Birmingham v Worcestershirepublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
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Girl, 4, hurt in dog attack
Two severely injured in explosion
'Key witness' sought to machete attack
Lift shaft death fall 'misadventure'
Chip shop staff threatened with 'sword'
Updates from Friday 28 July 2017
Birmingham v Worcestershirepublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Suspected cat poisoning investigated by RSPCApublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
The death of three cats in Atherstone is being investigated by the RSPCA which suspects one or more may have been poisoned.
Image source, RSPCABlack and white Flick and tabby Jasper were owned by Chris Cooper. They died earlier this month, with early post-mortem results showing Jasper may have been poisoned.
Mr Cooper also lost a third cat, Sebastian, twelve months ago.
RSPCA inspector Sally Kearns described the deaths as "concerning" and appealed to pet owners in the area to be vigilant.
Quote MessageAt this stage we do not know if these were accidental incidents or deliberate but in the meantime we would ask for everyone in the area to check where they keep their pesticides and chemicals including antifreeze and make sure it is secure and out of the way of cats."
Inspector Sally Kearns, RSPCA
Coventry dancer takes new leadpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
An acclaimed dancer from Coventry has been appointed as the lead principal for the English National Ballet.
Aaron Robison began dancing as a pupil at the city's Pattison's Dance Academy.
His mum says values picked up in Coventry are behind his success.
The 31-year-old is returning to the UK after stints abroad and will star in a production of Romeo and Juliet in the summer.
Media caption, Dancer's mum puts his success down to 'Coventry values'
Man arrested on suspicion of groomingpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
A 51-year-old man from Dordon has been arrested on suspicion of grooming, police say., external
He was arrested last night over alleged messages of "an explicit nature" to someone who stated they were under 16.
Travel: Queuing traffic on M6published at 16:32 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
BBC News TravelThere's still queuing traffic on the M6 southbound after the earlier crash involving a caravan between Junctions two and one.
Another collision in the same area involving a car and HGV has been cleared to the hard shoulder, police say.
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End of twitter postStudy puts knee into painkiller dosagepublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
An alternative form of pain relief for knee replacement patients could lead to them needing lower doses of painkillers, say researchers from Coventry., external
Image source, GoogleA study led by the University of Warwick and University Hospital found injecting anaesthetic agents directly around the knee join during surgery also negated the need for specialist equipment.
Lead author of the report, Peter Wall, said the injections had proven to be "safe and effective" and involved fewer resources.
Stratford Rotary newcomer scoops President's Awardpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
A businesswoman has been awarded Stratford Rotary Club’s President’s Award in recognition of her contribution to the charity. , external
Your pictures: Pink skiespublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Here's two stunning pictures taken by our BBC Weather Watchers.
This first one was taken in Delph by Laura and Glenn.
Image source, Laura and GlennDammo took this snap in Kingswood.
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Image source, DammoLandslip causing rail disruptionpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
A landslip between Northampton and Rugby is likely to cause disruption to services until about 17:00, says National Rail.
A bus replacement service is in place and tickets are valid on Virgin Trains services.
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End of twitter postNorthamptonshire v Birmingham - in-play clips & radiopublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
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Read More'Huge steps' taken in Kenilworth Railway Station developmentpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Leamington ObserverExcitement is growing in Kenilworth as ‘huge steps’ are taken towards the completion of its new £12million railway station. , external
Coventry housing block walls 'at risk of partial collapse'published at 13:46 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Richard Williams
BBC Coventry & WarwickshireWalls at a Coventry block of flats are at "heightened risk of partial collapse", a social housing provider says.
Whitefriars Housing has contacted residents of Philmont Court in Coventry with details of remedial building work that, it said, was needed following an engineering investigation commissioned by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
According to correspondence sent to residents, an issue with wall tiles during original construction work means "brickwork could be at risk of failure" under certain circumstances, which include sections of wall being hit by a car and "extreme high winds".
Image source, bbcImage caption, Letter sent to residents by Whitefriars Housing
Bracing to walls and protective barriers are to be installed at the site in Tile Hill.
Whitefriars Housing says it is pursuing a claim against the NHBC warranty on the building that was built ten years ago.
Persimmon Homes, the block's builder, says it's working closely with the NHBC to fix the issues.
Bees to accompany Coventry Cathedral performancepublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Vanessa Pearce
BBC Local LiveA musical performance at Coventry Cathedral to mark World Mental Health Day will feature the live-streamed sound of 50,000 bees from a hive within the Cathedral grounds.
Renowned artist Wolfgang Buttress and music ensemble BE will be performing their album "ONE" along with a community choir in an event engineered by the city's mental health resource centre The Pod.
Image source, Dom Henry Photography / Wolfgang Buttress Studio.It is planned for October 7.
Burst water pipe in Dunchurchpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Engineers from Severn Trent are dealing with a burst water pipe in Dunchurch, which, it says, is causing supply problems for residents.
It says most water supplies should start to return, although some people may experience low pressure.
Police have been on site directing traffic away from the affected area.
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End of twitter postFamily's tribute to man who died after 'altercation'published at 12:28 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
A man who died following what police called an "altercation" has been described as a "loving son and brother" by his family.
Image source, Warwickshire PolicePolice said a post mortem examination was inconclusive and more tests were due to be carried out.
A 46-year-old man from Nuneaton arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed while investigations continue.
Five Coventry parks win prestigous Green Flag awardspublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Five of Coventry’s parks have been recognised as among the best in the UK , externalby winning Green Flag awards.
Woman wants answers over brother's death days after arrestpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
The sister of a man who died nine days after he was arrested by police is appealing for help in finding out what happened.
The Independent Police Complaints Commisson is investigating the death of 32-year-old Darren Cumberbatch in hospital last week. The police watchdog said he was taken ill the week before at a property in Nuneaton attended by officers.
In Coventry last night, his sister Carla Cumberbatch attended a meeting with about 200 others in which it was claimed a police taser had been discharged. The IPCC has requested that people - particularly on social media - do not speculate over the circumstances surrounding Mr Cumberbatch's death while its investigation is under way.
The police watchdog is carrying out door to door inquiries near where Darren was arrested and is awaiting the results of Tuesday's post mortem examination.
It said it would be reviewing CCTV from the premises and seek similar at the hospital to which Mr Cumberbatch was taken.
Balsall Common mum raises £5,000 for charities while fighting breast cancerpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
A determined cancer survivor has raised almost £5,000 to fight the disease since being diagnosed last year. , external
Toll House restoration to be completed this monthpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
The £450,000 project of the grade I-listed building on Clopton Bridge began last autumn, and is set to be completed by the end of this month. , external
'Action needed' on ring road to tackle air pollutionpublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Measures need to be taken on Coventry's ring road to tackle illegal levels of air pollution the Environment Department (Defra) has said.
It was named as one of 80 A-roads and motorways where poor air quality needed tackling. The A38 and A452 in Birmingham was among them.
Ministers have warned councils they should exhaust other options before imposing charging zones.
