Coventry Telegraph

Sources at Coventry Sports Foundation (CSF), which runs the centre in Allard Way, have confirmed to the Telegraph that the foundation does not intend to meet a prerequisite for talks, external issued by CCFC’s Chris Anderson.  

Opening batsman Varun Chopra agrees a deal to return to Essex from Warwickshire at the end of the season.

Midfielder Chris McCann joins Coventry City before he links up with new MLS franchise Atlanta United.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Here's a recap of some of our main stories today:

- Up to 40 jobs to be created after company signs deal to supply car parts to China

- Bethany Hill murder trial adjourned

- Work starts on Kenilworth railway station

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

Coventry City has confirmed the signing of Chris McCann on a five-month international loan from Atlanta United.

The 29-year-old spent the majority of his playing career at Burnley before making the switch to Wigan in 2013.

Warwickshire batsman Laurie Evans signs a one-month loan deal with Northants for four-day cricket.

HS2 - the proposed high speed rail network linking London and the West Midlands in its first phase - has long been controversial, but it's unlikely campaigners in Birmingham and Warwickshire have witnessed scenes like this.

Trouble flared yesterday at a meeting about the HS2 route through South Yorkshire, resulting in residents grappling on the floor.  

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

A Coventry primary school is hoping to get official confirmation it's broken the world record for gathering in one place the most people dressed as scientists.

Pupils and staff from Stivichall Primary School - loaned the lab coats by the University of Warwick -  is hosting a holiday club to encourage children's interest in science and engineering.

Image source, Stivichall Primary School

Atherstone & Coleshill Herald

A man who suffered a suspected heart attack has survived thanks to the quick actions of the Polesworth community., external

The trial of two people accused of murdering Bethany Hill has been adjourned until next year.

Jack Williams, 20, and Kayleigh Louise Woods, 22, both of Stratford-upon-Avon, appeared at Warwick Crown Court today for the start of a scheduled four-week trial. Both deny killing Ms Hill, whose body was found with neck injuries in February this year.

Image source, Warwickshire Police

Following legal submissions from counsel representing both defendants and a QC acting for the prosecution, a judge postponed proceedings until January 2017.  

Leamington Observer

Myton Hospice’s Warwick site is set to close while maintenance work, external is carried out.

The charity on Myton Lane will shut its doors from Friday August 19 until Monday September 5.

Young people are being encouraged to watch out for signs their friends are being groomed online. 

The message, in the form of notices going up around the region, is the latest part of a campaign by West Midlands Police and councils to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation (CSE). 

The authorities are also aiming to get the advice to young people via apps and social media sites. 

Falling home ownership has coincided with a rise in renting from private landlords, says a report from The Resolution Foundation. 

Whether you are house-hunting or just daydreaming, try using this calculator to see where in the country you could afford to live - and would it be cheaper to rent or buy?  

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Unipart in Coventry is to create 40 new jobs after winning a major contract with the motor giant Ford.

It will supply parts for the firm's next generation of cleaner engines for cars being produced in China.

The deal, starting in 2018, means the factory has to increase capacity by 50%.

Image source, Unipart Group

Eleven people have now been arrested in a police crackdown on quad bikes and scramblers being ridden illegally.

Addresses in Coventry and Birmingham have been targeted, with 16 off-road bikes seized.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Chief Inspector Jack Hadley of West Midlands Police said: "The message to off-road bikers is very clear: enough is enough.

"We have been patient and tried to speak to those involved to warn about the dangers of their actions − but such unacceptable behaviour must now stop."

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A rare puppet collection has been saved for the nation – and is about to go on display.

Michael Dixon who used to run the puppet and toy shop on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon is the Archivist of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild and owns the national puppetry archive.  

He keeps it in a secret location, but it’s going on display in Wolverhampton, thanks to lottery money.

Michael's collection includes, external several Muffin the Mules and Spitting Image puppets.

Warwickshire earnt a home quarter-final in the Royal London Cup after a 114-run win over Yorkshire yesterday, thanks mainly to a century from Jonathan Trott.

He said it was "important I batted through".

Network Rail has shared some pictures of the ongoing engineering works at Banbury.

Replacement buses are running from Didcot to Oxford and to Coventry, and between Bicester North and Leamington Spa because of the works.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Our headlining stories today include: 

- Unipart to create 40 jobs in Coventry after landing major contract supplying parts to China

- Pair on trial accused of murdering Bethany Hill

- Further arrests after raids target off-road biking