Summary

  • Coventry hosts Rio fan zone

  • Wasps training base: Sky Blues vow to 'continue fighting'

  • No new speed cameras for Coventry

  • Leamington Spa's Olympic archer

  • Updates from Friday 5 August 2016

  1. Henry the bald eagle returns to roostpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 13 August 2016

    Henry, a young bald eagle who flew away following a birds of prey display, has returned after nearly a week away.

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  2. Henry the bald eagle returns to roostpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 13 August 2016

    Henry, a young bald eagle who flew away following a birds of prey display, has returned after nearly a week away. He returned to his roost during another display at Warwick Castle. He was reunited with his mum and dad, Sydney and Archie, but seemed supremely unbothered by his adventures.

  3. Watch: New chief constable says there will be no mergerpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 12 August 2016

    BBC Midlands Today

    The new chief constable of West Mercia Police has been talking about mergers, while on a tour of Worcester.

    His force is currently involved in what is described as a "strategic alliance" with Warwickshire, which means they share some resources.

    Anthony Bangham doesn't believe there will be a full merger, although he admitted it is not really within is power to make that decision.

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    The new Chief Constable of West Mercia says there will be no merger with Warwickshire

  4. The doctor will entertain you nowpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 12 August 2016

    A doctor is in the final stages of preparation for his debut at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

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  5. 'No chance' of police force mergerpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 12 August 2016

    The new chief constable of West Mercia Police has ruled out any possibility of a full merger with the Warwickshire force.

    The two forces formed a strategic alliance three years ago to help make savings. 

    The new man in charge Anthony Bangham says there is "absolutely no likelihood" of a merger and they must keep their own identities.

    Anthony Bangham
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    I can shape the services directly for the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire and similarly in Warwickshire the chief constable can deliver the services for Warwickshire."

    Anthony Bangham, Chief Constable of West Mercia Police

  6. 'Industrial scale' drugs network foiledpublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 12 August 2016

    A man has been jailed for producing cannabis on an "industrial scale".

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  7. Weather: High UV levels alertpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 12 August 2016

    Alexandra Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    There's a warning we could be in for high UV levels today with all the sunny spells forecast.

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  8. Man charged with financing terrorismpublished at 20:25 British Summer Time 11 August 2016

    A man arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences in Coventry has been charged, say police.

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  9. Could you save someone from drowning?published at 17:56 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Nick Owen
    Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

    There's renewed safety warnings after three people from the West Midland were swept out to sea at the weekend.

    We've been to Bidford-on-Avon to see what two women are doing to raise awareness of how to save someone from drowning.

    For this and other stories watch Midlands Today on BBC One at 18.30.

  10. Overnight forecast: Drizzle likely overnightpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Shefali Oza
    BBC Midlands Today

    Increasingly cloudy this evening, with some patchy rain and drizzle, especially across northern counties, though to the south of Birmingham, most places will remain dry.

    For all parts it will be a much milder night than last night with lows of 12C (54F).

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    The afternoon weather forecast for the West Midlands

  11. Speedway: Birmingham Brummies meet Coventrypublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    The Birmingham Brummies aim to extend their lead at the top of the National League as they take on Coventry Storm, external

    It will be a 19:30 start at Perry Barr.

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  12. Eagle flies off after castle displaypublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    A bald eagle at Warwick Castle flies off after a display.

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  13. Warwickshire v Surrey - day fourpublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Warwickshire v Surrey in the County Championship.

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  14. Northamptonshire v Leicestershire - day fourpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Northamptonshire face Leicestershire in the County Championship.

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  15. Watch: 24-hour weather forecast for the West Midlandspublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Sara Blizzard
    BBC Weather

    It will feel fresh and we could see the odd shower through the day as well.

    Fear not though as we will see temperatures rise towards the end of the week.

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    Weather forecast for the West Midlands

  16. £415k for museum collections in the Midlandspublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    BBC Midlands Today

    Six museums across the West Midlands are to receive a share of £415,000 from Arts Council England.

    Compton Verney Art Gallery, in Warwickshire, will get £56,000.

    Compton Verney Art Gallery in Warwickshire

    Other beneficiaries include the Museum of Cannock Chase and the Lapworth Geology Museum. 

    The money will be used to maintain collections.

  17. Two arrests over Syria terror offencespublished at 07:16 British Summer Time 10 August 2016

    Two men are arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences in Coventry as officers continue to search two addresses.

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  18. Coventry City 3-2 Portsmouth (AET)published at 22:49 British Summer Time 9 August 2016

    Andy Rose nets in the second period of extra time to hand Coventry victory over Portsmouth in the EFL Cup.

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