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Coventry Sphinx have re-signed striker Jamie Towers. The 34-year-old forward started his career at Sphinx Drive before playing at a host of clubs including Nuneaton Town, Leamington and Rugby Town. 

Sphinx boss Stuart Dutton will be on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's Sport at Six this evening. 

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It's been a mixed bag weather wise today. Here's a snap of grey skies in Leamington Spa. 

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Swimmers tempted into a Warwickshire beauty spot are being warned about the dangers of going into open water, after a number of deaths. Twelve people have died in the sea round the UK in less than a week. Draycote Water near Rugby is a popular destination for tourists and water lovers.

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Council chiefs have defended accusations they are not doing enough to help resettle Syrian refugee, external families.  

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Former Sky Blues defender Reda Johnson has described Tony Mowbray as one of the best managers he's played under in England. 

In an open letter posted on social media, external, Johnson also thanked the Sky Blues staff and fans for their support in his two years at the club. 

The Benin international left the City for Eastleigh in the summer after injury problems restricted him to 34 appearances for the club.  

Image source, Reda Johnson

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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

This afternoon's headlines for Coventry & Warwickshire: 

- Young people are being urged by Public Health England, external to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia before starting university

 - "Inviting" open water across the West Midlands can hold hidden dangers, fire crews have warned amid warm weather

- Heavy rain expected to hit most of the West Midlands over the next 24 hours

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The Met office has issued a yellow warning for rain. Local thundery showers will develop across the area during the afternoon, evening and overnight. 

This will be heavy at times and may lead to some localised disruption. 

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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Midlands fire crews say they're expecting a rise in the number of water rescues to which they'll be called amid warm weather.

Large areas of water, such as Draycote Water near Rugby, can take months to warm up, meaning those who fancy a dip can be hit by cold shock syndrome simply by jumping in. 

The National Water Safety Forum, external show 231 people drowned in open water across England last year. 

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Warwickshire hope to make this season's final County Championship home fixture against Lancashire a day/night match.

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Young people are being urged by Public Health England, external to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia before starting university.  

Bad news from the Environment Agency, with heavy rain expected to hit most of the West Midlands over the next 24 hours.

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Celebrations are taking place in Coventry today for the Shree Krishna Janmashtami Festival. 

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known colloquially as the Hare Krishna, are marking 50 years since the creation of the local group. 

Around 600 people are expected to help mark the occasion throughout the day, which involves mass, theatre and lots of food. 

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The county championship game between Durham and Warwickshire is under way following bad weather that stopped play earlier. 

You can keep up to date with the game on the BBC Sport website here. 

Fire crews have been dealing with a tumble dryer on fire in a ground floor flat at Ashton Court in Lillington, external. 

They were called out just after 06:00.  

Fire crews requested an ambulance for a resident who was suffering from smoke inhalation.  

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There's been no play on the third day of Warwickshire's championship match against Durham at Chester-le-Street, due to rain. 

Warwickshire are waiting to resume their first innings on 315 for seven, leading by 108 runs. 

Paul Marriott
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

This afternoon's headlines for Coventry and Warwickshire are: 

- Tumble dryer causes flat fire

- Drivers warned of treacherous conditions as rain looms 

- New app launches to remind university students when to put out their bins 

Drivers are being warned they could be facing heavy rain through this afternoon and evening.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering most of the West Midlands:

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Warwickshire's cricketers will aim to extend their first innings going into the third day of their championship match against Durham at Chester-le-Street. 

They resume on 315 for seven in reply to the home side's 207. 

Ian Westwood scored 127 in his second match since returning after a spell out of the team.

David Landau
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry University, external is launching an app today that aims to encourage students to be more responsible neighbours. 

The University and the City Council, external worked with local residents to develop the app called 'Your Rubbish', which is available to download for free from app stores. 

It informs students which day their bin is to be collected and what materials they can put in differently coloured receptacles.  

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Journalist, BBC Online

I don't know about you but I'm a sucker for a great rainbow picture and there's been some great ones sent in to our BBC Weather Watcher page. 

The first has been sent in by The Retired One from Tile Hill, noting the temperature was 20C. 

Image source, The Retired One

This snap came in from Mike in Nuneaton where the temperature was slightly higher at 21C. 

If you have a cracking rainbow picture or any other weather based photo you would like to share, you can do so here.

Image source, Mike