Yorkshire v Birminghampublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
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Yorkshire v Birminghampublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Speaker: Shakespeare's county deserves betterpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
The MP for the Bard's home town is ticked off for "gesticulating in a distinctly eccentric manner".
Read MoreContaminated blood inquiry backedpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
A government inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal that left at least 2,400 people dead, has been welcomed.
The inquiry was announced last week in a bid to establish why many NHS patients were given infected blood products from abroad in the 1970s and 1980s.
Rugby MP Mark Pawsey welcomed the news while in Parliament.
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End of twitter postDrug operation lands ten in courtpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Ten people will appear in court, external next month following an investigation into the alleged supply of drugs from Birmingham into Leamington Spa and Warwick.
Police say nine of the ten people set to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates Court on 9 August have been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and herorin.
In addition, a 44-year-old man from Kenilworth has been requisitioned to appear in court where he will face charges of conspiracy to supply drugs.
Football: Honours even between the Brakes and the Racerspublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
BBC SportRacing Club Warwick earned themselves a pre-season draw against Leamington on Tuesday night.
The result meant that both clubs shared the Tony Horley Cancer Charity Cup.
The Brakes came from behind to rescue the game from the penalty spot late into the second half.
Prime Minister invited to 'move government' to the citypublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Shelley Phelps
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, Political ReporterTheresa May has been asked if she would consider moving her government to Coventry.
Coventry North West MP Geoffrey Robinson was speaking at the final Prime Minister's Questions before the summer recess.
Mrs May says while she enjoys visiting the West Midlands, she isn't considering shifting the government's base from Westminster.
Paterson case referred to Court of Appealpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
The Attorney General's Office has confirmed the case of Ian Paterson has been referred to the Court of Appeal for being "unduly lenient".
A statement said the Solicitor General had referred the case under the Unduly Lenient Sentence, external scheme.
Image source, SWNSThe former breast cancer surgeon, 59, was jailed for 15 years in May after carrying out unnecessary operations on nine women and one man at hospitals in the West Midlands.
Sentencing him Mr Justice Jeremy Baker said he had deliberately preyed on his patients long-term fears and manipulated them.
His case will be heard at the Court of Appeal on 3 August.
'Shakespeare's county deserves better'published at 12:50 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Shelley Phelps
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, Political ReporterNadhim Zahawi has been reprimanded for "gesticulating" during Prime Minister's Question Time.
The Conservative MP for Stratford-upon-Avon was rebuked by the Commons Speaker John Bercow while the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was speaking.
Quote MessageThe honourable gentleman for Stratford-upon-Avon is gesticulating in a distinctly eccentric manner and he must stop doing so! Shakespeare's county deserves better.
John Bercow, House of Commons Speaker
Work underway to prevent cancer hair losspublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Research - being supported by Warwick University and Coventry's University Hospital - is aiming to find a way of stopping cancer patients from losing their hair during treatment.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryIt's hoped a new scalp cooling technique will reduce the hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
Quote MessageWe think the scalp cooling works by constricting the blood vessels so that the chemotherapy doesn't get through to the scalp.
Professor Annie Young, Professor of Nursing at The University of Warwick
Baby box 'giveaway' for newbornspublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Simon Glover
BBC OnlineMore than a hundred new and expectant parents are expected to attend the launch of a baby box, external service at the Transport Museum in Coventry today.
Image source, NHS Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning GroupThe boxes - made from thick cardboard lined with a foam mattress - are designed to be used as a baby's bed in the first few months.
They will be given out pre-assembled at the launch event today before continuing to be distributed for free at hospitals across Coventry and Warwickshire in the future.
Quote MessageWe will encourage every new mother in the region to sign up to the Baby Box University site and receive a Baby Box. This will help us to educate new parents on the importance of safe sleeping practices, as well as other important topics like smoking in pregnancy.
Carmel McCalmont, Head of Midwifery for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Breast surgeon who 'played God with women' faces longer behind barspublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Rogue surgeon Ian Paterson could face having his prison term increased., external
Stratford Hospital ward closed to visitorspublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
The NHS trust that runs Stratford Hospital has closed the Nicol Unit to visitors due to an outbreak of norovirus.
People are being advised to call the hospital beforehand if they're seeking a visit on compassionate grounds.
The Nicol Unit is the immediate care ward, external.
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End of twitter postFormer Liverpool FC U-21s star ends Coventry City trialpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Campaign bids to help soldiers 'adjust' to civilan lifepublished at 10:20 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
A company in Coventry has launched a campaign to help soldiers once they return home from duty.
Image source, AFPThe Wigley Group is raising money to retrain serviceman in a bid to help them transition back into civilian life.
Quote Message[One soldier] is currently doing a degree in cyber security in Coventry, but we're also supporting two others...to help [them] progress through into civilian life.
James Davies, Managing director of The Wigley Group
Businesses 'concerned' over future of Coventry Airportpublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Trish Adudu
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireBusinesses based at Coventry Airport say they're worried about the long term future of the site after it was temporarily closed to all air traffic on Monday.
It follows a decision last month to change the way the airport operates - which included a reduction in opening hours.
Airport officials have now met with company owners that operate there.
Quote MessageWe're cancelling peoples flights, we're sending them home, we're losing thousands of pounds per week and the reputation's getting a bashing as well.
Glynn Matthews, Almat Aviation
Coventry Sphinx future securedpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
The future of Coventry Sphinx has been secured after a new 25-year lease at Sphinx Drive was agreed. , external
Work to improve the ground begin immediately and will include the installation of a 9-a-side 3G pitch.
Quote MessageTogether we have now put in place the security of the football club and with us being in existence for 71 years we are proud that the club will still be around in a 100 years’ time. The football club now boasts 26 teams who will all benefit the new facilities.
Dannie Cahill, Coventry Sphinx, chairman
Sky Blues pre season defeatpublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Tom Cooke
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireNot a great night for the Sky Blues who were beaten at Oakwell last night 3-1.
The team took on Barnsley in a preseason friendly.
Stuart Beavon scored City's only goal
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End of twitter postCollege creates sensory garden for deaf peoplepublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Leamington ObserverStudents on the Prince’s Trust team programme at Warwickshire College have helped adults, external who are deaf by rasing money for and creating an outdoor sensory garden.
Woman questioned on suspicion of over terror offencespublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
An 18-year-old woman from Coventry continues to be questioned after she was arrested on suspicion of terror offences yesterday.
She is suspected of being concerned in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.
West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit say the arrest was pre-planned and there was no risk to the public.
Watch: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 19 July 2017
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterThundery showers pushing north early this morning, with some bright, warm and humid sunshine elsewhere.
Further heavy thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, with a risk of hail, strong winds and torrential downpours, mainly across north counties. Highs of 25C ( 77F).
Media caption, Weather for the West Midlands.
