More than a quarter of a million people in England are homeless, says housing charity Shelter.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Among our main stories today:

• One in 204 people in Coventry are homeless says charity
• Coventry primary schools 'most improved'

The improvement in Coventry's primary schools has been highlighted in an Ofsted annual report., external

The city now has 94% of its primary pupils at "good" or "outstanding" schools; more than double the amount it had in 2012, making Coventry the most improved city in the country.

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Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief inspector, said the "dramatic" improvement was a result of the "hard work and focus of Coventry’s political and school leaders".

But the report also highlights the city as being one of the lowest performing authorities for GCSE pupils achieving A/A* in English and maths.

Coventry Observer

New plans to shake-up the NHS have been branded ‘a serious threat to patient services’ by a Coventry MP.  , external

Coventry has among England's highest rates of homelessness, according to the charity Shelter. 

It says almost 1,700 people - one in 204 - live in the city without a permanent roof over their heads.

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The charity, releasing figures to mark its 50th anniversary, calculates there are almost 255,000 people with no permanent address across the country.

The government says it does not recognise the figures, but is investing more than £500m on homelessness.  

The line between Coventry and Nuneaton is expected to remain closed until 14:00, says Network Rail., external

A fault on a train means that buses are replacing rail services.

Monica Rimmer
BBC Online

There are delays on trains between Coventry and Nuneaton.

London Midland says it's because of a "fault" on a train, which is blocking the line. 

Road transport has been arranged. 

London Midland has the latest information. , external

A man has died after being hit by a bus in Nuneaton, Warwickshire Police says., external

The collision happened around 07:00 on Monday 21 November in Garrett Street, at the junction with Attleborough Road.

The force said the man, in his 60s, suffered serious injuries.

Coventry Telegraph

Coventry's hospital faces being put under extra pressure with A&E, maternity and children’s care all set to be shut in Nuneaton and moved under secret planned cuts to the NHS, the Telegraph today reveals., external

Helen Burchell
BBC News

A few days ago we told you about a drawing of an injured police dog being auctioned to raise money to help a little boy with cancer.

Image source, Rosie Lee

Alex Goodwin, nine, from Lutterworth in Leicestershire, has Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, and his family's been raising money to help with his treatment.

Alex became besotted with the story of police dog Finn, stabbed protecting his handler from a suspected armed robber in Stevenage last month.

He drew a picture of the recovering dog which was made into Christmas cards. His original was auctioned, raising more than £1,300.

Well, Special Constable Rosie Lee, from Warwickshire Police, was the joint highest bidder and has just received her picture.

Image source, Rosie Lee

She sent us a photo of it, saying she was "over the moon" to be the "proud owner of Alex's picture of Finn".

And in case you didn't know, Alex is going to get the treatment his family wants, after funds were topped up to £120,000 by an anonymous donor earlier this week.

Leamington Observer

A private flight arrived at Birmingham International Airport this week carrying a number of families who have since been resettled around the region, including six families in Warwickshire, external.  

Two Rugby men, both 18, have between them been charged with 29 driving offences , externalin connection with reports of dangerous driving in the town between 1 October and 25 October, police say.

A man sought by police after escaping while on escorted leave from custody in Birmingham has links to Coventry. , external

Police say Edward Morey, 27, was last seen on Saturday 26 November.

The public is advised not to approach him.

Image source, West Midlands Police

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

After a cold and frosty start, a dry and fine day with highs of 7C (45F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

Good morning from the Coventry newsroom. 

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens. 

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Live updates for Coventry and Warwickshire have now ended.

We'll be back with you from 08:00 tomorrow.

A 56-year-old woman has been charged with four counts of child cruelty offences. 

Christine Button, who lived in Woodend, Atherstone, at the time the offences were committed, pleaded guilty to four counts, but denied three other counts.

Warwickshire Police say, external all the offences took place between 1 September 2013 and 30 November 2014. 

She was sentenced earlier today at Warwick Crown Court and given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years. 

Ms Button was also given a four-month curfew, 100 hours unpaid work and disqualified from working with children under 16.  

BBC Weather

Overnight, it's going to be mostly dry with variable amounts of cloud and a few clear spells. Lows of 3C (37F).   

The breadth of amazing sporting talent in the West Midlands will be celebrated tonight.

There will a celebration of our Olympians at the West Midlands Community Sports Awards.

We’ll also find out who’s won the BBC Unsung Hero and Power of Sport Awards – along with awards for coaches, community projects and clubs across the region.    

Be Active, BIG Birmingham Bikes, Engage!, Real Girls, Run for Joel and The Core Skate are all shortlisted in the community project category., external

BBC Midlands Today

What has a stand-up comedian and a Royal Shakespeare Company actor got in common? 

You'll be amazed to hear the answer is Asperger's syndrome. 

With one in 100 people diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition, it's often a hidden learning disability that many people have to contend with. 

Our reporter Joan Cummins has been to meet a man who's proving that living with Autism shouldn't stop you following your dreams.

There's more on BBC One from 18:30.