Funeral of Coventry woman who died working in Cyprus
Renewed CCTV appeal over assault
Eels get special 'ladder'
'Inadequate' health body told to improve
'One in five' killed or seriously injured on roads is over 60
End of the line for 'longest' bus route
Updates from Friday 22 July 2016
Our boy Will's reach knows no bounds.
We saw earlier this year a new set of stamps to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
They're followed by a set for UK overseas territory Tristan da Cunha - said to be the most remote inhabited island in the world.
It has 267 residents living 1,750 miles from Cape Town in the South Atlantic.
Image source, Pobjoy StampsIf, like a lot of Midlanders, you're thinking about heading down to the South West, it might be worth checking out these top tips for motorway driving.
The big seasonal getaway is moving up a gear and today is one of the busiest days of the year for the motorway network.
Highways England traffic officer Sandy Osborough gives his top driving tips for summer.
You wouldn't think eels had much use for ladders, but every migrating species needs a 'leg up' now and again.
A 'ladder', or 'eel pass', is being installed on the weir at Warwickshire's Charlecote Park. It's made from narrow steel tubes that allow the animals to wriggle their way up.
Without it, eels in the Avon would be cut off from habitats in the river Dene.
The £3,000 scheme to promote biodiversity is overseen by the Environment Agency and National Trust.
An eel ladder is built at Charlecote Park to help increase biodiversity in the river.
Nicola Beckford
BBC Midlands Today
It's a month since the country voted to leave the European Union.
Image source, APTo mark that, we're planning to follow more than 25 families, individuals and business owners over the next two years as the country grapples with the momentous decision.
This lunchtime we're going to introduce you to a few of these people - join us from 13:30 on BBC One for Midlands Today.
Our BBC Weather Watchers keep us updated with the local weather forecast where they are and upload pictures.
Here are a couple from the last few hours from users Warwick railwayside in Warwick and Songster from Packwood.
Image source, Warwick railwayside
Image source, Songster
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Coventry and Warwickshire:
- The body that organises and pays for GP and hospital services in Coventry and Rugby is told to improve
- Hundreds of people attend the funeral of a woman from Coventry who died while working in Cyprus earlier this month
- An eel pass is installed on a river near one of Warwickshire's country houses in a bid to encourage migration
Warwickshire’s Fire and Rescue Service is cracking down on arson over the summer holidays with the roll out of an Anti-Social Behaviour Intervention Team (ASBIT).
The programme, which has been running for several years, works at a local level to engage face to face with young people known for setting small fires. Organisers say it's seen a reduction of more than 40% in arson-related incidents across the county.
The scheme will target known hotspots in Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth, Southam, Stratford and Alcester.
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
The BBC Weather website also has the latest weather forecasts for Coventry and Warwickshire.
The weather for the West Midlands.
Paul Marriott
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a woman from Coventry who died while working in Cyprus earlier this month.
Image source, STELLA BASHORUNLydia Lewinson, 22, died in a moped accident while working in the resort of Ayia Napa
Friends raised £10,000 in four days on a crowd-funding website to pay for her body to be brought back to the UK.
The Met Office is warning of the risk of heavy rain in Warwickshire until 22:00 tonight.
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First Brexit, now this... Coventry is to withdraw from the continent, or at least lose a prestigious European title.
By prestigious we mean the city will no longer be home to the longest bus route in Europe. The 360 Circle comes to the end of the line this weekend and is to be replaced with several new services.
If you're feeling nostalgic for the 50k loop, take one last ride with us.
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This morning's headlines include:
- The body that plans health services in Coventry and Rugby is in special measures until, the NHS says, it can better manage its finances
- About one in five people killed or seriously injured on Warwickshire's roads over the past three years was over the age of 60, figures highlighted by the county council reveal, external
- The Met Office is warning of the risk of heavy rain in Warwickshire until 22:00 tonight
The Bears will try again to qualify for the T20 Blast quarter finals tonight against Notts Outlaws.
Captain Ian Bell thinks they have the quality to beat anyone despite Tuesday's heavy defeat at Northants.
Quote MessageThere are no bad teams in this T20, that's why it's a good competition. I honestly believe that we have the ability in our dressing room to beat anyone but again you can't be friendly - out in the field you have to work hard and fight for it
Ian Bell, Bears captain
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About one in five people killed or seriously injured on Warwickshire's roads over the past three years was over the age of 60, figures highlighted by the county council reveal, external.
It's prompted the authority to begin a scheme offering advice on how older drivers can stay safe.
Image source, ThinkstockAlexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
A typical British summer - it's feeling warm today with the odd shower expected in some places.
The weather for the West Midlands.
Vic Minett
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
How is the NHS treating you?
I want to hear your experiences, external with GPs and hospital services in Coventry and Warwickshire, good or bad.
We've heard this morning the organisation that organises and pays for NHS treatment in Coventry and Rugby has been rated inadequate and is in special measures.
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Waiting lists for GP and hospital services in Coventry and Rugby are too long and the situation must improve, says Coventry City Council.
Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group, external, the body that organises and pays for GP and hospital services, has also been told it is spending too much.
The council says increased demand and spending cuts are among the reasons.
Paul Marriott
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Coventry and Warwickshire:
-The body that organises and pays for GP and hospital services in Coventry and Rugby is told to improve
- Figures show one in five people killed or seriously injured on Warwickshire's roads over the last three years was over 60
-A trainee doctor from Coventry is to be a DJ tonight at one of the biggest dance festivals in the world.
Today marks the end of the line for the longest bus route in Europe, external - Coventry’s 360 City Circle service.
