A man wielding a sword threatened staff in a Nuneton fish and chip shop, prompting armed officers to race to the scene, police say., external

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The man pulled the weapon on staff at Chaplin's Fish Bar on Midlands Road after he entered with two others to order food. He became aggressive and pushed a till on to the floor.

The Warwickshire force said during the "terrifying" ordeal at about 21:50 on Thursday, staff fled the shop and left the three men by the front door.

The death of an engineer killed in a lift shaft fall has been ruled misadventure.

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An inquest at Warwickshire Justice Centre heard James Merritt, an engineer surveyor with Zurich, had been carrying out a lift inspection at Telent Technology Services in Warwick last October when he was found at the bottom of the shaft.

The 39-year-old father-of-two from Hampton Magna was pronounced dead at the scene.

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

The Bears new signing Adam Hose could make his debut in the T20 Blast against the Yorkshire Vikings tonight.

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The 27-year-old batsman's signed a three-year deal to move from Somerset.

He played 31 games for Somerset, having joined them in 2015, making his maiden one-day hundred in May.

You can find live commentary here from 18:55.

CCTV footage has been released of a "key witness" to whom police want to speak over a machete attack on 25 June.

The West Midlands force says a confrontation began near to Morrisons petrol station on Chester Road, Birmingham, with the actual assault happening on Firs Lane, Haseley, Warwickshire - approximately 30 miles away - at about 20:00.

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The force says it believes the man pictured goes by the nickname "Bobby" and witnessed part of the attack.

DConstable Neil Wilson said: "A man has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident.

"However we believe 'Bobby' is a significant witness and are keen to speak to him as soon as possible."

Two men suffered serious burns when a van's fuel tank exploded, the ambulance service says.

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Fire crews were called to the scene in Garrards Road, Shipston-on-Stour, shortly after 20:00 yesterday to deal with the resultant blaze.

A 57-year-old man suffered burns to his torso and legs and a 21-year-old man injured his hands and arms.

They were treated at the site with burns dressings and taken by ambulance to the specialist burns centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

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It could be the park at the end of your street, the site of an old factory or a junction on the ring road.

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Nuneaton News

Motorists should note that traffic lights are once again in force on a main stretch of road between Nuneaton and Atherstone., external

More than 30 police officers from around the UK are passing through the area today, on a 180-mile (290km) cycle ride in remembrance of colleagues who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Police Unity Tour, external will be passing through Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire over the next two days, finishing at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas.

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Deputy Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman (pictured above right) from West Mercia Police is among them and she said she was taking part to remember PC Richard Gray who was shot dead in Shrewsbury in 2007, while trying to arrest a gunman who was holding two fellow officers hostage.

The dog was with four older teenage boys who ran off after the attack with the animal.

More than £170,000 is going to be spent installing bollards, lockable gates and trip rails at car parks and open spaces across Warwick district in a bid to stop illegal traveller encampments, says the council.

The six-month programme of work is being carried out following a review of recent incidents in which unauthorised camps were set up St Nicholas Park and Newbold Comyn.

A district-wide review, with the aim of finding permanent and transit sites, will also be carried out.

Leamington Observer

Max Stainton, who has cerebral palsy, is preparing to attempt to become the first disabled person in the world to reach Everest Base Camp on horseback. , external

A four-year-old girl needed stitches in her face after being bitten by a dog in Nuneaton, police say.

She was with her mum and two sisters when she was attacked by the animal in Marner Road on Monday 24 July at about 19:00.

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The dog was accompanied by four men, described as being in their late teens. They ran off following the attack.

BBC News Travel

Rail services between Rugby and Northampton are delayed after a vehicle hit a bridge in the area.

Operator London Midland says it hopes to have services running normally soon.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

After a bright start cloud will start to increase with outbreaks of showery rain expected this afternoon.

A breezy day with top temperatures of around 20C (68F).

Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local Live

We'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Coventry and Warwickshire between now and 18:00.

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Warwickshire boss Ashley Giles says the arrival of latest signing Adam Hose from Somerset is part of their transition process.

Warwickshire fast bowler Olly Stone promises to tone down his wicket celebrations after a year out with a knee injury.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Friday.

Keep an eye out here for more updates before then.

Nuneaton News

On the front page this week: A legal wrangle has left heartbroken Nuneaton parents still demanding answers almost three years, external after their youngest son tragically lost his life.

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Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today

Most places should become largely dry with clear spells overnight, with perhaps the odd shower around. It will be a breezy night - lows of 13C (55F).