Woman, 18, arrested over terror offences
Increased security for Godiva Festival
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Updates from Friday 7 July 2017
A West Midlands MEP has announced he is standing to become the next leader of UKIP.
Bill Etheridge has called himself the party's "libertarian candidate", and is aiming to succeed Paul Nuttall, who quit as leader after poor results in the general election.
The deadline for candidates is the end of July, with former leader Nigel Farage ruling himself out.
The Royal Shakespeare Company will monitor the emotional response of theatregoers in a new project.
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Kevin Reide
Midlands Today
On Midlands Today this lunchtime, we'll hear about a campaign in Warwickshire by village residents over the sale of a field of allotments.
Image source, GoogleThe Church of England has decided to sell the land in Wellesbourne, used by families for more than 170 years, to developers.
I'll be live from the village on Midlands Today from 13:30.
Text messages, skype calls and email could improve the way young people use the NHS, according to research by Warwick University., external
Researchers spoke to 165 people aged between 16 to 24 and looked at how they interacted with the NHS through digital communication.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe research shows that despite saving staff time, "clinical teams need to be proactive in their approaches to ethics, governance and patient safety".
BBC Sport
It's been a terrific morning for Warwickshire in day three of their match with Middlesex, after the visitors had looked to be on top overnight.
Image source, Getty ImagesResuming on 302-6, in reply to the Bears first innings of 334, the away side were bowled out for exactly the same score.
Middlesex lost wickets steadily through the morning with Rikki Clarke (pictured) denying them a lead as he had Tim Murtagh caught behind for 10 at Edgbaston for figures of 3-61.
Relegated Coventry City sign former Fulham and Aberdeen right-back Jack Grimmer on a two-year contract.
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BBC Local Live
The mayor of the West Midlands has officially launched his mission to bring broadcaster Channel 4 to the region.
Channel 4, currently based in London, could move outside the capital after the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport launched a consultation., external
Andy Street told the conference, held in Coventry, that the broadcaster could "thrive" in the region.
Image source, Andy StreetQuote MessageIf we are successful in persuading Channel 4 to relocate to the West Midlands, the impact on our region would be genuinely transformative. Not only would our creative and digital sectors receive a massive boost, but there would also be huge regeneration and investment benefits. The West Midlands offers the ideal opportunity for a relocated Channel 4. Our pitch is that Channel 4 could thrive here in the West Midlands and we stand ready to work in partnership with them to make a success of any move.
Andy Street, West Midlands metro mayor
Both Birmingham and Coventry and bidding to host the broadcaster which Andy Street says could generate £2.3bn between 2021-2030, and another £2.7bn indirectly.
The Met Office says "two waves of thunderstorms are expected to affect the West Midlands on Thursday, external".
It is warning "20 to 30mm (1 - 1.2in) of rain may fall within an hour and perhaps 50 to 80mm (2 - 3in) in two or three hours".
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Cancer survivor Will Smith has taken part in a gruelling endurance race, external to raise hundreds of pounds for a charity which supported him through his toughest times.
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BBC Local Live
Could Channel 4 be moving to the Midlands?
West Midlands metro mayor Andy Street has been talking about the channel moving its headquarters to the area, whether that be Birmingham or Coventry - as both cities bid to host the media channel.
An event today, is also looking ahead to Coventry's City of Culture bid in 2021.
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Channel 4 News host, Jon Snow is also speaking at today's event.
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Warwickshire's chances of a first win of the county championship season look a bit slimmer this morning.
Middlesex ended day two of their contest at Edgbaston on 302 for 6 just 32 runs behind.
Quote MessageWe stuck at it really well. A few things didn't go our way in the first hour. That's cricket. We haven't played the best cricket this year, everyone knows that, so we've to get things to go our way.
Jeetan Patel, Bears bowler
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The Godiva Festival's been named as the best festival in the West Midlands.
Image source, COVENTRY CITY COUNCILIt picked up the accolade at this year's Midlands Awards, just two days before it opens at the memorial park for a 20th year.
The 18th Godiva Festival, external took place last year at Coventry's War Memorial Park despite the possibility of cuts from the council's budget.
Despite the council saying there was "no budget" it said the economic boost of about £1.7m outweighed the £314,000 cost.
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A bid to try and woo Channel 4 into bringing its headquarters to the region is being made today.
The West Midlands Combined Authority claims the move could add £5bn to the local economy.
The government is currently asking people for their views on the future of the channel, external.
Image source, Getty Images / PAQuote MessageThere's no better place than the West Midlands, not least because of the community we are and what we offer. We are well connected, and we've done this before. We've put our case to Channel 4 so hopefully they accept all the positives and they come here. Where is better than the West Midlands?
Bob Sleigh, Leader of Solihull Council and deputy mayor of the West Midlands
West Midlands Metro Mayor, Andy Street is today setting out the case for it to move here.
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Coventry's Friargate is also one of the suggested locations.
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The top sport stories for Coventry and Warwickshire this morning include:
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BBC Weather
It will be dry today with sunny spells across the board. With light winds, it will feel warm in the sunshine, particularly towards the south. Highs of 25C (77F).
Weather for the West Midlands.
Good morning.
We'll be bringing you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Coventry and Warwickshire between now and 18:00.
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Stevie Eskinazi's unbeaten 178 helps Middlesex take the edge over struggling Warwickshire at Edgbaston.
Read MoreWe'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday.
Keep an eye out here for more updates and breaking news before then.
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It could be a big season ahead for Coventry Rugby who, like the Sky Blues, will be aiming for promotion when their National League One campaign begins in September.
Director of rugby Rowland Winter has been steadily building throughout his time at Butts Park Arena - and with the division looking wide open, there's every chance of a successful season.
Tonight the fans will be able to pose their questions to Rowland at a Fans Forum event - whilst also hearing about the latest from behind the scenes at the club.
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