry City says "no decision has been finalised, external as talks are ongoing, and we aim to keep supporters informed of future developments".

Peter Plisner
BBC Midlands Today

The UK launch of Coventry-based Jaguar's latest model is taking place in Cheltenham.

The 4x4 called the F-Pace, external is made at the firm's plant in Solihull with a number of West Midlands companies providing parts.

Around 25,000 cars have already been pre ordered.

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry City FC says "long dated talks" have been held over a future ground-share deal at the Butts Park Arena but that no decision has been made. 

The club issued a statement, external saying it still has two years two years left on its current deal with the Ricoh Arena, but that it is important to work towards securing the long-term future.  

Coventry Telegraph

The chairman of Coventry Rugby Club has revealed plans have been drawn to expand the stadium and clear the way for Coventry City to move to Butts Park Arena, external. 

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The producer of a special documentary about former Sky Blues manager Jimmy Hill says she never realised just how much he meant to Coventry.

Jo McCusker, who put together the programme, says it was only after attending a celebration of his life at the city's cathedral earlier this year that she realised "Coventry is Jimmy Hill".

Jimmy Hill: A Man For All Seasons is aired on BBC One at 22:35.

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

Ice hockey forward Liam Stewart has signed for Coventry Blaze, external for the coming season.

The 21-year-old is the son of rock star Rod and his former partner Rachel Hunter.

Ed Kimberley, from Blaze TV, says he's "got a great pedigree" having developed his game in north America.

A baby bonobo born at Twycross Zoo has been called Móko following a public vote.

Image source, Twycross Zoo

Five names were suggested for the ape born in February, external but Móko was a clear winner after polling 45 percent of the vote.

Simon Childs, great apes team leader at the zoo, said: "We are all really happy with the winning name Móko, which means 'one', as this is the first baby of new mum Kianga."

Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Police in Nuneaton are trying to find a 34-year-old burglar who's been recalled to prison, external. 

Image source, Warwickshire Police

Jamie Crutchley was released in January after being sentenced in 2013 to four-and-a-half years behind bars. 

It's thought he's broken the terms of his release and has been recalled to prison.  

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Joining the West Midlands Combined Authority will put Warwickshire County Council, external in the "strongest position", according to its leader Izzy Seccombe.

Councillors voted yesterday to become a non-constituent member.

BBC Sport

England's Rugby Union coach Eddie Jones says he's not spoken to Steffon Armitage about a potential return to playing in the Aviva Premiership, but would consider selecting him if he did.

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The former European Player of the Year's currently with French side Toulon, but has been linked with a move to Coventry-based Wasps.

Jones said: "[If] he signs for Wasps or for whoever he wants to sign for, gets fit [and] plays good rugby I'll pick him."

Alec Blackman
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Here are some of the stories that we're across in the Coventry newsroom this morning:

- Prisons in the West Midlands are to take part in a trial scheme where inmates are only locked up at weekends 

- The leader of Warwickshire County Council says joining the West Midlands Combined Authority as a full member is the long-term aim

- Police in Nuneaton are trying to find a 34-year-old burglar who's been recalled to prison

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry City Council has been defending the introduction of new labels which are being putting on bins that have been "incorrectly filled". 

The contamination labels set out why refuse crews have decided not to empty the bins.

BBC Sport

Warwickshire go into the final day of their Specsavers County Championship at Trent Bridge needing seven more wickets to secure their first win of the season.

Nottinghamshire are chasing 227 to win and resume on 21 for three.

Coventry Telegraph

A lucky neighbourhood in Coventry has today been revealed as the winning location in the latest People’s Postcode Lottery draw, external.  

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Warwickshire County Council will join the West Midlands Combined Authority - reversing a decision to stay out.  

The council will become a non-constituent member; meaning it will take part in discussions about the direction and policy of the authority, but will have limited voting rights. 

BBC Weather

It'll be a wet start to the day for most as showery rain moves eastwards this morning.

Scattered showers will linger through the afternoon, with thunder likely, but there will be some sunshine too with highs of 16C (61F).

BBC Travel

There's queuing traffic in roadworks on the A45 London Road inbound in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, between the A423 junction and Tollbar island.

Good morning. We'll bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates throughout the day, until 18:00.