Summary
Engines 'worth £3m' stolen in JLR heist
Rise in reports of child on child sex offences
'Slavery' arrests over brothels investigation
'Baby remains' pair sentenced
Traffickers jailed over sex assault on teenage girls
Dog due mended heart on Valentine's Day
Man, 69, broke back during street robbery
Man with titanium chest
Updates from Friday 3 February 2017
Controversial changes to planned Crackley Triangle houses in Kenilworth approvedpublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Fire crew tackle van fire at M6 Corley Servicespublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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End of twitter postWoman hit by car in Rugbypublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
A woman in her 80s has been involved in a collision with a car in North Street, Rugby.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident at 12:49 just outside The Courthouse pub.
Weather Watchers: Its sunny in Oxhillpublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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Image source, bbcGodiva Festival 2017 - 12 bands we reckon could headline this yearpublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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Avoid North Street in Rugbypublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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End of twitter postWeather: What a grey daypublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
A mainly dry day with plenty of cloud, but a few sunny spells as well. Highs of 10C (50F).
Media caption, Weather for the West Midlands.
Man threw figures from nativity scene through church window.published at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
A man throwing religious items, including a figure from a nativity scene, through a church window was tasered by police.
Colin Sheach, 50, admitted criminal damage and assault over the post-Christmas incidents at a church in Kingsbury, North Warwickshire.
He threw the items through the windows of St Peter and St Paul's Church on 29 December.
Image source, PAJudge Philip Gregory at Coventry Crown Court was told a full pre-sentence report was not available on Sheach following a communication problem between probation departments in Coventry and Warwick.
Sheach, of The Green, Kingsbury, has been ordered not to enter Church Lane, until a further hearing later this month.
Nuneaton 'Skipgate' saga ended at Liberty Waypublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Our revels are just beginning...published at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Primary school pupils in Warwick have been starting their Shakespeare early.
Pair "pimped out" vulnerable 17-year-old in notorious Hillfields red light district, court hears.published at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Coventry City captain Jordan Willis faces a three-match suspension.published at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Coventry City captain Jordan Willis faces a three-match suspension after a red card decision was upheld.
The club had appealed to overturn Willis' dismissal against Northampton but the original suspension will stand.
Image source, Getty ImagesMan charged following fatal crashpublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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BBC Local LiveA man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, external following a crash on the M69 in Leicestershire.
A 55-year-old from Bedworth is due in Leicester Magistrates' Court tomorrow where he also faces a charge of perverting the course of justice.
The crash happened in May 2016 between J1 and J2 of the motorway. Kerry Pemberton from Birmingham was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Heads: Coventry MP backs calls to ban Trump from Parliament; calls for sponsorship to preserve the Godiva Festivalpublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Your headlines this morning:
- Geoffrey Robinson MP says Donald Trump should banned from parliament during his state visit to the UK
- The Chair of Coventry Pride says he welcomes the posthumous pardon of thousands of gay and bisexual men
- The councillor in charge of Coventry`s Godiva festival says it's long term future could be under threat unless more sponsorship is secured.
Weather: Gale warning for Fridaypublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
People in our area are being warned there could be gale-force winds on Friday., external
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 06:00 on the day, saying there could be gusts of around 50-60mph.
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End of twitter postCCTV: Victim left with broken back after robbery outside Coventry bankpublished at 11:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Police have released CCTV as they investigate a robbery outside a Coventry City Centre bank which left the victim with a broken back.
Geoffrey Robinson to vote with the government on Brexitpublished at 10:55 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
The first of the government's Brexit Bills will be voted on by MP's later.
It gives the Prime Minister the power to start talks on leaving the EU, but the SNP and pro-remain Labour MP's are promising to vote against it.
Quote MessageI couldn't live with my conscience if I aborted, thawarted, frustrated that decision in the referendum
Geoffrey Robinson, MP for Coventry North West
MPs debated the issue for nearly 12hrs on Tuesday.
Geoffrey Robinson is the Labour MP Coventry North West and says he'll be voting with the government in the ballot.
Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations set for carnival-style makeoverpublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
The Shakespeare Birthday celebrations in Stratford are set for a carnival-style, external makeover.
Coventry City sign Watford forwardpublished at 09:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
BBC SportCoventry City made just one signing in the January transfer market.
The Sky Blues agreed terms with Watford for the services of forward Michael Folivi until the end of this season.
The 18-year old recently made his professional debut in the top tier.
Image source, Rex FeaturesLatest: Train fares; Godiva festival funding; Coventry City make one signingpublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Tom Cooke
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireThe latest stories for Coventry and Warwickshire include:
- Virgin Trains will trial a new ticketing system from May, aimed at giving passengers the cheapest fares
- The councillor in charge of Coventry's Godiva festival says it's long term future could be under threat unless more sponsorship is secured
- Coventry City have signed Watford striker Michael Folivi on loan until the end of the season
